Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 11:45

Cyprus Leaders to Meet on April 6 in UN‑Hosted Talks

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman have agreed to meet on Monday, April 6, the United Nations announced. The talks will take place at the residence of the head of the UN mission inside the organization’s protected area in Nicosia, hosted by the UN Secretary‑General’s Special Representative, Khassim Diagne. No media access […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 10:15

Cyprus Continues Foot‑and‑Mouth Vaccinations as Culling Figures Rise

Cyprus’ veterinary services say vaccinations against foot‑and‑mouth disease are progressing, with second‑dose coverage reaching 37.6 percent of cattle and 10.6 percent of sheep and goats. Spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou told state radio that no new cases have been detected in recent days and that vaccines for pigs have now been received. Authorities have so far culled […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 08:00

Cyprus Road‑Tax Renewal Deadline Expires at Midnight

Motorists have until midnight to renew their 2026 road‑tax licences, authorities have reminded. After 31 March, renewals will carry a €10 surcharge, along with an additional charge equal to 10% of the vehicle’s annual road‑tax fee — the amount owed for the current year. Officials have urged drivers to complete the process on time to […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 07:18

Cyprus–Egypt Cooperation Has “No Limits,” President Christodoulides Says in Cairo

President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday that cooperation between Cyprus and Egypt has “no limits,” highlighting energy as a central pillar of the two countries’ strategic partnership. Speaking at the EGYPES 2026 energy conference in Cairo, Christodoulides described Egypt as a “second home,” noting his family ties to Alexandria and saying this was his sixth visit […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 06:15

Cyprus Weather – 31st March – Cloudy but mild

A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the region, but a low‑pressure system named Erminio, currently centered over Sicily, is moving east and is expected to influence Cyprus from Wednesday. For now, conditions will be mostly clear, though cloud cover will increase at times, especially in the west and north. Skies will gradually turn partly cloudy […]

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Kıbrıs 31.03.2026 00:45

Cyprus Launches Official Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease Information Website

The Agriculture Ministry has launched an official website dedicated to foot‑and‑mouth disease, aiming to provide a central source of information for affected livestock farmers, producers and the wider public. The site offers details on the disease, current control measures, biosecurity guidelines and contact numbers for immediate reporting or assistance. It also includes information on compensation […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 22:00

Cyprus President: Autism Center in Famagusta District to Be Completed in 18 Months

President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday that construction of a model Autism Center in the free Famagusta district is underway and will be completed within 18 months, calling the project the state’s “minimum obligation” to citizens with autism. Speaking after taking part in the “Run for Autism” charity race in Ayia Napa, Christodoulides said the initiative […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 19:45

Cyprus President Expresses Optimism After Talks With UN Chief

President Nikos Christodoulides said he is encouraged by what he heard from the UN secretary‑general during their recent meeting in Brussels, adding that the long‑running Cyprus negotiations must eventually “reach the finish line.” Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a charity run in Ayia Napa, Christodoulides said the issue of antenna installations in the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 18:00

Cyprus Approves €4.16 Million Package to Prevent Rural and Forest Fires

The Cabinet has approved €4.16 million in measures aimed at preventing and responding to rural and forest fires ahead of the summer season. The plan includes clearing abandoned agricultural land around communities, subsidizing the purchase of firefighting vehicles, and positioning earth‑moving machinery and water tankers at strategic points during the high‑risk months. The Fire Service […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 16:30

Union Presses AHK to Challenge Electricity‑Market Amendments in Court

The EPOPAI union is urging the Electricity Authority of Cyprus to take its case to the Supreme Court, arguing that amendments to the electricity‑market law passed by Parliament three weeks ago are unconstitutional. The union says the appeal should also cover the government’s decision on Thursday to allow the state‑owned telecom provider CYTA to enter […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 15:00

Cyprus Tops EU Rankings for Childhood Obesity, Parliament Committee Told

Cyprus continues to record some of the highest childhood‑obesity rates in Europe — reaching up to 42% in certain age groups — lawmakers have heard during a session of the House Health Committee attended by members of the newly formed Obesity Task Force. Dr. Eliza Markidou, a member of the task force, told MPs that […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 13:15

Cyprus Potato Growers Hit by Middle East Conflict, Export Delays and Rising Costs

Cyprus’ potato farmers are feeling the impact of the war in the Middle East, facing higher costs and export delays, a growers’ representative has said. Andreas Karyos, speaking on behalf of potato producers, said supermarkets in Germany, Austria, Belgium and the United Kingdom operate with strict delivery schedules for Cypriot potatoes, making delays particularly damaging […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 11:45

