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Published on Feb 19, 2025

Cyprus: Police officer suspended for serious offenses

The Chief of Police in Cyprus has suspended a member of the Force following allegations of serious misconduct, however details about the case have not been disclosed. However, according to a statement, the officer is suspected of abuse of power, bribery, …

Source: Famagusta Gazette Online - Label Pending
Published on Feb 19, 2025

Cyprus government gives hotels deadline to get licensed or face closure

The government is giving unlicensed hotels and tourist accommodations a two-year window to secure their operating licenses, with specific milestones and actions outlined along the way. According to information from "K," the relevant ministry has …

Source: Knews Kathimerini - Neutral
Published on Feb 19, 2025

Anti-immigration rhetoric grows, but immigrants could help Europe's (and Cyprus') aging populations

The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care. For Cyprus, a …

Source: Knews Kathimerini - Neutral
Published on Feb 19, 2025

Cyprus: Funeral of Limassol fire victims this weekend, father to be buried in Egypt

The funeral for the victims of the devastating Limassol fire will be held this Saturday. Maria Georgiou, 33, and her three children, Angelina (8), Melina (3), and Angelou-Michael (2), will be laid to rest. The service will take place at 10 AM at the Church …

Source: Famagusta Gazette Online - Label Pending
Published on Feb 19, 2025

Residents of north Cyprus prepare for snowy weekend, forecasters predict

The Turkish Cypriot Meteorology Department has announced that temperatures in northern Cyprus will drop to 8 degrees Celsius, with snow expected on Saturday and Sunday. According to the weekly weather forecast report covering February 20-26, the region …

Source: Famagusta Gazette Online - Label Pending
Published on Feb 19, 2025

Why World Powers Fight Over Cyprus

Cyprus has long been a focal point of international interest, with major powers maintaining a military presence on the island. The United Kingdom, the United States, Greece and Turkey all have forces stationed there, while Germany and other allied nations …

Source: theTrumpet - Label Pending
Published on Feb 19, 2025

Commission allocates €99 million in emergency support to farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia and Hungary

European Commission Press release Brussels, 19 Feb 2025 Today, Member States gave a positive opinion to the Commission proposal to mobilise €98,6 million from the agricultural reserve to directly support farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia and …

Source: European Commission - Gov't Institution
Published on Feb 19, 2025

Rainfall in Cyprus at 32% – normal for the month of February

Precipitation reached 32% of normal for the month of February, according to data from the Cyprus Department of Meteorology. Specifically, from February 1st until today, rainfall reached 25.8 millimeters, compared to 81.6 millimeters, which is the average …

Source: Famagusta Gazette Online - Label Pending
Published on Feb 19, 2025

Killing of 14 donkeys in Turkish Cyprus sparks outrage

ISTANBUL Fourteen donkeys have been brutally killed by unidentified individuals in Turkish Cyprus, triggering rage among the citizens. Donkeys, symbols of Turkish Cyprus and unique to the region, live in the Karpaz Peninsula's Taşkent Nature Park, …

Source: Hurriyet Daily News - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 19, 2025

On this day: Cyprus moves towards independence after signing of Zurich agreements in 1959

Source: Philenews In-Cyprus - Neutral