Famagusta Gazette

Türkiye neutralizes 605 “terrorists” in Operation Claw-Lock in N. Iraq

Mediterranean Focus

September 25, 2023 0

Turkish security forces have “neutralized” 605 “terrorists” so far in Operation Claw-Lock, the semi-official Anadolu Agency reported on Sunday. In Operation Claw-Lock, 605 “terrorists” were “neutralized,” and 670 caves and shelters of the “terrorists” were [Read More]

Israeli FM says peace deal with Saudi Arabia possible by early 2024

Israel

September 24, 2023 0

Israel’s foreign minister says that a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia could be completed by early 2024. “I think there is certainly a likelihood that in the first quarter of 2024 … we [Read More]

Mediterranean Focus

Türkiye extends tourism season amid robust arrivals

September 24, 2023 0

Türkiye is extending its tourism season into the fall as robust trends in overseas arrivals in the summer have put a smile on the face of a vast industry crucial for the country’s revenues. Despite [Read More]

Libya

43,000 displaced by floods in E. Libya: IOM

September 23, 2023 0

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that more than 43,000 individuals have been displaced due to the recent devastating floods in eastern Libya. “The floods in northeastern Libya have led to an estimated 43,059 [Read More]

Lebanon

EU says committed to supporting Lebanon in overcoming crisis

September 23, 2023 0

The newly-appointed European Union (EU) Ambassador to Lebanon Sandra De Waele has assured the EU’s continued commitment to support Lebanon in recovering from its crisis. “The EU is committed to supporting Lebanon and its people [Read More]

Iran serious about JCPOA return if other parties ready: FM

Iraq

September 25, 2023 0

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday in New York, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday. During the meeting, Amir-Abdollahian said that Tehran is serious about [Read More]

Iranian, Jordanian FMs voice willingness to boost bilateral ties

Iran

September 25, 2023 0

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi voiced their countries’ willingness to improve bilateral relations, according to a statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday. The two top diplomats [Read More]

Jordan

400 publishers take part in 2023 Amman Int’l Book Fair

September 23, 2023 0

The 2023 Amman International Book Fair started in Jordan’s capital on Thursday with the participation of some 400 international publishing houses, the state-run Petra news agency reported. The 10-day fair, jointly organized by the Jordanian [Read More]

Egypt

Iranian, Egyptian FMs discuss boosting bilateral ties

September 22, 2023 0

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry discussed improving bilateral ties in New York, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. In a meeting on the sidelines of the 78th session [Read More]

Middle East

Houthi delegation’s visit to Riyadh “important step” to revive Yemeni peace process: UN envoy

September 21, 2023 0

The United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg on Wednesday welcomed the Houthi delegation’s recent visit to the Saudi capital of Riyadh, saying it is an important step to revive the stalled Yemeni [Read More]

2 killed, hundreds evacuated amid wildfires in Italy’s Sicily

Climate Crisis

September 25, 2023 0

Two people died and many hundreds were evacuated after wildfires consumed large parts of northern Sicily, Italy, on Friday and Saturday, according to local media reports on Saturday. The fire blazed areas around the Sicilian [Read More]

British voters largely pessimistic about hitting net zero targets

Climate Crisis

September 25, 2023 0

A recent poll found out British voters are “largely pessimistic” about Britain’s hopes of achieving net zero emissions, The Times reported on Saturday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a series of relaxations of key climate [Read More]

Influx of migrants at U.S.-Mexico border soars again

Migrant Crisis

September 22, 2023 0

Roughly 4,000 migrants on Wednesday moved into Eagle Pass, a border city in the U.S. state of Texas, prompting Texas Governor Greg Abbott to declare “an invasion” at the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday evening. This [Read More]

Lebanon blocks illegal entry of 1,000 Syrians this week: army

Lebanon

September 22, 2023 0

The Lebanese Army Command said in a statement on Thursday that the army has stopped 1,000 Syrians from illegally entering Lebanon since the beginning of this week. “Within the framework of combating people smuggling across [Read More]

Lebanon

UN official calls for honoring truce in Palestinian refugee camp in S. Lebanon

September 21, 2023 0

A senior UN official on Wednesday called on factions involved in clashes in the Ain Al-Helweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon to honor the truce and allow residents to access humanitarian aid. “We appeal [Read More]

Mediterranean Focus

Italy-bound immigrants washed up on Tunisian shore

September 14, 2023 0

Tunisian authorities on Wednesday recovered four bodies of undocumented Italy-bound immigrants whose boat sank off the coast of the province of Sfax in eastern Tunisia. Faouzi Masmoudi, spokesperson for Sfax’s Court of First Instance, said [Read More]

