Famagusta Gazette

Kıbrıs 06.06.2026 09:16

Bulgaria moves to speed up visas ahead of summer tourism season

Bulgaria is taking new steps to speed up visa processing for tourists and seasonal workers from outside the European Union as the country prepares for the summer tourism season. The measures were agreed during a meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister Christo Polendakov and Deputy Tourism Minister Georgi Todorov, according to statements from both ministries. The […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 09:15

Survey: Half of Greeks plan to cut summer‑holiday spending as costs rise

About half of Greeks say they will reduce spending on summer holidays this year as rising prices continue to strain household budgets, the financial newspaper Naftemporiki reports, citing a survey by the Hellenic Institute of Retail Consumer Goods Research (IELKA). The survey found that inflation and weaker purchasing power are pushing many households toward shorter […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 06:01

Cyprus Weather – Friday 5 June

On Friday, the weather will stay mostly clear with periods of increased cloud cover. Winds will again blow from the southwest to northwest, starting light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort and strengthening later to 4 to 5 Beaufort. Seas will remain calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will rise to 32 degrees inland, 29 […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:45

New Advanced Imaging Unit Opens at Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center

The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center has announced the operation of a new advanced diagnostic unit, the Cyclotron Unit, which supports the PET/CT system through the production of the required radiopharmaceutical. The PET/CT system provides an advanced imaging examination that offers clinicians a more complete picture for evaluating each case. The center said the unit’s […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 09:15

AKEL Backs Party Leader Stefanos Stefanou for Parliament Presidency

AKEL’s Central Committee said Thursday it has unanimously endorsed party Secretary‑General Stefanos Stefanou as its candidate for president of the House of Representatives. In a statement, the committee said the candidacy is already supported by two parliamentary parties, AKEL and Alma. It also instructed the party’s Political Bureau to continue contacts and consultations with other […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 09:15

Study finds common painkillers in early pregnancy not linked to major birth defects

Researchers in Israel say they found no evidence that using common painkillers during early pregnancy increases the risk of major birth defects. Ben‑Gurion University of the Negev said the findings come from a large study published in PLOS Medicine, which analyzed more than 260,000 pregnancies over 20 years. The team examined the use of widely […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 06:00

Cyprus Weather – Thursday 4 June

A weak high‑pressure system is affecting Cyprus, keeping conditions mostly clear this afternoon, though some areas will see increased cloud cover. Winds will blow from the southwest to northwest at moderate to strong levels, 4 to 5 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will reach 32 degrees Celsius inland, 30 on the […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 17:00

Use of In‑Car Video Devices Allowed Under New Road Safety Law

Cyprus has amended its road safety legislation to allow the installation and use of in‑car video recording devices for specific purposes, according to a law published April 22 in the Official Gazette. The law will take effect July 23. Under the changes, private vehicles, professional‑use vehicles, government cars and vehicles belonging to the wider public […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 15:30

Farmers’ Group Objects to New Animal Culls but Welcomes Other Measures

A livestock farmers’ association in Cyprus said Tuesday it is satisfied with most of the government’s decisions on managing foot-and-mouth disease but opposes plans for additional animal culls. Neofytos Neofytou, head of the group Voice of Livestock Farmers, said nearly 7,000 goats and sheep are slated to be killed under the new measures, which he […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 14:00

Cyprus Economy Grows 3.0% in First Quarter of 2026

Cyprus’ economy expanded 3.0% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with a year earlier, according to preliminary quarterly national accounts released by the Cyprus Statistical Service. Growth was driven mainly by wholesale and retail trade, transportation, tourism and food services, information and communication, and financial and insurance activities. The figures reflect continued strength in […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 12:15

Tourism Revenue Drops 33.8% in March as Arrivals From Israel Fall

Tourism revenue in Cyprus fell 33.8% in March, reflecting a sharp decline in arrivals from Israel, one of the island’s most important markets. Officials said the drop was also linked to lower spending per visitor. The United Kingdom remained the largest source of tourists, accounting for 32.9% of arrivals in March. Poland ranked second, followed […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 10:44

CY-Alert Public Warning System Activated in Cyprus

Cyprus on Wednesday activated the CY-Alert public warning system, making it available to authorities for use during emergency situations and natural disasters. Officials said the system is intended to improve operational readiness and strengthen public notification when threats to safety arise. Test alerts will be carried out in selected areas in June.

