Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus for a two-day visit, marking a historic step in India-Cyprus relations. Welcomed by President Nikos Christodoulides, Modi attended a business roundtable and will sign a Joint Declaration on Partnership to enhance cooperation in energy, defense, and digital innovation. The leaders launched the India-Cyprus-Greece Business Council, aiming to boost trade and investment, with Cyprus serving as India’s gateway to the EU.
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Two Turkish nationals have been detained pending trial for alleged involvement in a deadly migrant boat incident near the Greek island of Symi. The suspects face charges of people smuggling after a boat chase with the Greek coastguard resulted in the death of a 39-year-old man. The coastguard officer who fired the fatal shots is also under investigation for involuntary manslaughter.
