Secret service declassifies Cyprus 1974 reports
The National Intelligence Service (EYP) has announced that it has declassified some archival material on the Greek junta-inspired coup in Cyprus and the subsequent Turkish invasion 50 years ago.
Home heating subsidy platform opens
Citizens can now apply for a heating allowance for the 2024-25 period as the relevant e-platform has opened for applications on www.aade.gr/mythermansi.
Cyprus mulls natgas licensing round as demands remains robust
Cyprus is considering a new licensing round for offshore natural gas exploration as demand remains strong despite global attempts to move away from fossil fuels, its energy minister said.
No ships or ferries on November 20 due to strike action
Ships and ferries will remain tied up on November 20 at ports throughout Greece following a decision by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation to join a 24-hour nationwide strike called by private-sector trade union federation GSEE on the same day.
Crete shepherd sentenced for assault, dangerous driving after confrontation with German tourists
What started as a misunderstanding on the Rethymno-Perama provincial road in Crete quickly escalated into a confrontation, pursuit, and collision.
Erdogan says Turkey could take joint steps with Elon Musk on tech
President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey could take joint steps with Elon Musk on technology if opportunities for cooperation in that field arise, broadcaster TRT Haber reported on Wednesday.
Erdogan hopes for new US approach after ‘concerning’ Trump messages on Mideast
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he hopes US President-elect Donald Trump would take a different approach on the Middle East during his term, but that some of the messages coming from his side were concerning, broadcaster NTV reported on Wednesday.
Crunch time for crypto money
The Ministry of National Economy and Finance has started creating an institutional framework to set operating rules and tackle the cryptocurrency and digital currency market.
Qatar’s Emir to visit Turkey on Thursday, Turkish minister says
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will visit Turkey on Thursday for high-level meetings, Turkey’s trade minister said on Wednesday, after Doha said at the weekend it stalled its Gaza mediation efforts for now.