A Greek painter, Sylvana Samartzidou, has used AI to portray a gaze into Famagusta's past, featuring a classic Cyprus fishing boat on the golden beach.

A 37-year-old man was arrested in connection with a major drugs investigation in the Famagusta district, following the seizure of large quantities of suspected narcotics.

A faithful replica of the head of Aphrodite of Lefkolla, a significant archaeological find from the Famagusta district, has arrived at the Paralimni-Deryneia town hall in Cyprus, donated by German museums.

Farmers in Cyprus have rejected proposed changes to the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) standard for halloumi cheese. Additionally, farmers in Larnaca and Famagusta are protesting the allocation of water resources to Paphos.

Police arrested a 25-year-old woman in Ayia Napa on suspicion of illegally possessing nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, with intent to supply. Officers from the Famagusta Crime Prevention Unit made the arrest during early morning operations.

Conservation design works have begun for the historic church of St George of the Greeks in Famagusta, announced the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

A 45-year-old woman was sentenced to six years in prison by a Limassol court for defrauding displaced property owners, while a 53-year-old received a 12-month sentence in the same case.

Famagusta Elam parliamentary candidate Fivos Kyprianou announced his intention to table a bill to outlaw political parties such as Akel, Volt, and Direct Democracy if elected. He considers these parties a "confirmed threat" to the survival of Hellenism.

Famagusta police have issued a wanted notice for 26-year-old Abdalarhman Esaifan in connection with an investigation into serious criminal offenses allegedly committed over a three-year period.

A long-awaited road linking Deryneia and Sotira in the Famagusta area of Cyprus was officially delivered, with the Transport Minister highlighting its boost for connectivity and road safety.

A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Famagusta Permanent Criminal Court for stabbing an 18-year-old at a restaurant in Paralimni, Cyprus, last August.

The Interior Ministry has ordered the immediate removal of unauthorised structures on a state-owned coastal plot in Protaras, giving the Famagusta District Administration a 24-hour deadline to…

The police are implementing tight security measures on Thursday and Friday for the informal meeting of the EU heads of state or government, meaning that roads Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta will be…

The historic Famagusta Orange Festival is set to return in May, honoring the region's traditions and past, with municipalities of Ayia among the organizers.

A 41-year-old man was remanded in custody in connection with the attempted destruction of property with explosives in the Famagusta district of Cyprus.

A 49-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Famagusta criminal court in Cyprus for possessing large quantities of drugs with intent to supply, following a search of his home by the drug squad.

Water inflows into dams in Cyprus's Larnaca and Famagusta districts are significantly lower than last year's levels, according to recent figures from the Water Development Department.

A 51-year-old man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison by the Famagusta Permanent Criminal Court after being found guilty of multiple serious sexual offenses against a 26-year-old foreign woman in Ayia Napa and Paralimni.

Strong winds swept through the Larnaca and free Famagusta districts on Sunday, causing widespread damage, flattening landmarks like the 'Big Potato,' battering crops, damaging beaches, closing roads, and cutting power.

Extreme scenarios causing unnecessary panic for Cyprus economy, board warns The Famagusta regional tourism board (Etap) on Friday called for calm and restraint amid concerns over regional tensions. In an official statement, the board said that while some hotel booking cancellations have been recorded in the Famagusta district, they are not expected to significantly affect […]

New Democracy MEP Beleris stated that the situation in Famagusta is dramatic, with displaced people still deprived of their homes, and accused Turkey of directly violating UN resolutions.

It is Turkey which “controls things in Cyprus”, Cypriot member of the European Parliament Loucas Fourlas, of Disy, said on Wednesday, as the parliament’s petitions committee (Peti) discussed the town of Famagusta, and in particular the fenced-off area of Varosha, in the presence of its mayor-in-exile Simos Ioannou. “What are we doing? This is a […]

A 22-year-old man has been arrested by the drug squad in Cyprus, becoming the third suspect in an ongoing investigation into the importation of a large quantity of dried poppy bulbs discovered in postal packages in the Famagusta district.

