Serbia saw a 1.7% increase in tourist numbers in June compared to the previous year, with a rise in both domestic and foreign visitors, predominantly from Russia and Turkey. This growth in tourism coincided with an overall increase in retail sales for the same month.

Greece will end cash payments for rent starting October 1, requiring all rent transactions to be made through bank payments. This new obligation comes with penalties for non-compliance and affects eligibility for subsidies and tax relief.

In less than two hours, the monster fire raging in southwestern France made enormous progress toward a residential area. Firefighters and local residents, with help from the air, managed to halt its progress at the very last minute.

Omer Celik, spokesman for Turkey's ruling AK Party, stated that discussions on the Cyprus problem must adhere to diplomacy and United Nations parameters, in response to European Commission envoy Raffaele Fitto's visit to the island.

Authorities in France and Spain are evaluating areas scorched by recent wildfires, while new blazes are threatening other regions across both countries.

A decline in tourist spending in Mykonos, a key luxury destination in Greece, is reportedly impacting Louis Vuitton Greece's 2025 financial results, reflecting broader trends in the premium market.

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Axa SA reported first half profit higher than the same period a year ago, as the Paris-based insurer assesses the impact of wildfires currently affecting France and Spain.

The prefect of fire-ravaged southwestern France announced the 'first somewhat optimistic day' since wildfires broke out, indicating progress in containment efforts.

The Karnataka High Court has stayed further investigation into a criminal case against three family members involved in a road-rage incident, strongly criticizing the conduct of a judicial officer during the episode.

Massive forest fires are threatening the Gironde department and the city of Bordeaux, signaling a new reality for France regarding the scale and impact of wildfires.

Turkey's increasing influence in Syria is generating distinct yet overlapping security concerns for both Israel and China, creating a rare point of agreement between the two nations.

A new monument dedicated to the Pontic Greek community is being constructed in Lefkopetra, Xanthi, symbolizing Pontic Hellenism.

Turkish authorities detained approximately 20 people, including five teenagers and a 90-year-old woman, during a protest against a mining exploration site in northern Turkey's Black Sea highlands.

Firefighters in France express optimism, while Spain has concluded its national emergency, likely in response to a natural disaster such as wildfires.

A major incident has been declared on the Suffolk coast as firefighters battle a wildfire, with video showing thick plumes of smoke and flames rising from the area.

Backed by Gulf countries, Turkey, and Washington, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa aims to leverage Syria's geographic location to transform it into a key energy corridor between the Gulf and Europe, seeking to end 14 years of isolation.

Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has announced his departure from politics after his party failed to make a breakthrough in uniting conservatives, marking the end of a career where he was seen as a key architect of modern Turkey's 'soft power' strategy.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged to replace all vehicles on the remote Aegean island of Agathonisi with electric ones free of charge, aiming to transform it into Greece's first fully electric-powered island.

A major incident has been declared as firefighters are battling a large heathland blaze in Suffolk. Residents in the affected area have been advised to keep their doors and windows shut due to the wildfire.

James C. Reynolds shares his extraordinary experience joining volunteers to fight wildfires in France, describing columns of people battling the blazes.

Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters continue to battle the spread of wildfires near Bordeaux, France.

The Karnataka High Court has criticized a Civil Judge involved in a road rage incident and subsequently halted the probe against two individuals connected to the case.

A Canadian pastry chef living in Bordeaux, Emily Simmons, was forced to evacuate due to heavy smoke from nearby wildfires. High temperatures and wind continue to fuel the blazes in southwestern France.

Residents describe fleeing homes in the middle of the night as thousands of evacuees crowd into makeshift halls across Bordeaux

Residents are struggling to comprehend the devastation as they return to their homes five days after El Morro was evacuated due to wildfires burning across the countryside west of the Spanish capital, Madrid.

Firefighters are battling flare-ups in the Gironde region of southwest France amid searing 40C heat, with some locals refusing evacuations. The ongoing wildfires have led to the cancellation of all TGV trains south of Bordeaux, as confirmed by SNCF.

A man has been arrested in Gurgaon for allegedly beating an auto driver to death with an iron rod during a road rage incident.

The European Union has launched a call for proposals to select up to seven artificial intelligence gigafactories, potentially allowing Greek utility PPC to submit a bid for a factory in western Greece.

