Christodoulides says open to discussing dropping EU veto (updated)
The Republic of Cyprus would be ready to discuss the issue of abolishing the need for unanimity in EU foreign policy, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, a day before ...
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Three injured after drunk driver crashes into them
Three people were taken to hospital on Sunday morning after they were hit by an out of control car in Limassol.
At 3.40am, while a 35-year-old driver with two passengers ...
EU Foreign Affairs Council to be briefed on Gaza corridor proposal
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos leaves for Brussels on Sunday where he will brief the EU Foreign Affairs Council the following day on the island’s proposal to create a marine ...
Cyprus cat covid strain thought to have reached UK
A fatal strain of cat Covid which has killed thousands of animals on the island has reached the UK, reports said on Sunday.
According to the Daily Mail, scientists said ...
US military aircraft crashes in East Med
A US military aircraft conducting training operations in the east Mediterranean has crashed, US Command Europe (EUCOM) said on Sunday.
The incident, which happened in an undisclosed location on Friday ...
Arrests after explosion near Israeli embassy (update 1)
Four people were arrested on Saturday and remanded for six days, following an explosion near the Israeli embassy early in the morning, police said.
The explosion occurred at 1.37am near ...
TV shows we love: Dear Child
I was expecting Dear Child (Netflix) to be the story of people kept locked in a basement (along the lines of the likes of Room), starting as it does with ...
Christodoulides calls on Netanyahu to avoid more casualties
Cyprus is ready to contribute in any possible for the de-escalation of the situation in Israel, President Nikos Christodoulides told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday evening.
Government Spokesman ...
Hundreds demonstrate in Larnaca to support Palestinians
Hundreds of people took part in a march in support of the Palestinian people under draconian security measures on Sunday night on Athinon Avenue in Larnaca.
Arabs, Egyptians, Iraqis and ...
Athienou floods as hit by worst of weather (video)
As heavy rains and thunder hit large swathes of the island on Sunday afternoon, worst hit seemed to be the village of Athienou in the Larnaca district.
Images and videos ...
Doubts raised over Greek Cypriot intentions in Pyla
The Greek Cypriot side does not have good intentions over the Pyla agreement in Pyla, while the stance of the UN remains to be seen, Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin ...
Israeli, Palestinian supporters hold demos
Demonstrations in support of both Palestinian and Israeli communities are being held in Cyprus to express solidarity with those in the neighbouring country.
Since last weekend small groups of Palestinians ...
International day to preserve cultural heritage (photos)
Sunday marked the sixth year of the European Day of Conservation-Restoration, the antiquities department said.
The annual day is an initiative of the European Confederation of Conservator-Restorers’ Organisations (ECCO).
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Olive production generates €15 million says minister
Olives are the primary tree crop in Cyprus, Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos said on Sunday, underlining they cover one million square metres around the island.
The production value of the ...
Third suspect arrested after man knifed in Nicosia
A 41-year-old man wanted in connection with the stabbing of a second man, aged 25, was arrested on Sunday.
Police said the man was injured in an attack on June 30 in ...
Support promised for rural women
Government support is coming for women in agriculture, Commissioner for Gender Equality Josi Christodoulou said on Sunday, saying their role in the sector lags behind that of men both on ...
Paphos to get new gallery and museum says mayor
Works are underway to create a large art gallery and a small museum in Paphos, mayor Phedonas Phedonos said.
Speaking at the opening of an exhibition in Paphos on Saturday ...
Solving Cyprus problem a ‘moral obligation’ says president
The government has a moral obligation to solve the Cyprus problem and is working with a specific plan to break the deadlock in the talks, President Nikos Christodoulides said on ...
Arrest for car arson
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the arson of a car in Limassol.
The car was set fire to at dawn on July 5 in Limassol.
Acting on ...
US embassy in Israel to evacuate nationals via Cyprus on Monday (updated)
The US embassy in Israel has offered American citizens and their immediate relatives evacuation by sea from Haifa to Cyprus on Monday, a US embassy spokesperson said on Sunday.
The ...
Yellow weather warning issued for Sunday
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Sunday as thunderstorms are expected.
The warning is in place from 11am until 5pm.
Isolated thunderstorms are expected to affect ...
Thousands march in support of migrants in central Nicosia (photos, videos)
Thousands of people took part in a peaceful march in central Nicosia on Sunday night in support of migrants in the country.
Starting from Eleftheria Square at 6pm, demonstrators marched ...
Akrounta blaze said to be manageable as rain falls (update 3)
The large fire in the Akrounta area of Limassol is now manageable, authorities said on Sunday afternoon as light rain began to fall in the area, raising hopes of totally ...
New party to fight elections in 2024
Intensive moves are underway to create a new political party on the island called Volt Cyprus, which will focus on resolving the Cyprus problem, modernising the country and European integration.
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