Head of Greek Civil Aviation Authority Resigns After Major Air Traffic Blackout
Giorgos Saunatsos, governor of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, resigned Wednesday following a communications blackout that disrupted air traffic across the Athens Flight Information Region earlier this month. Infrastructure and…
Armenia Seeks Full EU Membership, Pashinyan Says
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Wednesday that Armenia “unequivocally” and “unconditionally” aims to become a full member of the European Union, according to Armenpress. Speaking at a security forum in…
Greece Condemns Drone Strikes on Greek-Linked Ships in Black Sea
Greece on Wednesday condemned recent drone attacks on civilian vessels linked to Greek interests in the Black Sea, warning that the incidents threaten crew safety and pose risks to the…
Russian Travel to U.S. Set to Halt as Washington Suspends Visa Services
Travel from Russia to the United States is expected to come to a near standstill after Washington suspended visa services for dozens of countries, the Russian Union of Travel Industry…
Germany Joins European Reconnaissance Mission in Greenland
Germany will take part in a multinational reconnaissance mission in Greenland to assess possible military contributions to regional security, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday. At Denmark’s invitation, a 13‑member Bundeswehr…
UK Begins Pullout From U.S. Air Base in Qatar, Sky News Says
Britain has begun withdrawing personnel from a U.S. military base in Qatar, Sky News reported Wednesday, as regional tensions continue to rise. The move follows comments from U.S. President Donald…
UK Warns Against Nonessential Travel to Israel Amid Rising Tensions
The British government has advised against all but essential travel to Israel, citing heightened regional tensions that could trigger travel disruptions and other unforeseen impacts. In updated guidance, the Foreign…
Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou Dies at 94
Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou has died at the age 94. Vassiliou, who led the Republic of Cyprus from 1988 to 1993, had been hospitalized since Jan. 6 with a…
Police operations lead to seven arrests across Cyprus; nearly 2 kilos of cannabis seized
Police carried out intensified overnight crime‑prevention operations across Cyprus, resulting in seven arrests and the seizure of nearly two kilograms of cannabis, authorities said. The operations involved a reinforced police…
Foot‑and‑mouth disease checks intensified in Cyprus after cases detected in north
Inspections in the Republic of Cyprus have intensified following the detection of foot‑and‑mouth disease cases in the Turkish Cypriot north, according to the daily Fileleftheros. The newspaper, in a report…