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Turkish currency breaks record low threshold against U.S. dollar

March 17, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

The Turkish currency sank to a record low against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, trading at over 19 Turkish Lira amid local and global uncertainties. After surpassing the resistance level of 19, one dollar stood [Read More]

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Greece paralyzed by 24-hour general strike over deadly train accident

March 17, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

Greece’s public services, including transport, were paralyzed on Thursday by a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by labor unions over the deadly train accident last month. A series of marches in the center of Athens [Read More]

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Saudi crown prince launches kingdom’s latest airline

March 13, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud announced on Sunday the launch of a new national airline, Riyadh Air, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The airline, fully owned by the [Read More]

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Türkiye’s opposition bloc names presidental candidate

March 8, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

Türkiye’s opposition bloc announced Monday a presidential candidate to run against the incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the May elections. Following hours-long negotiations, the six-party Nation Alliance picked Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the main opposition [Read More]

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UN rights chief warns of increasing violence in Palestine, Israel

March 4, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

Increasing violence against both Israelis and Palestinians has had tragic consequences on the innocent people, United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Friday. Speaking at the 52nd session of the [Read More]

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Landmine explosions kill 55 in Syria since beginning of 2023

March 3, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

Landmine explosions in Syria have killed 55 people since the beginning of 2023, a war monitor reported on Thursday. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the death toll includes two women and 18 [Read More]

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Türkiye forecasted to attract foreign tourists despite deadly quakes

March 2, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

The annual peak season for Turkish tourism is expected to come in time, as popular resorts are largely far away from regions recently hit by massive earthquakes, local experts have said. Türkiye was still recovering [Read More]

North Africa and Mediterranean

UN chief visits Iraq to show solidarity

March 2, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with senior Iraqi leaders here on Wednesday during a visit aimed at showing the UN solidarity with Iraq. “I am here on a visit of solidarity and confirmation of [Read More]

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Erdogan says Türkiye to hold elections on May 14 despite quakes

March 1, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday that his government plans to hold the presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, as the country is still recovering from two devastating earthquakes that struck a [Read More]

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Over 40,000 Syrian refugees return from Türkiye after quake: Turkish minister

March 1, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

Nearly 42,000 Syrian refugees in Türkiye have voluntarily returned to their homeland following the massive earthquakes that caused tremendous destruction in the region, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Tuesday. The Syrians, who were [Read More]

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7 bln euros pledged to support quake-hit Türkiye, Syria

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March 21, 2023 0
A total of 7 billion euros (7.5 billion U.S. dollars) were pledged by the international community at the “Together for the people of Türkiye and Syria” International Donors’ Conference on Monday. The conference was hosted [Read More]

Lebanon launches 122 mln USD project to expand Beirut airport

Lebanon
March 21, 2023 0
Lebanon on Monday launched a 122-million-U.S. dollar project to construct a new terminal at the Rafic Hariri International airport in the capital of Beirut as the passenger numbers continue to increase. Ali Hamieh, Lebanese public [Read More]
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  • Protests break out in Lebanon over local currency’s collapse

    March 22, 2023 0
  • 7 bln euros pledged to support quake-hit Türkiye, Syria

    March 21, 2023 0
  • Israel’s currency devalues by 8.3 pct in less than 2 months

    March 21, 2023 0
  • Lebanon launches 122 mln USD project to expand Beirut airport

    March 21, 2023 0
  • Jordan summons Israeli ambassador in protest against remarks by Israeli minister

    March 21, 2023 0
  • 7 bln euros pledged to support quake-hit Türkiye, Syria

    March 21, 2023 0
  • Türkiye’s agricultural sector suffers 1.3 bln loss due to earthquake

    March 21, 2023 0
  • Türkiye estimates earthquakes loss over 105 bln USD

    March 20, 2023 0
  • Greece increases minimum monthly wage

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  • Greece’s Piraeus port posts record revenues, profitability in 2022

    March 20, 2023 0
  • Palestinians, Israelis agree to de-escalate tension, advance peace, stability

    March 20, 2023 0
  • Normalizing ties between Cairo and Ankara

    March 20, 2023 0
  • Israeli PM calls on military chiefs to prevent refusals to service

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  • Dollarization in Lebanon’s supermarkets meets mixed reactions among public

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