Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 15:20

Macron will arrive in Cyprus later for first official visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Cyprus later for the first official visit by a French head of state since the Republic of Cyprus was founded, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said in a written statement. Letymbiotis said the visit marks a milestone in bilateral relations and underscores that Cyprus and France act as strategic […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 14:00

Cyprus: Four million euros this year for wildfire‑prevention

The government will allocate more than four million euros this year for wildfire‑prevention measures ahead of the fire season. The decision was made during a meeting between Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, the Nicosia District Administration and community council representatives. The funds will be used for vegetation clearing and the creation of firebreaks. Ioannou said an […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 12:22

Paphos man held in drugs case

A Paphos district court on Wednesday issued a five‑day remand order for a 27‑year‑old man in a drug‑possession case. Police said officers from the narcotics unit found five packets of dried cannabis, two packets of cocaine and six packets of methamphetamine in the vehicle the man was riding in. A subsequent search of his home […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 11:45

Cyprus’ president has withheld approval from nine of the ten foreclosure‑related bills

Cyprus’ president has withheld approval from nine of the ten foreclosure‑related bills passed by parliament, returning five to the House and referring four to the Supreme Court. Government spokesman Viktoras Papadopoulos said the president acted on advice from the Legal Service, which identified issues requiring further examination. The returned bills, he said, contain technical errors, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 10:45

Cyprus’ House of Representatives meets for final time

Cyprus’ House of Representatives meets Thursday for the final time under its current composition. During the session, lawmakers are expected to vote for the chamber’s self‑dissolution ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for May 24, 2026. The election proclamation will be issued in a decree by the interior minister, to be published Friday in the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 09:19

Cyprus Electricity Authority launches 24‑hour strike

Workers at the Cyprus Electricity Authority launched a 24‑hour strike at midnight after talks with the energy minister ended without agreement on Wednesday. Kyriakos Tafounas, head of the EPOPAI union, told CyBC radio that the measures are not an end in themselves, saying the protest concerns the cost and adequacy of electricity supply. He said […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 12:15

Cyprus livestock farmers warn of escalating protests

Livestock farmers in Cyprus say they may step up their protests from Thursday, warning that they could even block ports and airports during the European Council summit due to be held on the island. Speaking on CyBC Radio, Stella Petrou — a representative of a group of farmers — accused authorities of lacking a clear […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 09:15

Cyprus health minister outlines five‑pillar strategy

Cyprus’ Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides has set out the five pillars guiding the ministry’s policies, during a presentation of its annual review and goals for the year. He said the pillars are: prevention and public health, stronger legislation and transparency, digital health, modern infrastructure, and a robust and sustainable national health system, Gesy. Charalambides said […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 08:00

Police Reissue Online‑Safety Advice as Internet Scams Surge in Cyprus

Police have once again issued a set of general online‑safety guidelines, urging the public to take basic precautions to protect personal data and devices amid a steady rise in internet‑related scams across Cyprus. Authorities say fraud attempts — from phishing emails and fake investment schemes to impersonation scams and malicious links — continue to circulate […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 07:00

Wednesday Weather – 22nd April

Wednesday will stay mostly clear, with occasional cloud that could bring an isolated shower over the mountains. Seas will be calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will reach 25°C inland, 23°C on the south and east coasts, 21°C on the west and north coasts and 15°C in the higher mountains. Patchy mist or fog may form […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 21:00

Drug squad finds cannabis products in Limassol container; one arrest

Cyprus’ drug squad, working with customs officers, discovered a quantity of cannabis‑based products during a search of a container in a Limassol warehouse, Alithia reported. Inside the container, police found 590 packages containing CBN (cannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) products packed in 150 cartons, along with 100 chocolate bars containing cannabis. The container had arrived from […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 18:45

Cyprus police warn of new phone scam targeting bank accounts

Cyprus police have received new reports of a phone scam in which callers pretend to represent an online financial‑services and payments platform. The aim, officers say, is to steal personal data and withdraw money from victims’ bank accounts. According to today’s complaints, the calls come from foreign numbers and use an automated voice system. The […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 17:00

Qatar to allow foreign airlines back into Doha airport

Qatar has announced the gradual resumption of flights by foreign airlines at Doha International Airport — the first time this has happened since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East. A limited restart took place on 7 March, but it applied only to Qatar Airways.

