Fitr, but this year the festival fell on May 25 amid a two-month lockdown due to the pandemic, which washed out the opportunity to sell high value products that generate high profit margins. The loss ... ( read original story ...)
Benny Tai: Hong Kong university fires professor who led protests
The university governing council's decision to dismiss Mr Tai goes against a previous ruling by its senate, which said while Mr Tai had committed misconduct, there were insufficient grounds to dismiss ... ( read original story ...)
University of Hong Kong sacks veteran democracy activist
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) on Tuesday sacked veteran pro-democracy activist Benny Tai from his tenured position as an associate professor of law, in a move he called "the end of academic ... ( read original story ...)
China halts Hong Kong extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and UK
Tit-for-tat move follows similar measures by counterparts over its controversial new security law ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property tycoon pitches new city idea to Ireland
Ivan Ko hopes to find site between Dublin and Belfast to host 50,000 migrants from Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
UK tells China: We will be watching Hong Kong elections closely
British foreign minister Dominic Raab told top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi that Britain would be watching Hong Kong Legislative Council elections in September closely and stressed that China needed to ... ( read original story ...)
Why Is China Offering A ‘Package Solution’ To Bhutan To Solve Border Dispute?
Beijing reiterated its claims over Bhutan’s eastern sector and advocated a "package solution", which reports say is likely similar to the 1996 offer. ( read original story ...)
Cyprus Welcomes New Shipping Deputy Minister Vassilios Demetriades
The President of the Republic of Cyprus has officially announced the new Ministers of the Government following a mini cabinet reshuffle, and has appointed Mr Vassilios Demetriades as the new Shipping ... ( read original story ...)
Can I go on holiday to Cyprus? Latest coronavirus travel and quarantine advice
CYPRUS is due to reopen to British tourists on Saturday August 1. However, as of July 23, the UK is classed as an ‘increased risk’ country, meaning there are extra precautions like ... ( read original story ...)
Kingdom of Bahrain purchases stake in French club Paris FC
The Kingdom of Bahrain has bought a 20% stake in French side Paris FC, the newest reflection of the Middle East's growing influence in European football. ( read original story ...)