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Cyprus Leads EU in Beach Water Quality With 99.2% Rated ‘Excellent’
Home Cyprus Cyprus Leads EU in Beach Water Quality With 99.2% Rated ‘Excellent’ Cyprus led the European Union in bathing water quality this year, with 99.2% of its swimming sites rated “excellent,” according to a new report from the European...

I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...

OMA completes JOMOO Headquarters with multifaceted volume in Xiamen
The JOMOO Headquarters in Xiamen, the first office complex for the biggest sanitaryware firm in China, was completed by OMA. The new headquarters, which is currently operational and represents a significant turning point in JOMOO's development...

The excuse SPAK’s critics use to justify SPAK’s own failures
There’s a persistent effort by Sali Berisha’s opposition faction and their affiliated media to interpret every action of SPAK (Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime) through the lens of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s...

Kalju vs Partizani Prediction and Betting Tips | July 10th 2025
Kalju will entertain Partizani at Kadriorg Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League first qualifying round on Thursday. The hosts are back in a European qualifier for the first time in five years. Demat e Kuq will try their luck in a...

Aliyev and Pashinyan meet in Abu Dhabi: A turning point for the South Caucasus?
The meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, held in the UAE, marked an important development in the context of Armenian-Azerbaijani dialogue. Against the backdrop of a prolonged pause in...

[Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Suspends Key European Routes Amid Engine Challenges
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced the suspension of several major European routes from the UAE, citing engine reliability issues and strategic realignment of its network. The low-cost carrier will end flights to Belgrade on July 19 and Sarajevo on...

Companies Behind the Esencia Project in Puerto Rico Leave a Global Trail of Damage
The five foreign companies behind the Esencia megaproject in Cabo Rojo, on Puerto Rico’s southwest coast, have left a trail of environmental destruction and community disputes in the ecologically sensitive areas where they’ve developed previous...

"We must build a different future while we can": collective statement calls for urgent change of course
Home / News / 2025 / June / "We must build a different future while we can": collective statement calls for urgent change of course Topic Country/Region 20 June 2025 A declaration coordinated by the Palestinian Institute for Climate Strategy ties...

Heatwaves, wildfires, evacuations. Welcome to summer in Europe
Flames tear through forest underbrush as Europe faces record-breaking wildfires. Credit: toa55 from akaratwimages via Canva.com From the Greek Islands to the German forest, the continent is cracking under the weight of its latest climate, with...

Govt Targets Changes to Law on Energy Sector
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy has published for public consultation the amendments to the law “On the energy sector”. The main purpose of these amendments is to harmonize Albanian legislation with the European Union’s Clean Energy...

Water restrictions across Europe as intense heatwave hits region
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Man finds 'Maldives of Europe' in most unexpected place with £30 return flights
When people start describing what they believe paradise would look like, the Maldives often top the list or are what most people would imagine, even if they don't say it by name. Its idyllic sapphire waters and consistently balmy weather lead many...

Agricultural Production Costs Increase Rapidly
Agricultural production costs in Albania are increasing rapidly, signaling an increase in product prices in the future. According to INSTAT, in 2024, the annual agricultural product price index reached 149.6 from 142.8 in 2023, marking an increase...

‘Seekers of Truth’: BIRN’s Supporters Pay Tribute on 20th Anniversary
Vesna Terselic Head of Documenta – Centre for Dealing with the Past, Zagreb “BIRN is one of the rare media outlets interested in the fate of victims and survivors. It restores my faith in journalism, which is motivated by concern for people and...

Iran has been telling the IAEA everything, and it’s been verified: Robert Kelley
Robert Kelley, a Distinguished Associate Fellow at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, has worked for over 35 years in the US Department of Energy’s (USDOE) nuclear weapons complex, most recently at Los Alamos in the State of New...

Ohio National Guard Attends Exercise Platinum Wolf in Serbia
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Several high-ranking officials from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, or USAFE-AFAFRICA, and the Ohio National Guard participated in the June 26 Distinguished Visitor day at Exercise Platinum Wolf 25 in...

Report on North Macedonia's Progress towards EU Membership Adopted in Strasbourg, Reactions
The European Parliament’s (EP) annual report on North Macedonia’s progress towards EU accession was adopted during a plenary session in Strasbourg on Wednesday. The report was voted with 461 in favour, 121 against and 107 abstained out of 689 EP...

15 Best International Places To Visit In August 2025 | Top Destinations
In her album folklore, Taylor Swift croons in the song august, “August slipped away into a moment in time.” And before you realise it, this August, much like every other fleeting month, will eventually and inevitably vanish too. So make the most...

EU Rapporteur Calls North Macedonia Reliable Partner, but Says Reforms Still Needed
North Macedonia is a reliable partner, especially when it comes to foreign and security policy, but reforms are still needed for the country to move forward on the path to EU membership, European Parliament (EP) Rapporteur on North Macedonia...