First test flight from new Tymbou airport
The first test flight from the new airport in Tymbou (Ercan) took place on Wednesday, with the airport set to officially open on July 20, according to ‘transport minister’ in the ...
Bar association head denies representing developer in north
The law firm co-founded by Cyprus Bar Association chairman Christos Clerides firmly denied on Wednesday a report claiming the firm took up the legal representation of a businessman involved with ...
EU: Cyprus must strengthen accountability of prosecution service
Cyprus must strengthen the independence and accountability of the prosecution service, especially regarding its ability to discontinue or suspend prosecutions, the European Commission said in its Rule of Law report ...
MPs reach agreement on revenge porn bill
The House legal affairs committee on Wednesday reached consensus on a draft bill to ban revenge pornography, as it has been regulated in most of the EU, while Cyprus is ...
Etek calls for changes to public works tendering process
The scientific and technical chamber (Etek) has expressed its concerns regarding the tendering process of public works.
They have said that the process as it currently stands is vulnerable to ...
New decree allowing foreign students to work
Foreign students in Cyprus from the end of October 2022 will be allowed to take on work Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said on Wednesday.
Speaking to CyBC in the morning, the ...
Adding a giant splash of colour
Inspired by nature and her Cyprus culture, one member of the diaspora is guiding others in the art of creating online finds PAUL LAMBIS
For Kay Charka, 2020 was the year ...
North’s ‘foreign minister’ criticises British envoy for second time
The north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu issued a second condemnation of British High Commissioner Irfan Siddiq on Wednesday, following the latter’s alleged comments at a meeting with British ...
Cyprus bucks European trend of increasing illicit cigarette consumption
CYPRUS has bucked a Europe-wide trend of increased consumption of illicit cigarettes, according to the latest annual study into the matter by the audit and tax service company KPMG.
In ...
Consumers warned to avoid ‘BigBazzar Outlet’
The consumer protection service has warned the public to avoid making online purchases from the website known as ‘BigBazzar Outlet’.
The service says that customers have reported buying trainers from ...
First electric buses arrive in Cyprus
Cyprus Public Transport took delivery of the country’s first ever electric buses on Tuesday.
It is hoped that the five buses, which were manufactured by Chinese company Yutong, will ...
Foreclosures suspended until the end of October (Updated)
Foreclosures have been suspended until the end of October, while a special judicial procedure will be created to deal with non-performing loans (NPLs), cabinet decided on Wednesday.
Primary properties valued ...
Police propose app for location of mobile camera units
The police on Wednesday sought to address the public’s complaints over mobile camera units and said the locations may be announced via an app.
Police spokesman Christos Andreou said ...
Cyprus airports welcome close to 5 million passengers — tourism recovery ongoing
Cyprus’ airports experienced a promising first half of 2023 as passenger traffic soared, marking a remarkable 3 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period in 2019.
Hermes Airports, the company tasked with ...
Mexican grande dame of indigenous dance therapy
THEO PANAYIDES meets a dramatic woman, not held back by convention, who follows a globe-trotting life bringing the benefits of pre-Hispanic traditions to the world
The name is majestic in ...
Defence ministry to select recruits using software program
The selection process of the 2023 ESSO recruits of the national guard will be attended on Friday, by Minister of Defence, Michalis Georgallas the ministry announced.
In its announcement, the ministry ...
Turkish Airlines plane makes emergency landing in north
A Turkish Airlines plane, on a flight from the Dalaman to Beirut on Wednesday, requested to land at the illegal Tymbou (Ercan) airport in the north due to engine failure.
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Internationally known Greek painter at Gloria Gallery
The University of Nicosia and Gloria Gallery are co-organising an exhibition by internationally known Greek painter Konstantinos Spyropoulos. Running until July 15, his The Fullness of Empty Space exhibition will run ...
Paphos man arrested for theft committed on British bases territory
Police in Paphos on Tuesday arrested a 41-year-old man for an investigated case of theft from a vehicle.
According to the CID spokesman, Michalis Nikolaou, on Monday a complaint was ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the leaders of the two sides should promote more contact and cooperation as well as the opening of more crossing points, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres ...
Large stash of ammunition, drugs and cash seized from Limassol residence
Limassol police on Wednesday announced the seizure of over 340 rounds of ammunition, a large amount of cash and a quantity of cocaine, from the residence of a 49-year-old man, who ...
Eighteen-year-old motorcyclist in serious condition following crash
An 18-year-old man is hospitalised in serious condition following a traffic accident in Ayia Napa on Tuesday night.
According to police statement, the young man is being treated at the ...
Watchdog organisations decry ‘deplorable’ state of bus stops
The third age observatory and the paraplegics association have expressed grave concerns about the poor design of bus stops and how the situation affects the elderly and disabled in particular.
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PwC Cyprus implements multi-faceted approach to social contribution
Consulting and advisory firm PwC Cyprus on Tuesday said that its foundation is ushering in a new approach to social contribution, focusing on the three core pillars of education and ...