Saving Every Drop: The Urgent Need for Water Conservation in Cyprus
Water scarcity is a significant challenge for Cyprus, and addressing it requires a collective effort from the government, communities, businesses, and individuals. While the government has introduced emergency measures, such…
Opinion: Investment Scams in Cyprus: How to Avoid Online Fraud
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – In today’s digital age, scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, exploiting social media platforms to deceive unsuspecting individuals. Recent warnings from authorities highlight the dangers of fraudulent investment…
Elena Kulichenko: A Landmark Moment for Cyprus Athletics
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Elena Kulichenko continues to make history for Cyprus, securing seventh place at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, echoing her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics. Clearing…
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…
Water Crisis Deepens in Cyprus as Dam Levels Plummet
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cyprus faces an escalating water crisis that demands urgent attention and action. The dams are at critically low levels, with water inflows for 2024-2025 among the worst…
Opinion: Urgent Action Needed to Address Rising Greenhouse Gas Levels in Cyprus
FAMAGUSTA – The recent findings from the Cyprus Institute’s Center of Excellence for Climate and Atmospheric Research (CARE-C) are alarming. Over the past five years, greenhouse gas concentrations in Cyprus…
Opinion: Applauding Cyprus Police Amid Rising Animal Abuse Cases
FAMAGSTA GAZETTE – The recent increase in animal abuse cases is deeply troubling. In 2024, 150 incidents were reported, a significant rise from 90 in 2023. This represents a 30%…
Opinion: Seat Belt Enforcement in Cyprus Should Be Routine
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The police campaign to enforce seat belt and child seat regulations last week was a commendable step toward saving lives on the road. With 52.5% of traffic…
Energy Relief: President Christodoulides’ VAT Cut on Electricity Eases Financial Burden
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – President Christodoulides’ announcement last night of a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity for domestic consumption from 19% to 9% is a welcome relief…
Highway to Hypocrisy? Amazon Rainforest Cut Down for COP Climate Summit
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The construction of a four-lane highway through tens of thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest for the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, is nothing short…