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Two cinema nights coming to Peristerona
Summer nights in Cyprus call for cinema under the stars, and Peristerona’s Youth is keeping the tradition alive with the 3rd Peristerona Open-Air Cinema event. For two evenings in August, the old O.X.EN. football pitch will be transformed into an...

Study proffers solutions to effects of c...
This was the focus of his defense for the award of a Master’s Degree in International Law from the Faculty of Laws and Political Science in the University of Buea, UB, on Thursday August 7, 2025. The thesis was on the topic: “An appraisal of the...

Minister: No one died in fires except for those who did
By Tom Cleaver Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis on Friday said that “we had absolutely no loss of life” in the wildfire which has been raging in the Limassol district since Wednesday, except for the two people who did die. “Indeed, some...
Military vet helps Tunnels of Moose Jaw shine light on the Cold War
“Bunker 24” is a tour that the Tunnels of Moose Jaw offers, and, as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, the organization recently gave three special tours to small groups of people from the community and the province. MOOSE JAW — Beneath...

Cyprus airports set for €170M makeover as passenger growth soars
Cyprus is gearing up for a major transformation of its two main airports, as Hermes Airports Chairman Christophe Petit outlines a €170 million overhaul set to modernize and expand Larnaka and Pafos terminals. In an exclusive interview with...
Cyprus wildfires finally under control after deadly inferno leaves trail of destruction
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – More than forty hours after the deadly blaze erupted in the mountains of Limassol, Cypriot authorities say the situation is now under control. The wildfire, which claimed the lives of two people and injured dozens more, left a...

President pledges full support for wildfire victims
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday thanked everyone who helped fight the raging wildfires in the Limassol district, stressing that preserving human life was the utmost priority throughout, while pledging financial assistance to those...

Cyprus Business Now: tourism awards, shipping, VAT revenue, inflation
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism this week announced the launch of the nomination process for the Cyprus Hospitality Awards 2025, a national initiative that recognises and rewards excellence in the tourism and hospitality sectors. The awards are...

Russia names Cypriot leaders in ‘Hate Speech’ list
Russia’s foreign ministry has named Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and House Speaker Annita Demetriou in a new online list highlighting what it describes as hostile language from Western officials. The list, published under the title...

28 amazing hotels in Cyprus for every kind of holiday
The choice of accommodation on this jewel of a Mediterranean island is vast, so before you start your search decide on the type of holiday you want: easy and all-inclusive; down by the beach or up in the mountains; close to Unesco world heritage...

Cyprus Defends Response to Mountain Fire that Killed Two
NICOSIA – Cyprus’ Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis said criticism that authorities didn’t respond quickly enough to a mountain fire that killed two people and destroyed homes was unjust and the effort by firefighters and rescue crews was...

Cyprus gets help from Lebanon and other countries in battling huge wildfire
Aircraft from Lebanon, Jordan, Spain and Israel were on their way Thursday to help battle a huge wildfire in Cyprus that has claimed the lives of two people. Police were investigating reports that arsonists were to blame. The flames have scorched...

International Arbitration Body Issues Emergency Ruling Halting Armenian Government's Efforts to Nationalize Electricity Grid
The Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), in an expedited decision on July 22, ordered Armenia to refrain from seizing the assets of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC, thus stymying recent moves by the Armenia...

Cyprus wildfires: Two dead, dozens injured in Limassol blaze
A deadly wildfire in Limassol, Cyprus, has left two dead and at least 23 injured. As the Cyprus heatwave intensifies, EU civil protection and emergency responders are battling to contain the blaze. A massive wildfire that broke out northwest of...
Cyprus: Limassol International Book Fair returns with global lineup and bold theme
Home Cyprus Cyprus: Limassol International Book Fair returns with global lineup and bold theme FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Limassol International Book Fair is set to return for its fourth year from November 21–23, 2025, at Lanitis Carob Mills,...

North’s bar association decries ‘indefensible’ arrests of Greek Cypriots
Cyprus Turkish bar association head Hasan Esendagli on Friday said the arrest of five Greek Cypriots in the north on suspicion of espionage is “not something we, as legal professionals, can defend”. He said that in arresting the five Greek...

Cyprus gets help from other countries to battle huge wildfire that has killed 2
SOUNI, Cyprus (AP) — Aircraft from Jordan, Israel, Lebanon and Spain were on their way Thursday to help battle a huge wildfire in Cyprus that has claimed the lives of two people. SOUNI, Cyprus (AP) — Aircraft from Jordan, Israel, Lebanon and Spain...

Cyprus consumers more price-savvy than new e-kalathi platform
More than a month after its launch, Cyprus’ e-kalathi digital price comparison tool is struggling to win over consumers, many of whom appear to be better informed than the platform itself when it comes to supermarket pricing. According to an...
Cyprus in crisis mode as wildfires cause massive destruction, two dead
Home Cyprus Cyprus in crisis mode as wildfires cause massive destruction, two dead FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Fourteen aircraft are set to battle the flames in Limassol today, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis confirmed, as Cyprus remains in crisis mode...

UNGA 2025 schedule: Eyes on returning Trump and welcoming Syria's Al Shara to UN
World leaders will converge on New York next month for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, facing a crowded agenda of protracted wars, climate change and UN reforms, with the spotlight firmly on the return of US President Donald Trump....