Price hikes on electrical goods ‘unjustified’
Any increases in the prices of household electrical appliances are unjustified, the Cyprus Consumers Association said on Monday claiming that the reason behind the price hikes is the rise in ...
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NGO ‘Grannies and Kids’ Teams Up with Cymsa for unique first aid courses
Cypriot NGO ‘Grannies and Kids’ has partnered with the Standing Committee on Medical Education (SCOME) of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (Cymsa) to offer first aid course courses ...
Company taken to court over health and safety disregard
Criminal proceedings have been initiated against U.C.C. United Cleaning Ltd by the department of labour inspection for violating health and safety at work laws.
Following legal action, the ...
THC in high street products to increase
The amount of THC in cannabis products sold on the high street is set to increase following a decision of the House plenum on Thursday.
The session unanimously passed a ...
Man in jail for fake gun robbery at Protaras kiosk
The Famagusta criminal court on Wednesday sentenced a 35-year-old man to five years in jail after finding him guilty of robbing a kiosk in Protaras using a fake gun.
According ...
Cyprus in ‘top ten’ countries for xenophobia
Cyprus is among the ten most xenophobic countries, a study released by the University of Cyprus Centre for Field Studies (UCFS) on Wednesday revealed.
Compiled by Dr Harris Psaltis, the ...
Cyprus slides in global Corruption Perception Index
According to the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on Wednesday, Cyprus ranks 49 out of 180 countries, showing a concerning trend towards higher corruption levels.
The index offers ...
Christodoulides heads to Brussels for European Council Summit
President Nikos Christodoulides will travel to Brussels on Wednesday to participate in the European Council Summit scheduled for Thursday.
According to a statement released by the President’s office, on ...
Bases fine three for illegal bird trapping
In the last ten days, police in the British Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) have arrested and fined three individuals a total of €4,500 for bird trapping violations.
The arrests in the ...
Applications open for bicommunal awards
Applications opened on Monday for the annual Bi-Communal Entrepreneurship prizes at the Stelios Bi-communal Business Cooperation Awards, given to Greek and Turkish Cypriots who work together.
The annual prizes, now ...
Worker dies four months after accident
A 57-year-old Syrian national, Omar Alkata, who was critically injured in a work accident at a construction site in Peyia on September 25, succumbed to his injuries on Monday.
While working ...
Unfair competition of Green Line trade ‘needs addressing’
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce (KEVE) on Monday praised the expansion of the product catalogue covered by the Green Line regulation but called on the government to address issues related ...
Forensic pathologist: strangulation confirmed in Nicolaou’s death
Friday’s proceedings of the inquest looking into the death of National Guard officer Thanasis Nicolaou, whose lifeless body was found under a bridge in Alassa in 2005, saw forensic pathologist ...
Man sentenced to four years for drug possession
The Larnaca criminal court imposed a four-year prison sentence on a 31-year-old man on Friday after finding him guilty of illegal drug possession with the intent to supply to others.
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UN envoy’s arrival sparks ‘new diplomatic phase’
The arrival of the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy to Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar will mark the beginning of a period of diplomatic activity, according to government spokesperson Konstantinos ...
Cyprus’ ‘toughest ever sentence’ for people smuggler
The five-year prison sentence imposed on a 46-year-old man found guilty of illegal trafficking of migrants was the strictest ever imposed, according to a statement released on Thursday by the ...
‘I will not resign’ says police chief after football violence
Police chief Stelios Papatheodorou said he would not resign over the incidents that took place at Alphamega Stadium in Limassol on Wednesday night, which led to the cancellation of the ...
Limassol company loses €16,000 in online scam
A company in Limassol on Wednesday fell victim to an online scam of over €16,000.
According to a police report, an employee of the company disclosed that in December 2023, management entered ...
President urges Lebanese action as migrants rescued off Cyprus
President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday urged the Lebanese government to take its own measures to control the flow of migrants leaving for Cyprus from the shores of Lebanon.
His comments ...
Match stopped after fan violence (Update 1)
The Cyprus Cup football derby between Apollon and Ael, scheduled to begin at 7pm at Alphamega Stadium in Limassol, was cancelled due to incidents involving both sets of fans.
Following ...
Doctor found guilty of indecency
The Nicosia district court on Wednesday found a doctor guilty of indecent acts against a patient who filed an official complaint against him back in the summer of 2020.
Following a ...
Seven years for drug possession and money laundering
The Paphos criminal court sentenced two individuals to seven years in prison on Wednesday after finding them guilty in a case of illegal drug possession with the intent to supply ...
Top court rejects request to annul football arrest warrant
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an application to annul an arrest warrant in a case involving violence during a football match.
According to the decision, the case pertains to ...
Cyta management reaches deal with unions (Updated)
The directors of the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (Cyta) have reached an agreement with the workers’ unions regarding some proposed changes that would impact the permanent status of employees and employee ...