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Two arrested in Italy for burning four farm workers alive in van

Italian police have arrested two Pakistani nationals in connection with the deaths of four Pakistani farm workers whose bodies were discovered inside a burnt-out minivan in southern Italy. The vehicle was found at a petrol station near the village of Amendolara in the Calabria region, an agricultural area that employs large numbers of migrant labourers. […]

02.06.2026 22:15

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Christodoulides begins Kazakhstan visit as direct flights launched

President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Kazakhstan on Tuesday for the first official visit by a Cypriot head of state to the Turkic nation in Central Asia. The visit coincided with the inaugural direct flight between Larnaca and Astana, a development both governments view as an important step towards strengthening political, economic and touristic bonds. Upon […]

02.06.2026 22:00

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Karahan and Tattis trial delayed after police witnesses fail to attend court

Proceedings against Turkish Cypriot activist Oz Karahan and former Sigma TV journalist Giorgos Tattis were adjourned on Tuesday after three prosecution witnesses failed to appear before Nicosia district court. Defence lawyer Efstathios Efstathiou said the absent witnesses were police officers listed to testify and that no explanation was provided by the prosecuting authority for their […]

02.06.2026 21:49

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Lukaku returns in style with 90th goal for Belgium

Romelu Lukaku marked his return to the Belgium side with a record-extending 90th international goal as they beat Croatia 2-0 away in their World Cup warm-up friendly on Tuesday. Captain Youri Tielemans took advantage of a defensive slip to score the opening goal while Belgium’s all-time top scorer Lukaku struck with the last effort of […]

02.06.2026 21:41

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US troop deployment to Lithuania under review

The future deployment of United States troops to Lithuania is under review, the country’s Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas said on Tuesday, confirming uncertainty over the arrival of the next American military rotation as Washington reassesses its force posture across Europe. Speaking in Vilnius, Kaunas said the current US contingent stationed in Lithuania is departing according […]

02.06.2026 21:19

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Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza

Israeli fire killed at least four Palestinians in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Gaza health officials said. Medics said at least one person was killed and four were wounded when an Israeli airstrike hit a vehicle east of Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. The blast left the vehicle a mangled skeleton. […]

02.06.2026 21:06

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Learner drivers in Cyprus urged to schedule their practical driving tests

Cyprus’s Department of Road Transport is urging new learner drivers to schedule their practical driving tests as soon as they receive their learner permits, citing high demand and growing delays. In a statement, the department said early booking is essential to avoid backlogs and ensure applicants are served without long waits. Officials also encouraged learners […]

02.06.2026 21:00

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Garoyian says Dipa ‘rejected his resignation’

Dipa leader, Marios Garoyian, said he submitted his resignation following the party’s poor performance in the parliamentary elections, but confirmed that it was not accepted by the politburo. Speaking on Ant1, Garoyian said the party had held an initial assessment of the result, describing the electoral outcome as the product of perennial internal schisms. He […]

02.06.2026 20:38

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Edek weighs leaving government amid post-election review

The possibility of Edek withdrawing from the government remains on the table, party leader Nikos Anastasiou said on Tuesday, indicating that a final decision will be taken at the party’s congress before the end of the year, unless developments force an earlier conclusion. Speaking on Omega TV, Anastasiou said the party’s participation in government would […]

02.06.2026 20:22

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Plan to rename Paphos’ Kemal Ataturk street put on hold

Paphos municipality has put on ice a prior decision to rename Kemal Ataturk street while trying to pass the buck to the interior ministry, reports said on Tuesday. The street is located in the Mouttalos neighborhood, inhabited by Turkish Cypriots prior to the 1974 Turkish invasion. Earlier, the municipality had voted to change the name […]

02.06.2026 20:20

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Dromolaxia-Meneou mayor calls on authorities to combat coastline erosion

Dromolaxia-Meneou mayor Kypros Andronikou on Tuesday called on authorities to immediately proceed with measures to combat erosion along the coastlines of the island, warning that the problem was “constantly worsening”. “There is a huge problem with the erosion of the coastline in the area from the Pervolia Lighthouse to Meneou, which is constantly worsening and […]

02.06.2026 20:08

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Police to announce ‘Sandy’ case findings tomorrow

Police-chief Themistos Arnaoutis will present the findings of their investigation into the ‘Sandy’ case and related complaints made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis on Wednesday at noon. The briefing will take place at police headquarters and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Authorities said the update will address all allegations raised during the investigation conducted by […]

