Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus–U.S. Strategic Ties Highlighted at Independence Day Reception

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides praised the expanding strategic relationship between Cyprus and the United States during a reception hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence. He said bilateral ties strengthened further with the launch of the Strategic Dialogue in October 2024 and have since deepened in defense, security, […]

24.06.2026 05:19

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Four Kilos of Liquid Cocaine Seized at Larnaca Airport

Police in Cyprus seized four kilos of liquid cocaine at Larnaca Airport after finding the drugs in the luggage of a 65‑year‑old man who was later arrested. Investigators said the cocaine was hidden in ten nylon packets placed inside plastic cosmetic containers. The suspect had arrived in Cyprus from an undisclosed foreign country. The man […]

24.06.2026 05:17

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Group L: Stubborn Ghana keep England at bay, Croatia edge past Panama

England fail to break down stubborn Ghana in 0-0 draw England failed to find a way through a resolute Ghana side and had to settle for a 0-0 draw in their second World Cup Group L match on Tuesday, a result which left both sides well placed to move into the next phase but was […]

24.06.2026 04:47

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Apartment prices jump 10.8 per cent in Cyprus

Apartment prices in Cyprus rose by 10.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, figures released on Tuesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) showed. The bank said strong demand, particularly from foreign buyers, continued to push up property values despite signs of a slight slowdown […]

24.06.2026 04:24

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Our View: Government once again pandering to the unions

The government has bowed to union pressure with regard to its pension reform plan. After a meeting of the Labour Advisory Body, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said there had been second thoughts by the government which had decided to delay the tabling of the bill in the legislature. Although the original plan was to submit […]

24.06.2026 04:20

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Record-breaker Ronaldo guides Portugal to 5-0 win over Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups and Portugal’s all-time leading marksman at the global finals with two goals in Tuesday’s emphatic 5-0 Group K win over Uzbekistan in Houston. The 41-year-old had failed to find the back of the net in his previous 10 games in major finals, but, […]

23.06.2026 22:41

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American ideals ‘of particular importance’ for Cypriots, Christodoulides says

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said that the ideals upon which the United States was founded hold a special significance for the people of Cyprus, as he addressed the American embassy in Nicosia’s reception marking 250 years since the US’ declaration of independence. “Two hundred and fifty years ago, the declaration of independence articulated a […]

23.06.2026 21:40

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Disy renews calls for Mafia State investigation, Akel calls for ‘purge’

Disy on Tuesday reacted to former party leader and president Nicos Anastasiades’ hour-long oral defence against allegations of abuse of power levelled against him by the anti-corruption authority by renewing its call for a “full investigation” into the matter, while Akel called for a “purge” of Cyprus’ political elite. “From the very beginning, Disy expressed […]

23.06.2026 20:51

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Cyprus a step closer to accessing EU solidarity funds for wildfires

Cyprus on Tuesday moved a step closer to being able to access over €9 million from the European Union solidarity fund to help rebuild infrastructure destroyed by the wildfire which tore through the Limassol district and killed two people last year, after the European Parliament’s budgets committee (Budg) unanimously approved funds’ disbursement. The committee approved […]

23.06.2026 20:25

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Fidias invites police officers to apply to guard him

Direct Democracy leader Fidias Panayiotou uploaded a video on social media on Tuesday asking for applications from police officers “interested” in guarding him. As the leader of a political party with a presence in parliament, Panayiotou is entitled to police escort. In the reel, the 26-year-old called on police officers to apply for the position. […]

23.06.2026 20:17

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Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace ‘to convene in Cyprus’

United States President Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace is to convene in “a resort in Cyprus” next week, according to reports on Tuesday, with it believed that its members are looking to “recalibrate”. Israeli newspaper the Times of Israel reported that the gathering in Cyprus will include representatives from the Board of Peace’s executive […]

23.06.2026 20:04

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‘Cyprus economy hit by energy prices, tourism dip’

Though resilient to geopolitical headwinds, Cyprus’ economy this year will likely slow down due to higher energy prices and lower tourism arrivals, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. The IMF’s latest assessment comes under what’s known as an Article IV Consultation – an annual, in-depth health check of a country’s economy. IMF staff visit […]

23.06.2026 20:01

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Make it Lab – a guided event for creatives