Greek authorities have issued a very high fire risk warning for Attica, Crete, Euboea, the Cyclades, and parts of the Peloponnese. Residents in these areas are advised to be vigilant as a 'code orange' alert is in effect for Friday.

Weather forecasts for July 30, 2026, have been released, providing details for various locations including Greece and Havana. The reports offer insights into the expected atmospheric conditions for the day and the upcoming week.

The president of the Propeller Club Piraeus held a meeting with the South Korean Ambassador to Greece. The discussion likely focused on maritime and trade relations between the two entities.

Evacuees from the Dunwich Heath fire in Suffolk, where over 100 firefighters battled a blaze, shared their 'incredibly emotional' experiences as fire crews worked to stabilize the situation after about 50 people were evacuated.

Spain experienced its hottest July on record, with extreme weather conditions, found to be 20 times more likely due to global warming, fueling widespread and record-breaking wildfires across the country.

A fire that caused extensive damage to a house in Larnaca, Cyprus, has been determined by the fire department to be the result of arson. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in the Ayioi Anargyroi area.

Spanish retail group Inditex is growing its footprint in the Greek market, as its local subsidiary ITX Hellas reports higher sales despite a slight dip in profitability.

After protests and legal strife, Turkey has a new opposition party, the Yeni (New) movement, led by Özgür Özel, whose Republican People's party (CHP) became the country's most popular party, raising questions about his potential to oust Erdoğan.

Philosopher Joëlle Zask argues that extreme wildfires constitute a significant security threat, necessitating a new social contract that integrates prevention, environmentalism, and solidarity, with political will dependent on citizen majority.

Firefighters in eastern England are making progress against a 'dynamic' wildfire, which UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham described as a 'very serious incident' expected to take at least 48 more hours to contain.

Greece is working to strengthen its legislative framework for preventing and combating human trafficking, focusing on key pillars of new regulations.

Absa Bank Ghana has organized and facilitated a 20-day international business mission to China and Turkey for Ghanaian businesses. This initiative aims to foster international trade and partnerships.

An Iranian media outlet has highlighted energy infrastructure in Greece and Cyprus, specifically naming Revythousa, Alexandroupoli, and Kronos, as 'potential targets for Tehran' following a Ukrainian attack on an Iran-linked ship in the Caspian Sea.

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) discovered tax violations at nearly 40% of businesses inspected in high-traffic tourist areas, uncovering over €545,000 in undeclared revenue and issuing more than €1 million in fines.

In Spain's Galicia region, native goats, sheep, and cows are being used to graze on flammable undergrowth, helping local communities reduce the risk of wildfires.

Labour Inspectorate officers in Greece are reporting increasingly elaborate ruses by employers this summer season, including staff hiding in coffins or refrigerated units and posing as sunbathing customers, to dodge the country's digital work card system.

Firefighting crews in Madrid's western sierra mountains are overwhelmed, battling constant flare-ups and new fires, indicating a challenging and ongoing wildfire situation in the region.

Greece has announced its new Hellas-Space 2.0 national space programme, structured around seven core pillars with a total budget of 350 million euros. The first procurement tenders for the program are expected to commence in late 2026.

Record heatwaves are increasingly straining Western Europe's infrastructure, businesses, and budgets. The rising frequency of wildfires and escalating insurance costs contribute to the growing economic challenge.

France's civil security agency is reportedly struggling with chronic shortages and maintenance difficulties within its fleet, particularly affecting its firefighting aircraft amid recent wildfires.

A Turkish forum, backed by President Erdogan's daughter, aims to 'decolonize' Western knowledge centers by shifting them to Constantinople and Gaza, sparking debate about its agenda.

Canada's unprecedented 2023 wildfire season burned 15.1 million hectares, releasing a staggering 554 million tonnes of carbon from ancient underground soil and peat.

French firefighters continue to battle a major blaze west of Bordeaux, which had prompted mass evacuations, as scorching temperatures and winds threaten to fuel the wildfires. Crews have kept the blazes under control overnight, but the fight persists amid extreme heat.

As wildfires continue to tear through southwest France, thousands of wild animals, including deer and hedgehogs, are perishing or being rescued, unable to escape the flames or find food and water.

The 1973 Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline agreement has concluded, with Turkey reportedly taking a 15% stake in Kirkuk oil alongside BP, as political factors influence oil loadings.

Authorities in Greece are investigating after the body of a Scottish woman was discovered inside a suitcase in Athens. Police Scotland is reportedly liaising with Greek officials regarding the incident.

