Sikou Pano announces plans to challenge election process
The Sikou Pano! (Get Up!) party said on Tuesday it was pushing ahead with a possible violation of the electoral process, saying it considered legal action over “serious issues” regarding ...
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Paphos mayor calls for immediate fixing of state morgue
The lack of a refrigerator to store dead bodies in the morgue at Paphos general hospital needs to be resolved immediately, the town’s mayor Angelos Onisiforou said on Tuesday.
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Flammable material detected in car that caught fire in Larnaca
The fire service in the early hours of Tuesday responded to a fire in a vehicle in the Ayios Theodoros district of Larnaca.Further investigations have revealed flammable material in ...
Second suspect remanded in Morphou kidnapping case
A 40-year-old man suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of a 69-year-old woman in the Nicosia district in the previous week was on Tuesday remanded for three days before ...
Farmers union protests culling in Pachna
Around 300 protesters gathered in Pachna on Tuesday morning to protest the culling of animals amid the outbreak of the foot and mouth disease at a local farm.
The protest, marking ...
Today’s weather: Mainly clear, isolated showers in the afternoon
On Tuesday, the weather will initially be overwhelmingly clear with isolated rains and storms expected to strike the island in the afternoon.
Temperatures will rise to around 29 degrees Celsius inland, ...
A push to protect Cyprus maritime life
World’s largest marine protection NGO urges ban on destructive bottom trawlers
The relationship between Cyprus and the sea is as deep as the ocean itself, but as deep as ...
Supporters allegedly prevented from accessing Gaza Flotilla ship in Paphos
Access to the Global Sumud Flotilla ship “Vivy Sabre”, which currently remains docked in the harbour of Kato Paphos, has allegedly has allegedly been restricted, with activists claiming that they ...
Members of farmers association attack TV crew in Pachna
A crew of reporters who had travelled to Pachna to cover the protest of farmers reportedly got attacked by members of the newly formed association of livestock farmers ‘The Voice ...
Four Elydk soldiers hospitalised after meningitis outbreak at camp
Four soldiers of the Greek armed forces in Cyprus (Eldyk) were hospitalised on Wednesday at Nicosia general hospital after a meningitis case emerged within their base, with one soldier remaining ...
Christodoulides continues India visit with business contacts in Mumbai
President Nikos Christodoulides Thursday continued his India visit at the Cyprus-India business forum in Mumbai.
“At the heart of this strategicpartnership are our respective, and very vibrant, business communities, theones ...
Today’s weather: Drop in temperatures, chance of afternoon showers
On Thursday, there will be an increase in local cloud cover, which may result in isolated showers.
Rains and storms are expected in the south, east and interior in the ...
EOAs call for funding to manage dangerous buildings
The Larnaca district government organisation (EOA), as part of ongoing evacuation efforts on Wednesday, called for the allocation of funds for the management of dangerous buildings and other “critical responsibilities” ...
Man arrested after embryos found in luggage
A 24-year-old man was remanded for two days on Wednesday after allegedly being found carrying four embryos in his luggage whilst attempting to leave from Tymbou (Ercan) airport in the ...
Larnaca welcomes King’s Baton Relay for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Larnaca on Wednesday welcomed the baton of the 23rd Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, which arrived in the city as part of the international route of the King’s Baton Relay.
“The ...
Akamas ‘an example of Cyprus biodiversity and challenges’
The Akamas is a living example of Cyprus’ rich biodiversity, but also of the challenges the island faces for the coexistence of humans and nature, Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said ...
2026 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
Over 2,000 police officers on duty for elections
More than 2,000 police officers will be on duty for the parliamentary elections on Sunday, the police’s head of communications Marina Christodoulidou said on Wednesday.
“Our goal is for the ...
Gaza flotilla boat remains docked in Kato Paphos
The Global Sumud Flotilla ship “Vivy Sabre” remains docked in the harbour of Kato Paphos with crew members awaiting instructions for their departure.
The ship departed from Sicily and had ...
2026 parliamentary elections
Demetriou expresses concern over future composition of parliament
House president and Disy leader Annita Demetriou on Wednesday warned of a political paralysis and growing division, urging that the next parliament must be built on cooperation rather than opposition.
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EOA proceeds with evacuation of dangerous buildings in Larnaca
The issuing of further evacuation orders for dangerous buildings will begin immediately, with residents to receive notices from Wednesday giving them three days to vacate, the Larnaca district government (EOA) ...
Veterinary service confirms first FMD case in Limassol
The veterinary service on Tuesday confirmed the first case of foot and mouth disease in the Limassol district.
According to the veterinary services, the outbreak concerns a farm with around 60 ...
Cyprus sees tourism arrivals decline by 6.5 per cent
Tourism is closely tied to national stability, with arrivals down 6.5 per cent, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the presentation of the new development tourism strategy of the ...
President’s trip to India ‘very important’
President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday his upcoming visit to India marks a crucial point in the further strengthening of the “already excellent” relationship between Cyprus and India.
“This is ...
Cyprus-UK relations ‘good in general’
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday met British Defence Secretary John Healey in London to discuss geopolitical developments and the security of civilians living near the British bases on the ...