Cyprus Cabinet approves seven cost-of-living measures worth 70 million euros
Cyprus’ Cabinet on Wednesday approved a package of seven measures to ease the cost of living, which the Finance Ministry…
Turkey delays mandatory secure payment system for property sales to Dec. 1
Turkey’s Trade Ministry said Thursday it has reset the start date for a mandatory “Secure Payment System” for real estate…
German inflation rises to 3.3% in September, highest in nearly three years, as energy costs climb
Inflation in Germany accelerated more than expected in September to 3.3%, the highest since December 2023, as escalating conflict in…
Istanbul’s two airports lead Europe in August passenger traffic, industry group says
Istanbul Airport was Europe’s busiest airport in August, while Sabiha Gokcen International Airport posted the fastest growth among Europe’s largest…
Turkey ends fuel tax cushion, phases in gasoline tax increase to soften price jump
Turkey on Thursday ended a sliding-scale fuel tax system meant to shield consumers from global price swings and currency moves,…
British Bases police report 80 arrests during summer beach operations in Cyprus
Police in Britain’s military bases in Cyprus said they made 80 arrests and carried out more than 700 checks of…
21 rescued after rowing boat capsizes off Limassol, Cyprus
A rowing boat carrying 21 people capsized in the Dasoudi sea area of Limassol on Tuesday, and all aboard were…
Putin orders another troop increase as Russia pounds Ukrainian cities
Russian President Vladimir Putin has again raised the size of Russia’s armed forces, even as the war in Ukraine continues…
Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv squawks hijack code, diverts to Saudi Arabia; passenger reports blood in cockpit
Flydubai flight carrying 174 passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv transmitted an emergency code signaling a hijacking, lost altitude sharply…
Yellow weather warning issued for Cyprus as storms forecast through Saturday
Cyprus’ Meteorological Department issued a yellow warning for rain and thunderstorms Wednesday, in effect from noon to 6 p.m. as…