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Tourist killed by shark in Egypt

One person has been killed and another injured after a shark attack in Egypt. The incident took place in the tourist town of Marsa Alam. According to Egyptian authorities, both…

Three dead, scores shaken after failed France – UK migrant crossing

In a failed attempt to cross the Strait of Dover from France to England, at least three migrants died on Sunday night. Around 50 people were found in the water…

Greece’s economic recovery continues to make strides

Greece’s economic recovery continues to make strides, with public debt sustainability assured and growth rates projected to outpace the Eurozone average, Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras told The National…

Al-Sharaa: Syria shares “strategic interests” with Russia

Ahmed al-Sharaa, head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Syria’s de facto leader, gave his most comprehensive remarks yet on Sunday about how he plans to steer the country through…

Greek victory at tennis United Cup, joy for Stefanos Tsitsipas

Two-time Grand Slam finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas started his season with a gritty victory on Saturday as third-seeded Greece overcame Spain at the United Cup. Greece, Argentina, Canada and Switzerland were…

All 181 people aboard crashed S. Korean airplane believed killed, except 2 rescued

All the 181 people aboard a South Korean airplane that crashed on Sunday at the country’s southwestern airport were believed to have been killed except two rescued, multiple media outlets…

Cyprus president to focus on tax, investment and digital transformation

The president of Cyprus is set to present the government’s plans for 2025, focusing on tax reform, attracting investment, digital transformation, and reform of the legal and audit services. In…

Cyprus: Detention in Limassol murder probe

The woman suspected of the murder of her husband, Vitaly Shostak, 62, in a luxury apartment complex in the Pyrgos area of ​​Limassol, was remanded in custody for eight days.…

Turkey: More arrests in Erdogan coup probe

Turkish police have arrested 93 individuals in a wide-ranging operation targeting suspects allegedly linked to the 2016 coup attempt, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Saturday. In a statement on…

Greece is modernizing its air force with upgraded Rafale jets

Greece is modernizing its air force with upgraded Rafale jets, having received 23 of the Dassault-made 4.5-generation jets to date. The final jet is expected to arrive at Tanagra Air…

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