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10 August 2026, 02:40 · Famagusta Gazette

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan sign the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan on Friday signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, stipulating that any armed attack against one of the three countries will be considered an attack against them all. The agreement was signed by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif during the Makkah Summit for Joint Defense held in the Saudi city of Makkah, according to a joint…

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10 August 2026, 01:39 · Famagusta Gazette

Turkish gendarmerie forces detain 104 suspected Islamic State (IS) members

Turkish gendarmerie forces detained 104 suspected Islamic State (IS) members and supporters in coordinated nationwide operations, the Interior Ministry said. The operations were conducted simultaneously across 30 provinces by provincial gendarmerie commands, in coordination with the Gendarmerie General Command’s Counter-Terrorism Department and local prosecutors, the ministry said in a statement posted on social media.

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9 August 2026, 19:58 · Sigmalive English

Netanyahu rejects Trump’s latest 15-point Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to US President Donald Trump’s latest peace plan for the Gaza Strip during televised remarks to his right-wing government on Sunday. The Israeli military has effectively halted its attacks in the area following pressure from President Trump.

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9 August 2026, 18:17 · en.philenews.com

Cyprus Paralympian says intruder broke into her Limassol home and stole scooter

Cypriot para powerlifting Paralympian Maria Markou has reported a serious incident at her home while she was abroad representing Cyprus, saying an unknown person broke into the property and stole her scooter. Markou, who is also Cyprus’s baton bearer for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, said in a social media post that an unknown person had attempted to enter her home in the Agios Spyridonas area of Limassol and, on a second occasion, managed to gain access and steal the…

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9 August 2026, 17:42 · Cyprus Mail

Cyprus trapped in a quagmire where the price of peace keeps rising

The geopolitical landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by escalating regional conflicts and shifting energy alliances. Nearly a decade after the collapse of the 2017 Crans-Montana summit, the Republic of Cyprus finds itself deeply embedded in this volatile matrix.

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9 August 2026, 17:06 · Cyprus Mail

A Greek perspective on Nolan’s The Odyssey: the ‘Oppenheimer of Ithaca’

I watched Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, but for three hours I was transported somewhere much older than Brooklyn. As the opening images appeared, I wasn’t only watching the screen.

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9 August 2026, 16:58 · en.philenews.com

Motorcyclist arrested after police chase in Larnaca

Police in Larnaca are investigating a 36-year-old man over a stolen motorcycle and a series of traffic offences following a pursuit through the city. Shortly after midday on Saturday, an officer from Police Headquarters Traffic Department signalled to a motorcyclist on Artemidos Avenue in Larnaca to stop for a check.

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9 August 2026, 16:58 · Cyprus Mail

Five Brits arrested for trying to take 75kg of rolling tobacco from north to Manchester

Five British nationals appeared at the Larnaca district court on Sunday, accused of having attempted to smuggle almost 75 kilograms’ worth of rolling tobacco from northern Cyprus onto a flight to Manchester. The five had been arrested at Larnaca airport on Saturday, with the customs department saying that three suspects had a total of 300 packages, weighing 50 grams each, of rolling tobacco in his suitcase, adding up to a combined weight of 15kg per person, 45kg in total.

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9 August 2026, 16:53 · en.philenews.com

Fidias Panayiotou draws criticism over attire at Isaac-Solomou memorial

MEP Fidias Panayiotou drew strong criticism on social media over his choice of clothing at a memorial event held in Paralimni on Saturday night, 8 August, marking 30 years since the killings of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou. Photographs from the event showed Panayiotou seated in the front row of officials wearing white shorts and a shirt, prompting a series of critical comments after they were posted online.

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9 August 2026, 16:41 · en.philenews.com

Five Britons remanded after 74.75kg of rolling tobacco found at Larnaca Airport

Five British nationals were arrested at Larnaca Airport after Customs officers found a total of 74.75kg of rolling tobacco in their luggage shortly before they were due to fly to Manchester. Customs officers identified the five passengers on 8 August following an assessment of information, before they departed for the United Kingdom.

