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Third Meningitis Case Reported in Cyprus as Health Investigations Continue

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A 17-year-old in Nicosia has been hospitalized in intensive care with bacterial meningitis, marking the third reported case in Cyprus in two weeks, according to Philenews. Health…

Armenia Moves Toward EU Membership

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Armenia’s parliament voted on Wednesday to begin the country’s bid for European Union membership, signaling a shift away from Russia and toward stronger ties with the West.…

Denmark Approves Revised U.S. Visit to Greenland

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen welcomed the updated itinerary for the U.S. delegation’s trip to Greenland on Wednesday, March 26. The revised plan focuses on visiting…

EU Urges Emergency Preparedness With Survival Kits

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The European Commission is urging EU citizens to stockpile emergency supplies for three days to prepare for crises such as wars or natural disasters. The proposal, part…

Cyprus Taxi Drivers Warn of Nationwide Protests Over Industry ‘Piracy’

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Professional taxi drivers in Cyprus, members of the Pancyprian Federation of Urban Taxis (POAT), staged a four-hour work stoppage in Limassol, warning of nationwide protests if authorities…

Houthi’s launch fresh attacks on a U.S. aircraft carrier

Yemen’s Houthi group said early Wednesday that it had launched fresh attacks on a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Red Sea and “military targets” in the Israeli city of Tel…

Cyprus, Italy Strengthen Ties Ahead of EU Presidency Discussions

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cypriot Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos is on a two-day official visit to Rome, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations between Cyprus and Italy, as well as addressing key…

EU: Tesla see sharp drop in new registrations

Sales of electric vehicles in the European Union (EU) rose in the first two months of 2025, but Tesla saw a sharp drop in new registrations, industry data showed on…

Cyprus Leaders’ April 2 Meeting Seen as Key Test Following Geneva Conference

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Local media report that Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and President Nikos Christodoulides are scheduled to meet on April 2, following the Geneva conference. Phileleftheros newspaper described…

Vice President JD Vance’s Greenland Visit Sparks Controversy Amid Tensions

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced he will visit Greenland on Friday, joining his wife, Usha Vance, who is set to arrive on Thursday. National Security Advisor…

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