Police in Famagusta, Cyprus, have seized over seven kilograms of narcotics, including a significant quantity of kief, following a search of land belonging to a 49-year-old man.

The 26th International Famagusta Culture and Arts Festival is set to open on June 23rd and will run until July 16th, featuring a variety of music, theater, and dance performances at historic venues.

The bus service linking Nicosia and the Famagusta tourist area will increase starting Saturday to meet the rising demand from beachgoers during the summer season.

The United Nations Development Programme announced that roof insulation works at the Saint Varnavas monastery in Engomi, Famagusta district, are nearing completion.

A man from the Famagusta area has been arrested after a police officer was attacked on Saturday evening.

Famagusta is intensifying its efforts to strengthen its position in key overseas tourism markets by launching a major online campaign for 2026. The initiative aims to enhance the region's image, boost competitiveness, and increase tourist arrivals.

A Turkish national has been remanded in custody by the Famagusta 'district court' after allegedly abducting his two-year-old son from Limassol and taking him to the north. The child remains under 'state' custody in the north.

The church has strongly refuted online reports claiming the sale of the historic Aspelia Hotel in Varosha, Famagusta, stating that no such action has ever been considered.

An explosion occurred in a parked car in the village of Liopetri, Famagusta district, during the early hours of Sunday morning, causing extensive damage to the front of the vehicle, according to police.

A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to ten years in prison by the Famagusta criminal court after admitting to causing grievous bodily harm with intent in a stabbing incident in Paralimni. He was also convicted of carrying an offensive weapon.

Firefighters successfully rescued an elderly man after he fell into a dry pit in the Avgorou community settlement in the Famagusta district of Cyprus.

A 34-year-old man has been remanded for eight days by the Famagusta district court in Cyprus following his arrest for a violent attack that injured two people.

Renowned Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad, known for her Gaza war coverage, is scheduled to visit Cyprus next month to give a talk at her alma mater, Eastern Mediterranean University in Famagusta.

A list of pharmacies operating overnight across various districts in Cyprus, including Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, and Famagusta, has been released for Monday, April 6.

A high-powered explosive device was detonated outside a businessman’s home in Deryneia, Cyprus, at approximately 1:30 am. Famagusta CID is investigating the incident as a deliberate bombing.

Police in Famagusta are investigating an attempted murder targeting a 34-year-old nightclub owner in Protaras, with two suspects still at large after opening fire on his vehicle.

DEPA has finalized its Famagusta district ballot for the May 24 parliamentary elections by announcing Izabella Ttakka as a candidate, who had already been announced by the Movement of Ecologists-Citizens’ Cooperation.

Police in the Famagusta district are investigating a shooting incident in Ayia Napa where a gunman fired seven shots at the homes of two brothers on the same street in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The Famagusta permanent criminal court on Monday sentenced a 51-year-old man to 13 years in prison for a series of sexual offences against a 26-year-old foreign woman.

Plans to build a theology college in Famagusta were on Thursday ruled legal by the Turkish Cypriot supreme court, after having been referred to the judiciary by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman…

Famagusta district is facing a water crisis after the government was forced to abandon its chosen desalination site. The earliest the district can now expect relief is October 2027 — a full year later than originally planned. The retreat came after hoteliers, local authorities, and the District Local Government Organisation (EOA) Famagusta all opposed the […]

MEP Fredi Beleris intervened on the Cyprus issue, describing the situation in the fenced-off area of Famagusta as 'dramatic' and noting that a European city has remained closed since 1974, advocating for its return to its rightful inhabitants.

A photographic exhibition titled 'Moikanes' (Mohicans) will be held in Protaras, Cyprus, to display the unique wild hairstyles traditionally adopted by teenage boys in Famagusta villages before entering the army.