Cyprus Aims to Begin First Gas Exports to Europe by 2027–28, President Says

Cyprus is targeting its first sale of domestically sourced natural gas to Europe by 2027 or 2028 via Egypt, President Nikos Christodoulides has said. Speaking after taking part in the “Run for Autism” charity race in Ayia Napa, Christodoulides told reporters that his upcoming visit to Egypt on Monday will focus exclusively on energy cooperation. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 10:15

British Bases Seek to Install 32 Antennas at Akrotiri; Local Mayor Vows Legal Challenge

The British Bases are seeking to install a new cluster of 32 antennas at Akrotiri, a project that would require the expropriation of roughly 340 skales of land. In an effort to ease public concern over possible health effects, base authorities have offered to install three electromagnetic‑radiation monitors and to release the readings — along […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 08:00

Cyprus warns citizens against Easter travel to Middle East conflict zones

Cyprus’ foreign minister issued a stern warning to citizens considering Easter holiday travel to areas affected by the conflict in the Middle East, urging them to follow official guidance and avoid unnecessary risks. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said the situation in the region remains “dangerous and unpredictable,” and called on the public to monitor and […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 06:54

Cyprus Police Arrest Four in Overnight Crime‑Prevention Sweep

Police carried out intensified overnight patrols across Cyprus as part of ongoing targeted operations aimed at preventing serious crime and strengthening public safety, authorities said Monday. During the coordinated checks, officers arrested four people on various offenses, including possession of a knife and illegal stay in the Republic. Police stopped 524 vehicles and checked 675 […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 06:49

Cyprus Energy Minister Heads to Cairo for Gas‑Development Framework Agreement

Energy Minister Michalis Damianou travels to Cairo later, where he will join President Nikos Christodoulides for meetings on the sidelines of the EGYPES 2026 energy exhibition and conference. On Monday, in the presence of Christodoulides and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi, Damianou is set to sign a Framework Agreement with Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and […]

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Kıbrıs 30.03.2026 05:42

Cyprus Weather- 30th March – Skies will be partly cloudy at times

A weak low‑pressure system is affecting the region, while a deeper low centered over the central Mediterranean is expected to influence Cyprus from Wednesday, bringing periods of dust in the atmosphere. On Monday, skies will be partly cloudy at times with increased local cloud cover expected to produce isolated showers or a brief thunderstorm, first […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 18:00

Cyprus culture minister says new national archaeological museum will be a landmark project

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou has that the new Cyprus Archaeological Museum under construction in Nicosia will be one of the largest cultural projects ever undertaken in the country. Kassianidou said the project includes not only the museum building but also extensive landscaping of the surrounding area, which will be delivered as a […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 14:00

Cyprus highlights gender‑equality priorities at high‑level EU events in Brussels

Cyprus’ Commissioner for Gender Equality, Josie Christodoulou, represented the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union at three recent high‑level events in Brussels , focusing on gender equality, women’s economic empowerment and women’s role in peace and security. At a meeting on the renewal of the EU’s Gender Action Plan for external relations, […]

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Kıbrıs 29.03.2026 12:00

Cyprus education ministry outlines mental‑health and resilience work in schools

Cyprus’ Education Ministry has released an overview of its mental‑health and resilience initiatives in schools, saying its Educational Psychology Service is broadening prevention programs, crisis‑response capacity and support for students with learning and emotional needs. According to the ministry, the service now operates across five interconnected areas. Its individual‑case and counselling unit remains the core […]

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Kıbrıs 28.03.2026 17:00

Exhibition of Cypriot artist Adamantios Diamantis to open in Thessaloniki

The exhibition “Agonies – Diamantis,” centered on a landmark series by Cypriot painter Adamantios Diamantis, will be shown at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki from March 29 to May 31. The show, organized by the A. G. Leventis Gallery, Cyprus’ Press and Information Office and the Cypriot Consulate in Thessaloniki, marks the first […]

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Kıbrıs 28.03.2026 15:00

Cyprus highlights sharp rise in forestry spending

Cyprus marked the International Day of Forests with officials highlighting a sharp increase in state spending on forestry and new investments aimed at strengthening fire prevention and rural development. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said public expenditure on forestry is set to rise from €48.2 million in 2021 to €81.7 million in 2025 — an increase […]

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Kıbrıs 28.03.2026 11:00

Cyprus reviewing more than 500 applications for ‘Culture III’ arts funding

Evaluation committees have begun reviewing 506 applications submitted under Cyprus’ “Culture III” arts‑funding program, the Department of Contemporary Culture has said, adding that the process is expected to finish in April. The submissions span literature, visual arts, music, dance, theater, traditional culture and film, with music and visual arts drawing the largest number of proposals. […]

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