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According to Ryanair, which has already reduced its operations in several European countries including Spain, Germany, and Denmark, the proposed hike will bring Belgium's aviation tax to 5 euros per departing passenger, a move the company defines as "excessive," especially in light of the already high costs at Brussels airport, which have risen by more than 20% since the coronavirus pandemic

Ryanair: "Belgium is taking a regressive step by increasing taxes on ordinary passengers. This will only further damage Belgium’s air connectivity, traffic, and economy"

Residents flee the island in fear as seismic activity intensifies. Last night, a 5.1-5.2 magnitude earthquake - the strongest yet - struck the region. Schools on additional islands have been closed due to concerns over continued and escalating tremors

Population and Immigration Authority Director, Ronen Peretz: "The delegation visit sends a clear message to the Thai government - we are interested in continuing cooperation with them regarding the import of foreign workers from Thailand."

Delta will be the first American airline to resume its flights to Israel. They will operate daily. Delta Air Lines: "The decision to renew the service came after a comprehensive security review, carried out in close coordination with government and private sector partners."

The project, which will establish a new interchange for Ben Gurion Airport at a cost of about a billion shekels, will allow direct access from Ayalon Highways and Route 1 to the terminals and help reduce traffic congestion

A phase B expansion agreement was signed between Hermes Airports and the Government of Cyprus, including significant infrastructure upgrades at the island's two main airports in Larnaca and Paphos, serving as the main entry points to Cyprus

Sweden provided SEK 451 million (€39 million) to UNRWA this year but announced an increase in humanitarian funding for the region to SEK 800 million next year, which will be allocated through alternative channels. Israel Foreign Minister: "It's time for all countries to follow these decisions and stop funding UNRWA"

Vanuatu, which experienced a powerful earthquake this week, enters a state of emergency and a nightly curfew for a week. The Australian government is prioritizing the evacuation of its citizens and those needing urgent medical care

The government unanimously approved the addition of this sum to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen public diplomacy on the international stage. Foreign Minister: "Every shekel dedicated to this purpose is an investment, not an expense, and it will strengthen Israel and its position in the world."