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Paintings and delicate ceramic works serves as evidence of hope

In a gallery nestled high above the bustling streets of Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district, a collection of vibrant paintings and delicate ceramic works serves as evidence of resilience and…

Egypt still keeps tourists captivated

Standing in awe beneath the open sky inside the Philae Temple complex by the Nile River, in Upper Egypt’s city of Aswan, Spanish traveler Brais Recarey took in the symmetry…

A National Imperative: Safeguarding Cyprus’s Water Future

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Water is life. This simple truth underscores why dealing with drought and water scarcity in Cyprus is, as Andreas Gregoriou, director-general of the Ministry of Agriculture, aptly…

Cyprus: My Cypriot grandfather was one of millions of foreign servicemen who fought for Britain. Now I’m telling their stories

Christiana Gregoriou, University of Leeds The second world war veteran community is far more ethnically diverse than many people realise, with over 3 million foreign servicemen serving with the British…

Historic Sanctuary of Apollo Unearthed in Cyprus After 140 Years

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – German archaeologists have uncovered new insights into the ancient Sanctuary of Apollo at Frangissa near Pera Orinis, marking the completion of the 2024 excavation season. The project,…

When dogs return to nature – just how domesticated are our pooches really?

Jacqueline Boyd, Nottingham Trent University It’s hard to imagine a beloved pet dog surviving in the world. But reports of a 4 kg miniature dachshund looking well 500 days after…

Studying the insects migrating through Cyprus

Will Hawkes, University of Exeter As I sprinted across the flower-rich meadow on the eastern coast of Cyprus, I could barely see my car. The air was full of tiny…

Platres: Cyprus’ Highest Mountain Village

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Perched at an altitude of 1,200m, Platres is the highest mountain community in Cyprus. Once a popular health retreat for British colonialists and notable figures, the village…

Celebrating Cinema: The 23rd Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2025 Unveils Jury and Awards

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The 23rd Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2025, taking place from 4 to 12 April, proudly presents an esteemed International Jury comprised of five distinguished experts from…

Israel’s war on Gaza is deliberately targeting children – new UN report

Rachel Rosen, UCL and Mai Abu Moghli, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies A fresh round of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza which has killed more than 400 Palestinians has destroyed any…

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