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Türkiye Ecotourism Market Poised for Strong Growth Amid Rising Demand for Sustainable and Nature-Based Travel
EIN Presswire
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May 20, 2025
Türkiye’s ecotourism market is expanding as sustainable travel gains momentum, but faces challenges in regulation, infrastructure, and conservation. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Türkiye’s ecotourism industry is...
GA (Int’l) Capital Management Limited Issues Statement Regarding SFC Restriction Notice
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 14, 2025
HONG KONG, June 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GA (Int’l) Capital Management Limited confirms that the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong issued a temporary restriction notice on June 6 2025, pursuant to Sections 204 and 205 of the...
ECHR Condemns Denmark for Turkish Inmate’s Death
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued a ruling on Tuesday against Denmark, finding that it had breached the right to life in connection with the 2011 death of Turkish prisoner Ekrem Sahin. This decision, reported by a national...
Three hundred personas urge UK to stop involvement with Israel
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 300 famous personas from arts and public urged the British government to stop its ‘complicity’ in Gaza. An open letter written to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and gained by a news agency on Thursday mentioned “we urge you to...
Israel Allows Limited Aid into Gaza
MENAFN
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) After nearly 80 days under a devastating blockade, Israeli sources reported on Monday that only a small number of aid vehicles—just nine—will be permitted entry into Gaza, home to 2.4 million residents. This limited access comes after an...
Migrant supporting thousands sneak into Europe faces arrest
MENAFN
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ahmed Ramadan Mohamad Ebid, of the nationality of Egypt, who arrived in the UK in a tiny boat in October of 2022, worked with trafficking networks in north Africa to transport hundreds of people who left their countries from Libya to...
Turkey Criticizes Greek’s ‘Pontic’ Allegations
MENAFN
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Turkey strongly denounced statements made by Greek officials regarding the alleged anniversary of "unfounded Pontic allegations." The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing disapproval of the remarks,...
Lithuania Sues Belarus Over Migrant Dispute
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania is demanding over EURO200 million (approximately USD227 million) in compensation from Belarus in relation to a migrant crisis that Vilnius alleges was purposefully instigated by Minsk, according to a report from local news...
Saudi Arabia Advances Native Bird Conservation with Milestone in Partridge Breeding Program
EIN Presswire
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May 28, 2025
RIYADH, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As part of Saudi Arabia’s expanding efforts to restore native bird populations and enhance habitat resilience, the National Center for Wildlife (NCW) has announced major progress...
Summit of Azerbaijani President, Turkish President, and Pakistani Prime Minister started in Lachin
President of Azerbaijan
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May 28, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, May 28 - A Summit with the participation of Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, and Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of...
Iran Voices Objections to UK Detentions, Denies Spy Claims
MENAFN
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's foreign ministry has called in the British charge d'affaires to voice strong objections to what it deems "suspicious and unjustified" detentions of several Iranian citizens in Britain. The Iranian government is protesting the...
New Memoir I WAS THERE Offers Vivid Account of Hamas-led attack on Israel
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 28, 2025
Charleston, SC, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Having always dreamt of visiting Israel, travel enthusiast Miguel Santiago Ind was elated to find himself in Jerusalem in October 2023. But his dream would become a nightmare when Hamas attacked...
Why has democratization bypassed the Arab world?
Middle East Institute
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May 27, 2025
President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE reignited debate over U.S. ties to authoritarian regimes. But the controversy underscores a deeper question: why has democracy struggled to take root in the Arab world? In...
A journey of resilience, fueled by learning
MIT Climate Portal - Massachusetts
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June 14, 2025
In 2021, Hilal Mohammadzai was set to begin his senior year at the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF), where he was working toward a bachelor’s degree in computer science. However, that August, the Taliban seized control of the Afghani...
Egypt Recovers Illegally Trafficked Antiquities from Australia
MENAFN
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Twenty-one ancient Egyptian artifacts, which had been smuggled out of the country, have been successfully recovered from Australia, Egypt's Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday. The ministry stated that Egyptian diplomatic missions in...
Legends Global Partners adds to portfolio with Boardwalk at Bricktown in Oklahoma City
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 13, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legends Global Partners (LGP) proudly announces its involvement with the Boardwalk at Bricktown, a pioneering development in Oklahoma City that boasts the tallest tower in the United...
Lemay has rapidly developed an impressive portfolio of projects across the Emirates and Saudi Arabia markets
EIN Presswire
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May 25, 2025
Lemay: Blending global expertise with Middle Eastern Cultural Identity ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lemay, an internationally recognized architecture and design firm known for fostering innovation in...
United Arab Emirates Construction Industry Databook 2025 | UAE Construction Market Set to Grow at 4.8% CAGR (2025-2029), Reaching a Forecasted AED 242.33 Billion by 2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Business Wire
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May 27, 2025
The "United Arab Emirates Construction Industry Databook Series - Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume, Q1 2025 Update" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The construction industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is on an...
Israel begins fresh army mission in Gaza
MENAFN
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated a new bombing campaign in Gaza, targeting Hamas. This military operation follows the expiration of a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US, Egypt, and Qatar in March. In a statement released...
Ryan Reynolds Celebrates Nature's Unsung Heroes With UNDERDOGS Trailer, a Boundary-Breaking Natural History Experience
Business Wire
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May 27, 2025
For 137 years, National Geographic has been bringing you breathtaking wildlife footage of iconic animals—penguins, elephants, whales and more. As if those windbags need any more free PR. Hold on to your binoculars, folks, as Nat Geo gets up close...