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Black Sea region becoming new tourist hotspot
The Black Sea region is becoming a new hot favorite of tourists looking to spend their holidays in Türkiye, attracting travelers especially from Middle Eastern countries.
With the cities in the region joining the club of tourist hotspots, Türkiye can now offer more options to foreign holidaymakers.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s not physically ready to play in the World Cup
Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play for Greece at the Basketball World Cup that starts later this month, with the Milwaukee Bucks star saying Friday he and his medical advisers decided that he's simply not ready to compete.
Antetokounmpo had surgery on his left knee earlier this summer.
Greece sends two Canadair fire fighting aircraft to help Cyprus fight a forest fire
Greece on Monday dispatched two Canadair fire-fighting aircraft after a call for assistance from fellow European Union member Cyprus to help fight a blaze that has scorched miles of mountainous terrain.
President thanks nations for assisting in wildfire fight
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has expressed her gratitude by sending letters to the leaders of all the countries that provided assistance in combating the recent wildfires, according to an announcement Wednesday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) iffy for World Cup, report says
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's status for the FIBA World Cup is uncertain following knee surgery, The Athletic reported Wednesday.
The World Cup runs from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10 in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. Antetokounmpo and Greece are in Group C with the United States, Jordan and New Zealand.
Israel to build subsea electric cable with possible Europe link
Israel on Tuesday unveiled plans to build an underwater electric cable that will run along its Mediterranean coast and offer the possibility to connect to electricity grids in Europe.
Ankara doubtful of Sweden’s contribution to NATO
Türkiye's top diplomat has voiced Ankara's questions over the impact of the potential Swedish membership to NATO in terms of both security and strategic implications after the Nordic state's inability to stop attacks against the Quran, which can create further problems for the alliance.
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Von Der Leyen announces 15 bln-euro-package to help states on migration, border protection
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said at a press briefing in Brussels on Tuesday that the Pylos shipwreck that claimed the lives of hundreds of migrants was "horrible".
At the briefing and on social media, von der Leyen announced a 15-billion-euro package for the economic strengthening of European partners in migration and external border protection.
Iraq unveils $17 bln transport project linking Europe to Asia
Iraq's prime minister has announced plans for a $17 billion regional transportation project intended to facilitate the flow of goods from Asia to Europe.
The announcement was made at a one-day conference in Baghdad that convened transport ministers and representatives from Iraq, the Gulf countries, Türkiye, Iran, Syria, and Jordan.
Egyptian artisans carve a path to world luxury markets
Egyptian luxury brands are harnessing traditional craftsmanship from jewelry design to carpet weaving to bring the country's ancient cultural riches to the world.
Experts in the sector say the global appeal of Arab and Islamic designs from other countries shows Egypt could do more to promote its rich, millennia-old artistic heritage.