Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

UK Begins Pullout From U.S. Air Base in Qatar, Sky News Says

Britain has begun withdrawing personnel from a U.S. military base in Qatar, Sky News reported Wednesday, as regional tensions continue…

15.01.2026 05:51

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Savvides questions whether Supreme Court should be charged with review of attorney-general decisions

Attorney-General George Savvides on Wednesday questioned whether the Supreme Court should be assigned the responsibility of reviewing decisions taken by future attorneys-general, as has been provided for in a bill to reform the role put forward by the government. Speaking after the day’s House legal affairs committee meeting, he said that both he and committee […]

15.01.2026 04:25

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Our view: Students’ sense of entitlement knows no bounds

The sense of entitlement of some of our young is quite astonishing. This is not entirely their fault as this attitude has been cultivated over the years by the political parties, led by Akel and union leaderships which hold the view that the state’s main function is to make people’s lives as easy as possible. […]

15.01.2026 04:20

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Britain temporarily closes embassy in Tehran

The British embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed, the government said on Wednesday. “We have temporarily closed the British Embassy in Tehran, this will now operate remotely. Foreign Office travel advice has now been updated to reflect this consular change,” a government spokesperson said. Britain’s ambassador and all consular staff were evacuated based on […]

14.01.2026 22:55

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to declare state of emergency for energy after Russian attack

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he would declare a state of emergency in the energy sector to tackle issues with disrupted power supplies following sustained Russian attacks on infrastructure. “Overall, a state of emergency will be declared for Ukraine’s energy sector,” Zelenskiy wrote in English on the X social media platform. He said work […]

14.01.2026 22:50

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US launches Gaza plan’s second phase, forms Palestinian committee

The United States said on Wednesday it is launching the second phase of its plan to end the Gaza war, even as key elements of the first phase – including a complete ceasefire between Israel and Hamas – remain unfulfilled. The first phase has been shaken by issues including Israeli airstrikes that have killed hundreds […]

14.01.2026 22:39

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Disciplinary investigation into turtle incident

The west Paphos community complex decided on Wednesday to appoint two investigating officers to conduct a disciplinary investigation into the incident with the dead turtle on Chloraka beach. The police said on Tuesday they had charged four men after a video emerged of them appearing to kick and throw a turtle. Investigations, they said, led police […]

14.01.2026 22:07

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Trump flips off Michigan auto worker who criticised handling of Epstein case

Donald Trump raised his middle finger and appeared to direct profanity toward a Michigan auto plant worker who criticised the US president’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy during a visit on Tuesday, video circulating online showed. The entertainment site TMZ first published video of the exchange, and the White House did not dispute its […]

14.01.2026 21:59

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Senegal snatch late winner to down Egypt and reach Cup of Nations final

Sadio Mane thrashed home a dramatic winner 12 minutes from fulltime to send Senegal into the Africa Cup of Nations final after they edged Egypt 1-0 in a tense last-four encounter on Wednesday. It was as much as Senegal deserved after they dominated the match, with Egypt not having any shots at goal or even […]

14.01.2026 21:48

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Venezuelan journalist freed in prisoner release as liberations continue

Venezuelan politician and journalist Roland Carreno was freed on Wednesday in an ongoing prisoner release, and the government promised more liberations would come. The releases, announced last week, are moving slowly, according to advocacy groups and families. Human rights organisations count some 800 political prisoners in the country, but just dozens have been freed, they […]

14.01.2026 21:37

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Foreign ministry ‘disappointed’ over UN stance in reports

The foreign ministry expressed its disappointment on Wednesday over “the tendency of the UN to maintain an equal distance approach, resulting in the inaccurate and selective depiction of the realities on the ground” in Cyprus. Commenting on the UN chief’s reports on his good offices mission and Unficyp, the foreign ministry said it looked forward […]

14.01.2026 21:31

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Germany to send reconnaissance troops to Greenland, government says

Germany will send its first soldiers to Greenland on Thursday, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, after Sweden and Norway announced similar moves following demands by President Donald Trump for Washington to have control of the island. Over a dozen reconnaissance troops will be deployed on Thursday, the spokesperson told Reuters. The Bild newspaper was […]

14.01.2026 21:08

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Rainfall at 47 per cent of average in January

