Eleni Panayiotou

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Friday stressed the importance of the National Guard’s mission in a country that has been under Turkish occupation for 52 years, calling on new military ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday reiterated his readiness to take part in an expanded conference on the Cyprus problem, calling on the UN Secretary-General to convene a meeting at which ...

The military agreement between Greece and Israel for the development of the so-called Achilles Shield provides protection not only for the two countries but also for Cyprus against the common ...

President Nikos Christodoulides met European Council President Antonio Costa at the presidential palace on Friday, with the EU’s next long-term budget, the Cyprus problem and regional developments among the ...

Two men, aged 19 and 20, were remanded in custody for seven days by Limassol district court on Friday in connection with a total of 11 offences following a police chase in Limassol ...

President Nikos Christodoulides will meet European Council President Antonio Costa at the presidential palace on Friday morning, with the EU’s next long-term budget and the Cyprus problem expected to ...

Rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected in parts of Cyprus on Friday afternoon, with temperatures reaching 37C inland. The day will begin mainly clear before clouds gradually develop, bringing local ...

Cyprus and the United Kingdom are expected to finalise a new strategic dialogue by the end of the year, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Thursday following talks in London. ...

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has identified 110 suspected cases of irregular photovoltaic installations at commercial premises since launching an inspection campaign in June.  EAC spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou said 77 on-site ...

The cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to existing legislation allowing authorities to prohibit vessels from leaving the Republic and require them to move to a safe shelter or port, Shipping ...

The cabinet on Wednesday approved financial assistance for people affected by the extreme weather which struck Cyprus on August 29, with uninsured homeowners eligible for up to €20,000 for structural damage. Interior ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday expressed the state’s condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in two separate tragedies last weekend, including the deadly shipwreck off ...

A 53-year-old Lithuanian estate agent wanted by Cyprus in connection with the alleged usurpation of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas failed to appear in court in France and ...

Disy leader Annita Demetriou on Tuesday ruled out her party supporting President Nikos Christodoulides for a second term in office, saying Disy would put forward its own candidate for the 2028 ...

The cabinet is expected to introduce sailing bans based on weather conditions and the size of vessels, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Tuesday following the sinking of two vessels ...

The New Cyprus Association on Tuesday expressed its condolences and solidarity with the victims and those missing following the shipwreck off Kyrenia, while condemning hateful reactions to the tragedy from ...

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is travelling to Ireland on Tuesday to take part in the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers, known as the Gymnich. According to a foreign ministry ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday hailed the security agreement signed with Greece as “one of the largest in the state’s history”, linking it directly to the trilateral ...

Nine people were arrested across Cyprus on Monday night during targeted preventive police operations, while 332 traffic offences were reported. Police said officers carried out organised patrols at key locations in ...

Smoke visible across Strovolos and Latsia on Tuesday morning was caused by a fire in a large pile of tree cuttings, trunks and grass waste in an open area in ...

Two men, aged 24 and 21, were remanded for eight days by Nicosia district court on Tuesday after the attempted murder of a 21-year-old man early in the morning. The victim was ...

The first funeral for a victim of Sunday’s catamaran disaster off Kyrenia was held on Monday afternoon, as search operations continued for a second consecutive night. Nuray Zeytun Ozbiler, 59, ...

Tuesday will be mostly clear, with temperatures reaching 37C inland, though isolated afternoon showers cannot be ruled out in the mountains. According to the Met Office, seasonal low pressure is ...

Sea pollution in Limassol is the result of multiple factors both on land and at sea and authorities must find a solution to the longstanding problem, Amathus mayor Kyriakos Xydias ...