Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

New case of online fraud

Police in Nicosia are investigating a new case of online fraud after a man reported receiving a call from an unknown individual who claimed to be an employee of an online financial transactions and payments platform. Under false pretenses about the security of the victim’s account, the caller convinced him to install a specific app […]

22.06.2026 06:55

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Generally high satisfaction with the services provided by Gesy personal doctors

A survey by the Federation of Patients’ Associations shows generally high satisfaction with the services provided by Gesy personal doctors, highlighting their key role in primary care, the head of the federation’s Scientific Advisory Committee said. Speaking on RIK Radio, Konstantinos Tsioutis said the findings also point to areas needing improvement, chiefly communication between beneficiaries […]

22.06.2026 06:49

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Cyprus Weather – Monday 22nd June

Monday will be mostly clear, but afternoon cloud will again bring isolated showers and storms, mainly in the mountains and inland. Temperatures will gradually rise above seasonal averages. Seas will remain calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will fall to 19°C inland, 21°C on the coasts and 15°C in the mountains.

22.06.2026 06:34

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Euro area records €16 billion surplus in April

The euro area current account recorded a surplus of €16 billion in April 2026, marking an increase from the €15 billion surplus observed in the previous month, according to data from the European Central Bank (ECB). This monthly figure was supported by surpluses in goods and services, which reached €17 billion and €15 billion respectively. […]

22.06.2026 06:00

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New House committees begin work this wek

Parliamentary committees will begin meeting this week under the new composition of the House of representatives following the May 24 election, marking the formal resumption of parliamentary business after the vote. Ministers, government officials and auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou are scheduled to appear before committees as MPs begin examining legislation, regulations and various public policy issues. […]

22.06.2026 04:24

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Cyprus reflected in a Ukrainian mirror

The geopolitical chessboard of the Eastern Mediterranean is a harsh, unforgiving arena where the survival of smaller states depends entirely on a cold, pragmatic calculation of the regional balance of power. For the Republic of Cyprus, the margin for error was entirely exhausted over half a century ago when a catastrophic coup d’état precipitated the […]

22.06.2026 04:20

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Group G: Iran battle for 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, Salah magic inspires Egypt to victory over New Zealand

Iran used seven saves from Alireza Beiranvand and a man advantage from a Belgium red card to pull out a 0-0 draw in the second consecutive tie for both teams in World Cup Group G play Sunday afternoon in Inglewood, Calif. Beiranvand, 33, earned his second clean sheet in his seventh appearance across three World […]

22.06.2026 00:20

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Group H: Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde stand tall against Uruguay

Yamal-inspired Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia Inspired by Lamine Yamal, Spain strolled to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H on Sunday, where Mikel Oyarzabal restored his reputation with two goals and Luis de la Fuente’s side found their groove after an underwhelming World Cup opener. Yamal opened the scoring […]

22.06.2026 00:01

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Cyprus shipping deputy minister to attend ICS conference in Rome

Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis will depart for Rome on Monday for a three-day working visit centred on an international shipping conference and a series of bilateral meetings with regional counterparts and maritime stakeholders. According to an official announcement from the ministry, the visit will take place between June 22, 2026, and June 24, […]

21.06.2026 20:31

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Can you go a day without your phone?

Can you go a day without your phone? The honest answer, for most of us, is no. We depend on them for time, contacts, news, calendars, and directions, which has made us reliant on these devices. This constant flow of information has gradually distanced us from the world around us, making it harder to be […]

21.06.2026 17:24

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Scientists decipher ancient origins of the Euphrates River

Uruk, the world’s first metropolis and the birthplace of written language, was nourished by the Euphrates River, as was Babylon, ancient ​Mesopotamia’s grandest city. The fertile plain between the Euphrates and its companion waterway, the Tigris River, was one of humankind’s cradles of civilization. Researchers now have ‌deciphered how the Euphrates first formed, looking much […]

21.06.2026 17:00

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Marquez storms to Czech MotoGP victory with late pass on Bagnaia

Ducati’s Marc Marquez claimed a thrilling victory at the Czech Grand Prix on Sunday, the seven-time MotoGP champion producing a late overtake of teammate Francesco Bagnaia to seal the win at Brno. Starting fourth on the grid, Marquez shadowed Bagnaia for much of the race before making his decisive move on lap 16. He then […]

21.06.2026 16:35

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Israeli soldiers in Lebanon are free to take action if under threat, Israel’s Katz says

