France on Wednesday strongly condemned the Israeli strike on a building in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza on Oct. 29, which killed nearly 100 people, including women and children. “France also condemns…
Month: October 2024
Greece says Germany’s War Occupation loan “still very much alive”
Greek political leaders raised the issue of World War II reparations and a forced occupation loan with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday during his three-day visit to Greece. “For Greece the…
Italy’s economy sputtered in the third economic quarter
Italy’s economy sputtered in the third economic quarter, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the country’s statistics entity. ISTAT, Italy’s National Statistics Institute, said Wednesday that the country’s gross domestic product…
Spain: At least 95 people have been killed in flooding
At least 95 people have been killed in flooding as torrential rain battered Spain’s eastern region of Valencia and the neighboring provinces of Albacete and Cuenca, according to Angel Victor Torres,Minister for…
Concern over UNRWA’s future in Gaza
The UN Secretary General has said Israel’s new law banning the operation of UNRWA, the main aid agency in Gaza, would have a devastating impact on the already dire humanitarian situation. Israel…
Migrant boat sinks off Greece’s Samos island in the Aegean Sea
A man and a woman died when a migrant boat sank off Greece’s Samos island in the Aegean Sea, the Greek national news agency AMNA reported on Monday. Another 22 people were…
Cyprus banning mobile phones in secondary schools
Cyprus has joined a small group of European Union (EU) countries banning mobile phones in secondary schools. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou announced that new rules will be issued in two weeks, requiring…
EU condemn attacks on UNIFIL positions
European Union (EU) countries contributing troops to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have condemned attacks on UNIFIL positions and agreed to increase pressure on Israel to avoid further incidents…
Three of Cyprus’ largest economic institutions come under cyberattacks
Three of Cyprus’ largest economic institutions come under cyberattacks, a Cypriot official confirmed on Saturday. Commissioner of Communications George Michaelides announced that Hermes Airports, which operates the country’s airports, the Cyprus Electricity…
Turkey “neutralized” two senior members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)
Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization “neutralized” two senior members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in northern Iraq, according to Turkish security sources cited by the state-run TRT broadcaster on Sunday. The…