ISTANBUL: The US Department of State updated on Saturday its travel advisory for Lebanon, asking the families of diplomats to leave the country. The advisory said it ordered the departure of non-mission-employed eligible family members (EFMs) and authorized departure for mission-employed EFMs and non-essential US direct hire employees. This decision
Providing support to Cypriot rural areas and people living and working there is a basic priority of the government, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment Maria Panayiotou said on Friday. Addressing an event named ‘Agrotissa’ dedicated to female farmers Panayiotou said the government aims ‘to give a new
ANKARA: The Israeli army has announced a ban on gatherings of over 1,000 people in central Israel, effective from Saturday, amid escalating tensions following Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination. The army spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, said in a statement that the ban is a precautionary measure to ensure public safety in
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides informed the Permanent Representatives of the five Permanent Members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on his ongoing efforts to restart negotiations on the Cyprus issue, as well as the Republic of Cyprus’ efforts aiming at the de-escalation of tensions in the region, during a
ISTANBUL: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s actions in Lebanon on Saturday, particularly decrying the “mass killing of women and children.” He warned that Israel “will regret” its recent military operations in the country. Khamenei’s remarks were broadcast by the Iranian state channel Al-Alam
The tourist sector’s positive performance in the last two years is not a reason for complacency, Kostas Koumis Deputy Minister for Tourism said, addressing an event hosted by the Deputy Ministry to mark the World Tourist Day, that was held in Eleftheria Square, Nicosia, on Friday. “We need to redefine
