Famagusta Gazette

• Turkish FM's positions explain why the Cyprus problem has not been resolved so far, Government Spokesman says

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  The positions Turkey’s Foreign Minister has outlined in his interview to the Greek language daily "O Fileleftheros” explain why the Cyprus problem...

• WikiLeaks founder Assange to request asylum in France after rape allegation dropped

  9 hours ago FamagustaGazette

  Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, will appeal for asylum in France to avoid extradition to the United States where he could face trial over the...

• State of emergency will continue in Turkey, says Erdogan

  9 hours ago FamagustaGazette

  Turkey's President Erdogan has said that the ongoing state of emergency will not be lifted soon until the country achieves peace. At the...

• Remaining overcast but warm across Cyprus

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  The unsettled weather is expected to continue across much of Cyprus today, especially on the west coast, where more rain – and even storms on...

• Civil Guard report says Spain's ruling party illegally financed election campaigns

  18 hours ago FamagustaGazette

  An investigation by the Central Operations Unit of the Spanish Civil Guard concluded that the ruling People's Party of Mariano Rajoy habitually...

• Poland "the core of Europe", says Steinmeier

  18 hours ago FamagustaGazette

  Polish President Andrzej Duda have said said Poland is and has been open to people in need but "I cannot imagine a situation in which someone is...

• Germany passes stricter rules on refugee deportation

  18 hours ago FamagustaGazette

  The German Federal Parliament (Bundestag) has passed new laws which provide stricter rules on refugee deportation, monitoring and personal data...

• Amsterdam police officer tests headscarf-wearing at work

  18 hours ago FamagustaGazette

  An Amsterdam district officer wore a headscarf during her work on Saturday, days after the city's police chief said he is considering allowing...

• Albanian cabinet reshuffled before fresh elections

  18 hours ago FamagustaGazette

  Albania will hold the general elections on June 25 according to an agreement reached between the two main political camps here to end the political...

• Thousands march against corruption in Madrid

  1 day ago FamagustaGazette

  Thousands of Spanish people marched through the center of the Spanish capital of Madrid on Saturday to protest against the People's Party (PP)...

• Criticism grows against German hate speech bill

  1 day ago FamagustaGazette

  The German Federal Parliament (Bundestag) discussed a new, controversial legislative bill against hate speech. The bill, submitted to parliament in...

• Cyprus House Speaker kicks-off Palestine visit

  1 day ago FamagustaGazette

  CYPRUS HOUSE SPEAKER Demetris Syllouris has said that relations between Cyprus and Palestine should be reflected in practical action. "We believe...

• Cyprus minister confirms membership in AIIB

  1 day ago FamagustaGazette

  Cyprus has become a full member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the country's Finance Minister Haris Georgiades has said....

• UK sanctuary celebrates arrival of first ever baby penquin

  1 day ago FamagustaGazette

  A sea life sanctuary on England's east coast Saturday announced the arrival of its first ever baby penquin. The yet to be officially named tiny...

• Bomb alert lifted at Palais des festivals in Cannes

  1 day ago FamagustaGazette

  A bomb alert, put in place after a suspicious bag was found at Palais des festivals at the Cannes Film Festival, was lifted quickly on Saturday...

• French people enjoy sleepless Night at Museums

  1 day ago FamagustaGazette

  Thousands of museums in France turned nocturnal on Saturday and opened their doors to visitors who are set to spend sleepless Night at Museums. In...

• Labour leader Corbyn insists he backs Britain's nuclear deterrent

  1 day ago FamagustaGazette

  Jeremy Corbyn, lifelong anti-nuclear war campaigner and leader of the main opposition Labour party, said in Birmingham Saturday he would back the...

• Julian Assange hails "victory" as Sweden drops rape probe, still facing arrest

  1 day ago FamagustaGazette

  Wikileaks founder Julian Assange said on Friday that Sweden's decision to drop a rape investigation against him is a "victory" and he is looking...

• President discusses Cyprus problem and regional issues with Abas, Mulki and Ismail

  2 days ago FamagustaGazette

  President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades met today in Amman with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and prime ministers of Egypt and Jordan...

• Cyprus President explains his proposal on UN-led peace talks to Mogherini

  2 days ago FamagustaGazette

  President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades has explained to the EU High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security...