European defence to be focus of upcoming EU Council meeting in Nicosia
What exactly the European Union does in the event that a member state activates the mutual defence clause of the EU Treaty will be discussed by European leaders during an ...
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Greek support for Cyprus ‘act of Hellenism where it is needed most’
Despite difficulties, Greece is moving away from being a country of low expectations to be able to act where Hellenism needs it most, “something we have recently proven with our ...
‘It is time for fiscal discipline, not populism’
It is time for fiscal discipline and not populism, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Sunday.
In an interview with Kathimerini, he said the economy is showing resilience in the ...
Turkey ‘determined to protect rights of Turkish Cypriot people’
Turkey is determined to protect the security of the north and the rights of the Turkish Cypriot people, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said, criticising the build up of EU ...
Cyprus services sector shows growth in 2025
The services sector in Cyprus showed an improvement in 2025, to data published by the Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEV) on Sunday revealed.
“The data confirm the decisive role of the ...
Improving people’s daily lives remains govt priority
The main goal of the government remains to improve the daily lives of residents, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday assessing his first three years in office.
In an article ...
Government pledges its support for EOAs
The government remains committed to supporting district government organisations (EOAs) with the necessary tools, resources and the appropriate institutional framework so they can operate successfully, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said ...
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President has ‘creative approach’ to meeting with Erhurman
President Nikos Christodoulides will attend Monday’s meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurma, with the necessary political will and a creative approach, with the aim of resuming direct negotiations ...
Mobile desalination unit in full operation at Limassol port
A mobile desalination plant in Limassol port has been put into full operation, the agriculture ministry said on Sunday, underlining that the planning for the permanent solution of Cyprus’ water ...
Police Easter campaign sees six arrested
Six people were arrested overnight as police stepped up checks for the use of firecrackers, and the lighting of Easter bonfires, police said on Sunday.
In addition to the six ...
Investigation launched as elderly driver dies
Police are investigating the cause of death of an 86-year-old man who died while driving on the Analiontas-Tseri road on Sunday.
Under circumstances that are being investigated, he lost control ...
Today’s weather: clouds, rain and isolated thunderstorms
Clouds in the morning will give way to rain and even isolated thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon and into the evening.
There is even the chance of hail falling in some ...
Maintenance work begins on Karavas church
Maintenance work has begun on the Ayios Georgios church of Mezere in occupied Karavas, while the church of Ayia Irini will also be maintained under the same contract, officials said ...
Fire service extinguishes car blaze
A fire in the early hours of Sunday in a car belonging to a 30-year-old man in Aradippou was successfully put out by the fire service, it said on Sunday ...
Nine arrested in overnight police operations
Organised police patrols throughout the island overnight on Saturday and into Sunday morning saw the arrest of nine people.
They were arrested for offences including illegal possession of explosives and ...
Paphos community of Tremithousa grows but faces infrastructure challenges
The Paphos community of Tremithousa has experienced significant population growth in recent years, prompting the development of new infrastructure and cultural projects, community leader Christofis Petrou said on Tuesday.
However, ...
Observers visit Kyrenia monastery with renovations ongoing
Observers from the United Nations Development Programme on Monday visited the Panayia Apsinthotissa monastery, located between the Kyrenia district villages of Sychari and Vouno, with renovation work ongoing.
The UNDP ...
The last snow of winter?
A light snow fell on the Troodos mountains on Saturday morning, visible on both the north and south faces of the highesy peaks.
The snow brings with it cloudy day ...
Archaeological sites temporarily closed
The archaeological sites of Curium and Apollo Hylates, Kolossi Castle and the Archaeological Curium Museum will remain closed to the public until further notice, the department of antiquities announced on ...
Cyprus continues to be secure spot in region, makes ‘humanitarian contribution’
Cyprus remains a constant pillar of security and humanitarian contribution in the region, government spokesman Konstantinos Letympiotis said on Sunday night after an extraordinary meeting of the National Secruty Council.
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Second fatality on roads in less than 24 hours
A second fatality was recorded on Cyprus roads on Sunday lunchtime which left a 66-year-old driver dead.
At 1.35pm a car being driven by 66-year-old Kyriacos Kyriacou on the road ...
Light snowfall on Troodos mountains
Photographs show a light snowfall was seen at the peak of the Troodos mountains on Sunday.
Barely covering the ground, it could still explain why it felt so cold around ...
48 Larnaca, Paphos flights cancelled
A total of 48 flights between Cyprus and the Middle East were cancelled on Sunday, Hermes airports told the Cyprus News Agency.
Of those, 36 were flights due to operate to and ...
Repatriation of stranded citizens ‘government’s priority’
The repatriation of Cypriots stuck in the Middle East as soon as there is a way to bring them home is the priority of the Cyprus government, the foreign ministry ...