Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:42

Cyprus president pays tribute to activist Kostas Gavriilidis after his death

Cyprus’ president expressed sorrow Friday over the death of Kostas Gavriilidis, co‑founder of Accept Cyprus and a prominent advocate for human rights, diversity and social inclusion. In a written statement, President Nikos...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:37

Cyprus Health Minister Opens Medical & Health Expo 2026, Highlights Innovation in Care

Cyprus Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides praised the role of innovation in strengthening the country’s health‑care system during the opening of the “Medical & Health Expo 2026,” held Friday under the ministry’s auspices....

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:02

Three Arrested After More Than 1.5 Kilos of Cannabis Seized in Larnaca

Police arrested three people after seizing more than a kilo and a half of cannabis during coordinated searches in Larnaca, authorities said Sunday. The Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) detained two 21‑year‑old...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:01

66‑year‑old woman in critical condition after Larnaca road collision

Police are investigating the circumstances of a serious road collision in Larnaca on Sunday that left a 66‑year‑old woman critically injured. The crash occurred around noon on Giannou Kranidioti Avenue, near the...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 06:59

Cyprus Hit by Another Severe Dust Episode, Officials Say

Cyprus is experiencing another heavy dust episode, with air‑quality readings far above safe limits, according to the Labour Inspection Department. At 8 p.m., concentrations of PM10 inhalable particles were recorded at: 128...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 06:57

Maria Kola Elected Deputy Leader of Cyprus Greens

Maria Kola has been elected deputy president of the Greens–Citizens’ Cooperation movement, winning 51.02 percent of the vote at an extraordinary party congress. Her rival, Kyriakos Tsimillis, received 48.98 percent, and officials...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 06:52

Man accused of attempting to kill businessman to appear in court

A 22‑year‑old man accused of attempting to kill a 47‑year‑old businessman last July is due to appear again before the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court on Monday. He faces nine charges, including attempted...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 04:16

Portugal launches Digital Business Wallet to cut bureaucracy for companies

Portugal has introduced a new Digital Business Wallet designed to streamline administrative procedures for companies, encourage entrepreneurship and free up…

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 02:15

Sweden launches new initiative to combat men’s violence against women

Sweden has unveiled a new government program aimed at tackling what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described as “one of the…

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 00:13

EU warns of growing dependence on U.S. LNG as Russian supplies fade

Senior European Union officials have raised concerns over the bloc’s rapidly increasing reliance on liquefied natural gas from the United…

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 16:42

Founder of Accept Cyprus and a prominent advocate for human rights has died

Kostas Gavriilidis, a co‑founder of Accept Cyprus and a prominent advocate for human rights and LGBTQ+ equality, has died at…

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 15:30

Larnaca Airport remains main entry point for drugs into Cyprus, report says

Larnaca Airport continued to be the primary gateway for illegal drugs entering Cyprus in 2025, according to figures cited by…

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 14:40

Cyprus is seeing a surge in influenza A cases

Cyprus is seeing a surge in influenza A cases, prompting public health officials to urge caution as seasonal infections climb.…

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 09:59

African migration: focusing on Europe misses the point – most people move within the continent

Nadine Biehler, German Institute for International and Security Affairs; Emma Landmesser, German Institute for International and Security Affairs, and Rebecca…

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 08:28

Cyprus police make 11 arrests in overnight crime‑prevention sweep

Police carried out intensified checks and boosted their presence across key urban areas overnight, making 11 arrests as part of…

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 08:26

Cannabis Seizure in Larnaca Leads to Three Arrests

Police arrested three people in Larnaca after seizing more than a kilo and a half of cannabis during a series…

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 07:56

Xi Jinping has dismissed two of China’s most senior generals. What does this mean?

David S G Goodman, University of Sydney Last weekend, China’s Ministry of National Defence announced that the country’s two most…

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 07:04

Romania braces for sharp cold snap in early February, forecasters say

Romania will face a sharp drop in temperatures in early February, with nighttime lows plunging to minus 15 degrees Celsius…

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 05:01

Homicides in England and Wales fall to lowest level since 1983, ONS says

Police‑recorded homicides in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest level in more than 40 years. The Office for…

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 03:00

Finland detects trace radioactive particles in air, poses no risk, safety authority says

Finland’s Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority has confirmed that very small amounts of radioactive substances were detected in outdoor air…

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 00:57

Türkiye seizes six million drug pills in nationwide narcotics raids, minister says

Turkish security forces have seized six million drug pills and 270 kilograms of narcotics in sweeping operations across 23 provinces…

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Kıbrıs 31.01.2026 06:52

Türkiye posts record tourism revenue of $65.2 billion in 2025, minister says

Türkiye generated a record 65.2 billion U.S. dollars in tourism revenue in 2025 as the country welcomed 64 million visitors,…

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Kıbrıs 31.01.2026 06:50

Germany’s Verdi union calls nationwide public transport strike for Monday

Germany’s Verdi union on Friday called for nationwide strikes that will disrupt local public transport services next Monday, escalating pressure…

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Kıbrıs 31.01.2026 06:48

Greenland says no agreement with U.S. as tensions over island’s status persist

No agreement has been reached with the United States over Greenland, and the situation remains “challenging,” Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik…

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