‘Famagusta port in dire straits’, may have to close
The operation of the Famagusta port in the north might be suspended as it is too costly to upgrade, ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli said on...
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Untreated waste in Famagusta port halts fish sales to Greek Cypriots
Electricity woes in north puts waste treatment plant out of action leading to sea pollution By Esra Aygin The European Commission has banned the sale...
Government will press ahead with CBM proposal at EU summit
The Republic will press ahead in its attempt to secure confidence building measures (CBMs) with the Turkish Cypriots, with the foreign minister seeking EU support...
13 migrants found inside truck at Famagusta port
Thirteen Syrian migrants were found on Sunday morning inside a truck from Turkey that had docked at Famagusta port in the north. According to the...
Over 30 Syrian men found in container truck at Famagusta port
Authorities in the north of the island on Friday found 33 Syrian men hiding in a truck that arrived at the Famagusta port from Turkey...
Ten Syrian refugees found on cargo ship in Famagusta port
Ten Syrian refugees were found inside a truck a cargo ship moored in the port of Famagusta in the north, reports said on Sunday. Turkish...
Turkish Cypriot spied for Republic, report says
A Turkish Cypriot man was arrested in the north on suspicion of spying for the Republic after he allegedly took photos of Turkish soldiers at...
Skipper due in court on illegal entry charge
The Egyptian skipper of a boat that docked at Vassilikos after visiting Famagusta port in the north was due to appear in court on Sunday...
Turkish Cypriot police find weapons cache at Famagusta port
Turkish Cypriot police discovered 645 guns, of which 318 automatic and 327 rifles, in a container about to be loaded on ‘Rizokarpaso’ cargo vessel in...
Big business getting behind solution
By Stefanos Evripidou THE ISLAND’S business giants yesterday appeared to throw their weight behind a Cyprus solution, highlighting the enormous benefits it would bring to...
