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Cypriot Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said that, so far, tourism arrivals have increased 27% and revenue 34% compared to the same period in 2022.

One hundred and one years ago, Ataturk's army expelled my great-grandmother and her family from Yeronda, now known as Didim, their ancestral homeland in Anatolia. I actively campaign for the American and Canadian governments to recognize the Greek genocide. I constantly criticize Ankara's democratic back-sliding, mistreatment of minorities and aggressive foreign policy.

Former world champion Anthony Joshua needed seven rounds to stop stand-in opponent Robert Helenius in their heavyweight bout on Aug. 12.

Joshua, 33, looked ponderous in the early stages and the British boxer was jeered by his London home crowd. But he finished the fight with a thunderous knockout of Finland's Helenius at the O2 Arena.

China has included Bulgaria in the group of countries to which organized tourist groups have the right to travel, the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Thursday, quoted by BTA. The decision comes into effect immediately, writes "Reuters".

Day 532 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

MUNICH - The Serbia men's national basketball team was on Tuesday drawn to play Finland, Denmark and Georgia in FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Group G.

The draw ceremony was held in Munich.

The top three teams from eight qualifying groups will advance to the final tournament.

Türkiye has expressed strong condemnation over a recent act by the PKK terrorist organization in the Swedish capital Stockholm.

The Samos Young Artists Festival (schwarzfoundation.com) returns for its 13th edition, gathering emerging musicians and renowned artists from around the world at the ancient theater at Pythagoreio on the island of Samos.

Bulgaria climbed to 13th place for 2023 in the authoritative ranking of the London-based private consulting firm "Henley & Partners" for the most attractive passports in the world.

Turkey will act to ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid in conjunction with cooperation from Stockholm in the fight against terrorism, President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted on Friday as saying.