Türkiye posts record tourism revenue of $65.2 billion in 2025, minister says
Türkiye generated a record 65.2 billion U.S. dollars in tourism revenue in 2025 as the country welcomed 64 million visitors, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said Friday. Speaking…
Germany’s Verdi union calls nationwide public transport strike for Monday
Germany’s Verdi union on Friday called for nationwide strikes that will disrupt local public transport services next Monday, escalating pressure on employers amid stalled talks over pay and working conditions.…
Greenland says no agreement with U.S. as tensions over island’s status persist
No agreement has been reached with the United States over Greenland, and the situation remains “challenging,” Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen said in an interview published Friday by the Greenlandic…
Cyprus Museum to host event marking EU Council presidency and upgraded permanent exhibition
Cyprus’ Department of Antiquities will host an event at the Cyprus Museum on Feb. 7 to mark the start of the country’s presidency of the Council of the European Union…
British passenger arrested at Paphos Airport after customs officers seize 13,000 cigarettes
A British passenger was arrested at Paphos Airport after customs officers found thousands of undeclared cigarettes in his luggage. Customs officials said they searched the man’s bags on Jan. 28…
Cyprus police arrest man over alleged €58,400 property fraud in Limassol
Police in Limassol are investigating a case in which a 70‑year‑old man was allegedly defrauded of €58,400 in a bogus property sale, authorities have confirmed. According to the complaint filed…
Cyprus police make six arrests in overnight crime‑prevention operations
Police in Cyprus carried out a series of intensified overnight crime‑prevention operations across urban areas, arresting six people on suspicion of various criminal and other offenses, authorities said last night.…
Cyprus continues voluntary and forced returns of migrants, authorities say
Cyprus is continuing voluntary and forced returns of migrants living illegally in the country, authorities said Friday. Police, working with the Deputy Ministry of Migration, repatriated 171 people over the…
Silver and gold hit record highs – then crashed. Before joining the rush, you need to know this
Angel Zhong, RMIT University and Jason Tian, Swinburne University of Technology The start of 2026 has seen gold and silver surge to record highs – only to crash on Friday.…
US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade
Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania The United States is seemingly moving toward a potential strike on Iran. On Jan. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump sharply intensified his threats to…