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Israel Rejects Amnesty International’s Genocide Allegations

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Israeli authorities have strongly denied Amnesty International’s claims of “live genocide” in Gaza, calling the accusations baseless and labeling the organization as anti-Israel, AFP reported Tuesday. Amnesty’s…

Trump Administration Criticizes Amazon Over Tariff Policy Proposal

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Trump administration on Tuesday criticized Amazon over unconfirmed reports that the company planned to highlight the impact of U.S. tariff policies on prices in its online…

Did ‘induced atmospheric vibration’ cause blackouts in Europe? An electrical engineer explains the phenomenon

Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian, Swinburne University of Technology The lights are mostly back on in Spain, Portugal and southern France after a widespread blackout on Monday. The blackout caused chaos for tens…

Cyprus Expands Electricity Bill Payment Options with Post Office Collaboration

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Electricity bills in Cyprus can now be paid at post offices under a new agreement aimed at improving access to services, particularly for elderly residents and those…

Lebanese Prime Minister Calls for End to Israeli Occupation, Diplomatic Action

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Tuesday reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to ending Israeli occupation and intensifying diplomatic efforts against ongoing violations. Speaking to the National News Agency,…

Danish Minister Urges Emergency Preparedness After Iberian Blackouts

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Danish households should strengthen emergency readiness after widespread blackouts hit Spain and Portugal this week, Danish Minister for Resilience and Preparedness Torsten Schack Pedersen said Tuesday. Speaking…

Türkiye Denies Sending Weapons to Pakistan Amid Regional Tensions

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Türkiye’s government has dismissed reports claiming it had dispatched aircraft carrying weapons to Pakistan, amid escalating tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi. The Directorate of Communications clarified…

Trump’s Call for Free Passage Through Suez Canal Sparks Egyptian Outrage

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE -U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent demand for free passage of American ships through the Suez Canal has drawn sharp criticism in Egypt, with legal experts, political leaders, and…

Survey Highlights Challenges Facing Malta’s SMEs

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A recent survey by the Malta Chamber for SMEs reveals that small and medium-sized enterprises in Malta are grappling with a significant shortage of human resources, with…

Egypt Proposes Six-Month Gaza Ceasefire in Cairo Talks

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Egyptian officials and an Israeli security delegation, led by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, are meeting in Cairo to discuss a new proposal aimed at achieving a…

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