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9 August 2026, 16:32 · Cyprus Mail

Concerns regarding sustainability of EU fiscal policy

The years 2025 and 2026 were marked by intense geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East, with adverse worldwide effects on the cost of living and economic growth. The policy responses of EU member states and the guidance provided by the European Commission, which is responsible for implementing the commonly agreed EU fiscal framework that imposes strict rules regarding deficits and public debt, are of particular interest.

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9 August 2026, 16:31 · Cyprus Mail

Netanyahu says Israel won’t pull out of Gaza before Hamas disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu restated his rejection of Donald Trump’s latest Gaza plan in televised remarks to his right-wing government on Sunday, even as Israel’s military has effectively halted attacks in the territory under pressure from the United States President. Netanyahu is in campaign mode as he seeks re-election at a vote due on October 27 but is caught between far-right ministers angered by concessions in Gaza and his key military backer, Trump, who wants progress toward ending the…

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9 August 2026, 16:20 · Cyprus Mail

German embassy ‘demands release’ of woman held for two years in north property case

The German embassy in Nicosia has issued a “strong protest”, demanding the release of a woman held in custody for two years, accused of advertising real estate in northern Cyprus which was originally owned by Greek Cypriots, according to reports on Sunday. German newspaper Bild reported that the embassy is “protesting strongly, demanding her release”, but that thus far, the Cypriot authorities have yet to acquiesce to the embassy’s request.

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9 August 2026, 15:56 · Cyprus Mail

Menelaou says Turkish side is ‘slowing down developments’ on Cyprus problem

Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Menelaos Menelaou on Sunday said that the “Turkish side” has been “slowing down developments” on the Cyprus problem, and in particular, with regard to the convening of an enlarged meeting. He told newspaper Haravgi that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “has stated that he will go ahead and convene an enlarged meeting”, but that “I recall that the UN’s goal was to hold the enlarged meeting last November” and that “then, the goal was set to…

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9 August 2026, 15:52 · en.philenews.com

Fire breaks out at Marathounta landfill site in Paphos

A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon, 9 August, inside the fenced area of the Marathounta landfill site in Paphos. Three Fire Service engines and one vehicle from the Forestry Department were sent to the scene, mainly because of the amount of water required to tackle the blaze.

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9 August 2026, 15:48 · en.philenews.com

Customs find 48 THC vapes hidden in package declared as children’s toys

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport found 48 vaping devices declared to contain THC and CBD hidden inside a package from the United States that had been declared as containing children’s toys. The package was inspected on 5 August by Customs Department officers working at the Post Office Parcel Exchange at Larnaca Airport after it was selected by the Customs Risk Management System.

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9 August 2026, 15:13 · Cyprus Mail

Open-air movie nights light up Nicosia

Summer cinema is still here, dominating the season’s cultural agenda as several organisers host their annual open-air film nights. Screenings of independent cinema from international and local productions sit alongside new blockbuster releases from Hollywood and family-friendly animation films, offering something for everyone to enjoy on the big screen.

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9 August 2026, 15:08 · ink.com

The Ofto Kleftiko Festival returns for its 9th year in Meneou

The Asteras Meneou club is hosting its 9th annual Ofto Kleftiko Festival on September 4th at the Kokkinos Asteras venue. This traditional event celebrates authentic Cypriot cuisine, featuring live music performances by Michalis Leventis, Koulla Andreou, and Skevi Andreou.

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9 August 2026, 15:07 · AI Synthesis

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport seize THC-laced vape pens from the U.S.

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport intercepted a package from the U.S. containing 48 vape pens with 89% THC content.

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9 August 2026, 15:05 · AI Synthesis

Regional tensions and domestic instability mount in Iran

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified following explosions near an oil tanker, while the political and economic situation in Iran remains critical. The Supreme Leader remains absent from public life, and millions of citizens are facing unemployment and the collapse of the social safety net.

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9 August 2026, 15:01 · AI Synthesis

Singer Apostolia Zoi discusses her mother's battle with cancer

Singer Apostolia Zoi has publicly shared details regarding her mother's recent battle with cancer. She described the emotional toll of the rapid decline in her mother's health shortly before a major professional commitment.

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