MPs discuss law on femicide
MPs on Wednesday discussed a new law proposal that will introduce femicide as a discrete offence without requiring further proof of aggravating factors. The new...
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Cypriots receive training at first European coding challenge
Amidst a serious shortage of IT specialists, Cypriots received training from tech experts at the first European coding challenge in Nicosia this month. The leading...
Girl reports she was sexually harassed while in school (updated)
A secondary school student has filed a complaint that she was sexually harassed and abused in a classroom during school hours, police said on Wednesday....
Ministry denies claim that Vietnamese investor was granted Cypriot citizenship while in custody there
The interior ministry on Wednesday rubbished claims that the state granted citizenship to a Vietnamese investor while he was arrested in custody at his home...
Cyprus tables EU law proposal banning exotic species as pets
Cyprus, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Malta on Tuesday proposed a new EU law that would ban people from keeping dangerous or endangered animals as pets. The...
Turkish Cypriots angered by new Turkish protocol
A new protocol on financial support for the north from Turkey was branded a ‘betrayal’ and ‘surrender’ to Ankara by Turkish Cypriot labour unions on...
Cyprus slow in introducing gender identity legislation
Cyprus is probably the last country in Europe to introduce legal gender recognition in its national legislation to allow people to change their name and...
Hellenic Bank staff to go on strike next week
Staff at Hellenic Bank on Tuesday announced they will go on a 24-hour warning strike next week, warning the measures will be intensified if the...
Cypriot teacher up for top UK teaching award
Has made a significant impact at her school through a series of innovative initiatives A Cypriot teacher nominated for a prestigious education award in...
Housing for families of hospitalised children on the way
Ronald McDonald House Charities wants to provide accommodation so that kids’ support systems are close Cyprus’ first Ronald McDonald House will be ready to host...
