- Thu. Jul 2nd, 2026
Famagusta Gazette
News From Cyprus
Cyprus Weather – Tuesday 2nd June
Skies will be mostly clear today, though clouds will build after midday and could bring isolated showers over the mountains. Winds will start light to moderate at 3 to 4…
Why European households throw away so much food – and how to curb the waste mountain
ArieStudio/Shutterstock Ian Williams, University of Southampton Europe is wasting huge amounts of food while millions of people globally experience hunger. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have squeezed supply…
Egypt Uncovers Artifacts Spanning Ancient Egyptian and Greco‑Roman Eras
Egypt has announced the discovery of a series of artifacts dating to the ancient Egyptian and Greco‑Roman periods in Beni Suef Governorate, south of Cairo. The Ministry of Tourism and…
Cyprus Drone and Surface‑Vessel Maker Says New Systems Resist Electronic Warfare
The head of Swarmly Aero, a Cyprus‑based producer of unmanned air and surface vehicles, says the company’s latest drones are designed to operate even in hostile electronic‑warfare environments, according to…
Cyprus Residents Oppose Plan for 32 New Antennas at UK’s Akrotiri Base
Residents in the Akrotiri area of Cyprus are opposing a British plan to install 32 new military communications antennas, citing fears over radiation, according to reports in the press. Reports…
Meteor Blast Heard Across Northeastern U.S., Experts Say
A loud double boom that shook buildings across parts of the northeastern United States on Saturday afternoon was caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere, according to the American Meteor…
At Least 55 Killed in Explosion at Myanmar Explosives Depot
At least 55 people were killed and dozens injured when an explosives warehouse blew up in the village of Kaungtup in northern Myanmar, according to reports from the BBC and…
About 3,000 People in Cyprus Have Multiple Sclerosis, Data Show
Nearly 3,000 people in Cyprus are living with Multiple Sclerosis, according to figures cited by Alithia from the International MS Federation. The disease affects an estimated 3 million people worldwide.…
Eight Killed in Israeli Strike in South Lebanon, Officials Say
Eight people were killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, including three women, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, reporting a rise in Israeli military activity in the…
Cyprus Budget Surplus Shrinks in First Four Months, Data Show
Cyprus recorded a budget surplus of €593.4 million in the first four months of 2026, a drop of €593.4 million from the same period last year, according to preliminary figures…