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DDA removes crosswalks from project plans, approves revised sidewalk repairs bid
Gazebo repair bid was three times higher than expected By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Downtown Development Authority will no longer pursue adding crosswalks to Burdick Street, and instead approved a revised...
Macron welcomes UN-led Cyprus talks, urges return to negotiations
Home Cyprus Macron welcomes UN-led Cyprus talks, urges return to negotiations French President Emmanuel Macron expressed support for the latest expanded meeting on the Cyprus issue, calling it a positive step toward rebuilding trust, according to...

Pier in one of the UK’s ‘worst seaside towns’ named top amusement park in Europe
CLACTON Pier has been crowned one of the best amusement parks in Europe by Tripadvisor. Despite Clacton-on-Sea being voted one of the country's 'worst seaside towns', its pleasure pier up came up trumps, winning big in the 'Best of the Best...
World briefs: Japan’s nuclear regulator clears safety review of Tomari reactor
Brussels — Eighteen EU states have so far shown an interest in taking out loans worth a total of at least €127bn from a fund aimed at boosting the bloc’s defences, the European Commission said on Wednesday. The fund, known as Security Action for...

Dazzling show in Cyprus for two nights only
After a series of sold-out performances in Athens, the explosive Takis Zacharatos returns to Cyprus this July with his brand-new show Apo Konta (Up Close) and it is a glittering spectacle filled with laughter, music, satire and pure stage magic....

Türkiye's president to visit TRNC on 51st anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit on Sunday the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to attend events marking the 51st anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation, known as Peace and Freedom Day. During the visit, Erdogan...

Tatar reaffirms two-state path for Cyprus amid New York talks
NICOSIA Turkish Cyprus will continue building its future, the country's President Ersin Tatar said Friday, underlining that "there are two states" on the Eastern Mediterranean island. “The existence of these two states has been a reality for 62...

Turkish Cypriot leader reaffirms 2-state Cyprus, vows TRNC to build future
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) will continue building its future, the country's President Ersin Tatar said Friday, underlining that "there are two states" on the Eastern Mediterranean island. “The existence of these two states has...

Happy twist in story of Nicosia’s oldest bakery
As the small family-run shops in old Nicosia gradually give in, one has merely moved. 80 years of history now continue in a nearby village This is the story of a happy surprise. The hero of our story is Faros, a bakery and confectionery that’s...
UN chief’s renewed Cyprus initiative welcomed by Cypriot government
Home Cyprus UN chief’s renewed Cyprus initiative welcomed by Cypriot government FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Cypriot government has praised United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for his continued commitment to resolving the Cyprus issue,...

The EU is introducing a new border control system this autumn. Moldova is targeted by another system
0 The European Union has announced that it will implement a new border control system for citizens outside the community bloc. The new model will eliminate passport stamps, reports IPN. According to the European executive, the Entry/Exit System...

Informal talks on Cyprus issue at UN extremely productive, says Gerapetritis
FOREIGN AFFAIRS [AP] The informal talks on the Cyprus issue held under the aegis of the United Nations secretary-general, were extremely productive, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said in New York on Friday. Gerapetritis briefed foreign...
UK reaffirms commitment to UN-led Cyprus reunification talks
Home Cyprus UK reaffirms commitment to UN-led Cyprus reunification talks FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The United Kingdom remains fully committed to a United Nations-led effort to resolve the Cyprus issue, according to British Minister for Europe Stephen...

French president hails NY Cyprus meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the results of the expanded meeting on the Cyprus problem held in New York this week under the auspices of the UN secretary-general. In a post on X, Macron said the adoption of new cooperation...
Heat dominates Cyprus forecast with scattered mountain showers expected
Home Cyprus Heat dominates Cyprus forecast with scattered mountain showers expected The weather across Cyprus will be mostly sunny this weekend, but rising temperatures take center stage. Despite the heat, scattered showers are likely in...

Is this the most undervalued DeFi coin? $0.035 token gathers momentum after Phase 6 launch
With a market cap still modest despite its broad DeFi architecture, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining serious traction—and for good reason. The project delivers real DeFi utility through pooled and peer-to-peer lending, staking-based rewards, and a...

AI detection of fire risk in Cyprus
ECONOMY TECHNOLOGY As Cyprus grapples with another sweltering summer and heightened fire risk, the Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia is turning to artificial intelligence for help. Fifteen high-tech fire detection stations are being installed...

Pegasus Airlines Offers 50% Discount on Roundtrip Tickets to Northern Cyprus
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Pegasus Airlines has announced a significant promotion for travelers heading to Northern Cyprus. From July 17 to July 20, 2025, passengers can buy roundtrip tickets with a 50% discount on the base fare. The discounted flights...

Victory or vanity? Reflections on New York and the Cyprus talks
We Have Triumphed! That’s how I feel after New York. Some ingrates will sneer, “a mountain labored and gave birth to a mouse.” But I, for one, agree with the President, who, very carefully choosing his words, never speaks of a solution, but always...

The creamy soul of a Cyprus summer
In the heat of summer, when the sun hangs heavy and appetites grow light, there are few things more welcome than a bowl of chilled tzatziki. Velvety, tangy and flecked with crisp cucumber and aromatic herbs, this garlicky yoghurt dip is more than...