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20 August 2026, 02:23 · Famagusta Gazette

Every driver in Greece must carry a first-aid kit from 1 January 2027

Starting January 1, 2027, all motorists in Greece will be legally required to carry a first-aid kit in their vehicles to improve emergency response on roads. The mandated kits must comply with the DIN 13164:2022 standard and include essential medical supplies like bandages, gloves, and trauma shears.

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Famagusta Gazette

Lifestyle

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20 August 2026, 02:00 · Limassol Today

Beonix and Wet Glam host a collaborative poolside party

On September 5, the BEONIX Festival and Wet Glam are hosting a collaborative poolside pre-party in Cyprus to kick off the festival season. The event features international electronic music stars including Nicky Romero, Caroline Roxy, and MANDY.

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Limassol Today

Economy

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20 August 2026, 01:21 · Famagusta Gazette

Fraport Greece airports handle 20.5 million passengers in first seven months, up 5.4%

Regional airports managed by Fraport Greece saw a 5.4 percent increase in passenger traffic during the first seven months of 2026, totaling over 20.5 million travelers. International travel drove the growth with 15.9 million passengers, while flight movements rose by 5.9 percent across the network.

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Famagusta Gazette

Sports

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20 August 2026, 00:11 · AI Synthesis

Atletico Madrid defeats Malaga 2-0 in La Liga opener

Atletico Madrid defeated Malaga 2-0 in their La Liga season opener on August 19. Goals from debutant Kang-In Lee and Baena secured the victory for Diego Simeone's side.

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20 August 2026, 00:10 · AI Synthesis

Bodo Glimt and Celtic near Champions League qualification

Bodo Glimt and Celtic have secured dominant leads in their respective Champions League playoff matches following strong performances on Wednesday. Both teams now head into next week's return legs with a significant advantage toward qualifying for the league phase.

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20 August 2026, 00:04 · AI Synthesis

Cyprus gymnastics team secures historic world championship qualification

The Cyprus men's gymnastics team qualified for the World Championships for the first time after placing 13th in Zagreb. Marios Georgiou also advanced to the horizontal bar final set for Saturday.

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19 August 2026, 23:50 · AI Synthesis

Nea Salamina squad updates and fixture adjustments ahead of the season

Nea Salamina has finalized the departure of Kostas Charalampous and cancelled a friendly match against Digenis Akritas. The team will proceed with its final test against Apollon Limassol before their league opening match on August 28.

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19 August 2026, 23:38 · AI Synthesis

Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite at the Mallorca Open in June. The 31-year-old athlete has accepted full responsibility and remains banned from all professional tennis events while the case proceeds.

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Economy

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19 August 2026, 23:30 · Limassol Today

Cypriots work for almost 40 years

Data released by Eurostat indicates that the expected duration of working life in Cyprus for 2025 is estimated at 39.5 years. This figure exceeds the European Union average of 37.5 years, with a notable gap between genders: 42.1 years for men compared to 36.7 years for women.

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Society

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19 August 2026, 22:59 · AI Synthesis

BBC investigation reveals IVF scandal in northern Cyprus

An investigation by the BBC suggests that dozens of children were conceived using incorrect donors at fertility clinics in the occupied territories of Cyprus. The local administration has launched an official inquiry following the reports, while the UK government has warned its citizens against the risks of unregulated reproductive treatment in the region.

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Politics

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19 August 2026, 22:55 · AI Synthesis

U.S. imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court officials

The United States has imposed sanctions on two senior officials of the International Criminal Court, including its president, Tomoko Akane. These measures follow a 2024 ICC warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and include travel bans and financial restrictions.

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19 August 2026, 22:54 · AI Synthesis

Omonia suffers late defeat against Sint-Truiden in Europa League playoff

Omonia Nicosia fell to a 1-0 defeat against Sint-Truiden following a goal conceded in the final moments of their Europa League playoff first leg. The result sets the stage for a crucial return match in Cyprus on August 27.

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19 August 2026, 22:54 · Cyprus Times

Alzheimer's disease: Substance produced in the gut threatens the brain and the role of diet

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison have identified a gut metabolite called imidazole propionate (ImP) that appears linked to Alzheimer's disease. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that elevated levels of ImP correlate with faster cognitive decline and increased accumulation of beta-amyloid and tau proteins in the brain.

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Politics

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19 August 2026, 22:53 · AI Synthesis

Political instability in Ukraine following appointment of new defence minister

Ukraine has appointed Yevhenii Khmara as the new defence minister following weeks of civil unrest and political instability. The appointment occurred shortly after former minister Mykhailo Fedorov broke ranks to demand wartime elections despite existing legal prohibitions.

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19 August 2026, 22:51 · AI Synthesis

Panathinaikos prepares for Conference League play-off against Hradec Kralove

Panathinaikos hosts Hradec Kralove at OAKA on August 20 for the first leg of the Conference League play-offs. Coach Jacob Neestrup has strengthened the team's defense by adding Eric Palmer-Brown to the European squad list.

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19 August 2026, 22:49 · AI Synthesis

Tensions rise in DISY over Averof Neophytou’s criticism

Former DISY leader Averof Neophytou has sparked internal party controversy by criticizing the party's handling of the Cyprus problem. Current party leader Annita Demetriou and other officials are attempting to prevent an open public conflict as speculation mounts regarding the 2028 presidential race.

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19 August 2026, 22:42 · Philenews

But what about us, Anastasia

The article references a recent statement by Anastasia Isaac criticizing the Turkish-occupied regime for rewarding the murderers of her relatives with political offices. The author acknowledges her justified anger but points out that Greek Cypriots have historically committed similar acts by honoring their own criminals and traitors with state positions.

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19 August 2026, 22:42 · AI Synthesis

Israel and Turkey engage in diplomatic escalation following airbase strike in Syria

Tensions between Israel and Turkey reached a breaking point following an Israeli airstrike on a Syrian airbase and a subsequent mutual exchange of severe diplomatic accusations. Both nations have escalated their rhetoric, with Turkey issuing an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Netanyahu while Israel denounced President Erdogan.

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