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Turkey launches first domestically designed and built dredger
Tech
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23 October 2026, 02:22 · Famagusta Gazette

Turkey launches first domestically designed and built dredger

Turkey has successfully launched its first domestically designed and constructed suction dredger, named Uab Mavi Vatan. The 85-metre vessel, which features a 2,000-cubic-metre capacity and a 20-metre dredging depth, represents a significant milestone for the local shipbuilding industry.

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Gaza’s farmland has shrunk dramatically
Economy
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23 October 2026, 01:00 · Famagusta Gazette

Gaza’s farmland has shrunk dramatically

Since the conflict began in October 2023, Gaza's agricultural sector has faced near-total devastation, with only about three percent of cropland remaining accessible and undamaged. Farmers like Mohammed Al-Dahdouh and Hani Al-Qudra struggle with severe shortages of water, fuel, and electricity while managing significantly reduced land holdings.

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