Newly released film offers glimpse into Cyprus in April 1974

A newly released short film shot during a holiday in Cyprus offers a glimpse into what the island was like in April 1974, three months before the Greek-inspired coup d’état and subsequent Turkish invasion changed the course of its history. The film was …

Cyprus: Teen Arrested for Firecracker Possession in Paphos

Home Cyprus Cyprus: Teen Arrested for Firecracker Possession in Paphos FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A 16-year-old was arrested in Paphos for illegal possession of explosives as part of a nationwide police operation aimed at preventing juvenile delinquency during …

Cyprus: Sunny day with temperatures climbing steadily

Home Cyprus Cyprus: Sunny day with temperatures climbing steadily A warm and sunny day ahead for most towns across the island, with temperatures climbing steadily as we move into the afternoon. Nicosia: A bright and sunny start, with highs reaching 85°F ( …

Turkish ministry promises legal action over Cyprus-based corruption allegations against Erdogan, Fidan

The Turkish foreign ministry has promised to take legal action over the publication of allegations against the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and others regarding reported partaking in high-level mafia-linked …

Cyprus’s first speed cameras on Griva Digeni Avenue to be removed; they were inactive since 2022

Authorities have begun removing Cyprus’s first two fixed speed cameras, installed in 2014 on Griva Digeni Avenue in Engomi, following a quadruple fatal accident and problems with street racing. The cameras have been non-operational since October 2022 when …

Making – and losing – friends in Cyprus

‘Nobody comes knocking on the door anymore...’ In Cyprus, family has always come first. On this island, over half of all Cypriots – the highest percentage in Europe – are in daily contact with their kin according to the European Social Survey. And just …

The Hidden Map To Be Shown in Armenia, Cyprus & LA on the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Pope Francis’ Historic Visit to Cyprus: A Journey of Faith and Dialogue

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The international community is mourning the death of Pope Francis, with world leaders expressing their grief, including Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, who reflected on the pontiff’s legacy of love and justice. For the …

When the Pope visited Cyprus in December 2021

Humble. Maintaining a rare simplicity, so unequivocally connected with his personality and the true meaning of his otherwise illustrious position, the “Pope of the Poor,” as he was known, visited Cyprus in December 2021 on an Apostolic journey to the Holy …

Cyprus mourns the passing of Pope Francis

President Nikos Christodoulides has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, describing him as a tireless advocate for peace, dialogue and solidarity. In a written statement, the president said the Christian …