Opposition politician calls north ‘PM’ a ‘sultan’
Turkish Cypriot opposition party CTP ‘MP’ Ongun Talat on Tuesday described the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel as a “sultan”, after the latter failed to show up to ‘parliament’ ...
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Health ministry ‘recognises seriousness’ of eating disorders
The health ministry “recognises the seriousness” of eating disorders, minister Michael Damianos said on Tuesday.
Addressing a workshop aimed at making progress towards the development of a government strategy to ...
‘Biggest professional wrestling event in Cyprus history’ to go ahead in May
The “biggest professional wrestling event in Cyprus history” is to go ahead in May, wrestling company Pro Wrestling Cyprus announced on Tuesday.
The event is set to take place on ...
Mortar shell discovery briefly closes Ayios Dhometios crossing point
The finding of an unexploded mortar shell on the grounds of what will soon be Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s official residence in Ayios Dhometios caused the adjacent crossing ...
More than 25,000 children treated at children’s A&E since opening
Exactly 25,489 children have been treated at the children’s accident and emergency unit at the Nicosia general hospital since it opened two years ago, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on ...
Larnaca municipalities demand payout for being near airport
Two municipalities in the Larnaca district on Tuesday demanded payouts for their position near Larnaca airport, due to the “impact” the airport has on the two areas.
The municipalities, the ...
Turkish Cypriot leadership candidates may need 1,500 signatures to get on ballot
Would-be candidates for this October’s Turkish Cypriot leadership election may need to amass 1,500 signatures to get their name on the ballot, after the north’s ruling coalition put a ...
Police grilled over arrests of non-violent protesters
The police were on Monday subjected to questions by the House human rights committee over the arrest of three people who were taking part in a protest organised in support ...
Istanbul mayor faces forgery accusations over studies in Cyprus
An investigation has been launched in Turkey into Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu over allegations that documents related to his transfer from a university in northern Cyprus to one in Turkey ...
Cyprus’ electricity capacity ‘limited’ as big freeze continues
The grid’s capacity to meet Cyprus’ electricity demand on Monday evening will be “limited”, the transmission system operator (TSO) said, as Cyprus’ energy consumption spikes amid freezing temperatures.
It ...
Court analyses metadata from Giovanis’ phone in ‘Al Jazeera’ case
Metadata from photographs and videos taken on former Akel MP Christakis Giovanis’ mobile phone was the focus in Monday’s hearing of the court case regarding the three people facing ...
Two arrested after restaurant owner shot in leg in north
Two men have been arrested after a restaurant owner in northern Nicosia was shot in the leg on Saturday.
The shooting occurred at around 3.15pm on Saturday, with Ahmet Keskin ...
Tatar wants 30 per cent of north to be covered in forest
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Friday said he aims for 30 per cent of the north’s land to be covered by forest.
Speaking during a visit to the north’...
Government to establish paramedics’ registry
The government is to create a paramedics’ registry, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Friday.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, he said the bill will “secure” the profession, adding ...
Istanbul snow sees more north flights cancelled
Snow in Istanbul led to 13 flights to and from the north’s Ercan (Tymbou) airport being cancelled on Friday.
The flights were cancelled after snow in and around the city ...
University clinics bill before cabinet next week
A bill to legalise the creation of university clinics is to be put before cabinet next Wednesday, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Friday.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (...
Donkey conservation fund aims to raise 2 million TL
The donation drive to fund the “Karpasia donkeys management plan” aims to raise 2.28 million TL (€59,793), Kemal Basat, director of its overseeing organisation, the Tashkent nature park, said on Friday.
He ...
Two new generators to be installed at Dhekelia power station
A tender process with the aim of installing two new generators at the Dhekelia power station has begun, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Friday.
Speaking after a meeting with ...
North flights cancelled due to snow in Turkey
Two flights to and from the north’s Ercan (Tymbou) airport were cancelled on Thursday after snow in Istanbul caused Turkey’s flag carrier airline Turkish Airlines reduce its service ...
Paphos-Polis road will ‘give a future’ to region’s residents
The highway connecting Paphos and Polis Chrysochous will “give a future” to the residents of the region, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Thursday.
Addressing the House audit committee, he ...
Greens incensed at Famagusta governor over palm trees’ uprooting
Green party leader Giorgos Perdikis on Thursday sent a strongly worded letter to Famagusta district governor Yiannis Karousos after it was alleged that district government employees uprooted palm trees from ...
Limassol car fire was arson, police say
A fire which completely destroyed a car in the early hours of Thursday morning in Limassol was set maliciously, the police said.
The car belonged to a 70-year-old man, with ...
Nicosia general hospital to introduce parking fees
The Nicosia general hospital is to introduce fees at its car park, the state health services organisation (Okypy) announced on Thursday.
Okypy said there will now be a “controlled parking ...
Fire brigade report on Limassol fire to be submitted on Monday
The fire brigade’s report on the fire which killed a family of five in Limassol last weekend is set to be submitted to the police on Monday, fire brigade ...