Cyprus: Police Investigate Massive Youth Clash in Limassol, 13 Arrested

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A fight among nearly 200 young people in Limassol disrupted residents and passersby near the Agia Fyla roundabout last Friday night. Police said the group, gathered around 9:30 p.m., wore hoods and carried clubs and stones, engaging in …

Cyprus: KIB-TEK Responds to Public Reactions Over Electricity Price Hike

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Cyprus Turkish Electricity Authority (KIB-TEK) – the transmission operator in north Cyprus – has issued a statement addressing public reactions to an 11.66% increase in electricity tariffs, set to take effect on April 1, 2025. The …

Man detained as Cyprus prosecutes five property usurpation cases worth half a billion euros

Cyprus is now prosecuting five cases of Greek Cypriot property usurpation in the occupied territories, with authorities detaining a Ukrainian national who allegedly marketed properties built on land belonging to displaced people. The 40-year-old suspect …

Cyprus Business Now: IMF assessment, Hellenic Bank merger, Eurobank awards

Cyprus has shown resilience in the face of successive economic shocks, with growth remaining among the highest in the euro area, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In a statement released on Friday, at the conclusion of an IMF mission to …

Cyprus borrowers association warns of rising financial insecurity

The majority of Cypriots are experiencing increasing financial insecurity, a situation that demands serious attention, according to the Cyprus Borrowers Association (Syprodat). In a statement released this week, the association stressed that “it is of …

Asylum Applications and Departures in Cyprus – Latest Figures

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Between January 1 and March 28, 2025, the Asylum Service of the Deputy Ministry of Immigration and International Protection in Cyprus received 767 asylum applications. During the same period, 3,660 individuals of various nationalities …

Cyprus 1960: Apoel Team Escapes Violent Mob After Critical Match

1960 – Chaos unfolded at the end of a tense match between Apoel and Pezoporikos, resulting in the Apoel soccer team fleeing for their safety as a mob of Pezoporikos supporters stormed the pitch. The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, grew increasingly …

Hellenic to be Cyprus’ biggest bank

ECONOMY BANKING Eurobank Group’s 1.3-billion-euro investment in Cypriot lender Hellenic Bank, which will create the largest bank in the local market with total assets of €27.5 billion, represents a strong commitment to growth and further expansion in …

Weekend weather for Cyprus: Slightly cooler, breezy on the coast

Saving Every Drop: The Urgent Need for Water Conservation in Cyprus

Water scarcity is a significant challenge for Cyprus, and addressing it requires a collective effort from the government, communities, businesses, and individuals. While the government has introduced emergency measures, such as grants for hotel …