324kg of cannabis found hidden in recycling shipment bound for Turkey via Greece
Greek police have dismantled a criminal organisation accused of smuggling large quantities of raw cannabis through Greece, concealed within shipments…
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West Nile virus surge in Greece could be among worst in years, health chiefs warn
Greece is once again among the European countries facing a significant burden from West Nile virus this year, with the…
Turkey’s trade with Turkic states hits $9.4 billion in first half of year, led by Kazakhstan
Turkey’s trade with the Turkic republics of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan reached $9.4 billion in the first six…
Turkey’s oil output hits 23.1 million barrels in first half of year, Gabar leads production
Turkey’s domestic oil production reached 23.1 million barrels in the first six months of the year, while natural gas output…
Turkey’s exports grow almost ninefold over 25 years, trade ministry says
Turkey’s goods exports have risen roughly 8.7-fold over the past 25 years, from $31.3 billion in 2001 to $273.3 billion…
UN: An international presence in southern Lebanon remains important
An international presence in southern Lebanon remains important, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) spokesperson Kandice Ardiel said Saturday,…
Gaza’s families still struggling to feed themselves without basics
Food insecurity in Gaza has eased slightly but needs remain acute, UN agencies said. On the black market, cooking gas…
Qatar’s diplomatic push to ease regional tensions
Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday reaffirmed Qatar’s…
Two bodies were found during wildfire on the Greek island of Salamina
Two bodies were found on Sunday during a wildfire-fighting operation on the Greek island of Salamina, Greek national broadcaster ERT…