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Norway’s “anti-Israel behavior” punished
 Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz announced Thursday that he was revoking the diplomatic status of Norwegian envoys to the Palestinian Authority (PA), citing Oslo’s “anti-Israel behavior” since the onset of […]
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August 8, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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Main suspect in attack plot on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts confesses: authorities
Austrian security officials said on Thursday that the main suspect in a foiled plot to attack the now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna has made a full confession. The 19-year-old […]
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August 8, 2024 at 12:47 PM
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Cyprus: Bases police send warning to bird trappers
The Sovereign Base Area Police’s anti-bird trapping team in Cyprus have warned trappers they are ready ahead of the Ambelopoulia (Black Caps) migration season this month. For weeks, the dedicated […]
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August 8, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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Forest fire in Spain provides challenge for firefighters
A forest fire in central Spain has burned about 2,500 hectares and remains out of control on Wednesday, and 1,500 people have been warned not to leave their homes because […]
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August 8, 2024 at 9:34 AM
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Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna canceled
 Organizers said on Wednesday evening that three Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna this week were canceled after Austrian authorities announced arrests over a planned terrorist attack on the events. “With […]
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August 8, 2024 at 8:52 AM
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UK: Thousands of anti-racism protesters take to the streets
 Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in many cities and towns of the United Kingdom on Wednesday to counter far-right demonstrations after days of unrest following Southport stabbing. […]
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August 8, 2024 at 7:43 AM
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July 2024 is the second-warmest month worldwide
July 2024 is the second-warmest month worldwide in the data record, trailing slightly behind July 2023, the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reported on Thursday. The average surface air temperature […]
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August 8, 2024 at 6:59 AM
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Bomb in truck kills 10 in Syria’s Azaz
 A truck bomb blast at a rebel checkpoint in northern Syria’s rebel-held city of Azaz on Wednesday killed 10 and wounded 13 others, a war monitor reported. At least four […]
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August 8, 2024 at 5:42 AM
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Turkey introduces new tax regulation on overseas e-commerce purchases
Turkey introduced a new tax regulation on overseas e-commerce purchases, aiming to support local businesses and protect domestic industries. According to the presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on […]
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August 7, 2024 at 1:50 PM
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Turkey projects annual inflation will ease to 40 percent
Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said Tuesday that the government projects that annual inflation will ease to 40 percent by the end of the year. “As of now, […]
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August 7, 2024 at 11:48 AM
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17 West Nile fever cases were identified in Albania
Seventeen West Nile fever cases were identified in Albania, with three confirmed dead, the Institute of Public Health (IPH) of Albania has reported. The country’s health authority updated on Tuesday […]
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August 7, 2024 at 9:49 AM
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Italy expected to endure record high temperatures
 Italy is expected to endure record high temperatures in a summer already filled with severe heat waves. Meteorological data site Il Meteo said on Tuesday that the coming days will […]
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August 7, 2024 at 7:42 AM
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Travellers from Cyprus still prefer Greece and UK, figures show
The most preferred countries for travellers from Cyprus are Greece and Great Britain. Based on Statistical Office data, travels last June decreased by 1.3 percent compared to June 2023, and […]
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August 7, 2024 at 6:10 AM
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Easyjet will suspend all flights to Israel until March 2025
British low-cost carrier Easyjet will suspend all its flights to Israel until March 29, 2025 due to the current security situation, according to Israeli media reports on Tuesday. In an […]
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August 7, 2024 at 5:39 AM
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US – Cyprus military training underway
The Ministry of Defense in Cyprus has announced that as part of the military cooperation between Cyprus and the USA, from 6 to 9 August 2024, during the morning and […]
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August 6, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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Jordan: Recommendations for airlines
Jordan has asked all airlines landing at its airports to have spare fuel for an extra 45 minutes of flight, which experts see as a precaution in case of an […]
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August 6, 2024 at 11:41 AM
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Germans plan evacuation to Cyprus from Lebanon – reports
The German armed forces are preparing for a large-scale operation to quickly remove German citizens from Lebanon and the wider Middle East, as Berlin estimates that Iran is set to […]
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August 6, 2024 at 10:56 AM
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Lebanon receives 32 tonnes of medical supplies and medicines
Lebanon received on Monday 32 tonnes of medical supplies and medicines from the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise the health sector’s readiness to confront any possible war escalation, the […]
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August 6, 2024 at 7:37 AM
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Swedish Embassy in Lebanon temporarily moved to Cyprus
Sweden has temporarily moved its embassy from Lebanon to Cyprus due to the deteriorating security situation in the region. The move is valid for the month of August, but may […]
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August 6, 2024 at 6:05 AM
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63 percent of structures in Gaza have been damaged
The latest UN analysis of satellite surveillance covering the Gaza Strip showed 63 percent of structures in Gaza have been damaged, UN humanitarians said on Monday. The UN Office for […]
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August 6, 2024 at 6:05 AM
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Two dead, 34 recovered in Sicily migrant boat accident
Two persons died and another went missing in a migrant boat accident which took place on Saturday evening off the eastern coast of southern Italy’s Sicily, according to the country’s […]
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August 5, 2024 at 8:41 AM
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Starmer condemns “far-right thuggery” as riots continue across Britain
 The United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday condemned “far-right thuggery” in his televised address as riots continue across the country following the deadly knife attack in Southport. […]
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August 5, 2024 at 7:39 AM
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Turks advised to leave Lebanon
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday advised its citizens to leave Lebanon and avoid traveling to the country amid rising regional tensions. “There is a possibility that the security situation […]
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August 5, 2024 at 7:06 AM
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Tommy Robinson in Cyprus, as ‘supporters wreak havoc’ in UK
Tommy Robinson is on holiday in Cyprus while his supporters continue to wreak havoc in towns and cities across the UK, reports the Daily Express. The former leader of the […]
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August 5, 2024 at 7:06 AM
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Police in Cyprus begin speeding campaign
Police will be out in force this week in Cyprus to conduct a campaign aimed at drivers exceeding the speed limit. Speeding, along with drink and drug driving, not wearing […]
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August 5, 2024 at 5:59 AM