Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 13.08.2026 05:57

Yellow Warning Issued for High Temperatures as Cyprus Weather Turns Unsettled

The Meteorological Department has issued a fresh yellow warning for high temperatures, in line with earlier forecasts. The warning will…

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Kıbrıs 13.08.2026 03:00

Cyprus, Greece and Jordan sign renewed defence cooperation agreement – report

The Republic of Cyprus, Greece and Jordan have signed an agreement to renew their Trilateral Defence Cooperation Programme, it has…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 22:26

Ebola outbreak passes grim new threshold as death toll tops 2,000

The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now claimed more than 2,000 lives, with half of…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 18:00

Türkiye’s parliament approves framework for the disarmament of PKK

Türkiye’s parliament on Monday approved a legal framework for the disarmament and reintegration of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), a…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 16:00

Study: Outdoor pollution could still make its way into homes even when windows were closed

Staying indoors with windows closed can reduce exposure to wildfire smoke but cannot offer complete protection, while doing so during…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 14:00

Nearly one in six in Cyprus facing poverty or social exclusion, survey finds

Almost 167,000 people in the south of Cyprus, or 17.1 per cent of the Cypriot population, are living at risk…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 13:47

Should Andy Burnham be ‘relentless’ on small boat crossings? Experts react

Alex Balch, University of Liverpool; Erica Consterdine, Lancaster University; Jonathan Darling, Durham University; Mihnea Cuibus, University of Oxford, and Simon…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 10:00

Sweden’s inflation rate fell sharply in July

Sweden’s inflation rate fell sharply in July, preliminary data shows, largely due to lower energy prices and temporary government measures…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 05:25

Colombia earthquake: international teams standing by

As earthquake rescue efforts across western Colombia continued on Tuesday, UN agencies said they stood ready to help “with everything…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 05:08

Ariana Grande’s appearance attracted intense scrutiny, not just genuine concern

Vivienne Lewis, University of Canberra Every time a celebrity appears to lose weight, the same debate begins. Some people…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 04:53

Former President Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death

A criminal court in the Syrian capital Damascus on Tuesday sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and several other former officials…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 04:51

Lebanon passes bill to abolish the death penalty

Lebanon’s parliament on Tuesday passed a landmark bill to abolish the death penalty, the National News Agency (NNA) reported. The…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 04:50

Palestinian territory lacks sufficient access to water

Most of the population across the occupied Palestinian territory lacks sufficient access to water, sanitation and hygiene, UN humanitarians said…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 04:41

SBA police make 27 arrests as summer crackdown continues

Sovereign Base Areas Police summer operations are continuing at pace, with 27 arrests confirmed over the past week for various…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 04:00

Portugal approves a national electricity distribution grid development

Portugal’s Council of Ministers have approved a national electricity distribution grid development and investment plan for 2026-2030, with a total…

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Kıbrıs 12.08.2026 03:00

Cyprus Building Permits Rise 10.7% in April as Housing Boom Continues

The number of building permits issued in Cyprus rose 10.7% in April 2026 compared with the same month a year…

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Kıbrıs 11.08.2026 16:00

France’s unemployment reaches its highest level since the third quarter of 2020

France’s unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage point to 8.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026, reaching its highest…

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Kıbrıs 11.08.2026 14:00

Cyprus Vehicle Registrations Up 11.5% Through July as Hybrids Overtake Petrol Cars

New motor vehicle registrations in Cyprus rose 11.5% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 34,787 compared with 31,200…

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Kıbrıs 11.08.2026 12:00

Wildfires: why media coverage doesn’t always make the climate connection

Doug Specht, University of Westminster The front page of the Times on July 25 carried a photograph of three people…

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Kıbrıs 11.08.2026 10:00

Global food commodity prices rose slightly in July

Global food commodity prices rose slightly in July, driven by higher prices for cereals, sugar and vegetable oils, while lower…

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Kıbrıs 11.08.2026 09:50

Cyprus Trade Deficit Widens as Imports Rise, Exports Fall in June

Cyprus’s total goods imports rose 11.9% in June 2026 to €1,289.3 million, up from €1,152.2 million a year earlier, while…

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Kıbrıs 11.08.2026 05:30

First mRNA flu shot approved by FDA bodes well for improving drugs of the future – though a few hurdles remain before mRNA can move beyond vaccines

Li Li, UMass Chan Medical School Vaccines have been reliably and affordably protecting people from diseases worldwide for centuries. Until…

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Kıbrıs 11.08.2026 04:00

Heat: Hungary is lifting emergency energy-saving measures

Hungary is lifting emergency energy-saving measures introduced during an extreme heatwave and severe drought, after slightly cooler weather eased pressure…

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Kıbrıs 11.08.2026 03:18

119 Undocumented Migrants Repatriated in Cyprus as Part of Ongoing Crackdown

A total of 119 foreign nationals residing illegally in Cyprus were repatriated to their countries of origin last week, as…

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