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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...
UK trade envoy to Turkey resigns over visit to occupied northern Cyprus
Euronews
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August 16, 2025
By Euronews Published on 16/08/2025 - 14:31 GMT+2 •Updated 14:58 Labour MP and UK trade envoy to Turkey Afzal Khan has resigned after criticism over his visit to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus on 8 August. The territory is not recognised...
Cyprus welcomes resignation of UK trade envoy after visit to occupied north
The Guardian
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August 16, 2025
Cyprus has welcomed the resignation of the UK’s trade envoy to Turkey, Afzal Khan, saying it sends “a resounding message” amid widespread criticism of the Labour MP’s recent visit to the island’s breakaway Turkish-occupied north. Khan had defended...
Cyprus issues red alert for wildfire risk
Famagusta Gazette
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August 16, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus issues red alert for wildfire risk Cyprus’ Forest Department has issued a “Red Alert” for wildfire danger on Sunday, warning of extreme risk for ignition and rapid spread due to dry conditions. Officials urged the public to...
UK trade envoy quits amid flak over visit to northern Cyprus
Politico Europe
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August 16, 2025
News Politics Several British politicians and the Cypriot government slammed Afzal Khan’s visit as “unacceptable.” British Labour lawmaker Afzal Khan stepped down as U.K.'s trade envoy to Turkey amid criticism targeting his recent visit to...
UK trade envoy resigns amid backlash over visit to northern Cyprus
News.Az
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Photo credit: hyphenonline.com British Labour lawmaker Afzal Khan resigned as the U.K.'s trade envoy to Türkiye following criticism of his recent visit to the self-declared Republic of Northern Cyprus. The U.K., like most countries in the world,...
Terrifying moment FIRENADO is whipped up in deadly Portugal fires as mayor killed in inferno
The Scottish Sun
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August 16, 2025
THIS is the horrifying moment a fire tornado violently erupts in Portugal killing a mayor in its blaze. It comes as hundreds of dangerous and deadly wildfires have plagued Europe in recent weeks with dozens of holiday hotspots left ravaged. 9 The...
British MP Afzal Khan Resigns as Trade Envoy to Turkey After Backlash Over Visit to Northern Cyprus
Sarajevo Times
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August 16, 2025
British MP Afzal Khan has resigned as trade envoy to Turkey following criticism over his visit to the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus last week. The territory is not recognised by the British government, with Turkish troops...
65th anniversary of Cyprus’ independence
Cyprus Mail
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August 16, 2025
Saturday marked 65 years since the proclamation of Cyprus as an independent Republic after 82 years under British rule, based on the Zurich-London agreements signed on on August 16, 1960. “Our state, the Republic of Cyprus, is our most important...
UK lawmaker resigns as trade envoy after northern Cyprus trip backlash
Malay Mail
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August 16, 2025
LONDON, Aug 16 — A member of parliament (MP) for the Labour party has resigned as the UK’s trade envoy to Turkey amid controversy over a visit to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, reported PA Media/dpa. A government spokesman told the BBC that...
EU-funded project restores Kanakaria church in occupied Cyprus
Knews Kathimerini
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Conservation work has been completed at the monastery and church of Panagia Kanakaria in Lythrangomi (Boltasi), in Turkish-occupied Karpasia. The site is considered one of Cyprus’ most significant cultural monuments, combining early Christian...
UK trade envoy quits over northern Cyprus visit
London Daily Digital
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August 16, 2025
Afzal Khan travelled last week to the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, where he met Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. Labour MP Afzal Khan has stepped down as the UK’s trade envoy to Turkey after a storm over his recent visit...
Manchester MP quits government role after photo emerges from 'unacceptable' trip abroad
Manchester Evening News
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August 16, 2025
A Manchester MP has resigned as the UK's trade envoy to Turkey after sparking a furious row over a visit to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus. Afzal Khan, Labour MP for Rusholme, was pictured meeting Ersin Tatar, president of the self-declared...
MP resigns as trade envoy over controversial Cyprus visit
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 16, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Labour MP resigns as trade envoy to Turkey after controversial visit to northern Cyprus
Radio X
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Afzal Khan, the MP for Manchester Rusholme, had stepped down from his position on Friday. It comes after Khan visited the territory of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is not recognised by the British government. Turkish troops have...
Labour MP is forced to resign as trade envoy after pressure mounted on Starmer over ‘unacceptable’ Northern Cyprus trip
The Sun
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August 16, 2025
A LABOUR MP has been forced to resign as the UK's trade envoy to Turkey amid controversy over a visit to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus. Afzal Khan, who represents Manchester Rusholme, had stepped down from his position on Friday, a government...
MP resigns as trade envoy over northern Cyprus visit
Express & Star
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August 16, 2025
By contributor Rob Freeman, PA Afzal Khan (UK Parliament/PA) A Labour MP has resigned as the UK’s trade envoy to Turkey amid controversy over a visit to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus. A government spokesman told the BBC Afzal Khan, who...
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History Today: When India lost Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the ‘Bhishma Pitamah’ of politics
Firstpost
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August 16, 2025
August 16, 2018, is a sombre day in Indian history as former Indian Prime Minister and BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away. At the time of his passing he was 93 years old. If you are a history geek who loves to learn about important...
Cyprus Sets Up Unit to Monitor State, EU, UN Sanctions
The National Herald
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August 15, 2025
NICOSIA – Cyprus’s Finance Ministry has established a dedicated National Sanctions Implementation Unit to implement and monitor compliance with national, European Union and United Nations sanctions, such as those against Russia for the invasion of...
UK Trade Envoy to Turkey Resigns Over Visit to Northern Cyprus
Famagusta Gazette
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August 16, 2025
Home Cyprus UK Trade Envoy to Turkey Resigns Over Visit to Northern Cyprus FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – British lawmaker Afzal Khan has resigned as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy to Turkey following criticism over his recent visit to Northern Cyprus, a...