Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 23:45

Cyprus posts 4.5% Q4 growth, beating EU average

Cyprus’ economy grew 4.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to a preliminary estimate released by the Statistical Service. Seasonally adjusted data show a 1.4% increase from the previous quarter. Eurostat figures indicate Cyprus’ annual growth rate was well above the eurozone and EU averages of […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 21:02

Private Hospitals in Cyprus Warn of Critical Staff Shortages, Possible Service Disruptions

Private hospitals in Cyprus are operating at a critical threshold due to severe nursing shortages, the head of the Cyprus Association of Private Hospitals (PASIN), Marios Karaiskakis, has warned. Speaking on state radio, Karaiskakis said repeated meetings and assurances have not produced concrete solutions, cautioning that some facilities may be forced to suspend operations unless […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 18:45

Cyprus Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality in Science at International Assembly

Cyprus “reaffirms its unwavering commitment” to advancing gender equality in science, technology and innovation as a cornerstone of sustainable development, the country’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Maria Michail, told an international gathering this week. Speaking at the 11th Assembly of the Royal Academy of Science International Trust on 11 February, Michail said Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 05:29

AKEL criticize decision for Cyprus as observer in Trump’s “Peace Council”

Cyprus’ main opposition party, AKEL, criticized the government’s decision to participate as an observer in the so‑called “Peace Council,” calling it a dangerous shift in the country’s foreign policy. In a written statement, party spokesman Giorgos Koukoumas said the move represents a “historic backslide” for the Republic of Cyprus and carries “enormous risks.” He argued […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 05:10

The challenge: building common ground through dialogue between the leaders

Editorial by the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, Ms. Maria Angela Holguin Almost a year ago in Geneva, in March 2025, both sides told the UN Secretary-General that they would commit to trust-building measures, which have yet to show any significant progress. In our last meeting on 17th January 2026, I brought the Greek Cypriot and […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 17:00

Water Levels in Cyprus Dams Drop to 13.8%, Well Below Last Year

Water levels in Cyprus’ dams have fallen to 13.8% of capacity, down sharply from 26% at the same time last year, the Water Development Department has confirmed. Total storage stands at 40.08 million cubic meters, compared with 75.7 million a year ago. At the island’s largest reservoir, Kouris Dam, capacity is at 12.3% (14.1 million […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 15:00

Cyprus Youth Lead EU in Use of AI Tools, Eurostat Says

More than three‑quarters of young people in Cyprus used generative artificial‑intelligence tools in 2025, the highest rate in the EU, according to figures released by Eurostat. Eurostat said 76.5% of Cypriots aged 16–24 used AI tools last year, well above the EU average of 63.8%. Across the bloc, young people are integrating AI into many […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 11:00

Akrotiri Centre Marks World Wetlands Day With Public Environmental Event

The Akrotiri Environmental and Education Centre (AEEC) marked World Wetlands Day this year by hosting a public event led by its team of experts. The event was organised by the Republic of Cyprus Unit for Environmental Education and Sustainable Development (EESD) together with the Bases Joint Services Health Unit (JSHU). Thomas Hadjikyriakou, manager of the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 21:10

Nepalese woman dies after e‑scooter collision in Limassol

A 26‑year‑old woman from Nepal has died from injuries sustained in a road collision in Limassol, police have said. Lakpadoma Sherpa had been hospitalised in a private clinic after the crash, which occurred at around 8am on 10 February on Nikou Pattichi Street. Police said a 52‑year‑old woman driving a car collided under unspecified circumstances […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 17:00

Cyprus Secures Repatriation of Ancient Kylix From the United Kingdom

A Cypriot antiquity identified in an online auction has been repatriated from the United Kingdom. The artifact — a stemmed bowl (kylix) of Bichrome ware dating to the Cypro‑Geometric III (900–750 BC) / Cypro‑Archaic I (750–600 BC) period — was located by Antiquities Department officers who monitor the illicit trafficking of Cypriot cultural property online. […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 15:00

EU Environment and Climate Ministers Discuss Resilience, Competitiveness at Cyprus Meeting

Climate and water resilience, the EU’s role in global climate negotiations and the shift toward a competitive circular economy dominated a recent two‑day informal meeting of EU environment and climate ministers held in Nicosia under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Ministers met at the Filoxenia Conference Centre, in a session […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 11:00

Cyprus Hosts EU Workshop on Civilian Evacuation Efforts in MENA Region

As part of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Cyprus Military Representation to the EU has hosted a high‑level workshop on the EU’s role in supporting civilian evacuation operations across the Middle East and North Africa. The event brought together political, civilian and military officials to exchange experiences and best practices […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 09:00

