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Saturday, Feb 19, 2022

Need to sleep: Experts encourage good rest ahead for World Sleep Day

*Sleep is such an important part of life that it even has its own special day. World Sleep Day is an annual event that celebrates the benefits of good and healthy sleep and draws attention to the burd...

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Friday, Feb 18, 2022

Tourism Raises its voice for Peace

* * *After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, people, as well as our whole societies and economies, have suffered enough. We cannot afford for this to continue. We must rebuild and look to the future...

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Friday, Feb 18, 2022

IATA reports ‘sharp’ increase in Airline Ticket Sales

*Aviation body IATA has reported a “sharp” increase in the numbers of international air tickets sold in recent weeks as governments relax Covid-19 travel rules.* In the period around February 8, the n...

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Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022

European tourist arrivals expected to be 20% down on 2019 levels

*The European Travel Commission (ETC) predicts tourist arrivals to be just 20% below pre-pandemic levels this year in spite of numerous challenges still facing the sector.* While Omicron is expected t...

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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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