Gina Agapiou

A holistic approach is needed to curb drug abuse, including the upgrading of treatment facilities and the provision of additional support to families and children, Justice Minister Anna Koukkidou Procopiou ...

Larnaca municipality promotes accessibility and alternative modes of transport through the reconstruction of the roads in the urban centre of the city, expected to start in January. The second phase ...

Cyprus aims to attract medical tourists with a new multi-million scheme that will provide subsidies to tourist accommodations so that they can become more accessible with medical facilities. Cabinet approved ...

The government will provide up to €15,000 to people with disabilities who need to buy a wheelchair after cabinet on Thursday increased the amount of financial aid and types of subsidised ...

Limassol municipality will consider all concerns before proceeding with the €6 million redevelopment of the Lady’s Mile road in the sensitive area of Akrotiri, the city’s mayor Nicos Nicolaides ...

Cypriot farmers plan to protest against the proposal to further limit the use of hazardous pesticides across the European Union, saying this will bring “huge environmental consequences”. The demonstration will ...

A teenager was hospitalised on Friday after he was stabbed in the abdomen and neck by a peer in an internet café in Limassol. A 17-year-old boy pulled a knife ...

Reports that specialist doctors working under Gesy illegally charge their patients extra for earlier appointments prompted the medical association to call for an investigation on Friday. The health insurance organisation (...

The anti-poaching unit will be re-established following a relevant cabinet decision, it emerged on Friday. The move comes to satisfy a long-standing demand by animal activists who have been warning ...

Doctors at specific accidents and emergency departments work more hours than it is considered safe, the Pasyki public doctor’s union said on Friday. Physicians employed at the Paphos and ...

The challenges related to immigrant students will be addressed as of September, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Friday after she completed consultations with school headteachers. The round of discussions ...

Decisions on the evaluation of high school students following the abolition of twice-yearly exams should be taken before the summer holidays, House education committee chairman Pavlos Mylonas said on Wednesday. ...

There are serious cases of sexual harassment in Cyprus, MPs heard on Wednesday as discussion continued on unwelcome sexual advances and gender-based harassment in the public service as disciplinary offences. ...

The hospitality industry employees of Peo trade union on Wednesday demanded the punishment of the individuals who beat up and robbed a food-delivery driver over the weekend in Limassol. In ...

The establishment of the American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo in Paphos is fully in line with Cyprus’ policy to become a regional and international educational, technological and research hub, President ...

The environment department gave the green light for a large photovoltaic park in Trimiklini, despite the local community’s initial objections. The 2.2 MW photovoltaic park, owned by A.V. Earth ...

Two young men, aged 22 and 30, have been remanded on suspicion of assaulting a 25-year-old woman in Ayia Napa over the weekend, it emerged on Monday. As a result of the ...

Gender-sensitive policies are needed to tackle the climate crisis, which has led to an increase in violence against women, the federation of women’s movements (Pogo) said on Monday. Women ...

Hotel occupancy rates ranged from 75 to 80 per cent during the Kataklismos long weekend, amidst staffing issues and persisting concerns over high operating costs which one industry expert said left some ...

Plastic bags in the north are sold at the increased price of one Turkish lira as of Monday, following a relevant ‘cabinet’ decision. In a bid to prevent the unnecessary ...

A 39-year-old man, who allegedly hit an officer with his car over the weekend in Larnaca, has been arrested, police said on Monday. The man was driving his car at ...

Kataklysmos long weekend celebrations come to an end on Monday with water sports events. A series of events were held to mark the traditional annual celebration of The Flood, with ...

A 14-year-old boy and two 15-year-olds were arrested on Monday in connection with the assault and robbery of a food delivery man and his two friends in Limassol. The boys ...

Ten passengers were rescued after a UK-flagged vessel ran aground in shallow waters in the Agia Napa sea area on Sunday afternoon. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre received information about ...