Charalambos Stylianou

A fierce row has erupted over the undersea electricity link between Cyprus and Crete, as Greece’s power grid operator on Tuesday warned it would halt work unless it gets ...

A chemical leak at a hotel in Protaras triggered an emergency evacuation on Monday afternoon, after fumes were spotted rising from an underground pool machinery room. The Famagusta fire station “...

The Larnaca permanent criminal court has sentenced a 46-year-old man to eight years in prison after he was found guilty on six charges of sexually abusing a child. According to ...

Limassol is grappling with a serious lifeguard shortage, raising concerns over beach safety as crowds flock to the coast for the summer. Only 43 out of 79 approved lifeguard positions have been ...

Two people were arrested on Monday in old Nicosia for staying illegally in the Republic of Cyprus, police said on Tuesday. The arrests came during a coordinated operation carried out ...

Cyprus is sizzling under a wave of intense heat on Tuesday, as a seasonal low-pressure system continues to influence the region’s weather. Skies across the island are mostly clear ...

Sunday turned into a day of flames for the district of Paphos, as firefighters faced two wildfires in harsh weather conditions that tested their limits. The first fire erupted early ...

The festival of traditional flavours and handicrafts, “Pame Troodos 2,” has opened for the second year running at the presidential residence in Troodos. Launched by First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, the ...

A fire that broke out on Sunday morning in the village of Foinikaria, Limassol, was swiftly brought under control before it could spread, authorities confirmed. The blaze started at around 11:00...

The president of the European people’s party (EPP), Manfred Weber, has branded Turkey’s push for a two-state solution in Cyprus as “not only unacceptable but unrealistic and dangerous”, ...

Police carried out an overnight operation across Limassol on Saturday, leading to dozens of inspections, traffic offences, and action against businesses breaking the law. The move comes as authorities seek ...

A man from Azerbaijan, suspected of serious offences including espionage and terrorism, will remain in police custody in Cyprus for another eight days. The suspect, who also holds British citizenship, ...

Saturday night saw Cyprus’ Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, declare the government’s firm commitment to supporting the country’s farming sector, warning that climate change and rising costs are putting ...

A man has reported a theft of valuables from his beach bag while enjoying the seaside in Ayia Napa, raising concerns over rising thefts at popular resorts. The 36-year-old holidaymaker ...

A yellow warning has been issued for Cyprus as temperatures are expected to soar to a scorching 40 degrees Celsius inland on Sunday. The Meteorological department announced that the alert will ...

Cyprus this week confirmed it did not join a mostly global scheme to protect people in nightspots until late March 2025, leaving police in the dark and tourists at risk. After ...

Nicosia’s mayor Charalambos Prountzos has defended controversial changes to Makarios avenue, insisting the city has nothing to hide, despite growing questions from both the audit office and the public. ...

Temperatures are staying over the 40C mark, with yellow warnings being issued by the Meteorological Service, while the demand on electricity has already peaked. A red alert warning for forest ...

Cyprus has taken a decisive step to reshape its urban landscape after Parliament on Thursday passed the urban development zones bill, it was reported on Friday. The interior ministry hailed ...

Tensions have escalated within the Church after lawyer for former bishop of Paphos Tychikos, Evangelia Poulla, accused Archbishop Georgios of intimidation and unfair treatment, it was reported on Friday. Poulla ...

Cyprus on Thursday bid farewell to a key figure in its modern healthcare history, Nikos Ioannou, who passed away, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, reform and service. He died ...

The Larnaca district court on Thursday issued an eight-day remand order against a 19-year-old woman after police seized 8.5 kilograms of cocaine from her luggage at Larnaca airport late on Wednesday. ...

The ministry of defence has announced an extension for applications to become contracted soldiers (Syop) in the National Guard, with the new deadline set for July 4 at 2:00pm. Applicants must ...

The state’s confidence in the University of Cyprus is “clear and unquestionable”, the Education Minister Athina Michaelidou said on Wednesday evening, renewing government support for the university’s efforts ...