Have a creative project or idea, but feel stuck? An upcoming workshop is dedicated to bringing creative ideas to life. Led by creative Natalia Panagiotou, the Make it Lab event on Thursday offers the space to explore the potential of these ideas. Presented by the Yasemin Collective, the 90-minute lab is open for artists and […]

23.06.2026 19:55

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No lifeguards, museums closed Wednesday

Lifeguard coverage at Cyprus beaches will be hit on Wednesday due to a 24-hour strike by hourly-paid government workers, the interior ministry said on Tuesday. Additionally, all museums, archaeological sites and ancient monuments will be closed, the antiquities department said. “The public is asked to exercise special caution when swimming and water activities on beaches, […]

23.06.2026 18:04

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First contracts signed for electricity battery storage

The first contracts for large-scale electricity storage batteries in Cyprus were signed on Tuesday, in an effort to reduce renewable energy cuts and increase the amount of solar power that can be absorbed by the national grid. Energy Minister Michael Damianos said the agreements, covering 120MW of centralised storage capacity to be managed by the […]

23.06.2026 17:53

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Investment firm continues share buyback programme

Investment firm Demetra Holdings bought back a total of 6,881 of its own shares on June 22, through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corporation (CISCO),following authorisation from its annual general meeting. According to an announcement on Tuesday, the total volume of 6,881 shares was acquired at a price of €1,66 per share. The breakdown of […]

23.06.2026 17:32

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Vatican rejects proposal to allow sermons by Catholic women

The Vatican on Tuesday reaffirmed a long-standing rule that only an ordained priest or deacon can give a sermon at a Catholic mass, rejecting a request from German bishops to broaden the practice and allow sermons by women or other laypeople. “The current discipline cannot be dispensed from,” said a release from the Vatican’s Dicastery […]

23.06.2026 17:30

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How Anastasiades answered the Mafia State report accusations

Answers for every accusation levelled at him in the anti-corruption authority’s Mafia State report were offered by former president Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday, in an hour-long address. Regarding the allegations related to an alleged abuse of power in relation to the payments made between a company named Focus Maritime and another named Rizokarpasso Shipping, he […]

23.06.2026 17:28

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‘Three months cannot salvage a year’ — hotels despair at lower demand

Limassol hotels bank on locals to bridge summer occupancy gap Limassol’s hotel sector is banking on last-minute bookings and domestic tourism to lift summer demand, as occupancy rates remain below those recorded last year, according to Limassol hoteliers association president Christos Tsanos. In an interview with the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Tsanos said that Limassol […]

23.06.2026 17:19

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Those interested in a Cyprus solution should ‘do something about it’

The two sides in Cyprus “are not at the same point” on the Cyprus problem and Turkey is even farther away, House president Annita Demetriou said on Tuesday, pointing out that those interested in a solution should find a way to contribute towards it. Commenting on remarks by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, who said […]

23.06.2026 17:07

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Businessman to remain in custody over alleged extortion case

A 44-year-old businessman accused of extorting tens of thousands of euros from an elderly man will remain in custody until his trial, the Larnaca district court ruled on Tuesday. The decision followed a three-day hearing on whether the defendant should be released pending trial. The court accepted the prosecution’s argument that there was a risk […]

23.06.2026 16:34

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Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections into ‘infinity’, Tehran denies claims

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into “infinity, despite Tehran’s denials, and that unfrozen Iranian assets would be used to buy humanitarian supplies from the United States. Washington agreed to waive sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first round of talks under a nascent […]

23.06.2026 16:13

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CySEC suspends licence of Cyprus investment firm over regulatory breaches

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced on Tuesday that it had suspended the licence of Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) Mind Money Limited over suspected breaches of regulatory requirements and concerns regarding client protection and market integrity. The regulator said the company’s authorisation, licence number 115/10, has been fully suspended under section 10(1) of […]

23.06.2026 16:08

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Mafia State findings forwarded to cabinet, police for criminal investigation

The full findings of the anti-corruption authority’s investigation into the Mafia State book were handed to the police and the cabinet on Tuesday for a criminal investigation to begin. The prosecutorial council of the Law Office said it had decided to send the report, the final findings of inspection officers and all accompanying material directly to […]

23.06.2026 15:53

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