Committee to examine lifting immunity of north ‘MP’ over alleged fake degree
The north’s ‘parliament’ on Monday resolved to create a committee to examine a request filed by the north’s chief public prosecutor’s office to lift the immunity of ...
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Cyprus to call for ‘no different treatment of invaders’ on European armament
Cyprus is to push for “no different treatment of invaders” with regard to the European Union’s plans to boost its military defences, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Monday, ...
Turkish Cypriot conscientious objector may be jailed for fourth time
Turkish Cypriot conscientious objector Halil Karapasaoglu on Monday announced that he had been informed by the police that he is once again to be charged with failing to complete his ...
Okypy defends delay in submitting budget
State health services organisation (Okypy) chief executive officer Kypros Stavrides on Monday defended the delay in his organisation’s submission of its annual budget to parliament and the work of ...
Yiannaki ‘in final stages’ of finding new lawyer as forgery case rumbles on
Former volunteer commissioner Yiannakis Yiannaki on Monday said he is “in the final stages” of finding a new lawyer as he continues to fight accusations that he forged his high ...
Cyprus in Europe’s bottom three in sustainable development goals index
Cyprus placed third from last in Europe in the United Nations’ sustainable development solutions network’s (SDSN) sustainable development index for 2024, it was reported on Monday.
The island ranked 32nd ...
Programme announced for Geneva enlarged Cyprus meeting
The “unofficial” programme for the enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem in the Swiss city of Geneva next week was announced by the United Nations on Monday.
The meeting will ...
Bill to axe multiple pensions to be put before house plenary ‘in the next few weeks’
Legislation to bring to an end the practice of paying multiple pensions to government officials is to be brought before a plenary session of parliament “in the next few weeks”, ...
Damianos visits Paphos hospital to see renovations’ progress
Health Minister Michael Damianos on Saturday visited the Paphos general hospital to examine the progress made on renovations and upgrades to the hospital.
He said on Sunday he had examined ...
Michaelidou calls for ‘intensified’ efforts to resolve Cyprus problem
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Sunday called for “intensified” efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem.
“Given the ongoing illegal Turkish occupation of our homeland for over 50 years, we must intensify ...
Mukhtar calls for eradication of Cypriot donkeys
Rezvan Inlen, the Turkish Cypriot mukhtar of the village of Ayios Symeon, at the base of the Karpas peninsula, on Sunday called for the eradication of Cypriot donkeys.
He posted ...
Christodoulides: EU members must strengthen defence cooperation
European Union member states must strengthen cooperation between each other on the matter of defence, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday.
He was asked about his position on the joint ...
Akel and Letymbiotis engage in tit-for-tat argument over EU and Turkey
Akel and government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis were on Saturday engaged in a running battle of press releases denouncing one another, with seven statements flying back and forth, and opposing each ...
Women demonstrate on Women’s Day to demand emancipation
Women in Nicosia on Saturday marched through the streets of the capital’s old town to mark International Women’s Day and demand gender equality.
Organised by activist group Afoa, ...
Cyprus calls for ‘swift de-escalation’ of violence in Syria
Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Saturday called for a “swift de-escalation” after violence erupted in the Syrian coastal city of Latakia between Alawites loyal to the former regime of Bashar al-Assad ...
Christodoulides: I am going to Geneva with a clear plan
President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday said he will attend the enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem in the Swiss city of Geneva later this month with “a clear plan”, during ...
Polis Chrysochous takes first steps to reopen campsite
Polis Chrysochous is taking the first steps towards being able to reopen its campsite as town mayor Yiotis Papachristofi on Saturday said he has officially put out a call for ...
Gender equality a ‘fundamental human right’
Gender equality is a “fundamental and non-negotiable human right”, Justice Minister Marios Hartiotis said in his message to mark International Women’s Day on Saturday.
He said the day “reminds ...
Two arrested in north for pretending to be doctors
Two men, aged 28 and 25, were arrested in the north for masquerading as doctors, Turkish Cypriot police said on Saturday.
The police said the pair had between Tuesday and Friday been ...
Limassol man arrested for promoting terrorism on the internet
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Limassol on suspicion of having promoted terrorism on social media platforms, police said on Saturday.
The man was arrested on Friday after the police ...
Anti-poaching squad find man with large quantity of smuggled tobacco
A 21-year-old man was arrested on Friday evening after being found by the anti-poaching squad in possession of a large quantity of tobacco which had been smuggled from the north.
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Police confiscate windscreen wipers
Police on Saturday announced they had confiscated windscreen wipers from a group of six men who were attempting to sell them in the Limassol suburb of Ayia Phyla.
The men ...
Christodoulides, Macron discuss interconnector
President Nikos Christodoulides and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the implementation of the Great Sea Interconnector on the sidelines of Thursday’s European Council summit, director of the president’s ...
Turkish Cypriot side will act ‘in constructive manner’, Tatar tells Doughty
The Turkish Cypriot side will act “in a constructive manner” at the forthcoming enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem to be held in the Swiss city of Geneva, Turkish Cypriot ...