Stefanou discusses Cyprus solution prospects in the north
The ways in which a solution to the Cyprus problem would turn the country into a hub of lasting peace and cooperation in the region were discussed on Tuesday during ...
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First day of concrete workers’ strike a success, trade unions say
The first day of an indefinite strike in the concrete industry was a success, trade unions SEK, PEO and Deok said on Tuesday.
They said the workers were united and ...
Bid for UN office in Cyprus discussed
The possibility of creating a UN office in Cyprus, as an incentive for reaching a solution to the island’s national problem and to facilitate peace and security in the ...
Seniors to discuss living conditions at Elders’ parliament session
Decent living standards and the problems faced by pensioners in mountainous and other areas were the focus of discussions on Tuesday at a preparatory meeting for the 25th session of ...
Winston now keeps babies company at Dhekelia cemetery
Hundreds of babies laid to rest at Dhekelia military cemetery, who died in the 1950s and 60s, now have Winston to look over them.
A statue of Winston the bear ...
Cyprus’ water dam war: farmers say ‘we want it all’
Farmers call for more environmentally unfriendly desalination plants to meet domestic consumers’ needs
As the drought continues to rapidly shrink water levels in the reservoirs, farmers face ever increasing water ...
Christodoulides, Biden meeting a ‘clear message’ to Turkey
The messages sent by Wednesday’s meeting at the White House between President Nikos Christodoulides and US President Joe Biden underscored an upgraded role for Cyprus, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis ...
Banning mobiles in schools aims to boost education, minister says
Banning mobile phone use during school hours is intended to promote education and encourage creative use of break times, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Friday, the first day of ...
Teens get two years for torching Oroklini migrant shelter
Two 17-year-olds from Syria were sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday for setting fire to a hotel operating as a shelter for unaccompanied underaged migrants in Oroklini, Larnaca.
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Turkish Cypriots donate €100,000 to CMP
The Turkish Cypriot community donated €100,000 to the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) on Thursday, contributing towards the CMP’s humanitarian work.
“The funds will contribute to the Committee’...
Finance ministry bids farewell to permanent secretary Panteli
The finance ministry bid farewell to its permanent secretary George Panteli on Thursday, who is being transferred to the same post at the education ministry.
Panteli is being moved in ...
Pensioners’ union calls for social cards and free bus passes
Pensioners’ union Ekysy has called for social cards to be issued to all eligible recipients, noting that it has received no response to letters sent to address the four-year delay ...
Hunters warned to obey law ahead of season
Hunting season starts on Sunday and the Game Reserve Fund has sent out a plea to all hunters to follow the rules and show respect to property.
It reminded hunters ...
All quiet in Deneia, call for tougher stance towards UN
All was quiet in Deneia on Thursday, with community leader Charalambos Alexandrou calling on the state to take a tougher stance towards the UN.
This follows recent incidents with Turkish ...
Mob of seven attacks delivery driver in Limassol
Yet another food delivery driver was attacked on Wednesday evening in Limassol.
The 23-year-old foreigner, who is studying in Cyprus and working part time as a food delivery driver, reported ...
Police arrest teen in connection with delivery driver attack
A 15-year-old was arrested and detained on Wednesday in connection with an attack and attempted theft against a delivery driver in Limassol.
Three others had been arrested on October 25. Two ...
Christodoulides to discuss Biden meeting with Mitsotakis
President Nikos Christodoulides heads to Maximou in Athens on Thursday to discuss the outcome of his meeting on Wednesday with US President Joe Biden at the White House.
Christodoulides is ...
Two teens arrested for stealing and carrying a knife in Paphos
Two teens, aged 15 and 16, were arrested on Wednesday in Paphos to facilitate investigations in connection with conspiracy to commit a crime, theft and carrying a knife.
Police were informed at 5.10...
Clouds and rain on Thursday, dust on Friday
Cloudy skies on Thursday may bring isolated showers mainly in the mountains, while Friday will see fine dust in the atmosphere.
Weather on Thursday will start off partly cloudy, with ...
House examines €10,000 ceiling in cash transactions
A €10,000 ceiling in the use of cash for the purchase of goods or services was discussed at the House ethics committee on Wednesday, as part of a bill put forward ...
Larnaca seafront to get permanent police kiosk and patrols
Finikoudes seafront in Larnaca is getting a permanent police presence, with an information kiosk and foot patrol officers, to crack down on crime and increase the sense of safety among ...
Police arrest 11 in operation against organised crime
Police carried out a series of raids on Monday in the context of an operation to clamp down on organised crime, including last month’s fire at the Nicosia racecourse.
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Anger as ministry questions benefits for disabled
A bill to allow disabled people to receive the minimum guaranteed income regardless of how much other family members earn was discussed on Tuesday at the House labour committee, with ...
Concerns raised over law, audit office reforms
Concerns were raised on Tuesday over suggested reforms to the state’s law and audit offices during the first meeting at the attorney-general’s office to examine constitutional issues arising ...