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Man arrested for transporting weapon to Larnaca mass brawl

A 20-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a mass brawl which broke out in Larnaca last month. He appeared at the Famagusta district court in Paralimni on Sunday and was remanded in custody for eight days, standing accused of having transported firearms to the scene of the brawl and having aided and abetted […]

22.02.2026 16:27

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Sixth arrest made over high-profile Larnaca burglary

A sixth arrest has been made in connection with a high-profile burglary which was staged in Larnaca in February 2024, with a 31-year-old man appearing in court on Sunday. The man was handed a five-day remand, with five other men, aged 43, 42, 41, 29, and 27 years old already having been arrested in connection […]

22.02.2026 16:13

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Spring pop-up bazaars and where to find them

Markets, fairs, and bazaars of all sorts will be held soon, enriching spring’s events calendar. From second-hand items and vintage finds to vinyl records and turntables, five events are approaching soon, adding to Nicosia’s and Larnaca’s agendas. First up is the Sustainable Bazaar by ARIAM Sustainable Fashion on Saturday, February 28 in Nicosia. New Division’s […]

22.02.2026 15:15

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The labyrinthine chaos of Turkish Cypriot properties

Subletting, neglect, underreporting of rental income and patronage – the allocation of Turkish Cypriot properties in the government-controlled areas has descended into a bureaucratic labyrinth prone to rampant abuse which the government is only now attempting to rectify. The total value of these properties now exceeds €7.5 billion, with projected annual rental income for this year at […]

22.02.2026 15:04

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Christodoulides plans to make a new tour of the United States

President Nikos Christodoulides plans to make a new tour of the United States later this year aimed at attracting investment to Cyprus. He made the remarks during a morning meeting with a group of U.S. members of Congress. Welcoming the American officials, Christodoulides expressed strong satisfaction with the results of his first U.S. tour and […]

22.02.2026 15:00

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Larnaca district closes ‘green point’ rubbish tips amid foot and mouth scare

Seven ‘green point’ rubbish tips in the Larnaca district have been closed until further notice amid an ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease, district governor Angelos Hadjicharalambous said on Sunday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that the tips will remain closed “until new data regarding the cases of foot and mouth disease … […]

22.02.2026 14:59

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France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist’s death

French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Sunday that he would summon the US ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, over comments on the killing of a French far-right activist last week. “We refuse all political opportunism around this drama, which is the bereavement of a French family,” he said during an interview with French media […]

22.02.2026 14:33

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Cyprus can’t afford to lose its scrap

By Kyriacos Theocharous Cyprus is often discussed through the lens of tourism, services and geopolitics. But there is another reality, less visible, yet crucial to our economy and to Europe’s climate transition: secondary metals. Put simply, the scrap metal we collect is not “waste”. It is industrial feedstock and a strategic resource that can either […]

22.02.2026 14:21

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Larnaca is the obvious choice for a first state university of arts and culture

By Michalis Kalopaidis Does Cyprus aspire to stand confidently as a mature, developed and independent state that honours and promotes its culture? If so, it needs a public university specialising in the arts and culture. Such an institution is not a luxury. It is a fundamental prerequisite for a serious cultural policy, a strong creative […]

22.02.2026 13:34

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City Friends Club invites carnival-goers to clean up after the grand parade

City Friends Club is calling on volunteers to help clean up a part of Arch. Makariou III Avenue on the final day of the Limassol Carnival, making the Grand Parade a greener and more responsible celebration. The Limassol Grand Parade is a spectacle of joy, music and dance, uniting thousands in a dazzling display of […]

22.02.2026 13:01

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Israeli-Cypriot presents Gaza reconstruction plan to Trump peace board

A detailed reconstruction plan for Gaza was presented to members of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace by Israeli-Cypriot billionaire Yakir Gabay at the group’s first meeting in Washington on Thursday. “The Gaza coastline is 26 miles long. It can be developed as a new Mediterranean Riviera with 200 hotels and potential islands. The […]

22.02.2026 12:55

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Astronomers puzzle over ‘inside out’ planetary system

Astronomers have observed a planetary system that challenges current planet formation theories, with a rocky planet that formed beyond the orbits of its gaseous neighbors, possibly after much of the planet-forming material had been used up. The system, observed using the European Space Agency’s Cheops space telescope, consists of four planets – two rocky and […]

