Stiffer fines for fly-tipping, but enforcement remains a problem
The House on Thursday passed a law providing for stiffer fines for fly-tipping, but at the same time MPs cautioned that lax enforcement makes the legislation a dud.
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Christodoulides marks ‘three years of clear, ambitious goals’
The government envisions making Cyprus resilient and robust both domestically and overseas, President Nikos Christodoulides said Thursday in his annual ‘state of the union’ address.
In the speech, broadcast on ...
House plans restrictions on foreign nationals buying real estate
Parliament on Thursday indicated its intention to pass legislation by May restricting the acquisition of real estate by foreign nationals.
The intention is to amend the relevant law by May, ...
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MPs back farmers over borehole payments
MPs on Tuesday demanded that the government temporarily suspend charging farmers for using water from boreholes, a move farmers say could deal them the final blow and drive them out ...
Kombos addresses Cyprus-US relations in Washington
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met Greece’s defence minister on Tuesday in Washington DC on the sidelines of a conference organised by a Greek non-profit organisation.
The two ministers were ...
Doubt cast on Fidias using Limassol property for work
Information on Monday appeared to refute assertions by MEP Fidias Panayiotou that he uses a property in Limassol – mostly paid for with European Parliament funds – as office space.
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Agreement on Cyprus-Israel gas field expected next month
Cyprus and Israel are “very close” to an interstate agreement regarding the Aphrodite natural gas reservoir, the energy minister reiterated on Monday.
Michalis Damianou told CyBC that an Israeli government ...
Gulf investors apply to build Limassol science park
A consortium of Cypriot and foreign companies has submitted an offer to build and operate a science and technological park at Pentakomo, the government announced on Monday.
The single offer ...
Police officer arrested in Larnaca racketeering case
A police officer in Larnaca was placed under arrest on Thursday on suspicion of aiding a suspect connected to a violent incident occurring in the town earlier this month.
The ...
MPs reinstate special healthcare benefits for civil servants
MPs on Thursday grumbled but still passed regulations reinstating certain healthcare benefits for civil servants not enjoyed by the broader public.
The regulations, tabled by the government, give civil servants – ...
Parliament urges delay of EU-Mercosur deal enforcement
Parliament on Thursday called on the Cyprus government and the European Commission to hold off on enforcing any aspect of the EU-Mercosur deal until the European Court of Justice has ...
MPs told Gesy funding secure despite system risks
The national healthcare system (Gesy) appears to be secure from a funding aspect, MPs heard on Thursday.
The House health committee was discussing the 2026 budget of the Health Insurance Organisation (...
Bill seeks donor transparency for social support body
A bill was tabled in parliament on Thursday aiming to make the independent social support body more transparent by obliging it to publish the names of donors along with the ...
Allegations against Paphos mayor reportedly date back to 2017
Allegations of wife-beating made against Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos first surfaced in 2017, it emerged on Tuesday, as police look into medical documents leaked online purportedly showing the mayor’s spouse ...
‘We don’t have a mafia state, we have a stupid state’
Attempts to secure financing for some refugees enrolled in the Ktizo scheme have come to nothing, leaving these people in the lurch, MP heard on Tuesday.
In April 2023 the government ...
Officials acknowledge teething problems with new tax system
Officials on Monday conceded certain problems have arisen with the new tax system instituted at the start of this year, but also said some of the issues have to do ...
Pension reform legislation to be tabled by June
The government said on Monday it hopes to table legislation reforming the pensions system by June so the reform kicks in as of January 2027.
Labour Minister Marinos Moushiouttas was taking ...
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Paphos mayor’s wife dismisses abuse claims, police probe ongoing
Police have launched an investigation into claims made online over the last few days about the alleged battering of Louisa Andreou, wife of Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, however both have ...
Did Cyprus do right thing walking away from Board of Peace?
Nicosia this week walked back its initial enthusiasm at having been invited to US President Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace, perhaps coming to realise it was not the ...
Man dead after car accident in Limassol
A 63-year-old driver died on Thursday after colliding with another vehicle in Limassol, with police suspecting the man may have suffered cardiac arrest while behind the wheel.
The deceased has ...
Parliament extends deadline for unlicensed hotels with special permit scheme
Hotels and tourist premises operating without a full license got yet another reprieve on Thursday, as parliament voted through a law allowing them to acquire a ‘special operating permit’.
The ...
MPs approve insurance cover for armed forces deaths and disability
The House plenum on Thursday passed legislation providing insurance cover to members of the armed forces in the event of death or permanent total disability.
The insurance coverage comes to €115,000 ...
Strong winds divert Ryanair flight from Paphos to Larnaca
Powerful gusts in the Paphos area on Thursday afternoon forced a Ryanair flight to redirect and land at Larnaca airport.
Reports said Ryanair flight FR3133, departing Stansted and headed to ...
Charity donations under scrutiny during tense parliamentary hearing
Parliamentary scrutiny of the social support fund intensified on Thursday as lawmakers pressed for a full list of donors following a video alleging corruption and influence at the presidential palace.
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