Cyprus: Swimmer Found Unresponsive Off Larnaca Coast, Pronounced Dead
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A Greek Cypriot swimmer was found unresponsive Monday morning in the sea off Finikoudes Beach and later pronounced dead at Larnaca General Hospital, authorities said. The Joint…
Cyprus: Public transport workers in Larnaca launch indefinite strike
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Public transport workers in Larnaca launched an indefinite strike at midnight, escalating a labor dispute over working hours and contract violations. The walkout follows a 48-hour strike…
Cyprus: Burned Dog Found Dead in Tersefanou; Police Investigate Possible Animal Abuse
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Police discovered a dead dog bearing visible burn marks in the village of Tersefanou on Friday morning, according to a statement from the Kiti Police Station. Officers…
Two Larnaca Teens Charged in Drug Possession Case After Traffic Stop
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Two minors were formally charged Friday in connection with an ongoing drug possession investigation, police said. Officers from Larnaca’s Bicycle Patrol Unit stopped a vehicle for inspection…
Cyprus: Police crackdown in Larnaca leads to 19 arrests; vehicles torched in Tseri
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Following action by President Nikos Christodoulides, police riot teams intensified patrols in Larnaca—especially along the coastal road—resulting in 19 arrests this week. According to local media reports…
Cyprus: Police to boost presence in Larnaca after crimewave
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – President Nikos Christodoulides announced Thursday that a riot unit from the Rapid Response Motorized Division (MMAD) will reinforce police operations in Larnaca beginning at 8 p.m., following…
Cyprus: Three Arrested in Larnaca Altercation; Attempted Murder Investigated in Nicosia
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Three foreign nationals aged 18, 21 and 35 are expected to appear before court Friday for a remand order following a late-night altercation along the Foinikoudes beachfront…
Vakia Stavrou concert in Larnaca tonight
The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture organises a concert titled “Full Moon Serenade” with Vakia Stavrou on 10 July 2025, at Larnaka Castle. Vakia Stavrou, the…
Cyprus Police Conduct Overnight Crime Sweep in Larnaca
Police in Larnaca carried out a coordinated overnight operation targeting criminal activity and youth delinquency across the city. From 8 p.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Thursday, officers from various divisions…
Crown Iris Assists in Israeli Maritime Evacuations from Cyprus
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — The cruise ship Crown Iris is docked at Limassol Port as part of a large-scale Israeli repatriation operation dubbed “Safe Return.” On Thursday morning, around 1,600 Israeli…