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British dad breaks spine and hip after horror fall from Ayia Napa hotel balcony - The Mirror

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British dad breaks spine and hip after horror fall from Ayia Napa hotel balcony - The Mirror

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Sam Hudson, who is a father to a two-year-old boy, is said to be "lucky to be alive" following the horror fall at the Anmaria Beach Hotel, where he was staying in Ayia Napa See the Story

Leon Balogun Joins Aris Limassol on One-Year Deal – Famagusta Gazette

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Leon Balogun Joins Aris Limassol on One-Year Deal – Famagusta Gazette

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Former Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has signed with Aris Limassol, agreeing to a one-year contract ahead of the 2025–26 season. The 36-year-old arrives in Cyprus after leaving Scottish side Rangers at the end of the season. Balogun made 20 league appearances during his second stint at the Glasgow club, helping them to a second-place finish. With a career spanning the Bundesliga, Premier League, and Scottish Premiership,…Read Article

Cyprus Police Warn of Ongoing Phone Scam by Government Impostors – Famagusta Gazette

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Cyprus Police Warn of Ongoing Phone Scam by Government Impostors – Famagusta Gazette

Police are urging the public to remain vigilant as a phone scam involving individuals impersonating government officials continues to target citizens. According to police, the perpetrators falsely identify themselves as representatives from agencies such as the Social Insurance Services, the Tax Department, and the Cyprus Electricity Authority. They contact individuals by phone and instruct them to take actions designed to fraudulently obtain mo…See the Story

How is Perplexity AI different? Inside the AI assistant everyone’s talking about

Since ChatGPT came out in 2022, it’s become my go-to productivity buddy. I rely on it to help me gather ideas and keep things organized. But just last week, I read that Samsung might soon add Perplexity AI’s search tech to the Galaxy S26 phones. That caught my attention. Then I heard Meta and Apple might want to buy Perplexity altogether, and my curiosity grew even more. Still, I was a bit doubtful—after all, other ChatGPT alternatives like Deep…Artificial Intelligence · Ayia Napa Read Article

Chemical leak sparks hotel evacuation in Protaras

A chemical leak at a hotel in Protaras triggered an emergency evacuation on Monday afternoon, after fumes were spotted rising from an underground pool machinery room. The Famagusta fire station “Sergeant Adamou Adamou” said it received the first call at 16:05 on June 30. Firefighters rushed to the scene with…Protaras · Protaras Read Article

6/28/2025: News: Three injured after truck overturns

THREE people were injured in a road accident that took place on the Gazimağusa-Karpaz highway last Friday afternoon. According to the police, the accident occurred at around 2.30pm when Muhammad Faraz, 35, “lost control” of his truck while driving…Famagusta · Famagusta Read Article

6/28/2025: News: Woman gets 18 years for inciting husband’s murder

A WOMAN found guilty of inciting a man to kill her husband two decades ago was sentenced to 18 years in prison by judges at Gazimağusa Assize Court on Thursday last week. The court’s ruling related to the killing of Alper Çayır, who was murdered by…Famagusta · Famagusta Read Article

The Back of the Party Paradise: “Syringes in the Toilet”

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Cyprus Parliament Simplifies Licensing for Hunting Dog Training Areas – Famagusta Gazette

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — The Cyprus Parliament recently approved amendments to the law governing hunting dog training areas, aiming to streamline the licensing process. Under the revised law, training within designated areas will no longer require a certified animal trainer. Additionally, the law mandates that facility operators ensure all dogs entering training areas are properly tagged, with their identification numbers recorded on their owners’ hu…Famagusta · Famagusta Read Article

Cyprus’s snakes are harmless, encounters can be minimized – Famagusta Gazette

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – With the summer in full bloom, residents have been to take precautions against encounters with snakes. Only one of the island’s eight snake species—the blunt-nosed viper (Macrovipera lebetina), or fina—poses a serious risk to humans due to its potent venom. Two other venomous species, the Montpellier snake (Malpolon insignitus) and the European cat snake (Telescopus fallax), have mild venom that does not threaten human healt…Famagusta · Famagusta Read Article

Greek Cypriot man sentenced to 32 weeks of imprisonment – Famagusta Gazette

A Greek Cypriot man was sentenced to 32 weeks in prison after he was found guilty of possessing Class A and B drugs with intent to supply at the SBA Court in Dhekelia on June 20. The 47-year-old, who was in possession of 2.5grams of cocaine and 100grams of cannabis, was also guilty of wilfully destroying evidence – cannabis. He was initially arrested in the Ayios Nikolaos area on October 14, 2024 following a large scale police operation targetin…Famagusta · Famagusta Read Article