PACE committee sending rapporteur to Cyprus for Famagusta report
Italian MP Piero Fassino is to visit Cyprus soon for his report on the return of Famagusta to its rightful owners after receiving the green light from the Committee on ...
Sea daffodils bloom on the beach in Famagusta (video)
Sea daffodils are in bloom on the beach in the fenced city of Famagusta, having sprouted up among the umbrellas and sunbeds that the authorities in the north have set ...
Famagusta hoteliers expect Autumn bookings boost
Hoteliers in Famagusta are expecting bookings to rise for September and October while the occupancy rates were satisfactory for August, their chairman Doros Takkas said on Friday.
“In Famagusta, especially ...
People of Famagusta call on workers to down tools for five minutes on Tuesday
The Famagusta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) on Friday called on workers to hold a five-minute stoppage on Tuesday morning in protest over Turkey’s actions in the fenced ...
National line needed against Turkish moves in Varosha says mayor
The latest developments in Varosha and what line to take against Turkish moves there will be discussed between President Nicos Anastasiades and the municipality of Famagusta next month, its mayor ...
Varosha now a macabre museum
By Evie Andreou
But for how much longer? The Turkish side has not yet touched Varosha properties, but time may be running out for Greek Cypriot property owners to stake ...
Famagusta for Cyprus fielding 19 candidates in May elections
Famagusta for Cyprus initiative announced on Wednesday it will be running in May’s parliamentary elections with 19 candidates in all districts.
The group said they dream of a united Cyprus ...
€202m worth of projects to upgrade Famagusta district
Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos on Friday hailed the €202m worth of projects which are set to upgrade the Famagusta district.
“In all the municipalities and communities of free Famagusta, a ...
Police remand suspect in Christmas Eve bomb blast (updated)
A 35-year-old man arrested on Friday in connection with a Christmas Eve bomb explosion at a residence in the district of Famagusta was remanded into police custody for six days ...
Famagusta refugees form initiative to fight parliamentary elections
An initiative formed by Famagusta refugees announced on Tuesday they would run as independents in May’s parliamentary elections in a bid to win a place in decision making circles ...