02.06.2026 20:00

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Two EU firefighting aircraft head to Cyprus for fire season

Cyprus will receive two additional light firefighting aircraft through the EU civil protection mechanism for the summer, it was announced on Tuesday. The deployment is included in a total of 777 firefighters from 14 European countries positioned in Cyprus, Greece, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. The commission said this is the largest positioning of firefighting […]

02.06.2026 19:56

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Mistrial request dismissed by Nicosia criminal court

Nicosia criminal court on Tuesday dismissed a motion to declare a mistrial in the case of Giorgos Christodoulou, alias ‘Zavrantonas’, who is facing charges of importing 15kg of cocaine. The court also said it would rule by the next hearing, scheduled for June 16, on whether the defendant’s lawyers should have access to three documents […]

02.06.2026 19:51

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From Mexico to Cuba: Iberoamerican Film Festival returns to Nicosia

Iberoamerican cinema is back! This month Hispanic films from Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Cuba and Brazil will be screened in Nicosia celebrating the diversity and richness of Iberoamerican culture. Returning for the fourth consecutive year, the Iberoamerican Film Festival will present a curated selection of acclaimed films from the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world across five evenings. […]

02.06.2026 19:49

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Cyprus loses UN General Assembly presidency to Bangladesh

Cyprus’ candidate for the presidency of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, ambassador Andreas Kakouris, received 91 votes in the election held at UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, losing to Bangladesh’s candidate Khalilur Rahman, who secured 99 votes. The required majority was 96 votes, with 190 member states present and voting. The result […]

02.06.2026 19:39

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Cypriot MP urges Hagia Sophia museum restoration at Istanbul summit

Cypriot delegation head and vice-president of the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe, Nicos Tornaritis, called for Hagia Sophia to be returned to museum status during a meeting of the assembly’s cultural committee held in Istanbul on Tuesday. Tornaritis said the restoration of museum status was necessary to safeguard the monument’s “universal, historical and […]

02.06.2026 19:25

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Freedom Holding reports record revenue and doubles annual profit

Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, has announced record financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, reporting higher revenue, a doubling of net profit and continued growth across its banking, brokerage and insurance operations. The company reported total revenue of $2.2 billion, representing an increase of 9 per cent year-on-year. […]

02.06.2026 19:18

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

UK, U.S. Ease Travel Advisories for Cyprus

The United Kingdom has updated its travel guidance for Cyprus, keeping the island among destinations for which no “avoid travel” recommendation is in place and lowering its assessed risk level. The United States has also returned Cyprus to its standard travel‑advice category, reversing earlier cautionary guidance. Cyprus’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the decisions from London and […]

02.06.2026 18:45

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Isotita seeks presidential intervention over police overtime

Police union Isotita on Tuesday called for a meeting involving President Nikos Christodoulides, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris and police-chief Themistos Arnaoutis amid an ongoing dispute over police overtime. Spokesman Nikos Loizides called for direct dialogue between all parties involved, saying the union was seeking discussions on working conditions affecting police officers. He added that if […]

02.06.2026 18:40

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Anti-corruption authority to release Mafia State findings by June 15

By June 15, the anti-corruption authority will issue an announcement regarding its investigation into allegations appearing in the book Mafia State, the head of the authority said on Tuesday. Tuesday’s statement narrows down the date, as earlier the authority had said it would make its findings public within the month of June. Transparency Commissioner Harris […]

02.06.2026 17:52

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Father arrested after ‘kidnapping’ children

A 45-year-old Syrian was remanded for three days on Tuesday for reportedly kidnapping his two teenage children for six months. The was arrested upon his arrival at Larnaca airport on Monday, where he had arrived with his 16-year-old and 17-year-old children. According to Philenews, their mother had given consent for the 45-year-old to travel with […]

02.06.2026 17:31

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Drivers to face prison for failing to move car after minor crash

Drivers involved in minor car accidents will be required to move their vehicles from the scene, with penalties reaching €3,000 and possible imprisonment for those who fail to comply, the police reiterated on Tuesday. The amended legislation, published in the official gazette on Tuesday, aims to ease congestion caused by collisions that do not result […]

02.06.2026 17:21

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New bus stops coming to Paphos

Bus stops in Paphos are being upgraded, beginning in the tourist areas, acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou said on Tuesday. The municipality’s bus stops were criticised in September by the Paphos Regional Board of Tourism for having “an unacceptable and third-world image.” The tourism board said that some bus stops don’t have a cover or a […]

02.06.2026 17:00

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