Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 03.02.2026 16:22

Cyprus Officials Weigh Second Casino to Counter North’s Expansion

A proposal to open a second casino in Nicosia was raised during a parliamentary committee debate on the budget of the Games and Casinos Supervision Authority, amid concerns about competition from casinos...

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Kıbrıs 03.02.2026 10:06

Afcon drama: what went wrong and what went right at the continent’s biggest football cup in Morocco

Chuka Onwumechili, Howard University The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, produced thrills and several story lines, some good and others not so good. It ended in...

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Kıbrıs 03.02.2026 07:02

Dust Cloud Over Cyprus Finally Begins to Clear

The thick blanket of African dust that smothered Cyprus for a week is finally lifting, according to the Meteorological Department. Officials said concentrations began to drop on Monday afternoon and are expected...

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Kıbrıs 03.02.2026 06:59

Three Arrested After Coordinated Police Raids in Nicosia

Police arrested three people on Monday following coordinated raids on homes and other properties in Nicosia as part of investigations into drug possession, illegal firearms, money laundering and related offenses. Authorities said...

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Kıbrıs 03.02.2026 06:55

Two Arrested in Paphos Home Burglary Case

Police in Paphos have arrested two 36‑year‑olds in connection with a home burglary reported on January 26, authorities said Monday. Investigators say jewelry, watches and cash were stolen from the residence. Evidence...

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Kıbrıs 03.02.2026 06:53

Xylofagou: Police Arrest Suspect in Armed Kiosk Robbery in Famagusta District

A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a kiosk in Cyprus’s Famagusta district, police said Monday. The suspect allegedly entered the kiosk around 10:40 a.m. wearing...

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Kıbrıs 03.02.2026 05:05

Marine protected areas aren’t in the right places to safeguard dolphins and whales in the South Atlantic

Guilherme Maricato, UFRJ; Clinton N. Jenkins, Florida International University; Maria Alice S. Alves, UERJ, and Rodrigo Tardin, UFRJ The ocean is under increasing pressure. Everyday human activities, from shipping to oil and...

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Kıbrıs 03.02.2026 04:25

Türkiye’s exports to Syria jump nearly 70% in 2025, trade body says

Türkiye’s exports to Syria surged 69.6 percent in 2025 to 2.6 billion U.S. dollars, the Turkish Exporters Assembly has confirmed, marking one of the sharpest annual increases in bilateral trade in recent...

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Kıbrıs 03.02.2026 03:23

NATO launches long‑term “Arctic Endurance” exercise in Greenland, Denmark says

A major multinational military exercise known as “Arctic Endurance” has begun in Greenland and will continue through the end of 2026. Soldiers from several NATO member states — including France, Germany, Sweden,...

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Kıbrıs 03.02.2026 00:21

Portugal’s Galp completes installation of 100‑MW green hydrogen unit at Sines refinery

Portuguese energy company Galp has finished installing a green hydrogen production unit at its Sines refinery, marking a major step in the country’s push toward cleaner industrial energy. The facility consists of...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 21:41

Cyprus Papers Highlight Holguin’s Message: No 5+1 Talks Without Progress

A recent interview by UN Secretary‑General’s Personal Envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguín has drawn wide attention in the Greek Cypriot press, after she told Turkey’s ANKA news agency that conditions are...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 19:39

Report: About 100,000 Cyprus Pensioners Receive Under €1,000 a Month

Nearly 100,000 pensioners in Cyprus receive monthly payments below €1,000, according to comments cited Monday by the newspaper Haravgi. Evtihios Papamichail, secretary‑general of the pensioners’ association EKISI, said the lowest pensions start...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 17:36

Car of Game Warden Torched in Geroskipou; Police Probe Possible Link to Poaching Rings

Police are investigating an arson attack that destroyed the personal vehicle of a 46‑year‑old game warden in Geroskipou early Monday, in what authorities say may be connected to organized poaching activity in...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 16:34

Cyprus Police Issue Match‑Day Guidelines Ahead of Pafos FC–APOEL Clash

Police are urging fans to show respect and sportsmanship at Wednesday’s rescheduled league match between Pafos FC and APOEL, set to kick off at 7 p.m. as part of the 15th round...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 15:30

Cyprus Weather Outlook: Dust, Showers and a Gradual Midweek Improvement

A low‑pressure system is affecting the region, with light high pressure expected to follow on Tuesday. Thick dust will linger in the atmosphere through the afternoon before gradually thinning and clearing by...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:28

Cyprus Ranks Second in Eurozone for Payment‑Card Use

Cyprus has the second‑highest rate of payment‑card use in the eurozone, with cards accounting for 75% of all transaction volume, according to a new report from the Central Bank of Cyprus. The...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 13:46

Cyprus Warns of High Dust Levels, Urges Public to Stay Indoors

Authorities reported high concentrations of dust across Cyprus on Monday, warning that the airborne particles could pose health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. The Labour Inspection Department said readings from its air‑quality...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 13:26

Cyprus President, Turkish Cypriot Leader Set February 24 Meeting Under UN Auspices

The President of Cyprus is scheduled to meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman on Tuesday, February 24 at 11 a.m., according to a written statement from government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis. The...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 11:35

Report: Nearly one‑third of workers in Cyprus earn under €1,500 a month

Almost 30 percent of employees in Cyprus earn less than €1,500 in gross monthly income, according to figures reported Wednesday by Politis and other local media. Citing data from the Cypriot Statistical...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 09:03

Hacking the grid: How digital sabotage turns infrastructure into a weapon

Saman Zonouz, Georgia Institute of Technology The darkness that swept over the Venezuelan capital in the predawn hours of Jan. 3, 2026, signaled a profound shift in the nature of modern conflict:...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:32

Cyprus court rulings clear way for deportations of rejected Syrian asylum seekers

Authorities in Cyprus may now proceed with the forced return of Syrian asylum seekers and other foreign nationals whose applications have been rejected. The newspaper Fileleftheros said the country’s Administrative Court for...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:01

As Syria’s new government consolidates its power, the Kurdish minority fears for its future

Ali Mamouri, Deakin University Renewed fighting in Syria in recent weeks between government-aligned forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) isn’t just a local issue. It has serious implications for the...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:42

Cyprus president pays tribute to activist Kostas Gavriilidis after his death

Cyprus’ president expressed sorrow Friday over the death of Kostas Gavriilidis, co‑founder of Accept Cyprus and a prominent advocate for human rights, diversity and social inclusion. In a written statement, President Nikos...

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:37

Cyprus Health Minister Opens Medical & Health Expo 2026, Highlights Innovation in Care

Cyprus Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides praised the role of innovation in strengthening the country’s health‑care system during the opening of the “Medical & Health Expo 2026,” held Friday under the ministry’s auspices....

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