Cyprus barley yield set for sharp rise, EU forecast shows
Cyprus is forecast to see a significant rise in barley yield this year, according to the monthly crop monitoring bulletin published on Monday by the European Commission’s Joint Research ...
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Lifeguard certification overhaul launched amid staffing crisis
Cyprus is overhauling how lifeguards are certified, with the process moving to a professional standard overseen by the human resources development authority (Anad).
Speaking on Politis Radio, Oekydy-SEK secretary-general George ...
Cyprus reaffirms solidarity with Ukraine on independence anniversary
Cyprus has expressed its support for Ukraine on the occasion of the country’s 35th anniversary of independence.
In a post on X, the foreign ministry congratulated its Ukrainian counterpart ...
National Guard unveils domestic drone laboratory
The National Guard has acquired the capability to design and produce small unmanned aerial systems.
Chief Lieutenant General Emmanouel Theodorou visited the newly established laboratory, where he was briefed on ...
Greek Cypriot woman to face military court in north
A 45-year-old Greek Cypriot woman arrested at the Ayios Dhometios checkpoint is due to appear before a Turkish military court in Nicosia on Thursday.
The woman is being held at ...
Police warn of no ‘magic solutions’ as road deaths reach 27
Cyprus has recorded 27 road deaths since the start this year, with motorcyclists accounting for more than half the toll following the death of a 30-year-old rider on Sunday night.
Police ...
Aviation body voices ‘deep concern’ over Turkish airspace violations
The flight safety foundation said on Monday that it holds “deep” concern over Turkey’s continued violations with military aircraft and drones within the Nicosia Flight Information Region (FIR).
In ...
A festival for all: TeraVibes returns to the scene
Some three years ago, TeraVibes’ humble beginnings started as little more than a few friends jamming in a village garden.
There was no grand plan, and certainly no expectation that ...
Farmers’ union condemns veterinary services over FMD compensation
The ‘voice of the livestock breeders’ condemned the veterinary services on Monday over its handling of compensation payments to farmers whose animals were culled during this year’s foot-and-mouth disease ...
Cypriot teen attacked for dancing with girl at Cretan festival
A 17-year-old Cypriot was hospitalised on Monday following an attack at a festival in Sitia, Crete, with police arresting two Albanians in connection with the incident.
The attack took place ...
Christodoulides heralds Cyprus as bridge between EU & Middle East
Cyprus has demonstrated its ability to play a significant role in connecting the European Union with the Middle East, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday.
In a social media post ...
Proposal for organised beach at Lara Bay under fire
The deputy mayor of Ineia, Yiangos Tsivikos’ proposal for an organised beach at Lara has come under renewed criticism on Monday after the illegal placement of umbrellas, sunbeds and tents ...
Family asks for donations instead of wreaths at four-year-old’s funeral
The family of four-year-old Marios has asked mourners to make donations in his memory instead of buying wreaths, as they prepare to bury him on Tuesday following his death from ...
Paphos residents warn of action over hospital delays
Paphos residents have warned of possible action over continued delays at Paphos general hospital, with the canteen still closed six years after it ceased operating and no executive director being ...
No ‘honorary promotions’ for children of missing and fallen soldiers
No ‘honorary or special promotions’ will be granted to police officers who are children of missing or fallen soldiers Justice Minister Costas Fitiris informed parliament on Monday.
Responding to a ...
Police treating Dali car fires as suspected arson
Police are investigating suspected arson after three vehicles were set on fire in Dali on Monday morning.
The fire was reported at around 3.30am, with members of the fire brigade ...
Clear skies ahead as temperatures set to hit 39 degrees
The Met Office forecast largely clear skies across Cyprus on Monday, with temperatures climbing to around 39 degrees in Nicosia.
Clouds are expected over Troodos during the early afternoon, though conditions ...
Man in critical condition after Limassol scooter crash
A 56-year-old man remains in critical condition after a collision between an electric scooter and a motorcycle in Limassol, police said on Monday.
The crash happened at around 6pm yesterday ...
30-year-old motorcyclist dies in Larnaca collision
A 30-year-old man died after a traffic accident on the Kelia Troulloi Road in Larnaca, police confirmed on Monday.
Georgios Georgiou, a father of two young children who worked at ...
Can Cyprus’ sunken treasure ever be found?
More than 150 years after she disappeared beneath the waves, the Napried holds a mythological status in the world of underwater archaeology.
The ship was carrying thousands of ancient artefacts excavated ...
Larnaca offers €300,000 for new flood protection design
The Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) announced a €300,000 tender on Friday to design flood protection works for homes in Larnaca and Aradippou.
Officials said the move was aimed at ...
Nearly 145 tonnes of invasive pufferfish caught in two years
Almost 145 tonnes of the silver-cheeked toadfish, known locally as hare’s head, have been caught in Cypriot seas over the past two years, fisheries department marine research officer Nikoletta Varnava ...
Larnaca steps up checks and spraying to combat mosquitoes
The Larnaca municipal health services began additional checks and spraying on Friday, aiming to address potential mosquito breeding grounds across the district.
Municipal health inspector Andreas Stergides explained that the ...
Okypy defends transfer of private hospital patients
The state health services organisation (Okypy) clarified on Friday that transferring patients with postoperative complications from private to public hospitals is a standard medical practice, responding to complaints from former ...