22.02.2026 12:30

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Paphos declares carnival an ‘absolute success’

The Paphos municipality on Sunday declared the carnival parade which took place in the town on Saturday an “absolute success”. “The parade was crowned with absolute success and perfect coordination, giving our town a full day of colour, rhythm, and excitement,” it said, while also pointing out that municipal crews cleaned the streets in the […]

22.02.2026 12:29

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Bodies of five migrants washed ashore east of Libya’s Tripoli, police officer says

At least five bodies of migrants including two women have been washed ashore in َQasr al-Akhyar, a coastal town east of Libya’s capital Tripoli, a police officer told Reuters on Saturday. Hassan Al-Ghawil, head of investigations at the Qasr Al-Akhyar police station, said that according to people in the area, a child’s body washed ashore […]

22.02.2026 12:17

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Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, senior Iranian official says

Iran and the United States have differing views over the scope and mechanism to lift sanctions on Tehran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear programme, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday, adding that new talks were planned in early March. The official said Tehran could seriously consider a combination of exporting part […]

22.02.2026 12:02

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Movement of animals, feed banned nationwide amid foot and mouth outbreak

The movement of animals and animal feed was banned nationwide by the veterinary services department on Sunday as it attempts to battle an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. “Within the framework of measures to control and limit the spread of foot and mouth disease, any movement of animals and feed, including grazing outside livestock […]

22.02.2026 11:31

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Oroklini cancels Green Monday event due to foot and mouth outbreak

An event which was set to take place in the Larnaca district village of Oroklini to celebrate Green Monday was cancelled on Sunday due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease among livestock in the area. “The decision was taken following the measures imposed by the government, due to the proximity of the area […]

22.02.2026 11:03

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Police Arrest 10 in Targeted Night Operations

Police arrested 10 people last night during targeted operations across the area. The arrests are linked to serious offenses, including drug possession, assault causing actual bodily harm, impersonation and violating a court order. Traffic checks carried out during the same operations resulted in 120 citations. Fifty‑one involved driving under the influence of alcohol, while another […]

22.02.2026 11:00

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Cyprus’ air force, navy declared terrorist organisations by Iran

Cyprus’ air force and navy were both declared terrorist organisations by the Iranian government late on Saturday night, with the Iranian government declaring the air force and navy of every European Union member state a terrorist organisation in retaliation to the EU’s decision to declare the same of Iran’s Islamic revolutionary guard. “The measure constitutes […]

22.02.2026 10:56

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Building long-term value in Limassol: why smart investors are looking at Cyprus differently

Over the past decade, Limassol has quietly transformed into one of the most dynamic real estate markets in Europe. What was once seen primarily as a holiday destination is now firmly positioned as an international business and lifestyle hub attracting investors, professionals and families from across the world. At the centre of this transformation is […]

22.02.2026 10:41

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World economic challenges in 2026

By Kyriacos Lambrias and Nektarios Michail In what follows, we offer our view on what the main economic challenges in the world economy are in the coming year. It is important to note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are other important risks that can threaten the global economy. Those are increasing political […]

22.02.2026 10:30

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Today’s weather: Rain on carnival parade possible

Partly cloudy weather and isolated rain, and even the odd storm is expected to hit the island on carnival Sunday, with the south coast, where the bulk of the celebrations are to be had, not spared the wet weather. The rain is expected to hit the west and north of the island first, before progressing […]

22.02.2026 10:09

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EU leaders push to boost global role of euro as US ties fray

As American and European policymakers know well, global currency dominance and exchange rate movement are different things. But there’s a decent argument that Europe’s push to widen euro usage necessarily involves some revaluation of the single currency. As Transatlantic ties fray and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of lines that “cannot be […]

22.02.2026 10:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus weather – 22nd Feb – isolated showers expected

A weak low‑pressure system is affecting the region. Today’s weather will be partly cloudy in places, with isolated showers expected early on in the west and north. Later in the day, isolated showers or a thunderstorm may develop over the mountains, the south, the east and parts of the interior. Light snow or sleet is […]

22.02.2026 09:13

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