Today’s weather: Rainy, snow expected in Troodos
Tuesday will be rainy with isolated storms mainly in the western and northern parts of the island, while snow is expected in the higher mountains.
Temperatures will reach 20 degrees Celsius ...
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Family of eight left on street awaiting deportation
Homeless families and vulnerable people are living in unbearable conditions, MPs at the House human rights committee heard on Monday.
Akel MP and committee chair Irene Charalambides outlined the case ...
Water levels remain critically low despite recent rains
The weekend rains may have brought relief to the persisting water scarcity, but they are far from sufficient with overall water levels remaining at only 17 per cent, the water development ...
Charalambides hands human rights committee chair to Koukoumas
The House human rights committee will be chaired by Akel MP Giorgos Koukoumas, who is taking over office from his party colleague Irene Charalambides after the committee’s meeting on ...
Paphos, Limassol affected by high dust levels
High dust levels are affecting the air quality in several parts of the island, which could possibly harm vulnerable groups inhaling small particles, the labour inspection department warned on Monday.
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Phedonos set to testify as investigations near completion
Investigations involving suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos are expected to be completed this week, with the politician due to give testimony in the coming days, local media reported on Monday.
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Letymbiotis dismisses criticism over Cyprus’ observer role at Trump’s Board of Peace
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Monday denounced opposition party Akel’s criticism over the Republic’s participation at US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace meeting as an observer, ...
Man alleged of robbing teen and attacking police officers in Limassol
A 39-year-old was arrested after allegedly threatening and robbing a 16-year-old with a knife and attacking two police officers in Limassol on Sunday.
Police said they had been informed of ...
Today’s weather: Mild and cloudy
The week gets off to mild and partly cloudy start with temperatures climbing to 22 degrees Celsius inland and on the coast and up to 17 degrees in the higher mountains.
Northeasterly ...
Farmers take to the street over Mercosur agreement
Local farmers protested on Saturday against the EU’s Mercosur deal at a demonstration outside the European Union House in Nicosia.
During the protest, the farmers presented a resolution addressed ...
Erhurman laments lack of progress over crossing points
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Saturday stressed the opening of further crossing points was crucial to facilitate the daily life of residents in both communities, contesting the political nature ...
National Guard chief praises ‘excellent organisation’ of shooting exercise
Members of the national guard completed training for the technical and tactical use of weapon systems on ‘maritime targets’ at Kiti shooting range on Saturday, in an atmosphere that chief ...
Authorities lack info over spreading of foot-and-mouth disease in the north
The Republic’s authorities have not been briefed on the latest developments regarding the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in the north, veterinary services director Christodoulos Pipis said on Saturday.
“We ...
Patients urged to contact GPs over flu, not go to A&E
The state health services Okypy on Saturday appealed to patients to avoid visiting A&E departments if they think they have flu, emphasising the unit is exclusively for cases ...
After rainfall, dam capacity reaches 14.1 per cent
Cyprus dams stood at a capacity of 14.1 per cent on Friday, a figure only slightly higher than half of that at same time last year, the water development department (WDD) ...
Man run over while changing tyre on highway
A man died after being run over by a passing vehicle while trying to change the tyre of his car in the emergency lane on the highway near Xylofagou on ...
Arrest for drug dealing in Limassol
Police on Friday evening arrested a man for possessing and supplying supply substances including cocaine, ecstasy and MDMA in the Limassol district.
The 28-year-old was located and apprehended in connection ...
Nepali woman dies in scooter accident
A 26-year-old Nepali woman succumbed to her injuries on Saturday after being critically injured in a traffic accident while riding an e-scooter on Tuesday.
According to police, the fatal accident ...
Today’s weather: Snow returns to Troodos, mild weather inland
On Saturday, the weather will be partly cloudy with local rains expected to strike the western parts of the island. In the afternoon, scattered showers are also expected in the ...
Court halts deportation of convicted asylum seeker
A local court on Friday reportedly suspended the deportation of an asylum seeker convicted of domestic violence, ruling that the decision was in the best interests of his two children ...
Supreme Court declines CPA police reform challenge
The Cyprus Police Association (CPA) on Friday confirmed it had filed a request with the Supreme Court seeking a review of the new police reform, but the court ruled the ...
Cypriots show strong trust in EU security framework
Almost two thirds of Cypriots believe that European security is strengthened through the institutional mechanisms of the European Union, according to a Eurobarometer survey published on Friday.
“The most notable ...
Cyprus among fastest-ageing EU populations
The median age in Cyprus has reached 41, placing the country among those in the European Union that have recorded the largest increases in population age, alongside Slovakia, Eurostat said on ...
EU-funded improvements at Ayios Dhometios crossing point completed
Upgrades aimed at improving safety and easing traffic have been completed at Nicosia’s Ayios Dhometios crossing point, the European Commission said on Friday.
The Commission described the project as ...