Cyprus: Scooter Crackdown in Nicosia: 18 Riders Booked
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Police officers from Cyprus’s elite “Z” unit hit the streets of central Nicosia Thursday morning in a surprise crackdown on electric scooters and similar devices. The operation…
U.S. Unveils Plan to Disarm Hezbollah, End Israeli Operations in Lebanon
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — The United States has proposed a comprehensive plan for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year, according to a government agenda reviewed by Reuters.…
Americans Struggle With Rising Costs, Turn to Debt and Sacrifice Essentials
U.S. families are facing mounting financial pressure as the cost of living continues to rise, forcing many to take on debt, skip meals or delay medical care, according to recent…
Cathay Pacific Orders 14 More Boeing 777-9 Jets in $8.1 Billion Deal
Cathay Pacific has ordered 14 additional Boeing 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its total commitment to 35 of the world’s largest twin-engine aircraft, the companies announced last night. The deal, valued…
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate to 4%, Lowest in Over Two Years
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Bank of England cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4% on Thursday, marking its lowest level since March 2023 and the fifth…
Spanish Airports Face Long-Term Strike Over Labor Dispute
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A nationwide strike by ground handling staff at Azul Handling, part of the Ryanair group, is set to disrupt operations at major Spanish airports starting Aug. 15,…
Trump Orders New Census That Excludes Undocumented Immigrants
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – President Donald Trump said Thursday he has directed the Department of Commerce to begin work on a new U.S. census that would exclude people living in the…
Norway: 22 Infected in Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Oslo Restaurant
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Health officials in Norway have confirmed 22 cases of hepatitis A in an outbreak linked to a popular restaurant in Oslo, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health…
US Projects $50 Billion in Monthly Customs Revenue Amid Tariff Surge
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The United States expects to collect $50 billion in customs revenue this month as higher tariffs on imports from dozens of countries take effect, Commerce Secretary Howard…