Charalambos Stylianou

A heated debate erupted in the House legal committee on Wednesday over proposed legislation regulating Easter bonfires, as authorities seek to enforce stricter safety measures ahead of the holiday. The ...

The rise of rural tourism boosted local economies and preserved cultural heritage in Cyprus’ countryside as overnight stays in agrotourism units followed other key indicators in the sector last year ...

A tram system could be key to easing the worsening traffic congestion in Limassol, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday. Speaking at a seminar hosted by the municipality of ...

The three-member committee appointed to examine the recalls process for cars imported from the EU and third countries will hear its first testimonies next week, it announced on Tuesday. The ...

In the wake of the fatal shipwreck off Cape Greco, the government was on Tuesday blasted for failing to address the underlying issues of the ongoing migration crisis. At least ...

The trial concerning the high-profile ‘golden passport’ case involving former transport minister Marios Demetriades and several others has been postponed until April 25, the Nicosia Criminal Court ruled on Tuesday. The ...

Tenders for commercial spaces in the redevelopment of the old GSP stadium in Nicosia remained unresolved on Tuesday with businesses eager to invest in the new urban park left waiting. ...

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou on Monday began the fourth round of regional meetings with community council presidents from the Limassol district. The meetings aimed to review ongoing projects and address ...

Trade unions on Monday warned about potential power blackouts following curtailments in photovoltaic energy production. In the statement, unions representing the Cyprus electricity authority (EAC) – including the organisation of EAC ...

Fire service authorities on Monday raised concerns that some of the recent fires in Larnaca and Paphos may have been deliberately set, according to fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis. Speaking ...

Limassol’s municipal council on Monday rejected a €43,000 security fee requested by the police for this year’s carnival parade, igniting a larger conversation about how policing for public events ...

A damaged section of the pedestrian walkway on Piale Pasha street on Larnaca seafront will be completely repaired, the municipality said on Monday. The damage has been caused by constant ...

THE Frequent solar power curtailments and delayed renewable energy projects threaten to worsen the nation’s energy crisis has led to mounting frustration from the public and lawmakers. At the ...

Police chief Themistos Arnaoutis met with senior officers on Friday to set the police force on course for a major overhaul as authorities push forward with a plan to modernise ...

Cyprus is facing a deepening energy crisis as homeowners who invested in solar power find themselves repeatedly cut off from the grid. Despite the government’s strong push for renewable ...

A new agreement to upgrade the Solomou Square bus station and promote sustainable mobility in Nicosia was signed on Friday. The deal, between the transport ministry and Nicosia municipality, aims ...

The Cypriot government is ramping up efforts to tackle the housing crisis, with nearly 1,900 new residential units expected under the “Build to Rent” scheme, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on ...

In a sea of streaming options, Cassandra rises above the noise. This German-language thriller on Netflix is an atmospheric blend of sci-fi, horror and family drama that will keep you ...

A call for items linked to the history and culture of Paphos was made by the town’s municipal authorities on Friday as the creation of municipal museums was announced. ...

Concerns over the future of two of Cyprus’ most important wetlands intensified on Friday, with environmental groups warning of mounting threats to their survival. The federation of environmental organisations of ...

The developers of the Citadel project have criticised the department of antiquities for rejecting their plans for a high-rise development near Nicosia’s Famagusta Gate. The company claims it has ...

The National Guard is fully prepared to welcome female volunteers, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas confirmed on Thursday, as discussions on the voluntary enlistment of women continued in the House defence ...

A 49-year-old Swedish man will serve as the prosecution’s key witness against a lawyer and a police officer accused of aiding his escape from a private clinic in Larnaca ...

A landmark ruling by the administrative court in Nicosia, it emerged on Thursday, has overturned a previous decision by the health insurance organisation (OAY), allowing a patient to obtain medication ...