Famagusta Gazette

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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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 23:45

Cyprus deputy shipping minister marks Greek national anniversaries in Chlorakas

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanoli has delivered an address in Chlorakas marking Greece’s March 25, 1821 independence anniversary and the April 1, 1955 start of the EOKA anti‑colonial uprising in Cyprus. Speaking on behalf of President Nikos Christodoulides, Hadjimanoli said both anniversaries are linked by a “common ideal — the struggle for freedom.” She noted […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 17:00

Greek embassy in Nicosia to receive building donated by Orthodox Church

A building south of Nicosia’s old city, currently used by the Greek Embassy and belonging to the Feneromeni Church, is being donated to Greece, church officials have confirmed. According to the news site Politisnews, Chrysostomos Chrysostomou, head of the Feneromeni Church Committee, announced the decision after a service marking the anniversary of Greece’s 1821 uprising. […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 15:30

Foot‑and‑mouth outbreak affects 5.5% of Cyprus’ livestock, expert says

The foot‑and‑mouth outbreak in Cyprus has so far affected 5.5 percent of the country’s livestock — excluding pigs — the head of the government’s special scientific committee said last night.  Speaking on state radio, Stavros Malas said the losses remain “manageable” at this stage, provided authorities succeed in containing the spread of the disease. He […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 14:00

Cyprus sees signs of recovery in tourist bookings after Iran disruption

Tourist bookings to Cyprus have begun to rebound after a slowdown linked to recent geopolitical tensions, the deputy tourism minister has said. Speaking at the annual general assembly of the Cyprus Hotel Managers Association, Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said reservations had shown “clear signs of returning to normal” in recent days following weeks of weaker […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 12:17

Bus drivers hold two‑hour work stoppage over traffic‑camera concerns

Bus drivers affiliated with the SEK and PEO unions will stage a two‑hour work stoppage on Friday morning, protesting what they say are unresolved problems linked to the island’s traffic‑camera system. In a joint statement, the unions said repeated warnings to the Transport Ministry had gone unanswered, despite concerns that the operation of the camera […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 10:45

Cyprus parliament approves use of police body‑worn cameras

Cyprus’ parliament on Thursday approved legislation allowing police officers to use body‑worn cameras and install recording devices in patrol vehicles. The law sets out specific situations in which cameras may be activated, including arrests, searches, pursuits, responses to crime scenes and other high‑risk operations. Officers must inform members of the public when recording, except in […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 09:15

EU must remain united on energy security amid geopolitical instability, Cyprus official says

The European Union needs unity to safeguard its energy security in the face of geopolitical crises, Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna told the European Parliament during a debate this week. Representing the Council of the EU, Raouna said there is currently no immediate threat to Europe’s energy supply, but warned that the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.03.2026 06:14

Cyprus Weather for Friday 27th March

A weak pressure system is affecting Cyprus, with a low‑pressure system expected to move in over the weekend, the meteorological service said Friday. Dust will also be present on Saturday and Sunday, with concentrations expected to rise at times. Periods of increased cloud cover are forecast today, with isolated light showers possible in the mountains […]

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Kıbrıs 26.03.2026 23:45

Cyprus extends hours for registration and overseas voting declarations ahead of parliamentary elections

Cyprus’ Interior Ministry has said that district administration offices will open on Saturday, March 28, to accept applications for voter registration and declarations from citizens wishing to vote at overseas polling stations for the May 24 parliamentary elections. The offices in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and Famagusta (Paralimni) will operate from 8 a.m. to 2 […]

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Kıbrıs 26.03.2026 20:35

Cyprus deputy minister in Brussels for first trilogue on EU Returns Regulation

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection, Nikolas A. Ioannidis, traveled to Brussels yesterday to take part in the first political trilogue on the proposed EU Returns Regulation. The draft measure aims to increase the return of third‑country nationals who have no legal right to remain in the European Union and to curb abuse […]

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Kıbrıs 26.03.2026 18:45

Cyprus Forestry Department reports strong public turnout for International Day of Forests events

Cyprus’ Forestry Department has said that all activities organized for the International Day of Forests on March 21 were successfully completed, drawing strong participation from the public. According to the department, visitors joined guided walks along several nature trails across the island — including Agioi Anargyroi, Delikipos, Chelidonia, Doxa Soi o Theos–Moutti tis Horas, Xyliatos […]

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Kıbrıs 26.03.2026 17:00

Cyprus to mark Earth Hour 2026 with hiking and stargazing event in Troodos

The Office of the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare will host an Earth Hour 2026 event in Amiantos, Troodos, combining hiking, local food and stargazing. The event, organized in cooperation with the Troodos Development Company, the Troodos Geopark, the Troodos Observatory and the Hellenic Mountaineering Association of Nicosia, will take place on Saturday, […]

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Kıbrıs 26.03.2026 16:04

Cyprus President Announces New Measures to Support Households

President Nikos Christodoulides announced a new package of economic support measures Thursday, saying Cyprus must remain prepared for prolonged regional instability and its impact on households. In a televised address, Christodoulides said recent geopolitical tensions underscored the need to safeguard public security and maintain economic resilience. He credited support from Greece, France, Italy, Spain and […]

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Kıbrıs 26.03.2026 15:30

Need for careful, ethical use of AI in education, Cyprus Minister says

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou has briefed the House Education Committee on an initiative by the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts aimed at promoting reading and ensuring the responsible use of new technologies and artificial intelligence in schools. Speaking after the session, Michaelidou said global trends highlight the need for careful, ethical use of […]

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Kıbrıs 26.03.2026 14:00

Cyprus court issues first conviction for AI‑generated child‑abuse material

A Limassol court has issued the first conviction in the Republic of Cyprus for offenses involving child‑sexual‑abuse material created using artificial intelligence, the Legal Service have said. Two young defendants pleaded guilty to charges related to AI‑generated abusive material. The court stressed the seriousness of such offenses, noting what it called an “alarming rise” and […]

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Kıbrıs 26.03.2026 12:15

Roadworks announced in Larnaca district for March 26–27

Cyprus’ Public Works Department has announced scheduled roadworks in the Larnaca district, including maintenance on the old Larnaca–Nicosia road and traffic changes linked to the Larnaca–Dhekelia coastal road improvement project. 1. Maintenance on old Larnaca–Nicosia road The department said periodic pavement maintenance will take place Thursday and Friday, March 26–27, between 7 a.m. and 3 […]

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