Jonathan Shkurko

The education ministry announced on Tuesday that it was to begin enforcing legislation prohibiting the use of mobile phones in secondary schools. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), the ...

The government is investing tens of millions of euros to manage Cyprus’ traffic problem, although, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades, the issue is not easy to solve. Vafeades, speaking ...

Cyprus marked ‘Oxi Day’ on Monday, commemorating Greece’s rejection of Axis forces’ demand to enter its territory on October 28, 1940, during World War II. In Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides, accompanied ...

Political parties on Monday commemorated the anniversary of Oxi Day’ Greece’s refusal to permit Axis troops to enter its territory during WWII on October 28, 1940, underlining the values of freedom, ...

The Paphos municipality’s technical projects committee aims to make Paphos the top city for quality of life, its chairman Philippos Philippou said on Monday. Speaking to the Cyprus News ...

In recent years, maritime studies have become an increasingly attractive option for young people around the world, drawn to the dynamic and vital role the maritime industry plays in the ...

Significant external and internal risks to the economy were highlighted by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday during the presentation of the 2025 state budget at the House finance committee. Despite ...

The fire which broke out near the village of Droushia on Monday was under complete control by 7pm, the forestry department said. Earlier, Droushia mukhtar Sotiris Kouparis said it had ...

The police control systems at airports and all checkpoints in Cyprus have been restored after the country was targeted by six cyberattacks over the weekend, allegedly linked to hacker group ‘...

Despite facing significant pressure, political party Disy continues to maintain its position as the leading party in Cyprus, according to a poll conducted by RetailZoom on behalf of daily Politis. ...

The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO)’s attitude is hindering the improvement of the healthcare system and the provision of high-quality services, psychologists charged on Monday. It is failing to respond ...

Two minors were found driving on Sunday during a traffic check outside Paphos. According to Paphos police spokesperson Michalis Nicolaou, a 16-year-old was driving a car in one case, and ...

A committee of experts has been formed to examine constitutional issues arising from proposed government reforms to the Legal Service and the Audit Office, the attorney-general’s said office on ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday will hear proposals from trade unions and social groups as part of preparations for a new package of measures aimed at relieving households from the ...

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Friday that ministry’s aim is to support agricultural production that meets domestic needs while exploring new export markets for Cypriot products. Speaking at ...

Paralimni-Deryneia mayor Giorgos Nikolettos and Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) director-general Adonis Yiassimidis signed an agreement to replace the energy-intensive streetlights in Paralimni with smart LED lighting. According to a ...

Authorities are investigating the cause of a mass fish die-off at Athalassa Lake, where dead fish have been found floating across the water. Forestry department official Loizos Constantinou said a ...

A group of Syrian asylum seekers has addressed an open letter to key government officials, including President Nikos Christodoulides, House president Annita Demetriou, and Deputy Minister of Migration Nikolas Ioannides, ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Friday said that no solution should be expected in the Cyprus problem in the near future. Speaking to the media in the north, he ...

The health ministry has secured over 268,000 updated vaccines for this year’s and next year’s autumn and winter seasons, with the aim to protect vulnerable groups and reduce the ...

A tree-planting project aiming to plant 400 trees and enhance biodiversity through the construction of stone terraces at Cape Greco national forest park was announced by Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou on ...

The 51st Cyprus International Rally gets underway today with the official opening ceremony taking place at 5.30pm in Spyridaki square, on Makariou avenue in Nicosia. Organised by the Cyprus Automobile ...

Larnaca’s bid for the title of European Capital of Culture for 2030 was presented by the city’s mayor Andreas Vyras at a conference organised by the ‘Culture Next’ network ...

The import of potatoes from abroad does not reflect a shortage in Cyprus, but rather the rising prices that are driving up imports, according to the agriculture ministry. Potato farmers ...