Cyprus President Calls New Turkish Actions in Avlona ‘Particularly Worrying’
Cyprus’ president on Tuesday called recent Turkish actions in the Avlona area “particularly worrying,” saying the government has lodged diplomatic protests and is in contact with the head of the…
Cyprus: Ryanair and Lufthansa Add New Germany–Paphos Routes for Summer 2026
Ryanair and Lufthansa will expand flights between Germany and Paphos for the summer 2026 season, strengthening the region’s air connectivity, the Paphos Regional Tourism Board (ETAP) said. ETAP welcomed the…
There’s a huge loophole in the new UK ban on daytime junk food ads
Beverley O’Hara, Leeds Beckett University New advertising restrictions on unhealthy food and drink have come into force in the UK, targeting products deemed to be high in fat, salt or…
Reading the sky: how Irish weather lore preserved a deep understanding of the natural world
Karol Mullaney Dignam, University of Limerick Long before meteorology and climate science, Irish people looked to the natural world to forecast the weather and make sense of their surroundings. They…
Cyprus Justice Minister Promises New Measures to Improve Prison System
Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris said authorities are doing everything possible to ensure public safety at all hours, during a visit to the Limassol Police Directorate. Fytiris, who also visited the…
Poll: Only One in Three Americans Support U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
Only about one in three Americans say they support U.S. military action in Venezuela, while roughly 70 percent express concern that the country is becoming too heavily involved, according to…
At Least 31 Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Gambia
At least 31 people died when an overcrowded boat carrying undocumented migrants sank off the coast of Gambia on New Year’s Eve, the Gambian government said Monday. Fifteen bodies were…
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Western Japan; No Tsunami Warning Issued
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the city of Yasugi in Japan’s western Shimane region, Reuters reported, citing Japan’s National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED). Yasugi, located…
Turkey Fines Companies 1.6 Billion Lira for Violating Consumer Rights
Turkey’s Trade Ministry imposed 1.6 billion lira in administrative fines in 2025 on companies found to have endangered consumer health or acted against consumers’ economic interests. According to information provided…
Turkey’s Exports to Neighboring Countries Rise 4.6% in 2025
Turkey’s exports to its neighboring countries rose 4.6% in 2025, reaching $28.4 billion, according to data compiled from the Ministry of Trade. Turkey exported $28.35 billion worth of goods to…