Cyprus taken to EU court over precious sites
The European Commission has referred Cyprus to the EU Court of Justice (ECJ) due to its failure to fulfil obligations under the Habitats Directive, which aims to protect over a ...
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Chinese-led group to visit Vasiliko over stalled LNG plant
High-level officials from the Chinese-led consortium responsible for constructing the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Vasiliko are expected to visit within the week, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou.
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Anti-money laundering swoops seize millions in assets
The anti-money-laundering unit (Mokas) has seized approximately €10 million, as well as nine luxury vehicles, four properties and cryptocurrencies assets over the past two years as part of investigations into money ...
Further remands for huge people smuggling operation (Updated)
Two people aged 33 and 27 were remanded for eight days on Wednesday after they were arrested to facilitate police investigations into a case involving the attempted illegal entry of a total ...
President to meet Holguin again on Saturday
President Nikos Christodoulides will meet the UN Secretary General’s personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Holguin on Saturday, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday.
The meeting follows one that ...
Meeting looks at management of wildfires
Wildfire management decisions were made on Tuesday during a high level meeting at the presidential palace ahead of the summer season, when fires increase.
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the ...
Catholic bishop to be ordained in Nicosia
The newly appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in Cyprus, Bruno Varriano, is set to be ordained in Nicosia on Saturday.
The ordainment comes two months after ...
UK TV show shot in Cyprus airs tonight
A new major television production filmed in Cyprus is set to air on the UK’s Channel 5 on Monday evening.
The series will run for four consecutive nights.
The production ...
Arrests after livestock stolen
Two men, aged 42 and 22, were remanded on Monday by the Paphos district court after they were arrested on Sunday for alleged livestock theft.
The case was reported to police at ...
Underage teen found driving
An underage driver, accompanied by another minor, was apprehended by Game wardens on Saturday in a rural area of Argaka, in the Paphos district, while, in a separate incident, a 47...
Five arrested for illegal stay in Paphos
Five people were arrested in Paphos to facilitate investigations into a case of suspected illegal stay in the Republic in a coordinated operation on Sunday in the village of Tremithousa.
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Cyprus citizenship applications in limbo
While proficiency tests for naturalisation are still being ironed out, all new applications are on hold
Cyprus has recently undergone significant revisions to its citizenship requirements, with language tests now ...
Tom Jones to perform at Larnaca Marina on July 18
Internationally renowned artist Tom Jones will perform in Cyprus as part of his Ages & Stages Tour 2024. The show is scheduled for one night only on July 18 at Larnaca Marina.
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Okypy extends state hospital hours
The State Health Services (Okypy) has made a significant move to enhance accessibility to healthcare services by adjusting the operating hours of state hospitals.
According to a statement released by ...
Justice minister honours fallen officers on Remembrance Day
Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis on Thursday pledged “unwavering support” to police and firefighters in Cyprus during International Day of Remembrance for fallen officers, celebrated annually on March 7.
“Today we pay ...
Medical unions reject Okypy proposal on labour agreements
A proposal put forth by the State Health Services (Okypy) on collective agreements is set to be rejected once again by unions, it emerged on Thursday.
The disagreements between Okypy ...
Cyprus and Pakistan to sign MoU on higher education
The possibility of enhancing cooperation between Cyprus and Pakistan in the field of higher education was discussed during a meeting on Thursday between Education Minister Athena Michaelidou and the High ...
Woman accused of money laundering remanded (Update 2)
A 31-year-old Ukrainian woman who is accused of transferring a total of €8 million to Cyprus in recent months appeared before the Larnaca district court on Thursday and was ordered to ...
Multi-million euro laundering case to go before court
A case involving allegations of money laundering activities against a 31-year-old Ukrainian woman who is accused of transferring millions of euros to Cyprus in recent months is expected to be ...
Restaurant review: Henry’s, Nicosia
Unlike most of my restaurant visits, this one was spur of the moment. I was out for a walk, luckily accompanied by my faithful dining companion, and we both realised ...
Potential criminal offences found at Shooting Federation (updated)
Police are investigating after potential criminal offences were found at the Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation, it emerged on Tuesday.
Two scathing reports were compiled by the sports and ethics protection ...
President praises Unficyp’s 60-year role in peace building (Updated)
The significant role of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp) in efforts to “restore peace, stability, and international legality in Cyprus,” was hailed on Monday by President Nikos ...
Zero VAT is saving consumers 8 per cent – minister
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday said that “significant benefits have accrued to consumers” after the zero VAT measure on meat and vegetables came into effect last December.
The measure, ...
Dissatisfaction because ‘government set bar so high’
The government remains steadfast in its commitment to implementing policies and advancing projects integral to its ambitious agenda, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday responding to an opinion poll ...