Over half of the 220,000 people evacuated due to massive wildfires west of Bordeaux in southwest France have been allowed to return to their homes, marking an 'optimistic day' for the region.

Higher humidity, cooler temperatures, and a forecast for rain have raised hopes for relief in southwestern France, where wildfires have charred an area four times the size of Paris.

Wildfires have neared Bordeaux's renowned vineyards, highlighting the climate challenges posed by severe drought and repeated heatwaves in France's largest wine region.

An article explains the phenomenon of 'fire thunderstorms' or pyrocumulonimbus clouds, detailing how wildfires in regions like France and Canada create these dangerous formations that can intensify and spread fires.

An expert on boreal forests shares a personal account of wildfires impacting their home, highlighting the devastating threat these fires pose. The article discusses strategies that will and will not help in combating the wildfire crisis.

A new report recommends that Türkiye develop its own technopolitical doctrine, integrating strategic capability, secure artificial intelligence design, and public legitimacy. This is seen as crucial for Türkiye to navigate and shape its role in a world increasingly influenced by AI.

A large wildfire that spread across 150 hectares near Britain's biggest nuclear power station, Sizewell, in Suffolk, is now stabilizing after more than 24 hours, with over 100 firefighters remaining on scene and evacuations having taken place.

PPC Blue celebrates five years of growth, having developed Greece's largest public EV charging network with over 4,700 points, and is dynamically expanding its presence across Greece and Romania.

The significant rise and subsequent fall of Kontrolmatik Enerji ve Muhendislik AS shares have caused substantial losses for small-time retail investors in Turkey.

An article explores the composition and environmental impact of red fire retardants like FIRE-TROL 931, noting they are primarily water and ammonium polyphosphate, with minor environmental risks compared to the dangers of wildfires themselves.

Despite President Trump's push to lift sanctions and sell F-35 jets to Turkey, a State Department letter to Congress confirms that Ankara has not met the necessary legal conditions for the sale.

Paid firefighters in New Zealand are set to strike for one hour at midday on Friday, marking the 50th time they have walked off the job since bargaining with Fire and Emergency New Zealand began in 2024.

Turkey’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a terrorism conviction based on the use of the ByLock encrypted messaging app did not violate the principle of no punishment without law, despite a landmark European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling.

Ontario ministers, including the Minister of Natural Resources, are scheduled to hold a media availability to address ongoing wildfires burning across the province's northwest.

Greek police report that the killer of a Scottish woman used her phone to create the impression she was still alive. Interpol and US databases identified the victim, and detectives are examining flight records and phone data.

An analysis explores the reasons behind Israel's increasingly strong rhetoric directed at Turkey and Syria, examining the historical context of their relations and recent developments.

Greece is making final adjustments to its new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, which includes caps on strategic investments in saturated areas, a 350-bed limit for new hotels, and updated rules for short-term rentals.

Mubi will exclusively stream 'La Mesías,' the multi-prized series from Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, in the U.K., Canada, Turkey, the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria.

A report indicates that 95% of wildfires in Tunisia are caused by human activity. This statistic highlights the significant role of human factors in the country's wildfire incidents.

Russia is reportedly taking advantage of Spain's firefighting helicopters being grounded, while wildfires continue to rage across the region.

A wildfire in the Krya Vrysi area of Rethymno, Greece, remains out of control. Dramatic footage shows Coast Guard crews conducting sea rescues through dense smoke.

Ariana Grande debuted her new song 'Petal' during her Eternal Sunshine Tour, describing it as showcasing an 'unfiltered rage' and a side of her fans haven't seen before. She emphasized the song's message of not needing someone to save her.

Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, has extended her condolences to the Greek people following the loss of two firefighters, praising the courage of those who risk their lives to protect citizens and travelers.

The village of Saumos has become the epicenter of firefighters' struggle against recurring wildfire flare-ups in the southwestern Bordeaux region.

Ireland is examining whether native woodland and rewetted peatland could help reduce the risk of wildfires, given the flammability of its landscape. An ecologist discusses these potential nature-based prevention strategies.

Ina Garten's Greek panzanella salad, a twist on the classic Italian dish, is highlighted as a perfect summer recipe that can transport one to Greece.

Police Scotland is collaborating with Greek authorities after the body of a Scottish woman was reportedly discovered inside a suitcase by a homeless man in Athens earlier this month.