James Morphakis

Cyprus’ candidate for the presidency of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, ambassador Andreas Kakouris, received 91 votes in the election held at UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, losing ...

Cypriot delegation head and vice-president of the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe, Nicos Tornaritis, called for Hagia Sophia to be returned to museum status during a meeting of ...

Police union Isotita on Tuesday called for a meeting involving President Nikos Christodoulides, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris and police-chief Themistos Arnaoutis amid an ongoing dispute over police overtime. Spokesman Nikos ...

Drivers involved in minor car accidents will be required to move their vehicles from the scene, with penalties reaching €3,000 and possible imprisonment for those who fail to comply, the police ...

Akel’s politburo decided on Tuesday to refer discussions on the election of the next House president to the party’s central committee, which is due to meet on Wednesday. ...

Farmers have agreed to accept the culling of livestock on farms where foot and mouth disease has been detected, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Tuesday. She announced the “immediate ...

The government’s newly launched nationwide emergency warning system and its ability to reach residents using older mobile devices has come under scrutiny, particularly regarding elderly people in remote communities ...

Residents of Akrotiri are preparing legal action against plans by the British Bases to install 32 additional antennas in the area, with local authorities examining the possibility of taking the case ...

A livestock farmer who said he lost 2,300 sheep and goats to compulsory culling measures told protesters outside the presidential palace on Friday that “the only thing left for us is ...

Cyprus will begin operating its new CY Alert population warning system from June 2, with authorities set to conduct a series of test notifications across the island before a nationwide exercise ...

Greece has contributed €67,000 to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), with the donation designated for the committee’s work during 2026, according to a statement issued by the Greek embassy in ...

The Cyprus-Greece ferry connection for the summer season launched on Friday with the AF Marina departing Limassol for Piraeus, marking the first sailing of the year on the route. The ...

No internal disciplinary investigation is being carried out into the death of a Congolese national who jumped from a balcony during an immigration raid in Larnaca. Speaking on Friday, Larnaca ...

Farmers’ representatives will meet President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday after agreeing to his proposal for a meeting, bringing to an end seven hours of protests in Nicosia. Representatives of the ...

A man’s body was located in the unclaimed section of the morgue at Larnaca general hospital nearly two months after his death, it was reported on Friday. Speaking to ...

Two Syrian nationals are facing the revocation of their asylum status and deportation proceedings following an assault on three Israeli tourists in central Nicosia, the deputy migration ministry said on ...

Police will postpone decisions on security arrangements for political leaders and state officials until after the election of the new House president next Thursday, when the security committee will assess ...

Police arrested ten people during overnight operations nationwide, with offences including illegal residence, burglary and theft, it announced on Friday. Officers carried out a series of targeted checks of vehicles, ...

The University of Cyprus has opened applications for its first English-language undergraduate degree following approval by cabinet, with the programme set to begin in September. The development follows legislative changes ...

Livestock farmers are prepared to march on the presidential palace on Friday as frustration grows over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The farmers demand an immediate ...

Unsettled weather conditions are expected across Cyprus on Friday, with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible across much of the island. Cloud cover increased during the morning, particularly around Paphos, where ...

A psychologist was found guilty by the Limassol criminal court on Thursday of sexually abusing a patient under his care. According to Phileleftheros, the court, which heard the case in ...

Turkey is facing criticism over its handling of preparations for this year’s United Nations climate summit after reports emerged on Thursday that the republic had been excluded from a ...

A couple from Northern Ireland have been awarded Ayia Napa’s highest tourism distinction after making 35 visits to the resort town over the years, municipal authorities announced on Thursday. Ronald ...