UK inflation comes in below expectations at 2.2%, after two months at the Bank of England’s 2% target
London: U.K. inflation rose to 2.2% in July, coming in slightly below expectations but inching back above the Bank of...
Month: August 2024
UK approval for gas-fired power station was lawful, court rules
London: Britain's approval of a new gas-fired power station backed by BP (BP.L), opens new tab was lawful, London's High...
Iron Age ruler’s coin at risk of leaving the UK
London: A temporary export bar has been placed on an Iron Age coin bearing the name of the local ruler...
Bulgaria issues only short-stay Schengen Visas & has no VIS connection problems, MFA clarifies
Sofia: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria has clarified that the country only issues Schengen visas for short-term stays,...
Increased interest among foreigners to obtain Portugal Schengen visa
Lisbon: Foreigners’ interest in obtaining a Portugal Schengen visa continues to remain high despite the summer season coming to an...
Each Portuguese “received” almost €216 from the EU
Lisbon: Portugal is among the 17 Member States that received more community funds than the money they contributed to the...
Greece counts cost as firefighters bring fires around Athens under control
Athens: Greece on Aug 14 counted the cost of devastating fires outside Athens that claimed one life, forced thousands to...
Italy to propose plan for Gaza reconstruction
Rome: Italy will propose a plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, said Wednesday, Anadolu...
Beach club operators in Italy brace as EU competition rules threaten their business
Rome: Beach clubs have a significant impact on Italy’s economy, as the tourism sector accounts for around 6% of the...
Italy: Illegal migration drops 62% as Meloni’s policies take effect
Rome: Seaborne illegal migration into Italy has seen an unprecedented drop this year as the deterrent policies of Giorgia Meloni’s...
Visa fee for 126 countries waived under new visa policy: Tarar
Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, Culture and National Heritage Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday announced launch of a...
China’s booming low-altitude economy drives new growth
Beijing: China's low-altitude economy is entering a phase of rapid growth, offering people more excitement in the skies and bringing...
Bilawal Bhutto greets nation on Independent Day
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: On the occasion of Pakistan's 77th Independence Day, Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has...
International expo sees increased efforts to woo Chinese tourists
Xi'an: Although Kyrgyzstan might be unfamiliar to many Chinese tourists, Liusher Musaev undertook nearly 100 consultations about trips to the...
China’s highways undergo green transformation
Taiyuan: As increasing numbers of clean energy facilities are put into use, China's expressways are undergoing a green transformation. Along...
Yousaf Raza Gilani extends Independence Day greetings to nation
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani extended heartfelt greetings to all Pakistanis, both within the country and...
Senator Sherry Rehman Urges Businesses to Prioritize Sustainability at American Business Council’s 2nd ESG Awards
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: In a powerful keynote address at the American Business Council’s 2nd ESG Awards, Senator Sherry Rehman delivered...
Romina terms women’s empowerment crucial for green economy goals
Celina Ali Islamabad: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has termed women empowerment and gender equality...
ISSI Roundtable evaluates “Recent Developments in South Asia” and proposes way forward for Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: In the backdrop of far-reaching transformations occurring in South Asia, including recent changes in Bangladesh, the India...
Japanese Ambassador WADA Mitsuhiro greets Pakistanis on Independence Day
Celina Ali Islamabad: WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan on Tuesday greeted Pakistani people on Independence Day. “My dear...
Interior Minister calls on British Counterpart
Celina Ali Islamabad: Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi called on British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper during his visit to the...
UK charges pro-Palestine group members under terrorism law
London: British counterterrorism police have charged seven people with violent disorder over a break-in at a building belonging to Israeli...
Perseid meteor shower poised for dazzling return to UK skies
London: Stargazers will be granted another opportunity to see the Perseid meteor shower on Tuesday night, after a dazzling display...
Covirán is eyeing potential acquisitions in Portugal
Lisbon: Spanish supermarket chain Covirán is eyeing potential acquisitions as French retailer Auchan is forced to sell off some of...
Bulgaria is surging tourism sector with visa free travel for 93 countries including USA, France, UAE and Canada
Sofia: Bulgaria‘s tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, thanks to its expanded visa free travel program, now including 93...
EU firefighters to join as Greece battles blaze
Athens: Greece battled a massive wildfire near Athens for a third day on Tuesday (Aug 13), with hundreds of European...
EU takes shot at Musk over Trump interview — and misses
Brussels: The European Union's top digital enforcer tried to take on Elon Musk. Within hours, he faced accusations of meddling...
Italy: Hospitals report rise in heat cases as weather fails to deter tourists
Rome: The number of people accessing emergency care for heat-related illnesses has risen sharply in some of Italy’s most popular...
24-hour motorcycle distance record absolutely smashed in Italy
Rome: The Guinness World Record for the greatest distance covered on a motorcycle in 24 hours is now credited to...
Italy: Ambassador Marilina Armellin congratulates Pakistanis on Independence Day
Celina Ali Rome: On the occasion of Pakistan's 77th Independence Day, the Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, extended her...
