Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 08.01.2026 05:29

Borsa Istanbul Hits New Record as BIST 100 Closes at 12,028.84

Borsa Istanbul’s benchmark BIST 100 index closed at a record high Thursday, edging up 0.04% to finish at 12,028.84 points.…

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Kıbrıs 08.01.2026 05:27

Turkey’s Central Bank Chief Says Tight Monetary Policy Will Strengthen Disinflation

Turkey’s Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan has said that the bank will maintain its tight monetary policy stance until price…

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 06:00

Turkey’s Average Monthly Labor Cost Reached 45,777 Lira Last Year

Turkey’s average monthly labor cost stood at 45,777 lira in 2024, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute. The figures were…

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 15:04

AKEL criticizes government over minimum wage decision, says workers left exposed

Cyprus’ AKEL party on Tuesday sharply criticized the Christodoulides government’s new minimum wage framework, saying the levels set do not…

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 15:01

Cyprus President Calls New Turkish Actions in Avlona ‘Particularly Worrying’

Cyprus’ president on Tuesday called recent Turkish actions in the Avlona area “particularly worrying,” saying the government has lodged diplomatic…

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 06:57

Cyprus: Ryanair and Lufthansa Add New Germany–Paphos Routes for Summer 2026

Ryanair and Lufthansa will expand flights between Germany and Paphos for the summer 2026 season, strengthening the region’s air connectivity,…

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 06:54

There’s a huge loophole in the new UK ban on daytime junk food ads

Beverley O’Hara, Leeds Beckett University New advertising restrictions on unhealthy food and drink have come into force in the…

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 06:52

Reading the sky: how Irish weather lore preserved a deep understanding of the natural world

Karol Mullaney Dignam, University of Limerick Long before meteorology and climate science, Irish people looked to the natural world to…

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 06:48

Cyprus Justice Minister Promises New Measures to Improve Prison System

Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris said authorities are doing everything possible to ensure public safety at all hours, during a visit…

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 06:45

Poll: Only One in Three Americans Support U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

Only about one in three Americans say they support U.S. military action in Venezuela, while roughly 70 percent express concern…

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 06:43

At Least 31 Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Gambia

At least 31 people died when an overcrowded boat carrying undocumented migrants sank off the coast of Gambia on New…

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 06:41

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Western Japan; No Tsunami Warning Issued

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the city of Yasugi in Japan’s western Shimane region, Reuters reported, citing Japan’s National Research…

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 06:00

Turkey Fines Companies 1.6 Billion Lira for Violating Consumer Rights

Turkey’s Trade Ministry imposed 1.6 billion lira in administrative fines in 2025 on companies found to have endangered consumer health…

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 18:50

Turkey’s Exports to Neighboring Countries Rise 4.6% in 2025

Turkey’s exports to its neighboring countries rose 4.6% in 2025, reaching $28.4 billion, according to data compiled from the Ministry…

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 18:45

Asylum Applications in Cyprus Drop Sharply After Shift in Syria, Report Says

Asylum applications in Cyprus have fallen sharply in recent years, particularly following political changes in Syria, Fileleftheros reported. According to…

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 18:43

Cyprus Bank Deposits Rise by €331 Million in November

Bank deposits in Cyprus increased by €331 million in November, while total loans rose by €72 million, Politis reported. The…

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 18:41

Man Arrested After Allegedly Setting Fire to Own Car in Paphos

A 62‑year‑old man has been arrested after allegedly setting fire to his own car, local media reported. According to Alithia,…

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 17:20

UK Monitoring Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak Linked to SAT1 Variant in Northern Cyprus

The United Kingdom is closely monitoring the spread of foot‑and‑mouth disease in northern Cyprus and parts of the Middle East,…

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 12:17

Zelensky Seeks Cyprus’ Support on Ukraine as EU Presidency Begins

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Cyprus to use its presidency of the EU Council to help advance efforts toward…

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 10:00

Lebanon: Olive Oil Producers Call for Stronger Protection of Sector

Lebanon’s National Meeting of Agricultural Bodies called for stronger measures to protect the country’s olive oil sector. A recent meeting,…

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 08:00

Flu Surge in Cyprus Drives Up Hospital Admissions

A rise in flu cases in Cyprus has led to increased hospital admissions, health officials said, as the state health…

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 07:37

Turkey’s Defense and Aerospace Exports Top $10 Billion for First Time

Turkey’s defense and aerospace industry surpassed the $10 billion export mark in 2025, posting a nearly 48% increase from the…

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 06:00

Turkey: Applications Open for 29th Consumer Awards

Turkey’s Trade Ministry has opened applications for the 29th Consumer Awards, with submissions accepted until March 6, 2026. In a…

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 05:54

Finnish Police: Suspected Cable‑Damage Ship Dragged Anchor for Dozens of Kilometers

Finnish police say the vessel suspected of causing the New Year’s Eve cable break between Finland and Estonia dragged its…

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