UK rejects criticism that move to recognise Palestinian state rewards Hamas
London: Britain rejected Israeli criticism on Wednesday that it was rewarding militant group Hamas by setting out plans to recognise...
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Italy investigates Meta over WhatsApp AI integration
Rome: Italy’s antitrust authority has opened an investigation into Meta over the integration of its artificial intelligence tool into WhatsApp....
Italy: Funds unlocked to offer alternative accommodation for migrant laborers
Rome: The Farm Laborers Union in Caserta, southern Italy, hopes to be able to utilize EU funds for municiple projects...
Kazakhstani opera talent Aigerim Altynbek wins contest in Italy
Rome: Kazakhstani soprano Aigerim Altynbek believes “greater heights” await after she came first in an international opera singing competition in...
Italy: Court rules city authorities cannot exclude immigrants from public housing
Rome: On July 22, a court in the Italian city of Bologna ruled against the exclusion of a foreign worker...
Uzbekistan’s reforms praised in Italy’s Senate
Tashkent: An international event titled “Italy’s Business Diplomacy in Global Trade and Economic Cooperation” was held in the Italian Senate,...
Bulgaria moves to ease hiring of foreign workers in tourism sector
Sofia: Regulatory adjustments aimed at easing the employment of third-country nationals in Bulgaria’s tourism industry were discussed during a meeting...
Mystery panther disappears without a trace in Bulgaria
Sofia: After nearly two weeks of alarm and a lockdown of the Shumen Plateau Nature Park, Bulgarian authorities have called...
France brands Israeli settler violence ‘terrorism’
Paris: France has condemned the “murder” in the West Bank of a Palestinian activist who contributed to an Oscar-winning documentary,...
Revolut opens branch in Portugal
Lisbon: Revolut's branch in Portugal opened on 24 July, offering Portuguese IBANs to customers, the head of the Portuguese operation...
Google launches new AI search feature in UK
London: Google is rolling out a new tool in the UK that will generate results using artificial intelligence (AI), in...
UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions
London: The UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes "substantive steps to end the appalling situation...
Pakistan moves to draft first export policy with UK and Commonwealth support
Karachi: Pakistan is taking initial steps toward developing its first national export policy and has sought support from the British...
State of Palestine: Italy calls for prudence and diplomacy
Rome: A group of former Italian ambassadors has written to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, urging the recognition of the State...
German consulate in Karachi suspends services to non-EU citizens
Karachi: The German Consulate General in Karachi on Monday announced on social media that it will be closed for services...
How to spend a weekend in Ericeira, Portugal’s laid-back beach town
Lisbon: Ericeira, on Portugal's Atlantic coast, has been shaped over centuries by the rhythms of the sea. In 2011 it...
Wildfires rage across Bulgaria, destroying forests and homes
Sofia: Firefighters battled wildfires at nearly 100 locations across Bulgaria on Sunday, with houses burned and residents evacuated, local media reported....
Anne-Sophie Français: A passionate advocate for French citizens in Central Asia
Celina Ali Islamabad: In the heart of Central Asia, where diverse cultures converge and expatriate communities navigate unique challenges, one...
UK government roadmap will address presence of flea and tick treatment pesticides in rivers and lakes
London: The UK government has unveiled plans to address the presence of pesticides, originating in pet treatments for fleas and...
Pakistan, Turkiye urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza, call for global push for lasting peace
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Turkiye Monday reaffirmed their strong and united stance on the urgent need for an immediate...
High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri brings Pakistan, Australia even closer
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, continues to garner praise for his tireless diplomatic efforts...
Pristine Etruscan tomb discovered in Italy contains more than 100 untouched artifacts
Rome: A rare untouched tomb from the Etruscans, a civilization that predated the Roman Republic, has been discovered in central...
Italy: Gregorio Paltrinieri undergoes elbow and finger surgery: 6–8 weeks off
Rome: After winning three silver medals at the Open Water Worlds in Singapore, Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri faced a different kind...
Patriarch of Bulgaria celebrated Feast of Saint Panteleimon in Samokov
Sofia: On Friday evening, July 25, 2025, Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Church of Saint...
Greece gets EU help to battle disastrous wildfires
Athens: Greece battled wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations for a second day on Sunday, with the help...
Saudi scouts explore culture, skills in Portugal
Lisbon: The Saudi Arabian Scout Association delegation is participating in the 16th World Scout Moot, taking place in Portugal until...
Blue gold: How a Ghana mine’s troubles hit workers and UK politicians – and could cost British taxpayers
London: In late 2020, amid the economic maelstrom unleashed by Covid-19, there were few better places to be than sitting...
UK high-altitude research and intelligence balloon soars to new heights
London: UK Defence is developing use of uncrewed, high-altitude balloons to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, boosting national...
Italy: Airport strikes set to disrupt summer travel on July 26
Rome: Thousands of travellers risk disruption to their summer plans as airport workers across Italy are set to stage a...
Wildfires scorch Sicily as Italy battles blazes in multiple regions
Rome: Firefighting efforts continued Friday to contain multiple wildfires that have erupted across Italy, particularly on the island of Sicily,...
