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В миреUS vows toughest sanctions in history on Iran amid conflict and oil market pressure
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would impose sweeping sanctions on Iran, arguing economic pressure could reduce the need for major military action.
ЭкономикаEU construction declines as Cyprus highlights projects, tourism ranking and digital transformation
Eurostat reported a June decline in EU construction output, while Cyprus cited project demand, Larnaca’s tourism ranking and…
ЭкономикаGreek banks forecast to outperform as profits and lending expand
Greek banks are expected to sustain strong profitability and credit growth, with combined net profits projected to rise…
ЭкономикаLimassol to host maritime ministers’ meeting on September 9
Maritime ministers from Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy will meet in Limassol to discuss EU shipping competitiveness and…
В миреGreek travel receipts rise 14.8% to €8.8bn in first half of 2026
Greek travel receipts and tourist arrivals increased in the first half of 2026, while the current account deficit…
ОбществоNicosia launches competition to regenerate historic Municipal Gardens
Nicosia municipality has opened an architectural competition for the restoration and upgrade of the historic Municipal Gardens, with…
В миреMagnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes central Peru with no immediate damage reported
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck central Peru, prompting residents to leave their homes, but authorities reported no immediate…
В миреMacron to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris on August 23 and…
ПроисшествияAt least 50 dead after boat capsizes in northwest Nigeria
At least 50 people, mostly children, died after an overloaded boat capsized near Gorau in Nigeria’s Sokoto state.
ОбществоAugust rainfall reaches 255% of monthly average in Republic-controlled areas
Average August rainfall reached 498.5mm, with all measuring stations recording above-normal levels, the Met Service said.
ПроисшествияPolice probe into firing range fire reportedly finds no criminal liability
The police dossier on last month’s fire during munitions destruction has been sent to the attorney-general’s office for…