Famagusta Gazette (original) (raw)
EU asylum and migration pact takes effect as ministers meet in Nicosia
The European Union’s new Pact on Migration and Asylum came fully into force on Sunday, marking a major overhaul of how the bloc handles asylum procedures and migration management. The…
Police chief orders inquiry after 17‑year‑old escapes custody
Cyprus’ police chief has ordered an investigation into how a 17‑year‑old detainee escaped from the Omorfita police station, and has begun procedures to suspend an officer who may face disciplinary…
President urges public to review government platform
President Nikos Christodoulides is urging the public to visit the government platform diakivernisi.gov.cy, saying citizens should be able to judge the administration’s record by comparing its promises with its actions.…
Cyprus sets next steps with Central Asian states, foreign minister says
Cyprus has already mapped out its next steps with Central Asian countries following a regional tour, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said in an interview published Sunday. Speaking to the newspaper…
President rejects ‘constructive ambiguity’ in Cyprus talks
Cyprus’ president is rejecting the use of “constructive ambiguity” in efforts to restart talks on the island’s division, saying any new process must be based on previously agreed principles. In…
Cyprus Weather – Monday 15th June
Skies will be mostly clear early, with low cloud at times along the coast. By midday, developing cloud is expected to bring scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly in the…
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…