Three individuals were arrested during overnight police operations at nightclubs in the Famagusta district of Cyprus, with charges including illegal employment and drug possession.

The Cyprus Court of Appeal has overturned a Famagusta district court's decision to grant bail to three individuals charged with 122 counts of child abuse offenses.

The technical chamber (Etek) has put forward a proposal to transform Nicosia's Venetian moat and its surrounding perimeter into a continuous linear park, stretching from Paphos Gate to Famagusta Gate.

Alpha Bank Cyprus held a business event in Ayia Napa to emphasize the strategic role of the free Famagusta region in the Cypriot economy and the bank's ongoing support.

A 37-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Famagusta permanent criminal court after being found guilty of attempted rape and sexual abuse against a 33-year-old tourist in Ayia Napa.

A 31-year-old man has been remanded for one day by the Famagusta district court in connection with an online fraud case involving more than €14,000 allegedly obtained through false representations.

Fishermen in Cyprus, particularly in the Famagusta district, are raising an "SOS" regarding dolphins, claiming the animals are increasingly brazen and numerous, posing a threat to their livelihoods. They describe the dolphins as a menace, contrary to their popular image.

The historic Famagusta Nautical Club is set to return to the Famagusta district after more than 50 years operating in Limassol, following its relocation due to the 1974 Turkish invasion.

A 45-year-old man was arrested in Famagusta, Cyprus, after five people filed complaints alleging he advertised and rented out flats that did not belong to him.

Police in Famagusta district, Cyprus, arrested a 27-year-old man after a 46-year-old was injured in the leg during a knife attack at a car park in Paralimni.

Fourteen individuals were arrested following a shooting incident in an industrial area of occupied Famagusta on Tuesday night, with authorities still searching for one additional suspect.

Restoration work has commenced on the roof of the Apostolos Varnavas church in Engomi, Famagusta district, Cyprus, as announced by the technical committee on cultural heritage.

Police in Cyprus arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with a group attack in Famagusta that left two men injured. He faces charges including conspiracy to commit a felony and causing grievous bodily harm.

Turkish tanks that had been lined up near the village of Pergamos, between Larnaca and Famagusta, have reportedly departed from the area.

Hotels in Cyprus's Famagusta district are opening for the tourist season with significantly lower booking levels and occupancy rates in areas like Ayia Napa and Protaras compared to the previous year.

The mayor of Paralimni-Deryneia, Giorgos Nikolettos, has warned that the Famagusta district's economy, particularly its tourism sector, is facing growing strain due to developments in the Middle East.

President Nikos Christodoulides announced that a €4.5 million model autism centre in Famagusta, Cyprus, is expected to be completed within 18 months, following his participation in a 'Run for Autism' charity event.

Two separate accidents occurred simultaneously at 7:30 am on the Larnaca-Famagusta motorway in Cyprus, one involving two cars near the Livadia exit and another in the opposite direction, with one person taken to hospital as a precaution.

The Famagusta district used its presence at tourism exhibitions in Belgrade, Berlin and Poland to promote its year-round tourism offer and present what officials described as the real picture in Cyprus following the latest developments in the Middle East. According to an announcement by the Famagusta regional tourism board (Etap), the organisation maintained a strong […]

Cypriot authorities seized large sums of cash, tobacco products, drugs, and animal goods during checks at crossing points in Nicosia and Famagusta districts.

Adequate staffing levels are a necessity for there to be an improved quality of care at the Famagusta general hospital in Paralimni, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Tuesday. “Within the framework of a sustainable health system, there must obviously be adequacy in the provision of quality health services, and for this to occur, there […]

Baris Sel, the former Turkish Cypriot Famagusta police chief, appeared in court for the latest hearing in his trial concerning a master's degree he allegedly obtained under false pretenses from the Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University.

MEP Fredi Beleris has intervened in the Cyprus issue, advocating for the return of the fenced-off area of Famagusta to its legitimate residents, highlighting that a European city has remained closed since 1974.