Turkish police on Friday arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State (IS) in Istanbul who was accused of planning a bomb attack, local media reported. According to the NTV broadcaster, anti-terror…
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Greek tourism revenue surged by 12.2 percent in the first half of 2024
Greek tourism revenue surged by 12.2 percent in the first half of 2024 year-on-year to reach 6.921 billion euros (7.75 billion U.S. dollars), according to recent data from the Bank of Greece….
Israel launched “a string of airstrikes” in Lebanon
Israel launched “a string of airstrikes” in Lebanon on Sunday morning, targeting positions held by the Lebanese Hezbollah group in a pre-emptive move, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari said. “Dozens…
Mali declares a “state of national disaster” following flooding
The Malian transitional government said in a statement that it has declared a “state of national disaster” following flooding caused by heavy rains in the country in recent days. Since the start…
Chinese visitors flock to Türkiye, 230,000 during 2024 so far
The number of Chinese visitors to Türkiye reached 230,819 in the first seven months of 2024, up 102.46 percent year-on-year, leading the way in Turkish tourism growth, showed data from the Turkish…
Ukraine attacks over 30 settlements in Russia’s border region of Belgorod
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have attacked over 30 settlements in Russia’s border region of Belgorod over the past 24 hours, Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said Saturday. The attacks targeted nine districts…
France: “Obviously criminal” arson attempt on synagogue
A synagogue in the southern French city of La Grande-Motte was targeted on Saturday by an “obviously criminal” arson attempt, France’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on social media. A police officer…
Baltic mutual medical assistance plan being mulled
Officials from the Baltic states — Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania — have been negotiating the provision of critical medicines in crises, reported LETA, Latvia’s national information agency. On Friday, the Baltic States…
Limassol police seize two suitcases full of various types of drugs
Limassol police have seized two suitcases full of various types of drugs in a vehicle, following a tip-off. Officers discovered 10 kilograms of cannabis, 60 kilograms of a substance called “king gummies”…
July 2024 was the hottest July in the climate history of Cyprus
According to the data of the Meteorological Office, July 2024 was the hottest July in the climate history of Cyprus. A high temperature warning was issued for 13 nights in July. Cyprus…