Laws regulating refugee housing set to pass before summer recess
Lawmakers said on Tuesday they want to pass a package of bills relating to the issuing of title deeds to refugees or people classed as enclaved before the summer recess.
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British lawyers will assist in anti-corruption probe
Two British lawyers arrived in Cyprus on Monday to assist with ongoing investigations of the anti-corruption authority, one of the cases thought to relate to the ‘golden passports’ affair.
The ...
‘Three out of 10’ – president’s first 100 days
Christodoulides undermined by appointments, Cyprus problem and cost of living allowance
On balance, Nikos Christodoulides’ first 100 days as president have been somewhat underwhelming – a view shared by many mainstream and ...
Food products recalled due to salmonella infection
Health authorities on Thursday said they have issued a recall on certain food products on the market, after sample testing detected salmonella.
The health ministry said it has contacted the ...
45-year-old woman was found dead in her home
A 45-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Tremithousa, Paphos on Thursday, with police said to have ruled out foul play.
The woman, who hails from Georgia, was ...
Government to procure electric cars for state officials
The cabinet on Thursday decided to cancel a previous competition for the purchase of limos for state officials, to be replaced by a new competition for the procurement of electric ...
EAC staff to keep all benefits even if they transfer to TSO
The House on Thursday passed a bill that allows staff at the Electricity Authority (EAC) to keep all their current healthcare and other benefits should they decide to transfer to ...
Reduced VAT on first homes passed into law (Updated)
By nearly a unanimous vote, and under the watchful eye of Brussels, parliament on Thursday passed a law allowing for a reduced VAT rate of 5 per cent levied on first ...
All measures in place to prevent spread of goat and sheep pox
State officials assured parliamentarians on Tuesday that authorities have gone on high alert and are taking all necessary measures to prevent a possible spread of goat and sheep pox from ...
Party spending exceeds stated revenues
Political parties did not give a proper accounting for their revenues and expenses for the May 2021 parliamentary elections, with all sorts of omissions in their books, the auditor-general said in ...
Parliament voted to prohibit trade in unripe carobs
Parliament on Thursday voted through legislation prohibiting the gathering, transport and trade in unripe carobs.
The bill, tabled by Disy MP Kyriacos Hadjiyiannis, passed with 31 votes for, one against.
It ...
Man drowns while scuba diving in Paralimni
A 60-year-old man drowned on Thursday while scuba diving in Paralimni, the police said.
The deceased was identified as Axel Schoeller, aged 60, an Austrian national and permanent resident of Paralimni.
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Former spy boss brought out of retirement to head up the Central Intelligence Service
Former spy boss Tasos Tzionis has been brought out of retirement to head up the Central Intelligence Service (KYP) once again, it emerged on Thursday.
Tzionis, 68, had previously served as ...
Israeli professor who escaped Cyprus resurfaces
Gal Luft, the Israeli professor who skipped bail in Cyprus while facing extradition to the United States where he is wanted for arms trafficking, has resurfaced, telling the New York ...
Plan for Aphrodite gas field to be delivered on Wednesday
NewMed Energy, a partner in the Aphrodite gas prospect, will officially announce delivery of their modified development and production plan on Wednesday, the energy minister said on Tuesday.
George Papanastasiou ...
Cypriot children becoming minority in state primary schools
In 22 state primary schools in Nicosia, Cypriot pupils are in the minority, MPs heard on Tuesday as some said the shrinking population on the island has become critical.
At three ...
Keve backs use of offshore gas to drive down electricity prices
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) said on Tuesday it agrees with plans to use offshore gas reserves for power generation as soon as possible to drive down electricity ...
House ethics committee to review MP’s ‘abusive remarks’
A parliamentary committee will on Thursday convene to examine a complaint against independent MP Andreas Themistocleous, alleged to have made ‘abusive remarks’ against Greens MP Alexandra Attalidou, in a case ...
Tectonic shift in energy policy
The ‘safe’ narrative that our gas will go to Egypt for liquefaction is being turned on its head by events
As energy giants and experts gather in Nicosia on Monday, ...
A quarter of sports clubs may be tax evaders, MPs hear
As many as one in four sports clubs – such as martial arts clubs – are tax evaders and potentially susceptible to money-laundering activities, MPs heard on Thursday.
The reveal was made ...
59 migrants arrived in two days off the coast of Cape Greco
A total of 59 migrants on two boats arrived offshore Cyprus in two separate cases over the past two days, the police said on Thursday.
On Wednesday, a boat with 46 ‘irregular ...
Parliament passes bill criminalising conversion therapy
Parliament on Thursday passed a bill criminalising conversion therapy on LGBT persons, while also allowing for the continued provision of advice to homosexuals.
The legislative proposal, sponsored by Akel MP ...
MPs reject casino appointment over conflict of interest with Hermes airport
Parliamentarians on Tuesday again rejected one of the government’s proposed appointees to the Gaming & Casino Supervision Commission due to her links to a private company.
The dispute concerns ...
Government forced to rethink ‘basket of goods’
The government was on Tuesday forced to rethink its proposal for a ‘basket of goods’ after businesses and MPs gave it the thumbs-down by arguing it may in fact boomerang ...