Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

European Region has made significant progress in preventing viral hepatitis

The World Health Organization (WHO) says that its European Region has made significant progress in preventing viral hepatitis and controlling…

02.08.2026 16:06

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Acting Paphos mayor condemns vandalism

Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou on Sunday condemned vandalism in Kato Paphos after the end of a charity event, which the municipality had supported. The images seen by the competent services cause disappointment and indignation, as public and private properties were filled with graffiti, causing damage and burdening citizens financially, he said. Onisiforou said such […]

02.08.2026 15:52

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Greece battles wildfires, Hungary shuts nuclear power plant due to drought

Greek firefighters battled on Sunday to control a huge wildfire that has destroyed over 100 homes northwest of Athens, while a fresh blaze forced evacuations on the popular tourist island of Kefalonia. Europe has been ravaged by wildfires this summer after a period of record-breaking heatwaves and little rain – conditions that scientists say have […]

02.08.2026 15:39

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Archbishop calls for Makarios’ stance on Cyprus problem to be adopted

Archbishop Georgios appealed on Sunday for no further concessions on the Cyprus problem and for adherence to the principles defended by Archbishop Makarios III, saying that Turkey will not be satisfied with new compromises. In statements after a memorial service for Cyprus’ first president, Archbishop Makarios, he said that “for Makarios the compromise was not […]

02.08.2026 15:21

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Spain honours its anti-fascist heroes, why does Cyprus forget them?

By Dr Kim Economides Last year I was granted Spanish citizenship under Spain’s Democratic Memory Law, not because I sought another passport or any material advantage, but because I wanted to honour my father and the other Cypriot volunteers who travelled to Spain to defend democracy against fascism. For me, that citizenship represents something far […]

02.08.2026 14:52

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40 illegal migrants arrested

Forty third country nationals have been arrested after the police and the aliens and immigration service launched an operation on Sunday morning to round up illegal immigrants. The operation was carried out in Limassol and discovered 40 people who were staying illegally in the Republic. Six of them are expected to be released later in […]

02.08.2026 14:49

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Minister calls on Turkey to cooperate over the missing

Turkey must cooperate substantially to determine the fate of all missing persons, deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Sunday. “Ascertaining the fate of all missing persons was, is and will remain the highest moral and national obligation of the state,” he said. “Turkey must cooperate substantially, provide access to the archives of the occupying […]

02.08.2026 14:43

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This might be Cyprus’ best housing idea – so why is no-one using it?

It’s so rare for a government scheme to be an unqualified Good Thing that it feels downright ungrateful to criticise it. Then again, even Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, speaking last February, admitted that the Renovate-Rent housing scheme was underperforming relative to expectations. The hope was for 1,000 housing units to be placed on the market […]

02.08.2026 13:42

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Israeli strikes kill nine in Gaza, Israeli minister says no deal to halt attacks

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Steven Scheer Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza for a second straight day on Sunday, killing at least nine Palestinians, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a breakthrough in efforts to implement last year’s Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said on Sunday that there was no deal to […]

02.08.2026 13:41

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22 productions to be showcased at the next Nicosia International Festival

Contemporary art, emerging and established artists from Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus will soon take the stage of the Nicosia Municipal Theatre as the latest edition of the Nicosia International Festival arrives. More than 22 productions will soon enrich the capital city’s cultural agenda over the course of 50 days. From September 12 to […]

02.08.2026 13:21

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Police road safety campaign to focus on speeding

With the aim of preventing traffic accidents and enhancing road safety, police will carry out a road safety campaign in the coming days against speeding, it announced on Sunday. Increased checks will be carried out from Monday, August 3 to Sunday, August 9. “Speeding is a very important factor in determining the outcome of a […]

02.08.2026 13:15

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Prison guards stand up for dismissed colleague

The prison guard recently dismissed for dereliction of duty to carry out orders was on Sunday described as “excellent, a model of professionalism and ethics, but also a role model for all of us,” by the union he represents, Isotita. The union said Giorgos Matezos has played a leading role in the struggles of the […]

