Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 14:00

Cyprus welcomes Poland’s decision to upgrade its travel advisory

Cyprus has welcomed Poland’s decision to upgrade its travel advisory for the island, placing the country in Level 1 — a category that calls only for normal precautions. The deputy tourism minister, Kostas Koumis, described the move as a positive development that strengthens Cyprus’s image as a safe destination. Looking ahead to the summer season, Mr Koumis […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 12:15

Foreign buyers purchased 7,255 properties in Cyprus in 2025, report shows

Foreign purchases of real estate in Cyprus rose sharply in 2025, reaching 7,255 properties — a 16 percent increase from the previous year, according to data from PwC Cyprus cited by Politis. The figure accounted for 28 percent of all property sales in the country. In 2024, foreign buyers purchased 6,228 properties. Most foreign demand […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 10:45

Employment rises in EU and Cyprus in 2025, Eurostat says

Employment continued to climb across the European Union in 2025, reaching its highest level since 2009, according to figures published by Eurostat. The employment rate for people aged 20 to 64 rose to 76.1 percent, representing about 197.7 million workers. That marks an increase of 0.3 percentage points from 2024 and 0.8 points compared with […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 09:15

Police warn of rising online and mobile scams after series of new cases

Police are urging the public to remain cautious as a wave of online and mobile scams continues to circulate through text messages, email and WhatsApp, with fraudsters posing as banks, the electricity authority and government agencies. The warning follows a case reported last week in Limassol, where a company director alerted police after €176,000 in […]

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Kıbrıs 24.04.2026 08:02

EU set to open new wildfire‑response hub in Cyprus

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

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 21:00

Cyprus’ health minister outlined the five pillars guiding the ministry’s policies

Cyprus’ health minister outlined the five pillars guiding the ministry’s policies during a presentation of its annual review and goals for the year. Neofytos Charalambides said the framework is built on prevention and public health, stronger legislation and transparency, digital health, modern infrastructure and a robust, sustainable national health system. He said the aim is […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 18:45

Cyprus posts 4% budget surplus in Q4 2025, Eurostat says

Cyprus recorded a 4% of GDP budget surplus in the fourth quarter of 2025, maintaining one of the strongest fiscal positions in the European Union. Eurostat data show the country remained in surplus throughout the year, even as the EU as a whole registered a 3.2% deficit. The surplus was unchanged from Q4 2024, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 17:00

Ukraine: Kombos described the situation as highly complex and unclear

Cyprus’ foreign minister expressed hope that the European Union will reach a positive decision within hours on a new support loan for Ukraine. Speaking on arrival at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, Constantinos Kombos stressed the importance of maintaining European backing for Ukraine and strengthening measures against Russia through the bloc’s 20th sanctions […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 15:20

Macron will arrive in Cyprus later for first official visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Cyprus later for the first official visit by a French head of state since the Republic of Cyprus was founded, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said in a written statement. Letymbiotis said the visit marks a milestone in bilateral relations and underscores that Cyprus and France act as strategic […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 14:00

Cyprus: Four million euros this year for wildfire‑prevention

The government will allocate more than four million euros this year for wildfire‑prevention measures ahead of the fire season. The decision was made during a meeting between Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, the Nicosia District Administration and community council representatives. The funds will be used for vegetation clearing and the creation of firebreaks. Ioannou said an […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 12:22

Paphos man held in drugs case

A Paphos district court on Wednesday issued a five‑day remand order for a 27‑year‑old man in a drug‑possession case. Police said officers from the narcotics unit found five packets of dried cannabis, two packets of cocaine and six packets of methamphetamine in the vehicle the man was riding in. A subsequent search of his home […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 11:45

Cyprus’ president has withheld approval from nine of the ten foreclosure‑related bills

Cyprus’ president has withheld approval from nine of the ten foreclosure‑related bills passed by parliament, returning five to the House and referring four to the Supreme Court. Government spokesman Viktoras Papadopoulos said the president acted on advice from the Legal Service, which identified issues requiring further examination. The returned bills, he said, contain technical errors, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 10:45

