Cypriots more willing to buy ‘ugly’ produce now, survey finds
Three out of five Cypriots would be willing to pay less for fresh but ugly produce, an online survey on food waste showed on Monday.
The public this year appears ...
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Akamas landowners reject area’s development plan
Akamas landowners on Monday called on communities to reject the area’s development plan saying it leaves no room for tourist development in certain coastal areas.
The association of the ...
Cyprus Pride ‘needs your help to look fabulous’
Accept LGBTI Cyprus is seeking two semi-trucks or double cab pick-up trucks to be decorated and become pride vehicles at the Nicosia march next week.
The NGO has issued an ...
WHO Cyprus office to deal with infectious diseases (Update)
The ‘milestone’ opening of a World Health Organisation office on the island illustrated the long-standing cooperation between Cyprus and the World Health Organisation (WHO), said the Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela ...
Public hospitals sign €46m deal to enter digital age
The outdated system in which public hospitals operate will be replaced in two years with the introduction of the €46m digital healthcare system, officials said on Monday.
Cyprus patients will ...
Larnaca parents threaten action after suspensions
The suspension of around 50 students due to their haircuts from the Petrakis Kyprianou gymnasium violated current educational legislation and children’s rights, the Larnaca federation of parents and guardians of ...
Patriarch given honorary degree from UCY
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Saturday received an honorary philosophy doctorate from the University of Cyprus in a first ever ceremony in Fener, Turkey.
UCY rector Tasos Christofides said the proclamation ...
Arrests in Paphos for drugs possession
Two people found in possession of illegal drugs have been arrested in Paphos, police said on Saturday.
One of the two, aged 26, was residing in the country illegally.
He was ...
Police to investigate after Tsirio was packed for concert
Limassol CID on Saturday said it has launched an investigation into possible criminal offences after a sold-out concert overcrowded the Tsirio stadium in violation of safety rules earlier this week.
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‘Corruption in Cyprus football puts our country to shame’
Football corruption is an ‘open wound’ in Cyprus, main opposition party Akel said on Saturday during the presentation of a survey that showed most fans believe match-fixing is a huge ...
Christodoulides suggests creation of deputy ministry of immigration
The establishment of a deputy ministry of immigration that will help speed up procedures in Cyprus so the country stops being an attractive destination for migrants was proposed by presidential ...
Anastasiades to present Cyprus Tomorrow vision for social welfare
President Nicos Anastasiades will present the expected economic and social transformation of the country within the €4.4 billion Cyprus Tomorrow plan at the presidential palace this coming week.
In a first ...
Teen remanded for armed robbery three months ago
An 18-year-old man has been remanded in connection with an armed robbery that took place three months ago, Paphos police said on Saturday.
The man was arrested on Thursday afternoon ...
Five remanded over people smuggling (updated)
Five people, arrested on suspicion of smuggling irregular migrants into the Larnaca and Famagusta districts, were remanded for six days on Saturday.
Police said three people were arrested after a ...
Weather forecast: Summer temperatures remain for the weekend
Temperature will rise to around 38C inland on Saturday, the meteorological department said in its daily statement.
The weather will be mostly fine over the weekend, with temperatures expected to ...
Over 70 animals, mostly goats, killed by pack of stray dogs
Larnaca police were investigating on Friday after an animal breeder reported that 74 of his animals were killed by three stray dogs in Tersefanou.
The owner of the farm told police ...
Cypriot professor presents papers on corruption at Cambridge
Cypriot professor Andreas Kapardis presented two papers on corruption during the 39th Cambridge international symposium on economic crime.
The emeritus professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of ...
Man jailed for 12 years for child sexual abuse
A man received a 12-year concurrent prison sentence on Friday after he was found guilty of six charges related to sexual abuse of a minor.
Limassol criminal court also issued ...
Programme offers to train sports professionals to support athletes
European University Cyprus has announced its participation in the Erasmus+ “Gamified and Online Activities for Learning to Support Player Development Managers” (GOAL4PDM), programme. The programme aims to upgrade the ...
Boy, 12, hospitalised after bicycle accident
A 12-year-old boy was hospitalised at the Nicosia general hospital on Friday after the bicycle he was riding on collided with a car in Aradippou, Larnaca.
The accident took place ...
Cabinet approves bill toughening dog ownership
Procedures to decrease the number of stray dogs will be included in the bill aiming to revise the national dogs law approved by cabinet on Wednesday, eight days after a ...
Cyprus pride march returns after two year pandemic pause
Accept LGBTI Cyprus annual pride parade returns in Nicosia after two years of pandemic pause to raise awareness for marriage equality.
Following the renewal of the NGO’s board and ...
Students forced to rent accommodation in north
High rents in the government-controlled areas force students to decline their university admissions or rent cheap accommodation in the north, MPs heard during the House education committee on Wednesday.
In ...
PEO: minimum wage set too low, some sectors not covered
The government lacks the political will to guarantee basic rights for workers, labour union PEO said on Wednesday, commenting on a decision to implement a lower minimum wage than the ...