Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 12:15

Justice Minister meets with Bases officials in Dhekelia

Representatives from the Sovereign Base Areas Police and Administration met with Republic of Cyprus Minister of Justice, Costas Fitiris this week to discuss key issues affecting the whole island. During the meeting in the Dhekelia area, Chief Constable Steve Jupp was joined by the SBA Administration’s Chief Officer, Fleur Thomas and other senior members of […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 10:46

Cyprus Police Warn Against Use of Non‑Compliant Vehicles on Roads

Police are warning that vehicles not approved for road use pose a heightened risk of serious or fatal crashes and are prohibited under Cypriot law. Authorities said the legislation bans any mechanically or electrically powered vehicle that does not meet legal specifications from circulating on public roads. The category includes certain electric bicycles that exceed […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 09:15

Teachers Report Rising Student Misconduct, Call for Stronger Support Services

Incidents of student misconduct are increasing in Cyprus schools, creating a growing sense of strain among teachers who say they are often left to manage complex situations without adequate support, the head of the primary teachers’ union POED told Alithia. POED said educators are witnessing a “continuous rise” in cases involving disruptive or delinquent behaviour, […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 06:57

Skies will be mostly clear today – Cyprus weather 19th Feb

A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the region. Skies will be mostly clear today, though periods of increased cloud cover are expected in some areas. Winds will start out mainly west to northwest at moderate to strong levels, 4 to 5 Beaufort, before shifting to southwest to northwest and easing to 3 to 4 Beaufort. […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 23:45

Only 389 People With Disabilities Hired in Public Sector Since 2010, MPs Told

From the time Cyprus’ law on hiring people with disabilities in the broader public sector took effect in 2010 through 2024, only 389 recruitments were made — 291 in the Education Service and just 44 in the Civil Service — according to data presented Tuesday to a joint session of parliament’s Education and Labor committees. […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 21:00

Cyprus Reports 961 Turkish Violations of Airspace and Territorial Waters to UN

Cyprus has sent an official letter to UN Secretary‑General António Guterres detailing what it describes as extensive Turkish violations of its airspace, territorial waters and aviation regulations during the final four months of 2025. In the letter, the Cypriot Permanent Mission says it wishes to draw the Secretary‑General’s attention to “a long list of violations […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 18:45

EU Document Rejects Any Move to Upgrade or Recognize the north, Reports Say

A document from the European External Action Service (EEAS) clearly stating the EU’s opposition to any effort to recognize or upgrade the status of the Turkish Cypriot entity has appeared in the Cypriot press. Kathimerini reported that the EEAS memo, circulated to EU member states on Jan. 15 during discussions on renewing the UN peacekeeping […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 17:00

Reports on Aykut Case Continue in Cypriot Press

Local media continue to report on AFIK Group CEO Simon Mistriel Aykut, who was sentenced in the south in connection with property cases in the north and will serve the remainder of his sentence in Israel. Politis reported that Israeli outlets have carried extensive coverage of Aykut’s case and, citing those reports, said his transfer […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 15:30

Suspended Paphos Mayor Says He Is Target of Coordinated Smear Campaign

Suspended Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos said he is the target of an organized smear effort that “will not go unanswered.” In a new social‑media post, Phedonos wrote that when one allegation cannot be substantiated, “a new one is invented,” and when facts do not serve certain interests, “there is an attempt to distort them.” He […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 12:15

Cyprus Police Probe New Viber Phone‑Scam Case

Cyprus Police are investigating a new phone‑scam case carried out through the Viber messaging app. According to a complaint, scammers are making video calls to unsuspecting citizens while falsely claiming to represent the Cyprus Police. In one case, a caller from abroad posed as the Chief of Police and claimed to be conducting checks related […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 10:45

Cyprus cabinet approves voting rights change for children of displaced mothers

Cyprus’s cabinet has approved an amendment to the Civil Registry Law that will allow people displaced through their mother’s side to vote in local government elections based on both their place of residence and their place of displacement — the same rights already granted to those displaced through their father’s side. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 10:43

UN Chief Backs Envoy, Says More Progress Needed in Cyprus Talks

UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has full confidence in his personal envoy and agrees that more progress is needed between the leaders in Cyprus, his spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said Tuesday. Asked about the recent opinion piece by María Ángela Holguín, Dujarric said the article reflects her observations about conditions on the ground. He added that there […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 09:15

