Nicosia keen on Nato membership but Turkey remains an obstacle
Foreign Minister, Ioannis Kasoulides on Sunday suggested that Nicosia was keen on joining Nato in light of the current status quo on the island, if it wasn’t for Turkey.
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Polling station for French presidential elections operating at Nicosia embassy
As presidential elections got underway in France on Sunday, the French Embassy in Nicosia was operating a polling station for individuals who are registered to vote.
A French Embassy spokesperson ...
Cyprus defence spending peaked in 2021 to highest level over last 18 years
Cyprus’s defence minister, Charalambos Petridis said that the island’s defence expenditure in 2021 was at its highest level since 2004.
Speaking at the Pancyprian Artillery Reserve Association’s annual gala, ...
Dog attacks four-year-old at Xylotymbou park
A four-year-old girl was attacked by a dog late on Saturday at a park in Xylotymbou, in the Famagusta district.
According to the police, the child’s father reported to ...
Drilling of first Eni-Total well expected in the coming weeks – Energy Minister (Update)
Cyprus’s Energy Minister, Natasa Pilidou, said that drilling of the first well in the Eni-Total consortium will get underway in the coming weeks.
Pilides, in an interview to Greek-language ...
Two teenagers arrested in connection with Limassol mugging
Police in Limassol arrested two 15-year-olds last night in connection with the violent mugging of a 78-year-old man.
According to a report made to police by the 78-year-old, on the ...
Police discover metamphetamine stash, arrest 42-year-old driver
Police arrested a 42-year-old man for the illegal possession and use of drugs with the intent to supply, as well as traffic offences.
Traffic police noticed that the car’s ...
Police arrest Famagusta learner driver under the influence of drugs
Famagusta Traffic Police arrested an 18-year-old learner driver on Saturday night (2230), found to be under the influence of drugs.
During the routine patrol, police discovered that the motorist was only ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid testing sites for eligible groups on Sunday
The ministry of health will operate 61 testing sites on Sunday offering free rapid tests to those in eligible groups.
These include minors, the vaccinated and those who are recovering from ...
Coronavirus: Nine fines after 1,876 checks
Six individuals and three businesses were fined in the last 24 hours for violations of Covid-19 measures after 1,876 checks across the government-controlled areas.
In Larnaca one individual and three businesses were ...
Cyprus-US relations have reached a historic high
Cyprus-US relations have reached their highest point since the founding of the Republic, said President Anastasiades in a meeting with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Ahepa).
The president and ...
Collective stigma and discrimination against Roma persists
Collective stigma and discrimination against Roma persists to this day, Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights Maria Stylianou Lottides said on Friday.
In an announcement to mark international ...
Police find large quantity of duty-free tobacco in Limassol.
Police found large quantities of duty-free tobacco in the residence of a 43-year-old in Limassol.
After being tipped off and conducting surveillance, the police obtained a court warrant and searched ...
Minister asks HIO to restore physio for cerebral palsy patients
A month and a half after the parents and friends of children with cerebral palsy denounced a decision by the Health Insurance Organization (HIO) to slash the number of physiotherapy ...
UClan Cyprus, Lebanon’s UOB to open medical school in Larnaca
UClan Cyprus and the University of Balamand will jointly open a medical school in Larnaca district.
The two academic institutions signed a letter of intent on Thursday, Larnaca Mayor Andreas ...
Coronavirus: Five people booked in Larnaca and Famagusta
Police on Friday said they fined five people for failing to abide by coronavirus measures in Larnaca and Famagusta following 2,307 checks across the island in the last 24 hours.
About half ...
Coronavirus: Two deaths, 2,457 test positive (Updated)
Authorities on Thursday announced two more deaths attributed to Covid-19, while testing detected 2,457 positives to the coronavirus.
The latest fatalities were both men; one aged 74 who passed away on Wednesday; ...
Increased numbers seeking health information online
Three out of four Cypriots aged 16-74 seek health information online, the fourth highest share among the EU 27, according to a Eurostat survey.
Numbers are on the rise, with Cyprus ...
Avakas nature trail reopens
The Avakas gorge nature trail in Peyia, Paphos has reopened to visitors, the forestry department said on Thursday.
“Visitors are urged to take all the necessary personal protection measures such ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, we take an in-depth look to the visit of US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland to Cyprus.
Elsewhere, in Covid-19 news, the ...
Coronavirus: Eight people fined after 1,648 checks
Eight people were booked for violating coronavirus protocols after 1,648 checks in the last 24 hours, police said Thursday.
Most people, six, were booked in Famagusta where 395 checks were conducted while one ...
81-year-old fined for illegal tobacco haul
The customs department confiscated 52 packs of cigarettes and 4.3 kilograms of tobacco after searching an apartment in Larnaca belonging to an 81-year-old man, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Wednesday.
A ...
Woman arrested at Paphos airport with fake passport
A woman from Cameroon was arrested at Paphos airport on Tuesday evening for trying to leave the country with a forged Portuguese passport, police said on Wednesday.
According to Paphos ...
High dust levels persisted on Wednesday
High concentrations of dust continue to be present in the air on Wednesday, the labour inspection department said, warning people to avoid circulating in outdoor spaces.
“The small size of ...