James Morphakis

Concerns were raised on Wednesday by legal authorities and international organisations over a proposal to allow courts to order the deportation of foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes. The proposal, ...

The Italian navy frigate Federico Martinengo arrived in waters near Cyprus on Wednesday as part of a coordinated European naval deployment aimed at reinforcing the island’s security amid heightened ...

The government moved on Wednesday to expediate a package of legislation that would significantly expand the state’s power to intercept telecommunications, with MPs examining the proposals in the parliamentary ...

The European Commission informed the government on Wednesday that it has terminated the infringement procedure linked to the island’s controversial citizenship-by-investment scheme, closing its legal dispute with Brussels over ...

Environmental experts assured on Tuesday that Cyprus’ atmosphere and natural environment remain unaffected by toxic emissions linked to ongoing military conflicts in Iran and strikes on oil facilities in the ...

A proposal to create a national fund compensating owners for the loss of use of properties in the north, was discussed on Tuesday at the House refugee committee. Current legislation ...

Cyprus MEP Loukas Fourlas handed a European parliament report documenting rape against women during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus to United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres in New York on ...

Taxi drivers staged protests in Nicosia on Tuesday morning, before driving in convoy to key government buildings to demand action over what they describe as illegal competition and worsening conditions ...

The establishment of a maritime traffic monitoring network and the expansion of air defence systems in the north was announced by Ankara on Tuesday, heightening regional security concerns. Turkish Transport ...

The water development department (WDD) reported on Tuesday that desalinated water now covers roughly 80 per cent of Cyprus’ total water needs, with daily production from all units reaching around 245,000 cubic ...

Serious irregularities in sick leave, overtime payments and operational procedures within the prison system were highlighted on Tuesday in a report by the audit office covering the last two years. ...

Former president Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday that discussion over the future of the British bases is premature, arguing that any reassessment should come only after a settlement of the ...

Cyprus itself was not the target of recent threats in the region, defence minister Vasilis Palmas said on Tuesday, clarifying that warnings instead related solely to the British bases. Speaking ...

A leading American Jewish organisation has called for the United States to permanently lift its arms embargo on Cyprus, arguing that the island’s security is now central to stability ...

The government said on Tuesday that there had been no attacks against the republic, clarifying comments made by French president Emmanuel Macron following his visit to the island a day ...

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed France’s support for Cyprus on Tuesday, telling President Nikos Christodoulides that the nation “can count on France and our friendship” following last week’s ...

A total of 44 flights were cancelled on Tuesday to and from both Larnaca and Paphos airport as regional tensions due to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continued to disrupt air ...

Electricity bills issued in February 2026 revealed an unexpected change for thousands of Cyprus households with rooftop photovoltaic systems. Surplus electricity credits accumulated under net-metering agreements no longer appeared as balances ...

The interior ministry is preparing to submit a proposal to the cabinet aimed at significantly increasing the number of civil defence shelters across Cyprus, with the plan expected to be ...

An Air Haifa flight travelling from Larnaca to Tel Aviv was placed in a holding pattern on Friday after attack alerts were triggered in Israel following reported fire from Iran. ...

Defence minister Vasilis Palmas assured on Friday that Cyprus’ operational readiness remains high, yet cautioned that that no nation can guarantee absolute protection amid escalating regional tensions. Speaking on Sigma ...

Two British AW159 Wildcat helicopters with anti-drone capabilities have arrived at RAF Akrotiri on Friday, reinforcing the island’s defences following an Iranian-made drone strike earlier this week. Defence secretary ...

The delivery time of emergency test text messages sent across Cyprus on Friday was satisfactory according to interior minister Constantinos Ioannou said, after a new round of alerts was issued ...

Italy will send the naval frigate Federico Martinengo to waters near Cyprus as part of a coordinated European armada to reinforce the island’s security amid escalating tensions linked to ...