Famagusta Gazette (original) (raw)

Cyprus approves 2026 support schemes for mountain and remote‑area residents

The Cabinet has approved the launch of the 2026 support schemes for residents of mountain communities and for non‑retired workers living in remote areas, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said. Ioannou…

Cyprus health services urge tighter checks on food delivered by platform riders

Cyprus’ Health Services are calling for stricter hygiene checks on food transported by delivery‑platform couriers, citing a rise in complaints over dirty or poorly maintained transport boxes. In a letter…

Cyprus unemployment drops to 4.4% in 2025, well below EU average

Cyprus recorded a 4.4% unemployment rate in 2025, down from 4.9% the previous year and well below the European Union average, according to figures released Thursday by Eurostat. Eurostat said…

Cyprus justice minister meets Europe development bank on new prison plans

Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris has met with a delegation from the Council of Europe Development Bank to review progress on plans for new prison facilities. The ministry said the talks…

Cyprus Weather – Thursday 11 JUne

Thursday, after early low cloud and patchy fog clear, skies will turn mostly sunny with periods of cloud. By afternoon, thicker cloud is expected to bring isolated showers or a…

Bacteria Found in Wedding Food After Mass Poisoning in Limassol

Tests by the State Laboratory confirmed the presence of bacteria in food samples taken by Health Services after a mass food poisoning at a wedding reception in Limassol a week…

Greens Leadership Submits Resignation as Party Moves Toward Fall Congress

The leadership of the Green Party submitted its resignation to the Central Committee. During a meeting of the Expanded Central Committee, members decided the Greens–Citizens’ Cooperation will hold an electoral…

Large Crowd Turns Out for Cyprus Pride Festival

Cyprus Pride drew a large turnout again this year, with events culminating in an afternoon march that set off from the Nicosia Municipal Garden. The march carried the slogan “Choose…

EDEK Central Committee Rejects Party Leader’s Resignation

EDEK’s Central Committee voted unanimously not to accept the resignation of party leader Nikos Anastasiou, which he had submitted to the body. During its meeting, the committee reviewed the outcome…

Police Make 12 Arrests in Overnight Crime Sweep

Police made 12 arrests last night during preventive operations targeting various offenses, including drug possession, fighting and carrying knives. According to a police statement, traffic checks resulted in 361 citations…