Gaza Conditions Remain Dire Months After Ceasefire, Aid Groups Warn
Humanitarian conditions in Gaza have improved slightly since the October ceasefire but remain severe as winter weather, limited aid access and widespread war damage continue to strain civilians, aid agencies…
Turkish Airlines to Invest 100 Billion Liras in New Cargo Mega‑Terminal
Turkish Airlines will invest about 100 billion Turkish liras (2.33 billion dollars) to build what it describes as the world’s largest cargo terminal at Istanbul Airport. The carrier said the…
Cyprus launches EU‑funded program for assisted voluntary returns of third‑country nationals
Cyprus’ Department of Migration is implementing a new program to support assisted voluntary returns for third‑country nationals, the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection said in a statement. The…
Türkiye draws 12.4 billion dollars in foreign direct investment in first 11 months of 2025
Foreign direct investment into Türkiye reached 12.4 billion dollars in the first 11 months of 2025, with the Netherlands, Kazakhstan and Luxembourg emerging as the top three investor countries, according…
Jordan Extends Residency Permits for Foreign Visitors to Three Months
Jordan has extended temporary residency permits for foreign visitors to three months, up from one month, in a move officials say is aimed at boosting tourism and attracting investment. The…
Israel Cuts Ties With Three More UN Bodies After U.S. Withdrawals Review
Israel will sever all contact with three additional UN agencies and affiliated bodies following recent U.S. withdrawals from dozens of international organizations. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar ordered the cutoff of…
France Sees First Negative Natural Population Balance Since WWII
France recorded a negative natural population balance in 2025 for the first time since the end of World War II, as deaths exceeded births, according to the National Institute of…
Romania Set for Prolonged Cold Spell Into Early February, Forecasters Say
Romania will face unusually cold winter weather through early February, with temperatures staying below seasonal norms across most of the country. In a four‑week outlook covering Jan. 12 to Feb.…
Cyprus: SBA Police make 34 arrests during Christmas Operation Dasher
Police in the Western Sovereign Base Areas arrested 34 people over the Christmas and New Year period as part of Operation Dasher, a targeted campaign aimed at boosting community safety…
Türkiye’s LPG imports fell 14 percent in November 2025
Türkiye’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports dropped 14.2 percent in November 2025 from a year earlier, totaling 288,528 tons, according to the Energy Market Regulatory Authority’s monthly sector report. The…