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Bora: Greek authorities declare state of emergency

Greek authorities declared a state of emergency on two Aegean islands on Monday as a powerful weather system, named Bora by local meteorologists, continued to wreak havoc across the country.…

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael hold on to power

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, members of Ireland’s incumbent governing coalition, have held on to power after the final votes were counted in the country’s general election on Monday night.…

PSD emerges as frontrunner in Sunday’s parliamentary elections

Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD), part of the ruling coalition, has emerged as the frontrunner in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, according to near-complete results released by the Central Electoral Bureau on…

Iceland: Social Democratic Alliance emerge as largest party

According to the results of Iceland’s parliamentary election announced on Sunday, the opposition Social Democratic Alliance emerged as the largest party, securing 15 seats, which is a gain of nine…

Turkish living crisis send pensioners back to work

Türkiye’s high cost of living is pushing an increasing number of seniors back into the workforce to make ends meet, according to a leading pensioners’ association. High inflation, a devalued…

Cyprus handed over 69 Cypriot ancient artefacts for repatriation, in Austria

The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announces that on the 30th November 2024 69 Cypriot ancient artefacts were handed over to the Cypriot authorities in Vienna,…

Tunisian security units have dismantled two drug trafficking networks

Tunisian security units have dismantled two drug trafficking networks in Ben Arous and Ariana provinces near the capital Tunis, the Tunisian National Radio reports. In two separate operations, the security…

Ethiopia resumes passenger flights to Monrovia

Ethiopia’s national flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, announced on Saturday the resumption of passenger flights to Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, effective Nov. 30. The inaugural flight was celebrated in the…

Heightened threats against Israeli citizens in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand

Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has warned about heightened threats against Israeli citizens in Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand. “Further to threats identified in the past few weeks against Israelis…

Trump wants father of son-in-law as US ambassador to France

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he will nominate Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law, to serve as the U.S. ambassador to France. “I am pleased to nominate Charles Kushner,…

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