Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

The Taliban has brought Afghanistan close to collapse, but resistance is growing

Amin Saikal, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan,…

24.08.2026 06:27

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Iran discovers more than 212 billion cubic meters of natural gas

Iran announced on Sunday that it had discovered more than 212 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserves in the…

24.08.2026 06:26

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AR display shipments set to overtake VR as smartglasses grow lighter

Global augmented reality display shipments are forecast to reach 21 million units by 2030, overtaking virtual reality display shipments at 19 million units, according to research firm Omdia’s latest forecast for the extended reality near-eye display market. The shift points to a broader change in demand across the microdisplay industry, as manufacturers increasingly prioritise lighter […]

24.08.2026 06:00

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Container Freight Rates Rise 4% as Port Congestion and Geopolitical Tensions Bite

Container shipping rates on the major sea routes between Asia and the United States are rising, as limited available capacity,…

24.08.2026 04:35

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The Cypriot vine helping Australia beat the heat

A Cypriot vine is taking root in Australia as growers look for grape varieties that can cope with hotter weather and tighter water supplies. Xynisteri, one of Cyprus’ best-known indigenous white grape varieties, is being grown on a small scale in Australia after research found it performed well under heat and limited irrigation. But while […]

24.08.2026 04:24

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Digital nomads: opportunity or challenge for the Cypriot economy?

In recent years, mainly due to the mild climate, quality of life, adequate digital infrastructure and a favourable business environment, Cyprus has been attracting an increasing number of digital nomads and professionals. These individuals choose to reside in our country while working for companies or serving clients abroad. To capitalise on this trend, the Cyprus […]

24.08.2026 04:20

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Cyprus: Patients’ Group Urges Caution Over AI Health Diagnoses

Patients have been urged to exercise caution when relying on artificial intelligence for medical diagnoses, following a warning from the…

24.08.2026 03:19

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Greek Labour Inspectorate Imposes €25.6 Million in Fines in First Half of 2026

Greece’s Labour Inspectorate carried out more than 41,000 inspections in the first half of 2026, imposing fines totalling €25.6 million,…

24.08.2026 01:29

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Newcastle draw 2-2 with Liverpool as former hero Keegan hailed

Liverpool snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw with Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday as Dominik Szoboszlai converted a stoppage-time penalty on a day when both sets of fans united to honour their shared hero Kevin Keegan, who died aged 75 in July. As so often when the two sides met during Keegan’s managerial […]

23.08.2026 21:27

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Norris wins Dutch GP to complete McLaren hat-trick

Lando Norris gave McLaren a third successive Dutch Grand Prix victory on Sunday in a race of shifting fortunes that had to be re-started after home hero Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap. Mercedes’ championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished second with teammate George Russell obeying orders to let the Italian through late in the […]

23.08.2026 18:19

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Late Gvardiol strike earns Maresca winning start and Brighton hammer Villa

Manchester City’s post-Pep Guardiola era began with late drama as Josko Gvardiol’s stoppage-time winner secured a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League game in charge on Sunday. The defender thought he had been denied when his close-range finish was ruled offside, only for a VAR review to overturn the decision and […]

23.08.2026 18:17

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Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington

President Donald Trump will cap celebrations of the U.S. 250th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind auto race through the streets of Washington, closing a summer of sports and spectacle as drivers speed past the capital’s iconic landmarks. IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix will zoom through the National Mall, past the U.S. Capitol, down historic Pennsylvania Avenue […]

23.08.2026 18:13

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Relief for Moni sewage plant next month as water board propels Vati upgrading

Cesspit sewage currently being sent to the overburdened water recycling treatment plant in Moni could be handled by the plant in Vati as early as September, with the ongoing upgrade at Vati expected to be wrapped up before the end of the year. Next week the Water Development Department will meet the Vati contractor – […]

23.08.2026 18:00

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AI and Spock’s ultimate sacrifice

Recently, we went out to dinner with a large group of cousins at one of Nicosia’s tavernas. The deserted August streets made the journey there almost a pleasure, rather than the usual anxious 30-minute drive. I even escaped the dreaded “Are we there yet?” from my granddaughter. During dinner, one of my cousins made a […]

23.08.2026 17:25

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Jenec: the limits of automatic de-risking in EU banking law

By Kyriaki Stinga, Adonis Zachariou and Dorina Mastora On June 11, the Court of Justice of the European Union delivered its judgment in Case C-81/24, Jenec. The case concerned the relationship between the right of access to a payment account with basic features under Directive 2014/92/EU (the Payment Accounts Directive) and the AML/CFT obligations imposed […]

23.08.2026 16:53

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Mecca and the new Middle East: what it means for Cyprus

The Mecca Agreement, signed on August 7 by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, matters less for the alliance it creates than for the Middle East it may foreshadow. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described it as technically equivalent to Nato’s Article 5: an armed attack against one would be considered an attack against all. The […]

23.08.2026 16:45

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Man City set to sign Morocco midfielder Bouaddi from Lille

Manchester City are set to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from French side Lille, with British media reporting the Premier League club could pay up to 100 million euros ($116.80 million) for the 18-year-old. The Athletic reported City will pay an initial fee of 95 million plus up to five million in add-ons for the Morocco […]

23.08.2026 16:44

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Paphos pushes for cameras in parks amid repeated vandalism

Paphos acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou on Sunday called for the installation of surveillance cameras in parks and other public spaces to be accelerated following repeated incidents of vandalism and damage to municipal property. In a statement, Onisiforou said protecting public property and improving safety in the city’s public spaces had become a priority. “We cannot […]

23.08.2026 16:38

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Nordic nations say they have lost confidence in Infantino and FIFA governance

Six Nordic football associations delivered a united blow to FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday, declaring they had lost confidence in his leadership while demanding sweeping governance reforms at world soccer’s governing body. The six Nordic FIFA members — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands — met in Helsinki and issued a […]

23.08.2026 15:54

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Iran says new sanctions threatened by ‘desperate’ US will fail

Iran’s foreign minister dismissed the threat of new U.S. sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is due to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impose “the toughest […]

23.08.2026 15:39

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Man remanded over €6,800 online banking scam

A 28-year-old man was remanded for five days by Paphos district court on Sunday in connection with an online banking fraud investigation. The case was reported to police in February by a 49-year-old man who said he had received a call on his mobile phone which displayed the name of an online bank where he […]

23.08.2026 15:29

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The energy challenges of the next presidency

As Cyprus enters the run up to the 2028 presidential election, energy is perhaps the biggest economic challenge the next administration will inherit. From electricity prices and energy security to natural gas, renewable energy sources (RES) and interconnection with Europe, the decisions taken over the next presidency will shape the country’s energy and development model […]

23.08.2026 15:24

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Lanier crushes Naraoka to become first Frenchman to win singles world title

Alex Lanier beat Kodai Naraoka 21-11 21-11 to become the first French player to win a singles title in badminton’s World Championships on Sunday. Lanier took about 50 minutes to clinch victory in the men’s final as he outclassed Japan’s Naraoka, a former finalist. The 21-year-old Frenchman controlled the rallies and pushed Naraoka across the […]

23.08.2026 15:24

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What’s on at the 2nd Larnaca Film Festival

Larnaca’s cultural agenda presents one more exciting event, just before the month ends. Back for its second edition is the Larnaca Film Festival, which this year presents a four-day agenda of film screenings, live music, workshops and walking tours. Organised by the Larnaca Film Club, the festival will spread through parks, squares and neighbourhoods from […]

23.08.2026 15:15

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