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 09:15

Cyprus is strengthening its wildfire response

Cyprus is strengthening its wildfire response as the European Commission announced the deployment of two additional light firefighting aircraft to the island for this summer under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The aircraft will join four other light planes already funded through separate EU programs, significantly boosting the operational capacity of the Republic of Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 09:15

Israel unveils plan to triple renewable energy capacity by 2035

Israel has launched a new national renewable‑energy plan that aims to more than triple the country’s clean‑energy capacity by 2035, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said. The strategy focuses on a major expansion of solar power, including agrivoltaic projects, ground‑mounted installations and dual‑use systems, alongside other renewable technologies. The plan also calls for large […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 05:56

Large Number of Scam Call Reports Received, Police Warn

Cyprus police said they have received a large number of reports from citizens about attempted phone scams carried out by callers posing as representatives of financial‑transaction platforms or other organizations. According to the reports, the callers use Cypriot or foreign phone numbers and an automated voice system instructing people to press specific keys to “confirm” […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 05:42

Cyprus Weather – Wednesday 3 June

A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the region. Today’s weather will be mostly clear, though local cloud buildup is expected around midday. Winds will blow from the southwest to northwest at light to moderate levels, 3 to 4 Beaufort, strengthening locally in the afternoon to 4 to 5 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slightly […]

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Kıbrıs 02.06.2026 23:45

Rainfall in Cyprus reached 238% of the normal average

Rainfall in Cyprus reached 238% of the normal average for May, according to new data from the Meteorological Department, totaling 46.7 millimeters. Officials said every monitoring station recorded rainfall above the monthly norm, with some areas receiving nearly four times their usual levels. The highest total was logged in Prodromos, which recorded 127.2 millimeters, followed […]

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Kıbrıs 02.06.2026 21:00

Learner drivers in Cyprus urged to schedule their practical driving tests

Cyprus’s Department of Road Transport is urging new learner drivers to schedule their practical driving tests as soon as they receive their learner permits, citing high demand and growing delays. In a statement, the department said early booking is essential to avoid backlogs and ensure applicants are served without long waits. Officials also encouraged learners […]

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Kıbrıs 02.06.2026 18:45

UK, U.S. Ease Travel Advisories for Cyprus

The United Kingdom has updated its travel guidance for Cyprus, keeping the island among destinations for which no “avoid travel” recommendation is in place and lowering its assessed risk level. The United States has also returned Cyprus to its standard travel‑advice category, reversing earlier cautionary guidance. Cyprus’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the decisions from London and […]

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Kıbrıs 02.06.2026 14:00

Police investigating new phone‑scam

Police are investigating a new phone‑scam case in which a large sum of money was taken from a bank account. A 76‑year‑old woman told officers she received a call from a man speaking English who claimed to be a payments‑service director. Using false claims about the security of her bank account, he convinced her to […]

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Kıbrıs 02.06.2026 12:15

Final investment decision on the “Cronos” gas block expected

A final investment decision on the “Cronos” gas block in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone is expected in June, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou said. He said that agreements approved by the Cabinet in May are due to be signed this month. Damianou said the ENI–TotalEnergies consortium has already made some payments, reinforcing expectations that the final […]

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Kıbrıs 02.06.2026 11:30

Chinook helicopter crews prepared for firefighting season

British Bases officials say their Chinook helicopter crews are prepared for the summer firefighting season after taking part in a Republic of Cyprus–led exercise. The RAF Akrotiri–based team from 1310 Flight completed its annual training on May 1 and put those skills into practice during Exercise Ifestos last week. Squadron Leader Joel Babbage, the unit’s […]

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Kıbrıs 02.06.2026 10:45

Losses in Cyprus’ tourism sector have reached 20 percent

Losses in Cyprus’ tourism sector have reached 20 percent so far this year because of instability in the Middle East, the head of the Cyprus Hotel Managers Association said. Christos Angelides told the Cyprus News Agency he remains hopeful that last‑minute bookings in the coming months will help the sector recover, but warned that the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.06.2026 09:15

Study links faster biological aging to higher risk of death and hospitalization

An international research team has found that people whose biological age is higher than their actual age face a sharply increased risk of death and hospitalization, Israel’s Sheba Medical Center has said. The study, published in Aging and Disease, used routine blood tests and artificial‑intelligence tools to measure biological aging and identify people at higher […]

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