02.08.2026 13:01

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Ukrainian drones kill two in Russia, strike Wildberries warehouse, governors say

Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least two people in regions along Russia’s Volga River overnight, hitting targets including a warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, regional officials said on Sunday. Russia’s Defence Ministry said it had downed 635 Ukrainian drones during the night. Kyiv’s drones attacked a Wildberries warehouse in the Samara region, […]

02.08.2026 12:42

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President condemns north drones disturbing anti-occupation event

Provocations by authorities in the north during an anti-occupation event by Famagusta municipality event on Saturday evening are “condemnable” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday. Speaking to journalists after a memorial service for the island’s first resident, Archbishop Makarios, about drones from the north disrupting the demonstration, he said, “first and foremost I condemn such […]

02.08.2026 12:28

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The dog who waited for Odysseus: Argos reflects the deep human‑animal bonds of ancient Greece

Susanna Phillippo, Newcastle University and Sally Waite, Newcastle University Homer’s Odyssey, with its fabulous monsters and intense tale of human…

02.08.2026 12:18

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Where are the leaders? Will Christodoulides rise to the occasion?

As the visit of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Cyprus came and went, I found myself reflecting on how bereft the world seems of genuine leadership. There was a time when the United States and Europe were looked to for direction. Whether or not one agreed with their policies, their leaders possessed a stature that […]

02.08.2026 12:04

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Justice ministry defends dismissal of prison guard

The dismissal of prison guard Giorgos Maltezos does not concern trade unionism, but was based exclusively on the findings of the disciplinary procedure and the evaluation of all the evidence put before the minister, the ministry of justice said on Sunday. The ministry was reacting to a statement made the previous day by Akel, which […]

02.08.2026 11:55

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Further medal success for Cyprus at Commonwealth Games

There was further success for the Cyprus judo team at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow late on Saturday when Odysseas Georgakis secured the bronze in the men’s under 81kg category. He overcame Fernand Nkero of Gabon to secure the medal. It is the fourth medal for judokas in the current Games, which conclude on Sunday. […]

02.08.2026 11:04

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Digital euro app will prioritise accessibility, says ECB

The European Central Bank (ECB) this week unveiled the accessibility features planned for the digital euro app, saying the platform will exceed European Union accessibility standards ahead of pilot testing scheduled for 2027. The app will provide users with access to basic digital euro services and has been designed with accessibility and inclusion as core […]

02.08.2026 10:30

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Preparatory work for five-party Cyprus problem meeting ‘already underway’

The preparatory work with the UN to create the conditions for a successful enlarged meeting began on Friday, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday evening. This work will carry on throughout August with the United Nations on a technocratic level, he added. Asked what steps need to be taken to hold the informal five-party conference, […]

02.08.2026 10:29

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Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal

By Yasmine Ghania and Menna AlaaElDin US President Donald Trump said late on Saturday he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and “other Middle Eastern Countries” asked for a time to […]

02.08.2026 10:13

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Fires on more than 250,000 acres of Washington state prompt evacuations

By Kenrick Cai Wildfires across more than a quarter of a million acres in Washington state have prompted widespread evacuations and power outages in the Spokane area, state officials said on Saturday evening. About 4,000 people were fighting more than a dozen fires throughout the state, Dave Upthegrove, the state’s commissioner of public lands, said […]

02.08.2026 10:10

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Teen left with serious injuries after traffic accident

A 17-year-old was seriously injured in a traffic accidents in the early hours of Sunday morning, in Limassol. At around 1am, while the 17-year-old was driving a motorcycle on Spyros Araouzos Street in Limassol, under circumstances still being investigated, he collided with a car driven by a 37-year-old. The teen was injured in the collision […]

02.08.2026 10:03

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10 arrests made in overnight police operations

Police described their crime fighting presence across the island over Saturday night as intense, with organised patrols in key points of urban areas to prevent serious criminal acts, ensure public order and increase the sense of security of the public. As a result, ten people were arrestedfor various offences, such as illegal possession of drugs, […]

02.08.2026 09:57

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