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TRNC to become ‘shining star’ in Eastern Mediterranean: Turkish vice president

TRNC to become ‘shining star’ in Eastern Mediterranean: Turkish vice president

Cevdet Yilmaz says Türkiye sees strengthening TRNC’s sovereignty, economic resilience as strategic responsibility, urges complementary trade, stronger mutual investment

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Germany may send Eurofighters, maritime patrol aircraft to Greenland for drills
16.01.2026

Germany may send Eurofighters, maritime patrol aircraft to Greenland for drills

Defense Ministry says reconnaissance team will assess how Germany can contribute to NATO exercises in Arctic region led by Denmark

EU urges Israel to immediately halt West Bank settlement project, calls it 'obstacle to peace'
16.01.2026

EU urges Israel to immediately halt West Bank settlement project, calls it 'obstacle to peace'

Bloc says setting tender deadline for 3,401 housing units under E1 plan, advancing construction of 'Sovereignty Road' constitute 'serious provocation'

Over 300 employees suspended at Belgian port after failing drug security checks
16.01.2026

Over 300 employees suspended at Belgian port after failing drug security checks

Belgium cracks down on port staff with links to drug crime following record cocaine seizures

Portugal votes Sunday with presidential runoff likely as far right gains ground
16.01.2026

Portugal votes Sunday with presidential runoff likely as far right gains ground

About 11M voters registered for election, including 1.6M living abroad

US delegation arrives in Copenhagen as row over Greenland escalates
16.01.2026

US delegation arrives in Copenhagen as row over Greenland escalates

Democratic Senator Dick Durbin says Washington, Copenhagen have been ‘friends and allies for decades'