Marko Ljubicic

Cyprus is technically ready to become a full member of the Schengen area, with political agreement now the remaining hurdle, Migration Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Thursday. Speaking to ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday insisted that the “window of opportunity” for a solution to the Cyprus problem remains open, saying he was prepared to make concessions in pursuit of ...

Four aircraft were battling a fire near Tala in the Paphos district on Thursday afternoon, as strong winds hampered efforts to bring the blaze under control. According to the fire ...

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent his congratulations to President Nikos Christodoulides and the people of Cyprus on Thursday as the country marked the 66th anniversary of its independence. Guterres said ...

Political party leaders stressed the importance of safeguarding the Republic and strengthening Cyprus’ security on Thursday, following the military parade marking the country’s 66th Independence Day. Akel boss Stefanos ...

Cyprus marked the 66th anniversary of its independence on Thursday with a military parade in Nicosia, during which the National Guard publicly displayed its Barak MX modular multi-mission air and ...

Police are investigating an arson attack on a car parked outside its owner’s home in a village in the Larnaca district. The fire broke out at around 2.40am on ...

Cyprus will continue to strengthen and modernise its defence capabilities while deepening strategic partnerships with other countries, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Thursday following the Independence Day military parade. ...

Cyprus will never abandon efforts to end the Turkish occupation and reunify the island, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, as the Republic marked 66 years of independence. Speaking after the ...

Political parties marked the 66th anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus on Thursday with calls for renewed efforts to end the island’s division, warning against allowing the status quo ...

The cabinet has approved an increase in allowances for residents of mountain communities, raising the scheme’s budget from €9 million to around €10.4 million, the interior ministry said on Thursday. The ...

The United States looks forward to further deepening its partnership with Cyprus, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday as he congratulated the island on the 66th anniversary ...

Four people were arrested for offences including illegal employment and traffic violations during nationwide police operations on Wednesday night. A total of 556 vehicles and 662 people were checked during the operations, ...

Police seized nine computer towers suspected of being used for online casino gambling during a raid on a Paphos establishment on Wednesday. Officers searched the premises, owned by a 35-year-old ...

European Council President Antonio Costa wished Cyprus a happy Independence Day on Thursday, as the island marked 66 years since independence. “Congratulations and warm wishes for Cyprus Independence Day! Happy Independence ...

Upgrading Cyprus’ deterrent capabilities remains a “top priority”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, as he highlighted increased defence spending and efforts to modernise the National Guard. Speaking during a ...

Cyprus will mark the 66th anniversary of its independence on Thursday, with the traditional military parade in Nicosia and a series of commemorative events. The parade will begin at 11am ...

A 54-year-old man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on the Cape Greco-Protaras avenue on Wednesday afternoon, police said. The accident occurred at around 5.30pm when the man, ...

Alma leader Odysseas Michaelides on Sunday called for an immediate meeting of the National Council to brief political leaders on developments surrounding the Cyprus problem following contacts in New York. ...

Security at police detention centres will be discussed on Monday following the escape of a 19-year-old remand prisoner from the Lakatamia holding cells on Friday night. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris ...

A man died after being found unconscious in the sea off Pyla on Saturday, police said. The man, a foreign national, was spotted floating between rocks near a breakwater in ...

Plans to neuter some 70 cats living at the central prisons have stalled over the availability of €5,000 needed to carry out the procedure, the Animal Party said on Sunday. The party ...

The 2026 Limassol Wine Festival got underway at the municipal gardens on Saturday night, with the annual event set to run until October 4. Transport Minister Evie Tsolaki officially opened the festival ...

Former Disy leader Averof Neophytou announced on Sunday that he will stand in the 2028 presidential election, citing the continued deadlock in the Cyprus problem following high-level contacts in New York. ...