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UK Trade Envoy To Turkey Resigns Over Visit To Turkish Cypriot State
Daily Independent
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August 18, 2025
1 Afzal Khan, a British Labour lawmaker serving as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy to Turkey, resigned after a private visit to the self-declared Turkish Cypriot state in the north of Cyprus sparked condemnation from the Cypriot government and...
The car hire franchises 'stealing from Brits with bullying tactics' in holiday hotspot
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
Many tourists rent cars or other vehicles during their trip to make travelling around easier. However, some holidaymakers have allegedly experienced issues with one rental company's franchises. Carwiz, a Croatian-based company based in over 450...
Britain's 50 best breakfasts revealed. Travel expert ROB CROSSAN has eaten thousands nationwide - this is the ultimate guide wherever you live to the spots you MUST eat at - and how much it'll cost you
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
‘To eat well in England you should have breakfast three times a day,’ wrote W. Somerset Maugham. The quip was intended to be a swipe at the mediocrity of English cuisine. But we prefer to interpret it as a compliment to the fulsome joys of a Full...
CYPRUS HAS LAUNCHED ITS OWN EU BLUE CARD SCHEME
https://www.observercyprus.com/feed/
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August 18, 2025
Current Events Cyprus has officially launched its European Union Blue Card scheme for non-European and non-EU nationals who are seeking employment and residence in Cyprus. The Blue Card is a highly coveted document sought by non-EU professionals...
Mountain Resorts in Cyprus See August Surge in Bookings
Famagusta Gazette
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August 18, 2025
Home Cyprus Mountain Resorts in Cyprus See August Surge in Bookings FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Hotel occupancy in Cyprus’s mountain resorts has reached 80% to 100% this month, with bookings strong through Aug. 24, tourism officials said. Andreas...
Wildfires ‘out of control’ in Spain as thousands evacuated and extra 500 troops deployed with holiday hotspots on alert
The U.S. Sun
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August 17, 2025
RAGING wildfires are reportedly out of control in Spain - with thousands evacuated and 500 troops deployed across holiday hotspots. Terrifying infernos spread across Galicia, Extremadura, Castilla and León, and Asturias - sparking alarming...
After Six Final Tables Ray Qartomy’s Question for a "Dream" Title Continues at WPT Cyprus
Poker News
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Florida is approximately 6,400 miles / 10,300 km from the Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino on the island nation of Cyprus. That is why it was a bit of a surprise to see Sunshine State grinder Ray Qartomy in the field of the World Poker Tour (WPT)...
Jigawa Govt Sponsors 184 Students To Cyprus, India For Medical Studies
New Telegraph
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August 17, 2025
…Release N4.1Bn Tuition Fees The Jigawa State Government has sponsored 184 students to continue their medical studies at the Near East University in Cyprus, with another group also supported to resume at Integral University in India. The...
As yet another wartime summer affects travel to Israel, Jewish youth programs are pivoting
The Times of Israel
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When Israel began its strikes against Iranian nuclear and military targets on June 13, Talia Reidler, the New Jersey-based CEO of the Kol HaNearim summer program in Israel, promised that she wouldn’t allow the war to interfere with the camp for...
Cyprus police arrest two drivers for speeding and related offenses
Famagusta Gazette
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August 16, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus police arrest two drivers for speeding and related offenses Traffic police in Cyprus arrested two drivers late Friday night for excessive speeding and multiple driving violations on highways near Larnaca. Around 8 p.m., officers...
People say it’s stealing, but I’ll never stop using my holiday breakfast hack
Metro
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August 17, 2025
I’m so pleased I learnt it as now, a mum of two myself, I proudly carry it on (Picture: Nicola Lewis) I’ve never been a big eater in the mornings. A bowl of fruit or porridge and a hot drink is plenty for me first thing. But on holiday, the rules...
Portugal battles deadly fire tornado in tourist hotspot Aguiar de Beira as ex-mayor perishes
Daily Star
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August 17, 2025
Chilling photos have captured the terrifying moment a fire tornado violently erupted in Portugal, leaving a path of destruction behind. Wildfires are raging across various parts of Europe as an intense heatwave grips the continent, pushing...
'Fire tornado' rages through European holiday hotspot as Brits are warned over wildfires
Liverpool Echo
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August 17, 2025
Shocking images have captured the terrifying moment a fire tornado violently erupted in Portugal, leaving a trail of devastation behind. Wildfires have been raging across various parts of Europe, as the continent is gripped by an intense heatwave...
Horror 'fire tornado' tears through European tourist hotspot as death toll rises
Birmingham Live
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August 17, 2025
Shocking images have captured the terrifying moment a fire tornado violently erupted in Portugal, leaving a trail of destruction behind. Europe is currently battling wildfires across various regions, as an intense heatwave grips the continent,...
Horrifying 'fire tornado' captured on film as it rips through European tourist hotspot
Manchester Evening News
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August 17, 2025
Shocking images have captured the terrifying moment a fire tornado violently erupted in Portugal, leaving a trail of destruction behind. Wildfires have broken out across many parts of Europe, as the continent continues to be gripped by an intense...
Danny Jones shares loved up snaps with wife from family holiday – ahead of awkward reunion with Maura Higgins at NTAs
The Scottish Sun
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August 16, 2025
DANNY Jones has shared a series of loved up snaps with his wife Georgia from their family holiday. The McFly singer has spent recent months quietly repairing his marriage to his long-time influencer partner. 7 Danny Jones has been enjoying time...
Family's Cyprus holiday 'ruined' as cockroaches 'crawled on pillow' at hotel
Belfast Live
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August 16, 2025
Jamie Brassington Senior reporter 14:07, 16 Aug 2025Updated 14:19, 16 Aug 2025 A UK father has claimed that his family's holiday to Cyprus was spoiled by a 'cockroach infestation' at their hotel. Stuart Wheeldon, 49, forked out over £2,400 for a...
Nicosia goes quiet as residents flee the August heat
Knews Kathimerini
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By Adriana Panteli As is well known, every year, the closer we get to August 15, the fewer people remain in Nicosia. Residents use their holiday time to get as far away as possible from the city’s sweltering heat, which can be particularly...
Peter Andre shares sweet photos as he celebrates wife Emily's birthday during family holiday after ex Katie Price hit back at his bombshell statement
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
Peter Andre gave a sweet insight into his family holiday to Cyprus as he celebrated his wife Emily's birthday on Saturday amid his feud with his ex Katie Price. The singer, 52, and his wife Emily, 36, posed for a series of selfies together with...
Cyprus’ tourism hits new highs, but winter still gets the cold shoulder
Knews Kathimerini
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Cyprus’ tourism industry may be smashing records, but its biggest headache hasn’t gone away: most of the visitors still come when the sun is blazing. According to Kathimerini’s Dorita Yiannakou, industry leaders say the island’s long-standing...