Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 01.06.2026 05:35

Cyprus Weather – Monday 1st June

On Monday, increased cloud may bring isolated showers and a few thunderstorms over the mountains and parts of the interior around midday and early afternoon. Winds will start light and variable, later becoming southwesterly to northwesterly at 3–4 Beaufort. Seas will remain calm to slight. Highs will reach 32°C inland, 28°C on the south and […]

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Kıbrıs 29.05.2026 09:15

Fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to fall

Fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to fall over the next 10 days, driven by the recent drop in international oil prices, according to Savvas Prokopiou, president of the Cyprus Petrol Station Owners Association. Prokopiou said prices have been fluctuating in recent weeks. He noted that there was “a sharp decrease in the international price […]

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Kıbrıs 29.05.2026 08:57

Police arrested ten people overnight during targeted crime‑prevention operations

Police arrested ten people overnight during targeted crime‑prevention operations carried out across Cyprus. According to the Police Communications Branch, officers maintained a strong presence in key urban areas, conducting organized patrols aimed at preventing serious offenses, safeguarding public order and boosting the public’s sense of security. The operations led to ten arrests on offenses including […]

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Kıbrıs 29.05.2026 08:53

Cyprus Weather – Friday 29 May

Early today, increased low cloud—mainly in the west—may produce an isolated shower. By midday, most areas will turn mostly clear with passing cloud, though developing clouds in the south and east are expected to bring isolated showers or a thunderstorm. Hail is possible in any storm. Winds will blow southwest to northwest, generally moderate to […]

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Kıbrıs 28.05.2026 21:00

Reports on UN movement in Cyprus

Reports in the Cypriot press say the U.N. Secretary‑General’s personal envoy on Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín, will arrive on the island on June 6. Politis reported under the headline “Holguín to Meet Leaders Separately on June 8 — This Time She Comes Seeking at Least a Minimal Strategic Agreement” that Holguín is returning after a […]

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Kıbrıs 28.05.2026 18:45

THOC 2025 awards ceremony

President Nikos Christodoulides described THOC 2025 awards ceremony as an important moment of recognition for the personal journeys and achievements of Cyprus’ theatre community. In his address, he said the distinctions reflect the recipients’ hard work, persistence, talent and commitment to their artistic vision. Christodoulides noted that a key achievement of the Cypriot EU Presidency […]

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Kıbrıs 28.05.2026 17:00

President rejects claims of poor coordination on foot-and-mouth issue

President Nikos Christodoulides says he will take the initiative to speak both publicly and directly with those affected by the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak, while rejecting claims of poor coordination between Veterinary Services and the Agriculture Ministry. He again urged cooperation, warning that “otherwise we will all lose.” The president said the virus had previously been contained […]

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Kıbrıs 28.05.2026 15:30

Cabinet approves bill for efficiency of medical boards

The Cabinet has approved a bill aimed at modernizing and improving the efficiency of medical boards in Cyprus, with the goal of providing faster and better service to citizens. Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides said the new legal framework ends the fragmentation of current procedures and establishes unified, transparent and more effective referral and evaluation processes. […]

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Kıbrıs 28.05.2026 14:00

Cyprus records 14.9% at‑risk‑of‑poverty rate

Cyprus recorded a 14.9% at‑risk‑of‑poverty rate for 2025, according to new Eurostat figures based on 2024 income data. The share corresponds to roughly 146,000 people, up from 14.6% — about 140,000 individuals — in 2024. Across the European Union, 72.4 million people, or 16.3% of the population, are at risk of poverty, a rise of […]

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Kıbrıs 28.05.2026 12:15

Deep concern over the worsening impact of foot‑and‑mouth

Five agricultural organizations have written to the president expressing deep concern over the worsening impact of foot‑and‑mouth disease on the country’s livestock sector. The joint letter was signed by PEK, EKA, Panagrotikos, Nea Agrotiki Kinisi and Euroagrotikos. They say the disease continues to spread to additional districts and that efforts so far have failed to […]

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Kıbrıs 28.05.2026 10:47

SBA Police warn of road and beach risks ahead of long weekend

The Sovereign Base Areas Police are urging the public to take extra care on the roads and at the beach ahead of what is expected to be a very busy long weekend and Monday’s public holiday. With more traffic on the motorways and larger crowds on the coast, police say the risk of road collisions […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 14:00

