Revenue from tourism saw a surge of 26.9% during the January to July 2023 period when compared to the corresponding…
They’re just meat’: Russia deploys punishment battalions in echo of Stalin
Drunk recruits. Insubordinate soldiers. Convicts. They’re among hundreds of military and civilian offenders who’ve been pressed into Russian penal units…
Tourist accommodation reservations via online platforms rise in Cyprus, EU
Tourist accommodation reservations made through online platforms within the European Union have displayed strong growth in the second quarter of…
Man arrested during Chlorakas violence to stand trial
A 47-year-old Syrian national arrested in Chlorakas on August 31 for burglary, spreading fake news, instigating violence, inciting others to…
Thai police arrest 14-yr-old suspected gunman after 3 killed at Bangkok mall
Thai police on Tuesday said they had arrested a 14-year-old suspected gunman after a shooting at a luxury mall in…
Pennsylvania mummy ‘Stoneman Willie’ to receive proper burial after 128 years
A mummified man known as Stoneman Willie will receive a proper burial after being on display at a funeral home…
Russia says 335,000 sign up to fight, no plans for new mobilisation
Russia has no plans for an additional mobilisation of men to fight in Ukraine as more than 335,000 have signed…
C-3PO’s head, ‘Titanic’ costumes for sale at Propstore film auction
From “Star Wars” droid C-3PO’s head to Leonardo DiCaprio’s “Titanic” costume, a trove of costumes and props are headed to…
Government contemplates additional ‘green tax’ on fuels
As the government explores new relief measures for citizens to combat the continuous price increases, including the possibility of reducing…
ICRC combs streets of ‘deserted’ Karabakh capital for stranded residents
Only a few hundred people remain behind in the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh, including the sick, disabled and elderly, an International…