Israeli soldiers are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats in Lebanon, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday, adding troops remained in position in what Israel refers to as a security zone. A ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah took effect on Friday after months of escalating violence, but on Saturday Israeli strikes killed […]

21.06.2026 16:17

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New square and parking facility inaugurated in Gourri

A new village square and semi-underground car park were officially inaugurated in the Troodos mountain village of Gourri on Sunday, with the government describing the €1.8 million project as part of a broader effort to revitalise rural and mountain communities across the island. The project, co-financed through European and national funds, is intended to upgrade […]

21.06.2026 16:12

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Windcraft Music Fest transforms Cyprus village into music, culture hub

Balkan, jazz, folk and experimental wind music is blowing this way as the Windcraft Music Fest returns to Katydata village on July 24-26. The quiet Nicosia district village will come alive with late-night concerts, workshops, exhibitions, walks and music-filled experiences. Artists from Cyprus and abroad, original collaborations and musical traditions from around the world meet […]

21.06.2026 15:33

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Erdogan orders talks to reopen Orthodox Christian seminary in Turkey, a focus for Trump

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan ordered officials on Sunday to resume talks on reopening an Orthodox Christian seminary near Istanbul, an issue raised by U.S. President Donald Trump, who is expected to visit Ankara next month for a NATO summit. The Halki seminary, founded in 1844 and shut by the Turkish state in 1971, played a […]

21.06.2026 15:29

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Can Cyprus lure its diaspora home?

The government has placed the repatriation of skilled professionals at the heart of its economic strategy, launching an ambitious campaign to reverse decades of skilled Cypriots’ exodus abroad. The programme, branded Minds in Cyprus, has been presented as a flagship effort to address perennial labour shortages in key sectors. This includes careers in STEM with […]

21.06.2026 15:13

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A reflection on life and death

A different kind of column today. A personal one. Not so long ago, I wrote about Albert Camus and the absurdity of life. This came back to haunt me when the news reached me about the loss of a very special person in my life. Pola Kyprianides was certainly, by general admission, a unique human […]

21.06.2026 14:52

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Brilliant Henry wraps up victory for New Zealand as England collapse

New Zealand pace bowler Matt Henry ran through England’s tail to give his side a 233-run victory in the second test at The Oval to level the series at 1-1 on Sunday. Starting the fifth day on 182-5 chasing a notional 463 for an unlikely victory, England folded quickly and were all out for 209 […]

21.06.2026 13:59

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Teen scientists are tracking plastic pollution across Europe’s rivers

Thousands of teenagers across Europe have tracked plastic pollution in rivers, and the data they collected is starting to make waves. By Tom Cassauwers Along a small stream in Spain, groups of teenagers are at work. One hovers around a black tarpaulin covered in wet pieces of plastic. Another stands on a small bridge, fishing […]

21.06.2026 13:30

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UK minister says Starmer is considering ‘political realities’ as position under threat

British business minister Peter Kyle said Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reflecting on the “political realities” after party rival Andy Burnham was elected to parliament, setting up a potential leadership challenge. Speaking to broadcasters on Sunday, Kyle said he had no reason to believe Starmer was planning to announce his resignation on Monday but that […]

21.06.2026 13:28

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Goal remains a united Cyprus, says minister

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Sunday reiterated the government’s commitment to securing a reunited Cyprus free of occupation troops, saying unity and collective responsibility were essential to achieving that goal. Speaking at a memorial service for Eoka fighter Petros Eliades, Charalambides said “Cyprus continues to live with the consequences of the Turkish invasion and the […]

21.06.2026 13:25

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The digital Euro debate: Who controls your money?

In March 2023 European Central Bank (ECB) chief Christine Lagarde fell for a prank call where she unwittingly revealed that Europe’s central bank digital currency, the digital euro, will have a “limited amount of control”. Though anecdotal, it was one more cog in the general direction of travel where physical cash gets pushed aside by […]

21.06.2026 13:00

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Cyprus has no shortage of histories

Three recent books help explain why consensus on the nature of the Cyprus problem, let alone the solution, remains so difficult. And, perhaps, why dozens of UN diplomats have failed to find a solution that is acceptable to both Greek and Turkish Cypriots in 62 years. Mustafa Ergun Olgun’s Betrayal, The Other Side of the Cyprus […]

21.06.2026 12:13

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