Iole Damaskinos

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday attended the annual memorial service held for the thirteen people who died in explosions at the Evangelos Florakis naval base in Mari twelve years ago. “...

The issue of foreclosures is to be raised again on Monday in the parliamentary finance committee, as well as before the legal committee, in the presence of the Minister of ...

Police on Monday were investigating a case of fraud and money extortion of over 250 thousand euros. The victim, a 78-year-old Limassol resident, at the end of June received a bank ...

Public concern over cost-of-living is mounting despite state assurances that the ending of relief measures was warranted and necessary. Recently released data appeared to validate consumers’ fears, that the abolition ...

Cyprus-US relations have reached new heights and are no longer viewed solely through the lens of the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. The president was speaking at ...

Opening hours for outpatient services on weekends and holidays are being simplified, HIO director Andreas Papaconstantinou said on Thursday. The change, which takes effect immediately, came about due to apparent ...

The mayor of Geroskipou on Thursday complained about overnight gatherings on the municipality’s beach fronts. The phenomenon involves “delinquent behaviour” and is concerning, Mayor Kyriacos Hadjivasilis told the Cyprus ...

A new plastic free beach initiative is being rolled out under the guidance of the Cyprus Environment Foundation (CEF). The project aims to create an accountable Cyprus-based “Plastic Free Beach” ...

An 18-year-old man is hospitalised in serious condition following a traffic accident in Ayia Napa on Tuesday night. According to police statement, the young man is being treated at the ...

The third age observatory and the paraplegics association have expressed grave concerns about the poor design of bus stops and how the situation affects the elderly and disabled in particular. ...

The municipality of Paphos will begin removing coin meters from its parking lots and spaces as of Tuesday. According to an announcement, the removal is being carried out as part ...

Drastic works and measures need to be implemented to solve the Limassol’s congestion problems, Mayor Nicos Nicolaides said. The mayor was speaking on Monday at the third and last ...

A complete overhaul of the educational system is underway, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Monday. She is set to hold a series of meetings with educational associations and parents ...

Cancer and STD causing human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination is now being offered free of charge to those under 19, medical services director Elisavet Constantinou said on Monday. More awareness needs ...

Pet owners and guardians have complained that cat sterilisation methods used by some licensed veterinarians do not follow proper protocols, causing the animals unnecessary harm and pain. Many complaints concern ...

The zero VAT measure appears to be having a stable positive impact a month and a half into its implementation, the energy ministry announced on Friday. According to a survey ...

Greece’s independent power transmission operator (IPTO) and EuroAsia Interconnector have concluded a strategic agreement allowing the former to acquire 25 per cent of the EuroAsia share capital. “The entry of ...

A 71-year-old British tourist died in Paphos on Thursday following a dive. According to police, the elderly man was part of a group of amateur divers, accompanied by a professional ...

Disy and Akel MPs reacted on Thursday to the scrapping of relief measures for fuel and electricity, arguing that the summer months were the worst possible time to end the ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday is headed to Brussels for the two-day European Union Summit. The final text of the summit conclusion is expected to make reference on the readiness ...

The phenomenon of ‘brain drain’ may not be as dire in Cyprus as in other countries but it is concerning, according to House speaker Annita Demetriou. Speaking at the University ...

Anticipated changes to electricity and fuel subsidies are expected to be announced on Wednesday following the meeting of the council of ministers. “Fiscal responsibility requires for the state to not ...

With tankers blocking central roads in Nicosia, the outraged association of petrol station owners on Tuesday protested unfair competition from illegal imports of fuel from the north as the finance ...

Tala community leader on Tuesday objected strongly to the characterisation of works undertaken at a lush green spot in the community as an “environmental crime” by community residents. “I wish ...