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Activists call for arrest of IDF soldier holidaying in Cyprus
Cyprus Mail
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July 25, 2025
Activists from the Brussels-based Hind Rajab foundation on Friday called for the arrest of a soldier serving in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) who they report is currently on holiday in Cyprus. The foundation said it has filed a formal criminal...
Asbury Park’s Stone Pony Summer Stage 2025 lineup. See musical events, dates.
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 25, 2025
There is a huge lineup of musical events planned for July and August the iconic Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park for the summer of 2025. This weekend, featured acts include Friday, July 25 – Flipturn (“Burnout Days Tour”) and Saturday, July...
We ditched the UK for Cyprus & now get year-long sun, bills are so cheap, we work half as much & have even bought a home
The Sun
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July 25, 2025
A MUM has revealed why she packed up her life in the UK for sunny Cyprus. The mum-of-two took to social media to share how they moved to the country after Brexit. 3 The Manns family ditched the UK for sunny CyprusCredit: tiktok/@themannsofficial 3...
Moment pro-Palestine protesters block Israeli cruise ship passengers from disembarking on Greek island before vessel has to divert to Cyprus
Daily Mail
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July 25, 2025
An Israeli cruise ship was forced away from a Greek island after furious pro-Palestine protesters blocked it from docking. The Crown Iris, which was carrying around 1,700 Israeli nationals, including between 300 to 400 children, was prevented from...
Palestine has a strong case, so why isn’t it recognised?
Cyprus Mail
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August 3, 2025
Even though it is recognised as a state by 143 of the 197 states of the UN TV pictures of starving babies dying of hunger in Gaza was too much for France, Britain and Canada. All three decided to join the 143 of the 197 member states of the UN and...
Greek Cyprus rejects aid offer from TRNC for forest fires
Sabah
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July 25, 2025
The Greek Cypriot administration on Thursday said it did not accept an aid offer by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) for the ongoing forest fires on the island. TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel, during his visit to Ozanköy village in...
Ceylon Chamber commends Sri Lanka negotiators after tariff reduction
EconomyNext
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August 1, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s City of Dreams integrated resort, built by John Keells Holdings, with a casino and Nuwa hotel by its partner Melco Resorts and Entertainment, expects to reposition Colombo to the top end of the tourism market, officials...
Ian destroyed their art gallery. Now they finally have a new home.
The News Press - Florida
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Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian, the Fort Myers Beach Art Association has a new gallery space in south Fort Myers. The association's previous location was destroyed by the hurricane, and the new space offers a more central location for its...
British mother breaks down in tears as she surveys the smouldering remains of her Cyprus villa after family was forced to flee deadly wildfires with seconds to spare
Daily Mail
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July 25, 2025
This is the gut-wrenching moment a British mother broke down in tears after inspecting the smouldering remains of her family's villa in Cyprus. Lucy Armstrong, 37, and her husband Ben have told how they were forced to flee with their toddler as...
Village festival celebrates Cyprus cheese
Cyprus Mail
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July 25, 2025
A traditional festival arrives this weekend, and it is perhaps centred on the most Cypriot product of them all. Dedicated to Cyprus’ pride and joy, halloumi, the festival at Prastio Avdimou this Sunday will be full of local flavours and character....
Former residents remember Russell City after historic passage of reparation fund
East Bay Times - California
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August 3, 2025
For decades, Russell City was a place that only existed in the memories of its former residents, who fled in the 1960s when the community was annexed by Hayward and razed for an industrial park. Now, former resident James Knowles recalls those...
Leaders in India, Hungary and the US are using appeals to nostalgia and nationalism to attack higher education (Opinion)
Daily Camera - Colorado
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August 3, 2025
By Riyad A. Shahjahan and Michalinos Zembylas Harvard University is under siege by the Trump administration — and the world is watching. But this case isn’t just an American issue. It’s part of a global trend: universities cast as enemies and...
Cyprus split, Turks united on anniversary of peace operation
Sabah
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July 20, 2025
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Sunday marked the anniversary of the July 20, 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation by Türkiye, a turning point in the history of the Mediterranean island, which is divided between Greek and Turkish...
Denktash opens new party in north Cyprus
Famagusta Gazette
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July 25, 2025
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Turkish Cypriot politician Serdar Denktaşh has announced the formation of a new political party in the northern part of Cyprus, now in its final stages of organization. The party will be called TAM PARTİ — short for Toplumsal...
Day in Photos: Military Exercise in Australia, Forest Fire in Cyprus, and Marble Cave
The Epoch Times
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July 24, 2025
An Australian soldier from Battle Group Kapyong participates in a military exercise in Townsville, Australia, on July 24, 2025. Over 30,000 military personnel from 19 nations joined the Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, the largest-ever joint military...
Chester County restaurant inspections, Aug. 3, 2025
WITF - Pennsylvania
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August 3, 2025
August 3, 2025 | 5:00 AM LNP | LancasterOnline restaurant inspections For a full listing of this week’s Chester County restaurant inspections, click here. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection...
Shocking video shows rows of luxury villas reduced to ashes by deadly Cyprus wildfires 'started by arsonists' as couple are burnt alive trying to flee and officials hunt for missing people
Daily Mail
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July 24, 2025
Shocking footage shows the aftermath of deadly wildfires in Cyprus with rows of luxury villas reduced to ashes. Terrified residents were forced to flee in the night as raging flames - fanned by powerful winds and a 40C heatwave - engulfed entire...
Massive wildfire destroys homes in Cyprus, bodies found in burned-out car
Toronto Sun
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July 24, 2025
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Police in Cyprus found two bodies inside a burned-out car Thursday after a massive wildfire scorched 100 square kilometers (38.6 square miles) of forested hillsides, destroyed numerous homes and forced the evacuation of a dozen...
Zach Edwards and the Medicine, Jamie Bergeron and more live music shows in the Acadiana area
The Acadiana Advocate - Louisiana
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FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC: Cane River Pecan Company Pie Bar, New Iberia, 5 p.m. SHARONA: Prejean's, Broussard, 6 p.m. ALEX TOUCHET: The Silver Slipper, Arnaudville, 6 p.m. ALYSSA MCMURRAY: Charley G's Seafood Grill, Lafayette, 6 p.m. BURRIS: Adopted Dog...
Israel to dispatch aircraft to Cyprus to help battle deadly wildfire
The Times of Israel
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July 24, 2025
Israel on Thursday said it will send Israeli Air Force aircraft to Cyprus this evening to assist with putting out a massive wildfire that is sweeping through the Mediterranean island, which local authorities said killed two people. Foreign...