Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

New directive restricts police use of firearms in Cyprus

Cyprus’ Police Headquarters has issued a new directive tightening rules on when officers may fire their weapons, local media reports. Politis said the circular, titled “Every Shot With Responsibility,” bans officers from shooting at the tires of fleeing vehicles or firing at suspects during pursuits to force them to stop. In situations where the use […]

08.05.2026 12:15

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SMEs must drive Europe’s push for strategic autonomy, says minister

Small and medium-sized businesses must be placed at the centre of Europe’s competitiveness agenda if the EU is to strengthen its resilience, strategic autonomy and industrial base, according to Energy Minister Michalis Damianos. Speaking at an extraordinary meeting of the Employers’ Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), hosted by the Cyprus chamber […]

08.05.2026 12:04

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Jumbo Cyprus sales fall in April as Easter shift and regional uncertainty weigh

Greek retail chain Jumbo said sales at its Cyprus stores fell by around 3 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, as the timing of Easter shifted part of seasonal demand into March and wider uncertainty in the Middle East continued to affect consumer sentiment.  For the first four months of the year, however, sales in Cyprus, […]

08.05.2026 12:00

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Spring dish that screams Mediterranean

Mediterranean Lentil & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers If you are looking for a nourishing, vibrant and deeply satisfying dish, these Mediterranean Lentil & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are the perfect addition to your table. Inspired by the simplicity and richness of Mediterranean cuisine, this recipe combines wholesome plant-based ingredients with fresh herbs and bold flavours to create […]

08.05.2026 12:00

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ICS chief Kazakos meets Panama president

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Secretary General Thomas Kazakos met Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino this week, as maritime leaders gathered in Panama for the Maritime Convention of the Americas. The meeting took place ahead of the plenary session “Securing Global Trade and Maritime Transportation in an Age of Uncertainty”, where Kazakos joined senior industry […]

08.05.2026 11:32

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8kg cannabis seized, arrest made

A 26-year-old man was arrested after police seized approximately 8kg of cannabis in a coordinated anti-drug operation, the force said on Friday. The police drugs unit Ykan, working with customs, initially located a package at a courier company containing 4.380kg of cannabis. Following further investigations, officers carried out a coordinated operation on Thursday and arrested […]

08.05.2026 11:19

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Arrest after man found illegally in property

A 50-year-old man has been arrested after he was found illegally inside a property in Limassol with burglary tools in his possession, police said on Friday. Officers went to the scene at around 8.30pm on Thursday after receiving information and located the man on the roof of the building. He had already been restrained by […]

08.05.2026 11:15

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DataArt launches online history of humanity’s relationship with data

The DataArt IT Museum, a historical initiative created by global software engineering firm DataArt, has launched a new online retrospective tracing humanity’s relationship with data across thousands of years, from early counting systems to modern artificial intelligence applications. The project, titled “Recount, Sort, and Figure Out”, was recently launched through the website retrospect.dataart.com and explores […]

08.05.2026 11:10

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Police probe Limassol futsal match violence

Police are investigating after incidents broke out at a futsal match between AEL and Apoel at the Nikos Solomonides Sports Centre in Limassol on Thursday night. The match was stopped after fans entered the pitch and objects and firecrackers were thrown onto the playing area. Shortly before the end of the game, AEL supporters began […]

08.05.2026 11:08

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Free screening campaign launched for ‘silent disease’

Free liver health screenings will be available in Cyprus this weekend as part of the European Liver Screening Campaign 2026 amid warning that many people are unaware of their liver disease until it becomes advanced. The campaign, organised by the European Liver Patients Association (ELPA) and the Cyprus Liver Patients and Friends Association Prometheus, will […]

08.05.2026 10:50

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Abandoned Limassol village sees major Israeli investment, local officials confirm

An abandoned village in the Limassol district has been purchased by Israeli investors, who have begun work on homes and a camping area. The newspaper Fileleftheros reported that the long‑deserted village of Trozena is the focus of a large development project. The paper said it verified the information with Limassol Local Government Organization head Yannis […]

08.05.2026 10:45

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Shakira unveils official World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’