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 15:30

Electricity Authority staff to hold 24-hour strike on April 23

Employees of the Cyprus Electricity Authority will stage a 24‑hour strike on April 23. In a joint statement, the unions EPOPAI, SIDHEK‑EK, SEPAIK, SYVAIK and the Free Pancyprian Organisation of EAC Staff said the decision was unavoidable after two warning work stoppages on February 27 and March 18 failed to prompt any action from the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 15:30

Cyprus economy posts strong growth in 2025, data show

Cyprus maintained solid economic momentum in 2025, with GDP expanding by 3.8% for the full year and by 4.5% in the fourth quarter, according to updated figures released by the Statistical Service. Growth was driven mainly by information and communication technologies, hotels and restaurants, trade and construction — sectors that continued to outperform and support […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 14:00

Cyprus labour council focuses on pension‑system reform

Cyprus’ Labour Advisory Body has discussed the investment policy of the Social Insurance Fund — the first pillar of the country’s pension‑system reform — as well as issues concerning provident funds under the second pillar, Labour Minister Marinos Moushiouttas has said. The minister said the next meeting, on 4 May, will address questions raised by […]

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Kıbrıs 18.04.2026 11:00

Building Safety Concerns Grow in Cyprus After Deadly Collapse in Yermasoyia

Building‑safety concerns remain in the spotlight in Cyprus following Saturday’s fatal collapse of an apartment block in the Yermasoyia area of Limassol, which left two people dead. Fileleftheros reported that thousands of buildings across the island are old or poorly maintained, noting that 56% of all structures — roughly 270,000 buildings — are more than […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 23:45

IMF Says at Least 12 Countries May Seek New Loans as Energy Prices Surge

The International Monetary Fund expects at least 12 countries — including several in sub‑Saharan Africa — to request new lending programs because of soaring energy prices and supply‑chain disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, the fund’s managing director has said. Kristalina Georgieva repeated her estimate that the conflict could generate demand for […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 21:00

EU Budget Panel Backs Amendment Referencing Displaced Cypriots

A reference to displaced Cypriots has been included in an amendment incorporated into the final text of the European Parliament’s draft report on the EU’s 2028–2034 multiannual financial framework, which was approved by the legislature’s Budget Committee. The amendment, submitted by DISY MEP Michalis Hadjipantela, cites Protocol No. 10 on Cyprus, noting that the application […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 18:45

Cyprus Among Donors Backing EU Effort to Address Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

Cyprus is among the countries contributing financially to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, as part of a wider European mobilization exceeding €811 million. During the third International Conference on Sudan in Berlin, the European Union and its member states — along with international partners including the United States, the United Kingdom and the African […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 17:00

Cyprus Tourism Drops 30% in March Amid Middle East Conflict

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus fell by 30% in March because of the war in the Middle East, the vice president of the Cyprus Travel Agents Association has said. Christos Christou told a news conference in Nicosia, held as part of the TRAVEL EXPO CYPRUS 2026 event, that arrivals also show a sharp decline in the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 15:30

EU Body Backs Cyprus Proposal for European Clinical Excellence Center

Cyprus’ Health Ministry has hailed as a significant achievement the unanimous approval of its proposal to create a “European Center of Clinical Excellence” by the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. The proposal was submitted by Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides as part of the priorities of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 14:00

First Foot‑and‑Mouth Case Found in Pig Farm as Infections Rise to 92

Authorities have confirmed the first case of foot‑and‑mouth disease in a pig farm, detected at a facility in Palaiometocho housing about 4,000 animals. Sotiria Georgiadou, a senior officer with the Veterinary Services, said investigators are examining how the virus reached the farm. The Veterinary Services also reported seven additional livestock units testing positive for the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 12:15

Cyprus Sets May 6 Nomination Day for May 24 Parliamentary, Local Elections

Candidate submissions for Cyprus’ May 24 parliamentary elections have been set for May 6, authorities said. The date was agreed at a meeting between Interior Ministry Director General Elikkos Elia and representatives of political parties. Officials estimate about 1,200 polling stations will operate on election day, staffed by roughly 5,300 public employees and 1,200 police […]

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