Cyprus prison overcrowding forces detainees into police cells, reports say

Severe overcrowding at the Central Prison in Nicosia has led to convicted inmates being held in police detention cells, according to reports in the Greek Cypriot press. The situation has become so strained that some police stations are said to be unable to take new detainees because their holding areas are already full. Fileleftheros, which […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 06:48

Cyprus–Israel Talks on Aphrodite Gas Field Ongoing, Minister Says

Negotiations between Cyprus and Israel over the Aphrodite gas field — which borders Israel’s Ishai field — are ongoing, the Cypriot energy minister said Wednesday. The goal, he noted, is to reach a conclusion within the next one to two months. Energy Minister Michalis Damianou told parliament’s Energy Committee that a final investment decision on […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 06:41

Dust, Rain and Strong Winds Expected Across Cyprus

A low‑pressure system over the Black Sea is moving northeast and will briefly affect the region Wednesday, with dense dust in the atmosphere expected until midday. Skies will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms and snow over the highest peaks. Conditions will ease later in the afternoon. Winds will blow mainly from the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 06:38

Yellow Warning Issued for Gale‑Force Winds

Cyprus’ Meteorological Department issued a yellow warning Wednesday for very strong to near‑gale winds reaching 6–7 on the Beaufort scale, with gusts up to force 9 or 10. The warning is in effect from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 18:15

Man arrested for vehicle theft following car chase with SBA Police

A man who crashed a stolen vehicle into a Sovereign Base Areas Police car during a pursuit in Xylophagou has been arrested and remanded in custody until his trial begins on February 26 according to officials. The arrest on February 11 followed a Cyprus Police tip-off to Dhekelia Police Response Officers that a single cabin […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 17:00

Cyprus posts strongest annual GDP growth in EU, Eurostat says

Cyprus recorded the highest annual economic growth among EU member states with available data, according to figures released by Eurostat. The country’s GDP grew by 1.4% in volume terms in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the previous quarter. Year‑on‑year, Cyprus posted a 4.5% increase — the strongest annual performance in the bloc. Across […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 15:30

Christodoulides ready to take part in a new meeting on the Cyprus issue

President Nikos Christodoulides said he is ready to take part in a new expanded meeting on the Cyprus issue. He was responding to questions about an opinion piece by María Ángela Holguín, the UN Secretary‑General’s personal envoy, who wrote that the island’s leaders should continue their contacts with the aim of restarting negotiations from July. […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 12:15

Water supply to Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta will be reduced

Water supply to Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta will be reduced from today through Thursday due to scheduled maintenance at the Dhekelia desalination plant. The Water Development Department said the work is part of routine preventive maintenance and early preparation ahead of the summer season, when demand for drinking water rises sharply. The maintenance is included […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 11:00

Public urged to avoid emergency departments for influenza tests

Cyprus’ state health services are urging the public not to visit hospital emergency departments for routine influenza A tests. The State Health Services Organization (OKYPY) said emergency units are intended for life‑threatening conditions, not as substitutes for personal physicians. The practice of seeking flu checks at emergency departments “must stop immediately,” the agency said, warning […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 09:15

ECOFIN meets under the chairmanship of Cyprus

The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council, known as ECOFIN, meets Tuesday under the chairmanship of Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos. ECOFIN is responsible for shaping European economic policy, taxation, financial‑services regulation and oversight of the European Union budget. Ministers are expected to exchange views on the European Commission’s economic‑policy recommendations for the eurozone, issued […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 06:13

New episode of dust affecting Cyprus

A new episode of dust is affecting Cyprus. At 3 a.m., dust levels in Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos and Zygi were in the “orange” category, ranging between 100 and 140 micrograms per cubic meter. Levels in Larnaca and Famagusta were slightly lower, falling in the “yellow” range. The dust is expected to gradually subside from Wednesday […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 06:06

Cyprus Weather – 17 Feb

Today, skies will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers, and a brief isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out — mainly over the western half of the island and later in northern areas. Light snow or sleet may fall on the highest peaks of Troodos. Winds will be mainly southwest to northwest at light to moderate […]

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