Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 08.04.2026 00:45

Cyprus Marks International Day for Monuments and Sites With Nationwide Events

Cyprus will host a series of cultural events across all districts in April and May to mark the International Day for Monuments and Sites. The annual observance, established by UNESCO in 1983, aims to raise public awareness about the importance of cultural heritage. This year’s theme, “Living Heritage and Emergency Response,” highlights the need to […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 22:00

Cyprus Repatriates Ancient Artifact From the United States

A Cypriot antiquity identified for sale in an online auction in the United States has been returned to Cyprus, the Department of Antiquities has said. The artifact — a White Painted V jug from the Cypro‑Archaic II period (600–480 B.C.) — was handed over to the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Washington on […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 19:45

Cyprus Producer Price Index Rises 1.1% in February

Cyprus’ industrial producer price index rose 1.1% in February compared with the same month last year, reaching 122.9 points (2021=100), the Statistical Service has said. The index increased 0.2% from January, while for the January–February period it was up 0.9% from a year earlier. Compared with January, prices were unchanged in mining and quarrying and […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 18:00

Cyprus Citizenship Rate Remains Below EU Average, Eurostat Says

Cyprus recorded a citizenship acquisition rate of 1.21 percent in 2024, remaining well below the European Union average of 2.73 percent, according to new Eurostat data. Greece posted a rate of 1.92 percent, while significantly higher levels were reported in several northern European countries. Across the bloc, 88 percent of new citizenship recipients were nationals […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 16:30

Cyprus seeks ‘trusted flaggers’ for EU digital services rules

Cyprus’ radiotelevision and digital services authority is inviting applications from organisations seeking designation as “trusted flaggers” of illegal online content under the European Union’s Digital Services Act. Trusted flaggers are specialised bodies authorised to identify potentially illegal material — such as hate speech or terrorist content — and submit priority notices to online platforms. The […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 15:00

Larnaca EOA bills payable at post offices under new agreement

Larnaca EOA bills are now payable at post offices under a new agreement. The service began on March 26 and allows customers to settle bills at 51 post offices across the country, including 11 in the Larnaca district. Payments may be made in cash or by card. The agreement was signed by postal services deputy […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 13:15

Gesy system barcode prescription pickup improves privacy

Beneficiaries of Cyprus’ national health system, Gesy, can now collect prescriptions from pharmacies using a digital barcode, eliminating the need to verbally provide personal details. The barcode is issued electronically through the beneficiaries’ online portal and can be displayed on a mobile phone, tablet or similar device. The system, which was introduced last month, means […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 11:45

EU to open new wildfire‑response hub in Cyprus during April summit

A new European firefighting hub based in Cyprus will be inaugurated in Paphos on April 23–24, on the sidelines of an informal EU summit held as part of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union. Last week, the European Commission unveiled a new risk‑management strategy aimed at addressing the growing threat of wildfires […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 10:15

Cyprus chief scientist highlights gender‑equality gains

Cyprus’ Chief Scientist Dimitris Skourides took part in a high‑level panel at the “Women Who Built Europe” conference in Brussels, outlining national policies aimed at boosting women’s participation in research, innovation and technology. Speaking at the event hosted at the Council of the European Union, Skourides presented measures introduced by the Research and Innovation Foundation […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 07:23

Tuesday weather forecast – 7th April

On Tuesday, the day will start mostly clear. By midday and into the afternoon, developing cloud cover is expected to bring isolated showers or a thunderstorm over the mountains, inland areas and parts of the southern and eastern coasts. Winds will remain southwesterly to northwesterly, light at first and later moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort. […]

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Kıbrıs 07.04.2026 00:45

Cyprus Legal Service Reports Sharp Drop in Asylum‑Related Court Cases in 2025

The Legal Service of the Republic released its annual analysis showing a significant decrease in court cases filed against the state by asylum seekers and other foreign nationals in 2025 compared with the previous two years. The report covers appeals, detention and deportation orders, habeas corpus applications and other legal actions filed before the International […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 22:00

