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Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022

Google plans to limit ad tracking system on Android devices

*Google announced plans Wednesday to overhaul ad tracking on its Android operating system, a sensitive privacy issue that rival Apple has already moved to curtail on its iPhones.* Tech giants are unde...

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Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022

Turkey’s Aegean, Mediterranean regions set to get warmer amid climate change

*The impact of climate change can be felt in Turkey, especially after recent unusual weather incidents. Experts say more is in store for the country in terms of rising temperatures. The country’s usua...

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Sunday, Feb 13, 2022

Santorini Island Stars in PUBG Mobile Video Game

*The Cycladic architecture and unique colors of the Greek island of Santorini feature in a new arena map launched on Thursday by the PUBG (Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds) mobile video game.* PUBG Mobi...

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Sunday, Feb 13, 2022

Turkey slashes taxes on basic foods to fight inflation

*Turkey announced a significant reduction in taxes on basic food supplies Saturday to counter soaring inflation while also unveiling a new credit guarantee fund package and a new model to bring “under...

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Friday, Feb 11, 2022

Istanbul Airport awarded 'Airport of the Year' 2nd time in row

*Istanbul’s mega airport on the metropolis’ European side received the Airport of the Year award for the second time in a row at the Air Transport Awards, one of the most prestigious honors in the glo...

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Friday, Feb 11, 2022

Spain to drop fully-vaccinated travel requirement for UK teenagers

*The Spanish government will allow unvaccinated children aged 12 to 17 from the UK to enter Spain from Monday (February 14).* The change means that unvaccinated teens can enter the country if they pre...

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Friday, Feb 11, 2022

Business travel bookings taking off but no full recovery yet

*The highest numbers of domestic and international business travel bookings were recorded in the first week of February since May 2020.* Latest data compiled for the Business Travel Association showed...

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Tuesday, Feb 08, 2022

Additional €15 million for students furthering their studies

Bank of Valletta (BOV) again entrusted as Exclusive Malta Development Bank (MDB) Partner to support students achieve their ambitions. FSMA+ is an EU-funded scheme implemented by MDB through BOV *Foll...

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Tuesday, Feb 08, 2022

Greece drops pre-departure tests for fully vaccinated arrivals

*Fully vaccinated visitors to Greece no longer have to take pre-departure tests before travelling to the country.* But on-arrival tests may still be required in which case those who test positive and ...

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Tuesday, Feb 08, 2022

Pent-up demand to steer summer tourism recovery: TUI

*TUI's summer travel bookings were steadily approaching pre-COVID-19 levels, the European holiday company said on Tuesday, helping it return a portion of the German state aid it received to weather th...

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Tuesday, Feb 08, 2022

EU auto sales likely to rebound this year: Industry

*Automobile sales will likely rebound by 7.9% in the European Union in 2022 but remain far below the 2019 level, industry figures showed Tuesday.* The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (A...

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Tuesday, Feb 08, 2022

Turkey-Greek islands resume ferry services after 2-year virus halt

*Ferry services between Turkey and the Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, which halted for two years due to COVID-19 measures, are starting again, according to sectoral officials Tuesday.* Yusuf Öztürk,...

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