Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 10:45

Cyprus Sees Strong Economic Potential in Expanding Defence Industry

Cyprus’ defence industry holds strong economic potential and is becoming an increasingly important sector for the country, the president said. He added that the industry also plays a key role in efforts to strengthen Cyprus’ deterrence capabilities. The president was sharing a post by Tasos Kounoudis, head of the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 09:15

Cyprus Posts Second‑Lowest Inflation in EU, Finance Ministry Says

The government’s measures introduced last year have helped keep prices lower in Cyprus than in most other EU member states, the Finance Ministry said in a statement. It was commenting on Eurostat figures showing Cyprus recorded the second‑lowest inflation rate in the bloc, alongside the Czech Republic and Sweden, and well below the averages for […]

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Kıbrıs 17.04.2026 07:46

Cyprus Police Announce Security Measures for Omonia–APOEL Match on Saturday

Cyprus police announced extensive security and crowd‑management measures ahead of Saturday’s Omonia–APOEL football match at GSP Stadium, scheduled for 5 p.m. as part of the league’s second‑phase fixtures. Stadium gates will open at 3:30 p.m., and authorities urged fans to arrive early to avoid delays. Late arrivals may enter after kickoff, police said. All spectators […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 11:45

Police sweep nets eight arrests in overnight crime‑prevention push

Police made eight arrests across Cyprus during intensified overnight patrols aimed at preventing serious crime and boosting public safety. Offences under investigation include conspiracy to commit a felony, arson, illegal possession of property, public drunkenness, causing a disturbance, assaulting police officers and unlawful stay in the Republic. Officers stopped 602 vehicles and checked 749 drivers […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 10:15

23‑year‑old arrested after alleged assaults on police in Limassol

Police in Limassol arrested a 23‑year‑old man twice on the same day after two separate incidents in which officers were allegedly assaulted, authorities said. Officers first went to a shop around 8 p.m. on April 14 after receiving information about a man inside the premises who appeared to be intoxicated. The shop owner had gone […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 08:51

Food delivery driver reports robbery in Limassol

A 26‑year‑old food delivery driver told police he was robbed around 2 a.m. Thursday at the junction of Paphos Street and Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue in Limassol. He said three people on a scooter stopped him, assaulted him and stole cash from his wallet before fleeing. The driver was not injured. The suspects were described as […]

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Kıbrıs 16.04.2026 08:45

Thursday 16 April weather- warm and dusty across Cyprus

Today’s weather will be mostly clear, with periods of increased high cloud. Dust will remain in the atmosphere, and concentrations may rise at times. Winds will blow light to strong, 3 to 5 Beaufort, and the sea will be slight to rough. Temperatures will reach 27°C inland and along the south and east coasts, 26°C […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 22:00

Woman Arrested at Larnaca Airport in 2022 Theft Case

A 41‑year‑old woman was arrested at Larnaca Airport early Monday on an outstanding warrant linked to the theft of €17,500 from the bank account of a deceased woman, according to CyBC radio. Police said she was taken into custody upon arrival in Cyprus to assist investigators. The money was allegedly withdrawn between July 21 and […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 19:45

Cyprus Trade Gap Widens in Early 2026

Cyprus’ trade deficit grew in the first two months of 2026 as exports fell sharply and imports edged lower, according to figures released by the Statistical Service. Preliminary data for February show total imports rising 5.6% year‑on‑year to €1.12 billion, driven in part by €182.4 million in ship and aircraft transfers. Imports from EU member […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 18:00

Cyprus Outlines Four‑Pillar Plan for Energy Transition

Cyprus can play a leading role in the Eastern Mediterranean’s response to the climate crisis, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou told an international climate‑crisis conference in Nicosia. Speaking at the event, held under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU and co‑organized by the Cyprus Institute and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 15:00

Tourism Revenue Up 7.8% in January

Tourism revenue in Cyprus reached €74.6 million in January, a 7.8% increase from €69.2 million a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service. Per‑capita spending edged down 0.7% to €613.26, while daily spending rose to €78.62. Poland remained the largest source market, accounting for 18.6% of arrivals; Polish visitors spent an average of €72.81 per […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 13:15

EU‑Backed Air‑Navigation Regulators Meet in Larnaca

Cyprus is hosting a two‑day conference of the pan‑European Council of National Supervisory Authorities for Air Navigation Services, the Transport Ministry said Tuesday. The meeting, held under the auspices of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union, aims to coordinate member states and shape common approaches on performance and harmonization of air‑navigation services. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 11:44

