Cyprus protest over attacks on Kurds in northern Syria
Kurdish residents of Cyprus staged a protest march on Monday from Nicosia’s Eleftheria Square to the US embassy to request Washington step in to stop attacks on Kurds in ...
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US-Cyprus underline ‘shared commitment’ to clamping down on dodgy finance
The US and Cyprus on Monday said they had reaffirmed “their shared commitment to enhancing Cypriot capabilities to counter illicit finance”.
A joint statement was issued by the US embassy ...
74 per cent of Cypriots do not trust their government – Eurobarometer
Almost three quarters of Cypriots “tend to not trust” the government or parliament and 56 per cent do not trust the EU, according to the autumn Eurobarometer.
The tendency not to ...
Pensions system set to be updated
Legislative bills to overhaul Cyprus’ pensions and social security system and ensure its long-term viability will be with the cabinet in 2025 before heading to the House for a vote, President ...
Bees focus of Larnaca’s celebration of mountains
Mountain areas are being threatened by climate change, overexploitation and pollution, increasing the risks to people and the planet, the Larnaca Tourism Board said on Monday.
In an announcement ahead ...
War of words breaks out between Letymbiotis and Neophytou
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Friday called on former Disy leader Averof Neophytou to recognise the achievements of the Christodoulides administration and to stop showing animosity.
In a post on ...
Civil Defence issues earthquake preparedness guidelines
Following a series of minor earthquakes in Cyprus, including the latest on Thursday night, Civil Defence on Friday issued comprehensive guidelines for earthquake preparedness and safety.
In a statement, it ...
First nationwide agreement for self-governance workers signed
The first Pancyprian collective agreement between the Nicosia district self-governance organisation (EOA) and the two biggest trade unions, Sek and Peo, was signed on Friday.
Following the signing, President of ...
Stefanou meets Talat to discuss Cyprus solution
An AKEL delegation, led by the party’s general-secretary Stefanos Stefanou on Friday met with former Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat in the north to discuss the Cyprus issue ...
Households throw away quarter of the food they buy
Consumers end up throwing away around one quarter of all the food they buy, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Friday, urging the public to try and change their habits.
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Cyprus bolsters defence, promotes regional cooperation, says minister
Cyprus was committed to safeguarding its sovereignty and promoting regional cooperation, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Friday.
The minister was speaking at an event to mark Saint Nicholas Day, ...
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Balcony breaks in Limassol damaging vehicles, mayor reiterates calls for action
Around 400 buildings in Limassol have received warning letters that they need repairs, while 130 have been declared dangerous, it emerged on Friday, hours after parts of a balcony collapsed overnight damaging ...
‘Unnecessary’ war of words over Nato
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday hit out at what he called the unnecessary public debate and war of words over Cyprus joining Nato.
Kombos, speaking at the House foreign ...
Up to half of homes in danger of being ‘dangerously unmaintained’
Hundreds of housing blocks in Cyprus are dangerously unmaintained or are partially or poorly maintained to the point where they pose a hazard to residents and are a risk to ...
Police warn over fake bank notes
Police on Tuesday warned the public about the circulation of counterfeit banknotes worth €5, €10, €20 and €50.
Serial numbers on the fake notes are MB6666888880 for €5 notes, MB6666888880 and PA7497803159 for €10 notes, MB66688880, ...
€35 million plus to be spent to close gaps for those with disabilities
Three projects co-financed with the EU and worth over €35 million are in the works to address the long-standing gaps and weaknesses when it comes to support for the disabled, deputy ...
Legalities of dashcams up for discussion next week
MPs will next week discuss the lack of a legal framework surrounding the growing trend of installing dashcams in vehicles and their potential use as evidence in cases of accidents ...
Graves damaged after local authorities prune cemetery trees
The Green Party on Tuesday said it was “deeply concerned” over a lack of care and respect by municipal workers who damaged graves in Aglandjia while pruning trees.
According to ...
Ministry to tighten oversight on influencer advertising
Internet influencers are to come under increasing scrutiny from the consumer protection service of the commerce ministry, it emerged on Friday.
According to reports, the move was spelled out by ...
‘Economy being pushed to brink’
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou on Friday warned both sides in the cement workers dispute that the economy had been pushed to the limit over something that could and should have ...
The Western orientation of Cyprus non-negotiable, says Demetriou
Closer ties with Nato would not only render the island a pillar of security and stability in the region but would also create better conditions for a solution to the ...
Tax return submissions up 6% ahead of deadline
Six per cent more people have submitted their tax returns before the November 30 deadline than had done so this time last year, Tax Commissioner Sotiris Markides said on Friday.
Markides ...
Government eyes lower voting age to boost youth engagement
President Nikos Christodoulides told young people on Friday the government was working on a number of initiatives to get them more involved in democratic engagement, including lowering the voting age ...
Suspected drug ring members re-remanded
Three individuals suspected of involvement in a large drug trafficking ring appeared before the Limassol court on Friday for a re-remand hearing. The court granted a new seven-day remand to ...