Economic Inequality in Cyprus: A Growing Challenge
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Statistical Institute has shed light on a troubling reality: approximately 17.1% of the population in Cyprus—around 164,000 people—are at risk of poverty. The poverty line for…
Cyprus: Local Runner Wins OPAP Limassol Marathon
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The OPAP Limassol Marathon concluded Sunday with more than 17,000 participants from 70 countries competing across four individual routes. The marathon began with over 1,000 runners tackling…
Turkish Central Bank Acts Amid Political Crisis
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Central Bank of Turkey and major bank representatives convened yesterday to address market instability following the arrest of opposition figure Ekrem Imamoglu. Financial experts voiced concerns…
Cyprus: Forestry Department Strengthens Firefighting Capabilities
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Forestry Department has received the final batch of 25 special-purpose fire trucks, each with a water-carrying capacity of 2 tons and designed for use on all…
Cyprus: Fatal Collision Claims Life of Romanian Citizen in Larnaca
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A road collision near Dipotamos dam in the Kato Lefkara area resulted in the death of 51-year-old Romanian citizen George Remus Strunoiou, police said Sunday. The accident…
Protests Erupt in North Cyprus Over Imamoglu’s Arrest
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Demonstrations in Famagusta, northern Cyprus, turned violent on Sunday as students clashed with police during protests supporting Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The students shouted anti-Erdogan slogans, leading…
Cyprus: Police Arrest 30-Year-Old in Child Porn Investigation
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Authorities arrested a 30-year-old man Sunday in connection with a case of possession and dissemination of illegal child porn material, police said. The investigation, led by the…
Cyprus: Police Arrest Man for Defrauding Elderly Woman in Limassol
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A 60-year-old man has been arrested by Limassol police for impersonating a doctor and defrauding an elderly woman of cash and valuables. According to the complaint, the…
Weather; Sunny Skies and Mild Temperatures Across Cyprus on Monday
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Here is the weather forecast for Cyprus on Monday: Nicosia will see clear skies throughout the day, with temperatures ranging from a cool 9°C in the morning…