Cyprus’ House of Representatives meets for final time

Cyprus’ House of Representatives meets Thursday for the final time under its current composition. During the session, lawmakers are expected to vote for the chamber’s self‑dissolution ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for May 24, 2026. The election proclamation will be issued in a decree by the interior minister, to be published Friday in the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.04.2026 09:19

Cyprus Electricity Authority launches 24‑hour strike

Workers at the Cyprus Electricity Authority launched a 24‑hour strike at midnight after talks with the energy minister ended without agreement on Wednesday. Kyriakos Tafounas, head of the EPOPAI union, told CyBC radio that the measures are not an end in themselves, saying the protest concerns the cost and adequacy of electricity supply. He said […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 12:15

Cyprus livestock farmers warn of escalating protests

Livestock farmers in Cyprus say they may step up their protests from Thursday, warning that they could even block ports and airports during the European Council summit due to be held on the island. Speaking on CyBC Radio, Stella Petrou — a representative of a group of farmers — accused authorities of lacking a clear […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 09:15

Cyprus health minister outlines five‑pillar strategy

Cyprus’ Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides has set out the five pillars guiding the ministry’s policies, during a presentation of its annual review and goals for the year. He said the pillars are: prevention and public health, stronger legislation and transparency, digital health, modern infrastructure, and a robust and sustainable national health system, Gesy. Charalambides said […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 08:00

Police Reissue Online‑Safety Advice as Internet Scams Surge in Cyprus

Police have once again issued a set of general online‑safety guidelines, urging the public to take basic precautions to protect personal data and devices amid a steady rise in internet‑related scams across Cyprus. Authorities say fraud attempts — from phishing emails and fake investment schemes to impersonation scams and malicious links — continue to circulate […]

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Kıbrıs 22.04.2026 07:00

Wednesday Weather – 22nd April

Wednesday will stay mostly clear, with occasional cloud that could bring an isolated shower over the mountains. Seas will be calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will reach 25°C inland, 23°C on the south and east coasts, 21°C on the west and north coasts and 15°C in the higher mountains. Patchy mist or fog may form […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 21:00

Drug squad finds cannabis products in Limassol container; one arrest

Cyprus’ drug squad, working with customs officers, discovered a quantity of cannabis‑based products during a search of a container in a Limassol warehouse, Alithia reported. Inside the container, police found 590 packages containing CBN (cannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) products packed in 150 cartons, along with 100 chocolate bars containing cannabis. The container had arrived from […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 18:45

Cyprus police warn of new phone scam targeting bank accounts

Cyprus police have received new reports of a phone scam in which callers pretend to represent an online financial‑services and payments platform. The aim, officers say, is to steal personal data and withdraw money from victims’ bank accounts. According to today’s complaints, the calls come from foreign numbers and use an automated voice system. The […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 17:00

Qatar to allow foreign airlines back into Doha airport

Qatar has announced the gradual resumption of flights by foreign airlines at Doha International Airport — the first time this has happened since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East. A limited restart took place on 7 March, but it applied only to Qatar Airways.

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 15:30

Electricity Authority staff to hold 24-hour strike on April 23

Employees of the Cyprus Electricity Authority will stage a 24‑hour strike on April 23. In a joint statement, the unions EPOPAI, SIDHEK‑EK, SEPAIK, SYVAIK and the Free Pancyprian Organisation of EAC Staff said the decision was unavoidable after two warning work stoppages on February 27 and March 18 failed to prompt any action from the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 15:30

Cyprus economy posts strong growth in 2025, data show

Cyprus maintained solid economic momentum in 2025, with GDP expanding by 3.8% for the full year and by 4.5% in the fourth quarter, according to updated figures released by the Statistical Service. Growth was driven mainly by information and communication technologies, hotels and restaurants, trade and construction — sectors that continued to outperform and support […]

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Kıbrıs 21.04.2026 14:00

Cyprus labour council focuses on pension‑system reform

Cyprus’ Labour Advisory Body has discussed the investment policy of the Social Insurance Fund — the first pillar of the country’s pension‑system reform — as well as issues concerning provident funds under the second pillar, Labour Minister Marinos Moushiouttas has said. The minister said the next meeting, on 4 May, will address questions raised by […]

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