Mediterranean Focus

Italy: 6,800 migrants arrive within a 24-hour time span

September 14, 2023 0

A record number of asylum seekers landed on the Italian island of Lampedusa between Tuesday and Wednesday, placing overwhelming pressure on the island’s resources. According to government sources, around 6,800 migrants — more than the [Read More]

France used 10% less electricity last winter – three valuable lessons in fighting climate change

Climate Crisis

September 21, 2023 0

Measures which help people use less energy at home, while travelling or at work could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions according to the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. When there is less demand for [Read More]

Idea of green growth losing traction among climate policy researchers, survey of nearly 800 academics reveals

Climate and Environment

September 21, 2023 0

When she took to the floor to give her State of the Union speech on 13 September, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen largely stood by the script. Describing her vision of an economically [Read More]

British voters largely pessimistic about hitting net zero targets

Climate Crisis

September 25, 2023 0

NASA’s Webb space telescope finds carbon source on surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa

Space

September 22, 2023 0

Astronomers using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have identified carbon dioxide in a specific region on the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa, NASA said on Thursday. Analysis indicates that this carbon likely [Read More]

Ukraine

Biden announces new military aid for Ukraine amid Congress budget deadlock

September 22, 2023 0

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a new military aid package worth 325 million U.S. dollars for Ukraine, including more air defense, while the U.S. Congress is struggling to reach a compromise to avert [Read More]

Climate Crisis

Denmark to boost carbon capture to 34 mln tonnes in 15 yrs

September 21, 2023 0

The Danish government and the majority of political parties in Parliament (Folketing) have reached a political agreement that will allow for the capture and underground storage of at least 34 million tonnes of carbon dioxide [Read More]

Finance

Sweden’s 2024 budget highlights sluggish economy

September 21, 2023 0

The Swedish government’s 2024 budget, unveiled on Wednesday, aims to combat high inflation, bolster defense, and improve the judicial system. “With the highest inflation in 30 years, a recession and a difficult security environment, Sweden [Read More]

Türkiye neutralizes 605 “terrorists” in Operation Claw-Lock in N. Iraq

Israeli FM says peace deal with Saudi Arabia possible by early 2024

Türkiye extends tourism season amid robust arrivals

Ship with Ukrainian grain arrives off Türkiye’s Bosphorus Strait via “humanitarian corridor”

UNIFIL coordinates with Lebanese army to extend gov’t authority: UNIFIL chief

Türkiye neutralizes 605 “terrorists” in Operation Claw-Lock in N. Iraq

Israeli FM says peace deal with Saudi Arabia possible by early 2024

Türkiye extends tourism season amid robust arrivals

43,000 displaced by floods in E. Libya: IOM

EU says committed to supporting Lebanon in overcoming crisis

Iran serious about JCPOA return if other parties ready: FM

Iranian, Jordanian FMs voice willingness to boost bilateral ties

400 publishers take part in 2023 Amman Int’l Book Fair

Iranian, Egyptian FMs discuss boosting bilateral ties

Houthi delegation’s visit to Riyadh “important step” to revive Yemeni peace process: UN envoy

2 killed, hundreds evacuated amid wildfires in Italy’s Sicily

British voters largely pessimistic about hitting net zero targets

Influx of migrants at U.S.-Mexico border soars again

Lebanon blocks illegal entry of 1,000 Syrians this week: army

UN official calls for honoring truce in Palestinian refugee camp in S. Lebanon

Italy-bound immigrants washed up on Tunisian shore

Italy: 6,800 migrants arrive within a 24-hour time span

France used 10% less electricity last winter – three valuable lessons in fighting climate change

Idea of green growth losing traction among climate policy researchers, survey of nearly 800 academics reveals

British voters largely pessimistic about hitting net zero targets

NASA’s Webb space telescope finds carbon source on surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa

Biden announces new military aid for Ukraine amid Congress budget deadlock

Denmark to boost carbon capture to 34 mln tonnes in 15 yrs

Sweden’s 2024 budget highlights sluggish economy

Bank of England maintains interest rate at 5.25 pct

Sweden’s Riksbank raises rate to 4 pct amid inflation fight

Türkiye delivers new hefty rate hike to tame resurging inflation

Norway’s central bank raises policy rate to 4.25 pct

Sweden’s 2024 budget highlights sluggish economy

2 killed, hundreds evacuated amid wildfires in Italy’s Sicily

Leverkusen ease past BK Hacken in UEFA Europa League