• Tue. Jun 30th, 2026

Famagusta Gazette

News From Cyprus

Month: May 2026

  • Home
  • Fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to fall

Fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to fall

Fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to fall over the next 10 days, driven by the recent drop in international oil prices, according to Savvas Prokopiou, president of the Cyprus…

Police arrested ten people overnight during targeted crime‑prevention operations

Police arrested ten people overnight during targeted crime‑prevention operations carried out across Cyprus. According to the Police Communications Branch, officers maintained a strong presence in key urban areas, conducting organized…

Cyprus Weather – Friday 29 May

Early today, increased low cloud—mainly in the west—may produce an isolated shower. By midday, most areas will turn mostly clear with passing cloud, though developing clouds in the south and…

Reports on UN movement in Cyprus

Reports in the Cypriot press say the U.N. Secretary‑General’s personal envoy on Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín, will arrive on the island on June 6. Politis reported under the headline “Holguín…

THOC 2025 awards ceremony

President Nikos Christodoulides described THOC 2025 awards ceremony as an important moment of recognition for the personal journeys and achievements of Cyprus’ theatre community. In his address, he said the…

President rejects claims of poor coordination on foot-and-mouth issue

President Nikos Christodoulides says he will take the initiative to speak both publicly and directly with those affected by the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak, while rejecting claims of poor coordination between Veterinary…

Cabinet approves bill for efficiency of medical boards

The Cabinet has approved a bill aimed at modernizing and improving the efficiency of medical boards in Cyprus, with the goal of providing faster and better service to citizens. Health…

Cyprus records 14.9% at‑risk‑of‑poverty rate

Cyprus recorded a 14.9% at‑risk‑of‑poverty rate for 2025, according to new Eurostat figures based on 2024 income data. The share corresponds to roughly 146,000 people, up from 14.6% — about…

Deep concern over the worsening impact of foot‑and‑mouth

Five agricultural organizations have written to the president expressing deep concern over the worsening impact of foot‑and‑mouth disease on the country’s livestock sector. The joint letter was signed by PEK,…

SBA Police warn of road and beach risks ahead of long weekend

The Sovereign Base Areas Police are urging the public to take extra care on the roads and at the beach ahead of what is expected to be a very busy…

Famagusta Gazette