Cyprus Flags Second Royal Caribbean Ship as Cooperation Deepens

Cyprus has strengthened its cooperation with Royal Caribbean Group with the registration of the cruise ship Navigator of the Seas under the Cypriot flag, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping has said. The 140,000‑GT vessel is the second Royal Caribbean ship to join the Cyprus registry, following the Spectrum of the Seas in January 2023. The […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 10:15

Fire Service to Hold High‑Rise Rescue Drill in Larnaca

The Cyprus Fire Service says it will conduct a training exercise in Larnaca on Wednesday as part of its regular readiness program. The drill, titled “Firefighting and Rescue from a Multi‑Story Building,” is scheduled for April 15 between 10 a.m. and noon at the Althea Residents building on Engomis Street. Fire stations from the Larnaca […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 08:00

Dusty Skies, Warmer Days Before Late‑Week Showers

Cyprus will see mostly fair weather over the next few days, with sunshine, thin cloud and periods of dust in the atmosphere, before local showers arrive toward the end of the week. A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the area, with low pressure expected from Thursday. Dust concentrations may be elevated at times. Today will […]

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Kıbrıs 15.04.2026 00:45

Body Found in Remote Akamas Coastal Area

Police are investigating after a human body was discovered in a remote and rugged coastal area of the Akamas peninsula. A 48‑year‑old fisherman spotted the remains at around 5:45 a.m. along the shoreline in the Tzionia area. The body was found about three meters from the water and was in an advanced state of decomposition. […]

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Kıbrıs 14.04.2026 22:00

Police Report 17 Drunk‑Driving Cases in Overnight Targeted Operations

Police carried out targeted preventive operations across Cyprus overnight, conducting patrols in key urban areas to deter serious crime, maintain public order and strengthen the sense of security. Two people were arrested during the checks. In Paphos, one person was detained after being found driving without a valid license and with outstanding fine warrants. In […]

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Kıbrıs 13.04.2026 05:08

Two minors injured by firecrackers in Larnaca; police investigating separate incidents

Police in Larnaca are investigating two separate incidents in which minors were injured by firecrackers on Saturday, authorities said. A 14‑year‑old and a 17‑year‑old were treated at Larnaca General Hospital and later discharged. The first case occurred around 9:40 a.m., when a 14‑year‑old arrived at the hospital with a superficial injury to a finger on […]

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Kıbrıs 13.04.2026 05:06

Two dead, three injured after building collapse in Limassol; search efforts continue

Two people were killed and three others injured when part of a three‑storey building collapsed in the Potamos Germasogeias area of Limassol on Sunday, police said. Search‑and‑rescue teams are continuing to comb the debris for any additional victims. The collapse was reported around 1:40 p.m. Police cordoned off the area and rescue crews from the […]

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Kıbrıs 13.04.2026 05:01

UK says HMS Dragon undergoing short‑term maintenance after water‑system failure in Cyprus

The UK Ministry of Defence says the destroyer HMS Dragon is undergoing short‑term maintenance on its water‑supply system after developing a fault shortly after arriving at Britain’s Akrotiri bases in Cyprus several weeks ago. British media reports said the issue is part of a wider pattern of technical problems that have affected the Type 45 […]

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Kıbrıs 13.04.2026 04:59

Cyprus archbishop urges unity and resolve in Easter message

Archbishop Georgios called on the public to reflect on the value and purpose of life through the message of the Resurrection, saying in his Easter encyclical that the history of the Greek nation mirrors periods of hardship followed by renewal. He said the Greek people have faced many “Golgothas” throughout their long history and, with […]

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Kıbrıs 13.04.2026 04:57

23‑year‑old woman in critical condition after highway crash in Paphos

A 23‑year‑old woman is in critical condition after a traffic accident on the Limassol–Paphos highway early Sunday, police said. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. near the Konia area, when the driver lost control of her vehicle, which struck protective barriers and overturned. Fire‑service crews freed her from the wreckage, and she was taken by […]

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Kıbrıs 13.04.2026 04:56

Two house fires caused by candles in Limassol and Larnaca; two people hospitalized

Two separate early‑morning house fires caused by lit candles damaged homes in Kato Polemidia and Livadia on Monday, authorities said. The first fire broke out shortly before 5:30 a.m. in the kitchen of a two‑storey house in Livadia. Two residents inhaled smoke and were taken to hospital. The blaze started from a candle left on […]

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Kıbrıs 13.04.2026 04:54

ECB survey finds rising crypto‑asset ownership across eurozone

Crypto‑asset ownership is increasing across the eurozone even though their use as a means of payment remains limited, according to a new survey by the European Central Bank. The study, based on a sample of nearly 40,000 adults in 17 euro‑area countries, found that households tend to hold both cash and crypto assets, but for […]

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