Local NGO receives recognition for action during pandemic
The Cyprus Green Cluster, an initiative developed by AKTI Project and Research Centre with the objective of building a community of small business and producers...
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Coronavirus: Nicosia municipal swimming pool to remain closed this summer
The Municipal Swimming pool will remain closed for the public this summer, it was announced on Friday. Under normal circumstances the pool would now be...
Anastasiades’ visit to Israel postponed
A planned visit by President Nicos Anastasiades to Israel on June 23 has been postponed, the government said on Thursday. In a brief statement, government...
EBRD increases trade support in Cyprus, doubles BoC limit
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Thursday it had doubled the trade finance limit to Bank of Cyprus by €50 million...
Photo competition launched to capture both Cyprus’ division and its common future
By Becky Kammitsi Akel and the European United Left (GUE/NGL) are organising the second bicommunal photography competition. This year’s theme is ‘The barbed wire that...
Road works begin Monday at Solomou Square and Paphos Gate
By Becky Kammitsi The Nicosia municipality announced on Thursday that between June 22 and July 6, paving works would be carried out in central locations...
Refugee solidarity demo planned for Friday
On the occasion of World Refugee Day marked annually on June 20 trade union Peo and other left-wing movements on Thursday urged people to join...
Teen arrested for school computer theft
Paphos police arrested a 15-year-old boy late on Wednesday in connection with a high-school burglary. The teenager was arrested around 5pm after information connected him...
European commission approves €1.8 million in aid to farmers
The European Commission approved on Wednesday a €1.8 million Cypriot scheme to support farmers active in the primary agricultural production affected by the coronavirus outbreak....
Police issue guidelines on fighting sextortion
By Becky Kammitsi Police said on Wednesday there has been an increase in cases of “sextortion” and issued guidelines for the public on how to...
Cyprus branch of Greek-Turkish forum lauds leaders for making joint decisions on crossings
The Cyprus Chapter of the Greek Turkish Forum on Wednesday welcomed the May 21 agreement between the leaders of the two communities on the gradual...
Minister urges people to view historic Cyprus artworks
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Tuesday called on the public to visit an art exhibition showing works returned to the Greek Cypriot community after 46...
Firefighting aircraft in training sorties (video)
Firefighting aircraft on Tuesday carried out training manoeuvres in Larnaca to enhance coordination between crews ahead of what is expected to be a difficult fire...
Teenager caught driving articulated lorry
Police on Monday caught a 15-year-old boy driving an articulated lorry on the motorway with the registered owner of the vehicle sitting in the passenger...
Woman jailed for burglaries
A 21-year-old woman was jailed for two and a half years in Paphos on Monday in connection with a number of burglary and theft cases....
Section of main Nicosia road subsides
A stretch of the Limassol Avenue in Nicosia has subsided, causing the temporary closure of the left lane of the road towards the capital. The...
Education minister highlights value of ailing Fairytale Museum
By Becky Kammitsi The education minister discussed ways of helping support the Fairytale Museum in old Nicosia on Monday after it run into financial trouble...
Cyprus takes part in international film to honour James Joyce
Cyprus participated in a short film named It Will Be A New Day, presented by the foreign ministry of the Republic of Ireland and the...
Coronavirus: 29 businesses charged for violating measures
Twenty nine businesses were charged on Sunday for violating measures introduced in bars and restaurants to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The inspections were...
Coronavirus: Three new cases announced late Sunday (updated)
Three new cases of the coronavirus were identified late on Sunday after 58 samples from repatriates were examined, according to an announcement from the health...
