Eleni Panayiotou

The situation in the UN-controlled buffer zone near the bicommunal village of Pyla remains tense, with an increased presence of peacekeeping forces and continued monitoring by authorities on the ground. ...

The number of livestock units in farming areas of Nicosia and Larnaca infected with foot and mouth disease (FMD) has risen to 75, the Veterinary Services said on Tuesday, amid a ...

The government condemned what it described as “serious violations by the occupation regime in the buffer zone” in the Pyla area, saying it is in constant communication with Unficyp and ...

With Cyprus’ energy policy entering a decisive phase, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos in an interview with the Cyprus Mail laid out a strategy that hinges on a delicate balance, pushing ...

A deeply reverent Good Friday Greek Orthodox Easter tradition will once again bring together hundreds of people in the heart of Nicosia, as the customary meeting of the Epitaphs takes ...

President Nikos Christodoulides expressed “deep concern” over what he described as “indiscriminate strikes against civilians and critical infrastructure” by Israel on Lebanon during a telephone call with Lebanese President Joseph ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said that ensuring public safety across all sectors is the state’s primary obligation, during a visit to the Cyprus police academy ahead of the Easter holidays. ...

The cabinet approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening the police’s Motorised Immediate Action Unit (MMAD), including the introduction of a points-based system favouring candidates with special forces ...

Former MEP Demetris Papadakis rejected on Wednesday what he termed as “fabricated allegations” made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, describing them as false, politically motivated and based on fabricated evidence. He ...

The Greek frigate Kimon is departing Cyprus, government sources confirmed on Tuesday, following its deployment to the island in March amid heightened regional security concerns. Meanwhile, Elli has already left ...

Alcohol and drugs are responsible for around 24 per cent of fatal car accidents in Cyprus, while mobile phone use behind the wheel increases the risk of a crash fourfold, Transport ...

The recovery of assets derived from illegal activities remains a key priority for Cyprus authorities, deputy Attorney-General Savvas Angelides said on Tuesday. Addressing a three-day training symposium organised by the ...

Meat prices during Greek Orthodox Holy Week have remained at roughly the same levels as last year, despite earlier concerns about potential increases, according to the president of the Butchers ...

A portion of the government’s fuel subsidy introduced last week was not passed on to consumers, but instead “unjustifiably absorbed” by petrol stations, the Cyprus Consumers Association said on ...

The government is continuing to strengthen the National Guard’s deterrent capability through targeted actions, including closer cooperation with Cyprus’ emerging defence industry, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday. Speaking ...

A clear mechanism on how the European Union should respond when its mutual assistance clause, Article 42.7 of the EU Treaty, is invoked, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday. He said ...

The government’s broader strategy for healthcare and equality for all was outlined by President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday as he inaugurated new and upgraded facilities at Paphos general hospital. ...

The Greek navy frigate Elli has departed from the Salamis naval base bound for Cyprus, according to Greek Navy sources, in a move linked to ongoing regional security cooperation in ...

Cyprus is moving to bolster its air defence capabilities amid rising regional tensions, with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) positioning its systems as a cost-effective response to the growing ...

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos outlined his ministry’s 2025 achievements and priorities for 2026, while acknowledging ongoing uncertainty surrounding the delayed Vasiliko natural gas project. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, ...

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos on Friday confirmed the commercial viability of the ‘Pegasus’ deposit in block 10, a newly discovered offshore gas field. Speaking at a press conference, Damianos said a ...

The cabinet approved a decision allowing Greek Cypriot refugees living in government housing with planning irregularities to obtain title deeds or lease certificates, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Thursday. ...

Cyprus is playing a role in Nasa’s historic Artemis mission, with local research helping address health challenges faced by astronauts, the president of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO), ...

Recent rainfall and increased inflows into dams in Paphos district have improved the outlook for water supply, offering authorities valuable time to implement long-term measures, the head of the Paphos ...