Russia lifts tsunami warning
Russian authorities have lifted the tsunami warning for the Kamchatka Peninsula after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck offshore Wednesday, the region’s Emergency Situations Minister Sergei Lebedev announced on social media. According…
Germany’s cabinet approves federal budget draft for 2026,
Germany’s cabinet on Wednesday approved the federal budget draft for 2026, marking the second consecutive year of record-high investment as the government aims to modernize infrastructure and bolster national security.…
United States will impose a 25-percent tariff on imports from India
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States will impose a 25-percent tariff on imports from India, starting on August 1. In a Truth Social post early Wednesday,…
Turkish police detain 773 people in major security sweep
Istanbul police detained 773 individuals and seized drugs, unlicensed firearms, and ammunition during a large-scale public security operation in the city, authorities announced on Wednesday. The Istanbul Police Department’s public…
Thousands of Fake Brand-Name Items Confiscated in Cyprus Anti-Counterfeit Sweep
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Nearly 4,000 counterfeit goods, including clothing, accessories and other products believed to violate intellectual property rights, were seized on Wednesday during coordinated raids in the Famagusta district,…
Al-Sisi welcomes Britain’s intention to recognize a Palestinian state
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday welcomed Britain’s intention to recognize a Palestinian state in September if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, calling it a step…
Sunderland continues to prepare for its return to the Premier League
Sunderland continues to prepare for its return to the Premier League with the signing of Switzerland international midfielder Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen. The 32-year-old won the Bundesliga and German…
80% of Fire-Hit Communities in Cyprus to Be Reconnected by Weekend
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cyprus’s Energy Ministry reported significant progress Wednesday in restoring electricity to fire-affected communities, with Minister Giorgos Papastasiou stating that 80% of areas are expected to be reconnected…
12-Year Prison Sentence for Australian Caught with Cannabis at Cyprus Airport
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A 25-year-old Australian national was sentenced to 12 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to importing 19 kilograms of cannabis into Cyprus with intent to supply,…
Green Sea Turtle Rescued and Returned to Sea in Cyprus
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — A disoriented green sea turtle was rescued and safely returned to its natural habitat after straying inland, thanks to swift action by the Environmental Department of the…