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Hong Kong-London flight makes emergency landing in Baku

Hong Kong-London flight makes emergency landing in Baku

The Airbus A350 Cathay Pacific flight heading from Hong Kong to London had to put the brakes on and make an emergency landing at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, the airport's press service reported. The decision was …

Istanbul tops global congestion rankings

Istanbul tops global congestion rankings

Istanbul topped the list of the most-congested urban areas as traffic delays surged 15% from 2023 to 105 hours lost per driver, besting both New York and Chicago at 102 hours lost.

John Zosimos’ ancient manuscript returns to Georgia

John Zosimos’ ancient manuscript returns to Georgia

Founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party Bidzina Ivanishvili purchased a unique handwritten manuscript of the 10th-century by the famed Georgian calligrapher, author, translator and bookbinder-monk John Zosimos at Christie's auction in …

Armenia appoints military attaché to embassy in UK

Armenia appoints military attaché to embassy in UK

The Armenian government has appointed a military attaché to the embassy of Armenia in the United Kingdom. The decision was adopted during the government's Cabinet session on April 12. The rationale for …

Azerbaijani gymnasts win 6 gold medals in London

Azerbaijani gymnasts win 6 gold medals in London

Young Azerbaijani gymnasts from the "Ojag Sport" club pulled off medals in the Winter Stars Rhythmic and Aesthetic Gymnastics International Championship in London, according to the …

Georgian travel companies featuring in London travel exhibition

Georgian travel companies featuring in London travel exhibition

The Georgian National Tourism Administration, 20 travel companies and hotels from the country are featuring in World Travel Market, one of the world’s largest tourism fairs hosted in London on November 6-8. GNTA Head Maia Omiadze …

Former PM Sharif return to Pakistan

Former PM Sharif return to Pakistan

Four years ago Nawaz Sharif left Pakistan, dodging a jail sentence on health grounds as ties with the powerful military soured. Now, the …

Tbilisi and London can be connected by direct flight

Tbilisi and London can be connected by direct flight

The Georgian authorities held talks with the British low-cost airline EasyJet representatives on direct flights between the capitals of Georgia and the UK. The meeting was held during the World Travel Market in London. …

UK tests energy blackout emergency plans

UK tests energy blackout emergency plans

The British government has “war gamed” emergency plans to cope with energy blackouts lasting up to seven days in the event of a national power outage amid growing fears over security of supply this winter. The Guardian …

London mayor: ‘national disaster’ unfolding

London mayor: ‘national disaster’ unfolding

A “national disaster” is unfolding with the surge in energy prices, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said. “With energy prices soaring and more families struggling to make ends meet, this government needs to step up and take …