Cyprus: Limassol Kitchen Blaze Prompts Swift Fire Service Response
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Fire Service responded to 24 incidents over the past 24 hours, according to spokesman Andreas Kettis. One of the most serious occurred Thursday night at 10:47…
Water restored to fire-hit areas in Cyprus; flood control and generator plans underway
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Water service has been fully restored to all communities affected by recent wildfires, Cyprus’s Water Development Department has said. Crews from the department remain on site daily…
Cyprus police arrest 21-year-old in drug possession investigation
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Authorities in Nicosia arrested a 21-year-old man late Wednesday in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal drug possession, police said. The arrest was carried out by…
Soaring food prices prove the Gaza famine is real – and will affect generations to come
Ilan Noy, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington The words and pictures documenting the famine in the Gaza strip are horrifying. The coverage has led to acrimonious and…
Climate-fuelled El Niño events are devastating butterflies, beetles and other tropical insects
Nigel Stork, Griffith University and Adam Sharp, University of Hong Kong Insects are arguably the most important animals on the planet. Their variety is unparalleled in nature, and they carry…
Cyprus Posts Largest Annual Retail Growth in EU, Eurostat Says
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cyprus recorded the highest annual increase in seasonally adjusted retail trade volume across the European Union in June, according to preliminary estimates released by Eurostat. Retail activity…
135 Killed in Gaza in 24 Hours, Most While Seeking Aid, Health Ministry Says
At least 135 Palestinians were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, including 87 people who died while attempting to obtain food, according to the Hamas-run Health…
Monty Python Honored With Commemorative Stamp Series in the UK
Britain’s Royal Mail is paying tribute to legendary comedy troupe Monty Python with a new set of ten commemorative stamps, celebrating some of the group’s most iconic sketches and film…
United Airlines Grounds Flights Nationwide Due to Tech Glitch
United Airlines temporarily halted flights at several major U.S. airports early Thursday following a technology outage, the airline confirmed. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the ground stop at United’s…
Cyprus: Woman Injured in Fall at Ayia Napa Sea Caves
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A woman was injured Thursday afternoon after falling onto rocks near the sea caves in Ayia Napa. Fire and Rescue Services retrieved the victim and transported her…