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Famagusta Gazette

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Police seize 7 kilos of drugs — including synthetic cannabis

Police seized more than 7 kilos of drugs — including a large quantity of powdered synthetic cannabis known as “Kif” — during an operation in the free Famagusta district, arresting…

Cyprus Weather – Sunday 21 June

Today will be mostly clear, though cloud build‑up in the afternoon may bring isolated showers and a chance of a storm, mainly in the mountains. Winds will start light and…

Cyprus president vows full probe into anti‑corruption report within constitutional limits

President Nikos Christodoulides has said the government will take whatever actions are required under the Constitution to ensure a full investigation into the findings of the Independent Authority Against Corruption.…

Cyprus showcases its protected‑origin products in Austria

Cyprus showcased its protected‑origin and traditional food products at the “REGAL Branchentreff 2026” trade event in Vienna, the Energy, Commerce and Industry Ministry said Wednesday. The ministry, together with the…

Cyprus ranked first in EU for bathing‑water quality

Cyprus has been ranked first in the European Union for bathing‑water quality for the fourth consecutive year, according to results released by the European Commission. The Commission’s 2025 report found…

Hourly labour costs in Cyprus rose 3.7% in the first quarter

Hourly labour costs in Cyprus rose 3.7% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to preliminary figures released by the Statistical Service…

Cyprus: Scammers stole €47,406 in another online‑fraud case

Scammers stole €47,406 in another online‑fraud case under police investigation. Police said a Paphos resident received an anonymous call claiming his bank account was at risk. The caller then directed…

Cyprus: People employed in public sector reaches 78,388

The number of people employed in the wider public sector reached 78,388 in the first quarter of 2026, according to new data from the Statistical Service, Haravgi reported. Of that…

Cyprus Weather – Wednesday 17 June

Wednesday will be mostly clear, with some increased cloud after midday. Winds will start as light sea breezes at 3 Beaufort, becoming southwesterly to northwesterly at 3 to 4 Beaufort,…

40% of road‑traffic deaths in Cyprus involve motorcycle riders

More than 40% of road‑traffic deaths in Cyprus involve motorcycle riders, according to new police data reported by Politis. The paper said 18 of the 45 fatal crashes recorded last…

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