Farmers and unions to protest in Nicosia against EU–Mercosur trade deal

Farmers’ groups and trade unions are holding a protest in Nicosia on Saturday against the proposed free‑trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc. The demonstration is scheduled for 11:00 outside the House of Europe on Lord Byron Avenue. It is organised by agricultural organisations along with several union bodies and other groups. […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 08:09

Cyprus cabinet backs bill allowing phone tapping in serious crime investigations

Cyprus’s cabinet has approved an amendment allowing the monitoring of telephone communications in cases involving serious criminal offences, in what officials describe as a new tool against organised crime. The changes aim to close gaps in legislation passed in 2020, which authorities say made it difficult to apply surveillance measures even when dealing with high‑risk […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 06:41

Saturday weather forecast – 14th Feb

On Saturday, the weather will start partly cloudy with isolated showers or thunderstorms, mainly in the west, before conditions gradually improve. Winds will remain south‑westerly to westerly and strong at times. Seas will be rough, easing later. Temperatures will rise to around 20°C inland and on the coasts, and 8°C in the mountains. Saturday night […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 23:45

U.S. Orders USS Gerald R. Ford Toward Middle East as Tensions With Iran Rise

The United States has ordered the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to sail toward the Middle East as President Donald Trump considers possible military action against Iran, according to U.S. officials cited by the Associated Press. The deployment would place two U.S. carrier strike groups in the region, increasing military pressure […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 21:00

Cyprus Police Conduct Overnight Operations, Make One Arrest

Police carried out coordinated overnight patrols across Cyprus aimed at preventing serious crime, maintaining public order and strengthening the sense of security among residents, authorities said Friday. The operations led to the arrest of one person on suspicion of illegal possession of property. During the night, officers stopped and checked 379 drivers and passengers, and […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 17:00

Reports of Missing Cats Raise Concern in Urban Areas, Citizens Fear Organised Theft

A growing number of reports about missing cats in several urban areas has prompted concern among residents, with social‑media posts suggesting the disappearances may be linked to organised animal theft. According to Sigma, users on platforms such as Facebook say cats have been vanishing daily from homes, yards, parks and feeding points maintained by volunteers, […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 12:15

Cyprus Police Arrest 66‑Year‑Old in Alleged €32,000 Land‑Sale Fraud

Police in Limassol have arrested a 66‑year‑old man on suspicion of obtaining €32,000 through false pretences in a bogus land‑sale deal, authorities said Wednesday. A couple reported to Limassol CID on 2 February that in 2020 they agreed to buy an agricultural plot from the suspect and paid him the full amount. Police said the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 10:45

45‑Year‑Old Arrested in Cyprus in Connection With Drug Seizure

Police have arrested a 45‑year‑old man in connection with a drug seizure linked to an attempted murder investigation dating back to December 2024. The arrest follows forensic evidence obtained during the probe, authorities said. The drugs were discovered during a search of a 25‑year‑old man’s home in Limassol on 30 December 2024, as part of […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 09:40

Cyprus Police Conduct Overnight Operations; Two Arrested

Police carried out targeted overnight operations across Cyprus aimed at preventing serious crime and strengthening public safety, authorities said Thursday. During the patrols, officers arrested two people: one in Limassol in connection with an investigation into threats and theft, and another in the Famagusta district in a domestic‑violence case. Police said 227 vehicles were stopped […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 09:15

EU Approves SAFE Defence Funding Package for Eight Member States, Including Cyprus

The EU Foreign Affairs Council has approved a set of implementing decisions that unlock defence‑industry financing under the SAFE initiative for eight member states: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Portugal and Romania. For Cyprus, the decision paves the way for more than €1.18 billion in defence‑production support through loans, backed by an initial EU […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 08:39

Cyprus Police Arrest 32‑Year‑Old Wanted for Serious Offences in Ayia Napa

Police have arrested a 32‑year‑old man who had been wanted in connection with several serious offences committed in Ayia Napa in January 2025, as well as on Sept. 25 and Oct. 8 of the same year, authorities said Thursday. Police had released the suspect’s name and photograph on three occasions — Oct. 13 and Oct. […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 08:38

26‑Year‑Old Arrested in Nicosia Attempted Murder Case; Second Suspect Still Wanted

Police have arrested a 26‑year‑old man in connection with the attempted murder of a 21‑year‑old in Nicosia on Feb. 10, authorities said Thursday. Investigators secured arrest warrants for two suspects, aged 25 and 26, after obtaining testimony in the case. The 26‑year‑old was detained on Wednesday and is expected to appear before the Nicosia District […]

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