The average precipitation in the first fortnight of January has reached 47 per cent of the seasonal level, the meteorological department said on Wednesday. Citing preliminary data, the department said precipitation between January 1 and 14 was 47.8 millimetres, compared to the average 102.4mm for the month. Total rainfall from October 1 until January 14 […]

14.01.2026 21:05

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Supreme Court increases compensation for Mari explosion victim

The Supreme Court increased compensation awarded to a soldier who suffered personal injuries in the July 11, 2011, explosion at Evangelos Florakis naval base in Mari, it was made known on Wednesday. In its decision, the court of first instance had awarded €80,000 as general damages. The ruling was appealed by the attorney-general, who thought […]

14.01.2026 20:55

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Commissioners’ visit ‘most important’ during Cyprus’ EU presidency

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners will be on the island for a two-day visit, described by Cyprus’ EU presidency as one of the most important to take place during the first six months of the year. The visit will take place on Thursday and Friday, as part of […]

14.01.2026 20:30

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‘Not business as usual’ on international scene, says Kombos

In light of international developments, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is in contact with his EU and US counterparts, identifying the need to intensify the dialogue between the two, albeit in “a different framework” as it is “not business as usual”. Kombos was speaking in Nicosia where he and Deputy European Affairs Minister Marilena Raouna outlined […]

14.01.2026 19:51

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Safeguarding Europe’s digital sovereignty crucial, says Damianou

Investments into digital competitiveness, innovation, research and space are crucial to ensure Europe’s preparedness in an “increasingly unstable international environment” Research Minister Nicodemos Damianou said on Wednesday. “As Cyprus assumes the presidency of the council of the European Union, we are faced with a period of growing geopolitical pressures, rapid technological change and intensifying global […]

14.01.2026 19:47

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Agriculture minister assures MPs EU-Mercosur deal to benefit farmers

The EU-Mercosur agreement was scrutinised on Wednesday at the House agriculture committee, focusing on the impact it will have on the rural economy, with minister Maria Panayiotou assuring that the deal would benefit Cypriot exports with a drop of 55 per cent in duties. Panayiotou told MPs that the deal would furthermore promote authentic Cypriot […]

14.01.2026 19:43

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UK declares ‘no confidence’ in police chief behind ban on Israeli fans

British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said on Wednesday she no longer had confidence in one of Britain’s top police officers after his force recommended Israeli football fans be barred from attending a match in England last year. The ban caused a diplomatic dispute shortly after an antisemitic attack that killed two men at a synagogue […]

14.01.2026 19:34

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Amateur stuns world’s best to win A$1m at Australian Open

An amateur tennis player from Sydney, Jordan Smith, struck gold on Wednesday as he walked away with a cheque worth A$1 million after holding his nerve to win the ‘One Point Slam’ ahead of the Australian Open. The showdown pitted amateur players and celebrities against an elite field of 24 professionals, which included the likes […]

14.01.2026 19:29

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Saturday events celebrate the Cyprus Museum

Nicosia’s beloved and acclaimed Cyprus Museum is putting together a day of celebrations for its antiquity collections and on the occasion of Cyprus assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This Saturday, a series of events will unfold at the Museum, inviting old and young to explore its grounds and new findings. […]

14.01.2026 19:26

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Dozens of ships anchor outside Iran’s ports as US tensions rise

Dozens of commercial ships have dropped anchor at a distance outside Iran’s port limits in recent days, according to data and shipping sources, as tensions with the United States grow. Such movements were precautionary given the tensions amid ongoing protests in Iran, the shipping sources said. Port limits are significant because they run a higher […]

14.01.2026 19:17

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Best Crypto to buy with $1,000: Why this $0.04 token could be a smarter play than Cardano (ADA)

There are disturbing signs hidden beneath Cardano’s surface. Although it is maintaining its price trends, the top traders have started to sell, with the activity for these traders rising over 130% within one day. It is clear that the most convinced traders have left, which further reduces the support level. The fate of ADA relies […]

14.01.2026 18:10

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Minaret at Gaddafi-funded mosque to survive

The minaret at a mosque in Cyprus which was built with funding from the Libyan government of Muammar Gaddafi will not be demolished, the north’s religious affairs directorate said on Wednesday, after demolition work began at the mosque on Tuesday. “The existing minaret will be preserved, the administrative building constructed with Libyan support will be […]

14.01.2026 17:23

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