Colombian singer Shakira unveiled the official song for the 2026 World Cup, “Dai Dai”. The 49-year-old posted a video on Instagram on Thursday from Brazil’s Maracana stadium to tease the track, which features Nigerian singer Burna Boy. The song will be released on 14 May. In the footage, the singer appears alongside a group of […]

08.05.2026 10:29

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International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes, clearing the way for their return to international competitions, including qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The IOC had recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials be banned from events since 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Belarus was used as […]

08.05.2026 10:26

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McGinn double helps Villa crush Forest 4-0 to reach Europa League final

Aston Villa reached the Europa League final with a 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest including two goals from John McGinn in the second leg of their all-English semi-final on Thursday for a 4-1 aggregate victory as they chase a first trophy in 30 years. The Premier League side face Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20 […]

08.05.2026 10:21

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Civil Defence completes evacuation exercise in Paphos community

The Paphos village of Koili was successfully evacuated by the Civil Defence as part of preparations for the fire season, it said on Friday. The exercise, organised in cooperation with local authorities and police, was the first of five planned community drills scheduled for May. Civil Defence said the operation aimed to test evacuation procedures […]

08.05.2026 10:18

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Palestinian films on at this weekend’s festival

All is set for the third edition of the Palestinian Independent Film Festival, happening across multiple countries and cities. In Limassol, a screening schedule is planned for May Friday, Saturday and Sunday, alongside discussions and parties. Spread across five locations, the 2026 programme brings together a selection of recent Palestinian films that reflect on movement, […]

08.05.2026 10:03

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Sir David Attenborough, ‘the voice for nature,’ turns 100

Britain’s David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world’s most authoritative voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, will on Friday celebrate his 100th birthday. After more than 70 years of film-making, Attenborough’s instantly recognisable voice is synonymous with the story of nature. He is still […]

08.05.2026 09:30

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Nearly one in five people in Cyprus at risk of poverty or social exclusion

Almost 20 percent of people in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025, according to new Eurostat data. The total number affected reached 167,000, an increase of about 3,000 from the previous year. Women outnumbered men by 18,000, a gap of roughly 3 percent. Across the European Union, 92.7 million people […]

08.05.2026 09:15

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Eurobank posts €351m profit — Cyprus remains key contributor

Eurobank on Friday reported an adjusted net profit of €351 million for the first quarter of 2026, with the bank citing strong lending activity, resilient operating performance and continued growth across its core markets. The group’s reported net profit reached €331 million, while earnings per share stood at €0.09 and the return on tangible book […]

08.05.2026 09:15

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Five arrests in nationwide police operations

Five arrests were made on Thursday night during coordinated police operations carried out across all cities, aimed at preventing serious criminal offences, maintaining public order and enhancing the public’s sense of safety. According to a police statement, the arrests were made for a range of offences, including burglary, illegal stay, traffic violations and failure to […]

08.05.2026 09:00

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Cyprus will burn this summer

It’s the start of May. And yet, Cyprus is already worried… Not just because it looks like summer 2026 will be another absolute scorcher (despite the recent snow!). Not because we’re expecting power and water cuts on top of our usual 40-degree plus temps. Not because we’ve already had enough dust in the atmosphere to […]

08.05.2026 09:00

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EU Commissioner honours young talent at Ship of the Future award ceremony

Young students from across Europe were recognised in Cyprus this week, as the winners of the European School Competition on the Ship of the Future were announced during the Informal Meeting of EU Maritime Affairs Ministers.  The competition, organised by European Shipowners ECSA, invited children to imagine what ships could look like in 60 years, linking maritime education with creativity, innovation and the future of European […]

08.05.2026 08:54

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Christodoulides to meet Erhurman in UN buffer zone

A new meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will take place at 4pm on Friday. The meeting will be hosted by the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Cyprus,Khassim Diagne, in the buffer zone at Nicosia International Airport. It will be held one-on-one and without the presence of the media. Christodoulides […]

08.05.2026 08:52

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Cyprus maritime students explore the future of AI in annual competition

Cyprus’ maritime education sector turned its attention to artificial intelligence this week, as students, educators and industry representatives gathered for the annual Competition Award Ceremony of the Programme of Studies in Supply Chain Management and Maritime Studies.  The competition focused on the necessity and challenges of artificial intelligence in shipping, the supply chain and the procurement process, reflecting the growing role of digital transformation across the […]

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