The Cyprus ‘Great Sea Interconnector’ Project Faces Setbacks – Reports

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The “Great Sea Interconnector” (GSI) project, aimed at connecting Cyprus and Greece via underwater cables, was excluded from the agenda during the recent meeting in Athens between President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister …

41 femicide cases in Cyprus over 10 years

Violence against women remains a critical issue that demands immediate and collective action, according to the University of Limassol (UoL) and the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO). The two organizations co- …

Cyprus: Government’s Employment Milestone

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cyprus has successfully created conditions for full employment within just two years, according to the Presidency. The latest figures show that unemployment dropped to 4.9% in 2024, the lowest rate since 2008, while employment soared to …

Cyprus: Akel Leader Calls for End to Green Tax Commitment

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Secretary General of Akel, Stefanos Stefanou, has urged the government to demand the European Union lift its commitment to impose green taxation, arguing that Cyprus is under no obligation to enforce it. Stefanou criticized the …

New driving license law to impact learner drivers in Cyprus

Starting in 2026, a new law will change how learner drivers in Cyprus are allowed to practice on the roads. The Road Transport Department of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works has issued a reminder about the Driving Licence (Amendment) Law …

Cyprus Condemns Atrocities in Syria, Calls for Action

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos has strongly condemned the recent atrocities in Syria, urging the Syrian leadership to take immediate measures to halt persecution and ensure a thorough investigation to hold perpetrators accountable …

Cyprus: ‘Idiot driver’ films video, post to internet, gets arrested

A driver who was using a mobile phone and recording video while driving in north Nicosia was identified by the police following images shared on social media. The incident drew significant attention online, leading to a swift investigation. One commentator …

Long vehicle inspection queues as Cyprus drivers race to renew road tax

Thousands of vehicle owners are waiting hours for mandatory technical inspections (MOT) needed to renew their road tax before the deadline expires, as last-minute applications overwhelm the system. The Department of Road Transport’s online platform is …

CYPRUS PROPOSING LAW TO ALLOW WOMEN TO JOIN THE ARMED FORCES

Cyprus: Police Arrest Man in Limassol Car Theft Case

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a car theft that occurred between January 24 and 25, 2025, in Limassol. Police officers on motorized patrol shortly after midnight noticed a car without front registration plates, …