Lawrence Durrell’s home in Cyprus is on sale for £300,000

The trees in north Cyprus are heavy with fruit in early spring, few more bountiful than the one in the garden of a house in Bellapais, a village near the port of Kyrenia, which for three years was the home of Lawrence Durrell. The author and brother of the …

Graeme Robertson: Grangemouth golfer is runner-up at PGA Play-Offs in Cyprus

Grangemouth golfer Graeme Robertson was forced to settle for the runner-ups spot at the PGA Play-Offs after losing out by just two shots to fellow Scot Paul O’Hara. He entered the final round two strokes clear of North Lanarkshire’s O’Hara but an opening …

Cyprus: Fire Department on Full Alert Amid Dry Season

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Fire Department has issued a high alert, warning of an elevated risk of wildfires due to the dry season. In a statement, officials urged the public to exercise caution and avoid activities that could spark fires. This includes the …

Corruption worsens in occupied Cyprus, report finds

The latest Corruption Perception Report for the occupied areas of Cyprus has painted a troubling picture, revealing a worsening trend in corruption levels. The report, authored by Prof. Dr. Sertac Sonan and Prof. Dr. Omer Gokcekus, ranks the region 140th …

CTP committed to resolving the Cyprus Problem, says Akansoy

Asim Akansoy, Secretary-General of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), shared insights from his recent participation in a program in Bern, Switzerland, held from March 2-7, focused on societal dynamics, representation, and participation models. He …

Cyprus posts surplus of 1.6% of GDP in January

ECONOMY FINANCE [File photo] Cyprus recorded in January a general government surplus of 566.9 million euros (1.6% of GDP) according to the preliminary fiscal data by the Statistical Service (CyStat). The service said on Monday that the corresponding …

Cyprus farmers face ruin as drought devastates crops

Cypriot farmers are staring down a bleak future as a third consecutive year of drought wreaks havoc on their crops. Many now face tough decisions, with some fearing financial ruin as their fields dry up and their harvests fail. In the western part of …

Retired hens are living their best lives, and helping save Cyprus’ olive groves

Cyprus: Record amount of drugs seized at Larnaca Airport in 2024

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Larnaca Airport has emerged as a significant entry point for narcotics in Cyprus. Politis newspaper reported that 194 kilograms of the 617 kilograms of cannabis seized last year entered through this airport. Additionally, 3 kilograms of …

'Sex slave' married mother, 24, dies in nightclub 'after being lured to Cyprus with fake job and forced to become a ...

Human rights organisations are demanding a probe into the death of a married woman from Moldova who was 'forced into prostitution' in Northern Cyprus after being promised a job as a manager. Anastasia Melega, 24, who had a son aged four, was found …