New farmer protest announced for Friday

A livestock‑farmers’ group plans a new protest in Nicosia on Friday, escalating opposition to government measures aimed at containing foot‑and‑mouth disease. The group, “Voice of Livestock Farmers,” said members will gather at GSP Stadium at 10:30 a.m. before marching to the Presidential Palace. Organizers said they have already notified police to secure the necessary permits […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 12:13

Police highlight another new phone scam

Police in Cyprus are warning the public about a new phone‑scam scheme involving callers posing as representatives of an online financial‑services platform. In a statement, authorities said the scammers aim to steal personal data and withdraw money from victims’ bank accounts. The calls come from Cypriot and foreign numbers, with victims instructed to follow automated […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 10:45

UN envoy Holguín to return to Cyprus on June 6

The U.N. Secretary‑General’s personal envoy on Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín, will arrive on the island on the afternoon of Saturday, June 6, and is scheduled to hold separate meetings with the two leaders on Monday, June 8, according to Cypriot state radio. Holguín is expected to discuss “both the substance and confidence‑building measures” with the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 09:15

Police warn of scammer posing as officer in video‑call fraud

Police are warning the public about scammers posing as officers and stealing money from victims. According to the statement, a 52‑year‑old Nicosia resident answered a video call from an unknown person on a social‑media app. The caller falsely claimed to be contacting him on behalf of the Migration Department to handle a supposed procedure. The […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 07:00

Cyprus Weather – Wednesday 27 May

A weak low‑pressure system and an unstable air mass are affecting the region, bringing afternoon showers and isolated storms. Forecasters say skies will start mostly clear today, but clouds will build through the day. Isolated showers and a thunderstorm are expected after midday, mainly in the mountains, the interior and southern and southwestern areas. Hail […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 21:00

Cyprus marks eight years since GDPR implementation, data commissioner says

Cyprus marks eight years since the General Data Protection Regulation came into force, a milestone that reshaped personal‑data protection across the EU, the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection said last night. The GDPR strengthened citizens’ rights, established transparency as a core principle and increased the accountability of organizations processing personal data. It […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 18:45

Cyprus, UN review wildfire procedures in buffer zone ahead of fire season

The Forest Department held two meetings with United Nations representatives as part of preparations for the start of the wildfire season and efforts to strengthen operational readiness. The discussions focused on reviewing and coordinating established procedures for responding to fires inside the UN‑controlled buffer zone, as well as enhancing cooperation among all involved agencies. Officials […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 17:00

Cyprus promotes halloumi and commandaria at Milan’s Tuttofood exhibition

The Energy, Commerce and Industry Ministry, through the Cyprus Trade Center in Athens, took part for the first time with an information stand at the Tuttofood international food and beverage exhibition, held May 11–14 at Fiera Milano in Italy. The aim of Cyprus’ participation in the event, one of the leading global exhibitions in the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 15:30

Health minister warns of rapid spread of new nicotine products targeting youth

Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides has said that, despite significant progress in recent years, the fight against smoking remains demanding as new tobacco and nicotine products continue to enter the market, often aimed at young people. He warned of the rapid spread of these products and their impact on public health. Speaking at a news conference […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 14:00

Applications for contract soldiers open until July 13, Defense Ministry says

Applications for the recruitment of Contracted Soldiers in the National Guard will be accepted until July 13, the Defense Ministry announced, inviting eligible candidates to apply. According to the ministry, applications must be submitted exclusively online through the government portal at www.gov.cy, under the “Conscription” section, from Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8 a.m. until […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 13:29

Cyprus to activate new emergency alert system on June 2

Cyprus will launch its new public early‑warning system, CY‑Alert, on June 2, officials said Tuesday. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou and Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nikodimos Damianou said the system will send real‑time alerts to mobile phones in Cyprus during threats to life, safety or public order. Authorities said the alerts will […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 12:15

Talks continue between veterinary services and livestock farmers over foot‑and‑mouth response

Consultations between the Veterinary Services and livestock farmers on next steps in managing the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak are continuing. Representatives of farmers’ organizations met Monday with the director of the Veterinary Services, Christodoulos Pippis, in a discussion that lasted just over two hours. At the end of the meeting, both sides agreed not to make any […]

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Kıbrıs 25.05.2026 04:56

Cyprus Elects Six Parties to New Parliament, Turnout Nears 67%

Six parties won seats in Cyprus’ new House of Representatives in Sunday’s election, according to official results. DISY took 27.1% of the vote and kept its 17 seats, while AKEL received 23.9%, retaining 15 seats. ELAM won 10.9% and will hold eight seats, the same number secured by DIKO, which finished with 10%. Alma entered […]

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