Police in the Famagusta district of Cyprus have arrested an 18-year-old after discovering counterfeit €50 notes in his possession and subsequently in his hotel room during an intelligence assessment.

The Famagusta District Local Government Organisation has partnered with the KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence to implement a smart management system for its water supply, aiming for improved efficiency and sustainability.

A 19-year-old man suspected of involvement in eleven burglary and theft cases in Ayia Napa has been remanded in custody for eight days by the Famagusta district court.

The Cypriot interior ministry denied claims by the Famagusta district government that pending regulations have halted the processing of planning permission applications for single-family homes, stating that the regulations are not the cause.

A 46-year-old man suspected of carrying out 11 burglaries and thefts in the Famagusta district between March and July 1 has now been arrested, police said on Thursday.

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

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Famagusta District Local Government Organisation (DLGO) and Neuranet Solutions Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen fire prevention and early detection, including through the use of…

An apartment fire in the Kapparis area of Famagusta district caused extensive damage, with a neighbour sustaining injuries while attempting to extinguish the flames.

A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison by the Famagusta permanent criminal court after being found guilty of rape. The offense occurred in the Famagusta district on July 13, 2024.

An 18th-century stone house in Limnia, Famagusta district, declared an ancient monument in 1971, has been fully restored by the bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Hotel occupancy in Cyprus's Famagusta district is projected to reach 80-85% in August due to a surge in last-minute bookings, marking a recovery for the tourism sector after a challenging start to the season.

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating two additional farming units in the Limassol and Famagusta districts for potential Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) infections, with confirmation pending.

Disy vice-president Yiannis Karousos criticized the Cypriot government's latest announcements on public healthcare infrastructure, questioning the absence of new projects for the Famagusta district.

Police arrested three 18-year-olds in connection with the serious assault of a 47-year-old man in Famagusta district, who remains in critical condition. The suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 […]