Archive 2021

The transport ministry on Friday announced that it would replace four public service vehicles with electric cars, as part of a greening effort spearheaded by the environmental department. The electric ...

It is perhaps one of the biggest festivals of the Famagusta region, celebrated since 2006 with a wide range of vibrant events, performances and activities centred around the medieval ages. Musicians, ...

Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said that Cyprus and the other four members of the MED5 group (Greece, Italy, Malta and Spain) will raise their concerns regarding a proposed Screening Regulation, ...

A Paphos business selling alcoholic drinks defied a court order which instructed it to suspend operations, police announced on Friday. The business was initially found to be operating without a ...

The board of the English School on Friday called on its staff union ESSA to start a dialogue aimed at resolving all issues concerning both parties. The indefinite strike, which ...

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez believes the weight of responsibility his players felt in their quest for silverware was to blame for their second-half collapse against France in their Nations League ...

Two journalists whose work has angered the authorities in Russia and the Philippines were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, honouring the right to free speech which the prize-giving ...

Cabinet on Friday approved some easing of coronavirus measures allowing more people at football matches and in theatres, cinemas, restaurants, and events. Given the possibility of seasonal viruses in tandem ...

The European Union’s executive on Friday urged Greece to launch an investigation into reports about illegal migrant pushbacks, while praising Croatia for pledging to start an inquiry. “I must ...

The Nicos Chr. Anastasiades law firm and another law firm will be investigated by the Bar Association in connection with references made in the Pandora Papers, it emerged on Friday. ...

Another important distinction for the Bank of Cyprus, is its recognition as one of the best digital banks in western Europe. The Bank of Cyprus has been awarded as the ...

Former Elam MP Andreas Themistocleous on Friday suggested he was not planning on giving up his parliamentary seat after being ousted by the far-right party for violating its code of ...

The aim is to equip youths with the necessary skills so they can create a future based on sustainable development and innovation PwC Cyprus has become a strategic sponsor of ...

Not all business owners have the same specific goals. That said, there are some general goals that virtually all entrepreneurs share. For example, regardless of your industry and the nature ...

According to Yelp data in an Economic Impact Report, business closures across the US are increasing as a result of the coronavirus. Many of these business closures may have been ...

The Animal Party on Friday urged the government to give land to a dog shelter in the Nicosia district which is facing permanent closure due to serious financial difficulties. “For ...

Three women are in custody following a foiled attempt to travel with fake and stolen documents while also impersonating other individuals. The incident occurred on Thursday night between 8.30 and 9pm ...

The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international. Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this ...

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is losing confidence in central bank governor Sahap Kavcioglu, less than seven months after he sacked his predecessor, and the two have communicated little in recent ...

French European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune said on Friday that French fishermen must not pay for the failure of Britain’s exit from the European Union. “They failed on Brexit. ...

Police on Friday said they arrested a 44-year-old Famagusta resident based on a European warrant issued for employee theft and money laundering. The crime was reported to the police on ...

Lewis Hamilton clinched his seventh Formula One world championship in Turkey last year while Max Verstappen had a race to forget, but this time the title remains wide open and ...

Andy Murray was “back in the good books” with his wife on Thursday after his wedding ring and stinky shoes were returned to him. Murray said on Twitter that his ...

President Nicos Anastasiades appealed to the public to get vaccinated on Friday as he received his third dose at the State Fair site in Nicosia. He called on the unvaccinated ...