President Christodoulides Welcomes New Ambassadors, Highlights Cyprus’s Diplomatic Goal
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – President Nicos Christodoulides welcomed newly appointed ambassadors to the Presidential Palace on Monday, where they presented their Letters of Credence, marking the official start of their diplomatic…
Tourists are cancelling trips to the US – here’s how this could affect its economy
Ross Bennett-Cook, Leeds Beckett University The United States is one of the top three most visited countries in the world. The big draw cards – cities such as San Francisco,…
Netanyahu to pay an official visit to Hungary
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit Hungary from April 2 to 6, following an invitation from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. During the visit,…
Three U.S. Soldiers Found Dead in Lithuanian Swamp; One Still Missing
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The bodies of three U.S. soldiers, who disappeared during a training exercise last week, have been discovered in a swamp at the Pabrade training area in Lithuania’s…
Cyprus Achieves 43% Drop in Serious Road Injuries Over a Decade
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cyprus achieved a 43% reduction in serious road injuries over the decade leading up to 2023, according to the latest report by the European Road Safety Program…
Cyprus Court Acquits Israelis of Rape Charges
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A Cyprus court on has acquitted five Israeli men accused of raping a British tourist in 2023, ordering their release after 18 months in prison. “I am…
Bygones: Makarios Mania: Plaques Fly in, Shoppers Prepare to Snap Them Up!
1959 – Hundreds of wall plaques featuring Archbishop Makarios arrived in Cyprus via air freight from Germany. This marks the second consignment, as the first sold out immediately upon arrival…
Lowest Murder Rate in Sweden in a Decade
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Sweden recorded its lowest number of murders and manslaughters in 10 years, with 92 cases reported in 2024, according to Sweden’s Crime Prevention Council. This marks a…
Cyprus: Police Extend Deadline for Traffic Fine Payments
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Cyprus Police have announced an extension for paying extrajudicial fines related to traffic violations recorded by roadside cameras. Initially set for January 8 to March 31,…
Cyprus: Survey Reveals Cypriots Divided Over Household Economic Situations
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A nationwide survey highlights economic challenges facing Cypriot households, with society split into three groups: 36% live comfortably, 34% barely make ends meet, and 30% struggle to…