Arif Habib, the Chairman of PIA Consortium told Daily Times, that the airlines of the Gulf countries are rich in resources with an ample number of airplanes, nevertheless, PIA can have a competitive advantage by commencing direct flights to London, instead of flying via Gulf countries. He indicated the commencement of operations sooner, as he […]
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Spain launches migrant regularisation programme
Spain has introduced a new immigration regularisation programme aimed at granting temporary legal status to nearly 500,000 undocumented migrants currently residing in the country. Under the newly approved policy, eligible applicants will receive a renewable one-year residence permit, allowing them to legalise their stay and gradually integrate into Spain’s formal labour market and administrative systems. […]
Travelers turn to “plan B” amid Iran war impact
The ongoing Iran-related conflict and rising global oil prices are reshaping summer holiday plans across Europe and beyond, with travellers increasingly opting for flexible and closer-to-home alternatives. Tourists and industry experts say uncertainty in global travel routes, higher airfares and fears of cancellations are pushing people to rethink long-haul vacations and adopt “plan B” strategies […]
Rising petrol prices drive surge in electric vehicles sales
A sharp increase in global petrol prices amid tensions linked to the Iran war has significantly influenced consumer behavior across Europe, accelerating the shift toward electric vehicles (EVs). The surge in fuel costs has made traditional petrol-powered cars more expensive to operate, prompting many buyers to consider cleaner and more cost-efficient alternatives. Read More: Ex-PM […]
Over 400,000 Kit Kat bars stolen in Europe heist
Europe was left stunned on Saturday after Nestlé confirmed the theft of 413,793 Kit Kat bars in a daring heist. The shipment, en route from a Nestlé facility in central Italy to Poland, vanished along with the truck transporting it, and both the vehicle and its cargo remain unaccounted for. Read More: Sweet heist? Nestle says […]
France to increase nuclear warheads, work with allies to protect Europe
President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France would increase the number of its nuclear warheads and cooperate with eight European countries to help protect the continent as the clock ticks on his presidency. His speech at France’s Ile Longue nuclear submarine base came after US and Israeli attacks against Iran in a campaign that […]
Galaxy S26 pre-orders start February 25 with Europe storage deal
Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy S26 series is set to begin pre-orders worldwide on February 25, with shipments scheduled to start on March 11, but US buyers may feel left out of a key promotion. Read More: Galaxy S26 ultra could unlock Linux power In Europe, including the UK, France, and Italy, Samsung is offering a tempting […]
Spain to legalise status of 500,000 undocumented migrants
Spain left-wing government is set to approve a decree on Tuesday that will regularise the status of an estimated 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking a sharp contrast with increasingly restrictive migration policies elsewhere in Europe. Read More: Barcelona brand gives migrant hawkers a legal foothold in fashion Migration Minister Elma Saiz told public broadcaster RTVE that the measure […]
Maxwell and Waugh join Bollywood-backed European T20 project
Australian stars Glenn Maxwell and Steve Waugh have emerged among the franchise owners of a new European Twenty20 league set to launch in August, marking the latest effort to expand cricket’s footprint beyond its traditional strongholds. The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), backed by the cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, has been […]
Russia threatens nuclear strikes against UK and Germany amid Ukraine war
Russia has warned that it could target the United Kingdom (UK) and Germany with nuclear strikes if its war against Ukraine continues for another two to three years. The statement was made by Sergey Karaganov, a top advisor to President Vladimir Putin, in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson. Karaganov said Russia is actively […]