Cyprus to Apply Zero VAT on Meat and Fish From April to September

Cyprus will introduce a zero value‑added tax rate on fresh and frozen meat and fish from April 6 to September 30, 2026. The measure, approved by the Cabinet and published in the official gazette, applies to beef, pork, lamb, goat, poultry, rabbit and hare meat, as well as fresh, chilled or frozen fish, squid, octopus […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 19:45

Cyprus to Launch Intensified Checks Ahead of Easter Bonfire Tradition

Authorities in Cyprus will begin intensified inspections to curb illegal activity linked to Easter bonfires, with arrests and possible penalties for parents of minors involved in offenses, the justice minister has said. Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fytiris said after a meeting with local authorities, police and the fire service that the goal is […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 18:20

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Detected in Two More Farms, Total Cases Rise to 54

Veterinary Services on Monday reported foot‑and‑mouth disease in two additional livestock units, bringing the total number of infected farms to 54 across the Larnaca and Nicosia districts. The new cases were found in two units in the Dromolaxia‑Meneou area, already within the designated infected zone. One unit recorded three to five goats and sheep with […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 18:17

UN Press statement

The Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot leaders met today at the Residence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne. The meeting took place in a positive atmosphere, and they had a fruitful discussion. They exchanged views on substance and on the way forward. They welcomed the UN Secretary-General’s sustained commitment […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 16:30

Cyprus showcases wines at Oinorama 2026 in Athens

Cyprus mounted a strong presence at the Oinorama 2026 international wine exhibition in Athens, highlighting the richness and modern character of the island’s vineyards. The Cypriot delegation was organised by the Cyprus Trade Centre in Athens in cooperation with the ministry and featured 16 wineries presenting a wide range of wines. The pavilion drew considerable […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 15:00

Online learning rises across EU, but Cyprus remains among lowest users

Online education continued to grow across the European Union in 2025, but Cyprus remained among the bloc’s lowest users of digital learning tools, according to Eurostat. Only 21 percent of internet users in Cyprus said they had taken an online course or used online learning materials during the year, well below the EU average of […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 13:15

Cyprus drops to 62nd in 2026 World Happiness Report

Cyprus ranks 62nd out of 147 countries in the 2026 World Happiness Report, continuing a steady slide in the annual index. The island has fallen from 39th place in 2019 to 43rd in 2023 and 50th in 2024. The report — produced by Oxford University’s Wellbeing Research Centre with Gallup and the United Nations — […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 11:45

Vehicle numbers in north Cyprus rise sharply, driven by surge in electric and hybrid cars

The number of vehicles in the north of Cyprus has risen sharply over the past three years, increasing by more than 86,000 since 2022, according to recent figures published by the newspaper Kibris. The report said the total vehicle count reached 447,592 in 2025, with annual growth averaging 25,000 to 30,000. The largest jump came […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 10:15

Seven Cypriot wineries take part in international wine and spirits fair

Cyprus marked its fifth consecutive appearance at PROWEIN last month with a national pavilion highlighting the island’s native grape varieties and expanding wine industry. Seven Cypriot wineries took part in the international wine and spirits fair, held in Düsseldorf, Germany. For the first time, the Cyprus stand hosted guided tastings featuring Commandaria and the indigenous […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 08:22

Monday Weather – 6th April

A weak low‑pressure system and an unstable air mass continue to affect the region, according to the Meteorological Service. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear, though cloud cover will increase locally along the coast. Winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly, light, up to 3 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will drop […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 08:00

Cyprus Police Issue Guidelines for Safe Internet Use

Police issued a set of general online‑safety guidelines, urging the public to take basic precautions to protect personal data and devices when using the internet. Authorities advised users not to share personal information on unfamiliar websites or with unknown individuals, and to ensure that sites they visit use encrypted connections beginning with “https://”. The public […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 08:00

Cyprus Leaders to Meet in UN‑Hosted Talks

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman will meet this morning. 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 will be permitted, and both sides will release […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 21:55

Consumer Group Alleges Fuel Stations Withheld Full Tax Cut

Cyprus’ Consumers Association issued serious allegations, claiming that several fuel stations failed to pass on the full benefit of the government’s reduction in the consumption tax on fuel. In a statement, the association said the support approved by the Cabinet “was not fully transferred to consumers,” arguing that part of the reduction was “unjustifiably absorbed” […]

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