Cyprus

Tuesday 30 December | 21:57

Shots fired at Paralimni house, police launch investigation

Police in Paralimni have launched an investigation after gunshots were fired at a house, an incident that only came to light hours later. Officers took action on Tuesday afternoon after ...

By Charalambos Stylianou

Tuesday 30 December | 21:37

Bishop of Karpasia to cooperate with police over funds allegation

The bishop of Karpasia said on Tuesday he will fully cooperate with police as they investigate allegations that he misappropriated funds from a club he used to be president of. ...

By Elias Hazou

Tuesday 30 December | 20:28

Student numbers rise as education spending increase

The total number of students in Cyprus increased to 218,129 in the 2023/2024 school year, up 4.7 per cent from 208,374 in 2022/2023, the statistical service announced on Tuesday. The number of schools and other ...

By Charalambos Stylianou

Tuesday 30 December | 19:23

Cyprus ‘ready to take on EU Council Presidency’

Cyprus is fully prepared to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January 1, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. He made the remarks following a visit ...

By Charalambos Stylianou

Tuesday 30 December | 18:34

Last day to apply for solar panel subsidy

The deadline for applying for a solar panel based on net metering expires on Wednesday, the last day of the year, after which the system will switch to net billing. ...

By Elias Hazou

Tuesday 30 December | 18:04

Teen arrested over brutal robbery, beating of elderly man

A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with a violent robbery and attempted murder involving an 85-year-old man in the Nicosia district, police said on Tuesday. The attack took place ...

By James Morphakis

Tuesday 30 December | 18:01

Policing plan sets security framework for EU presidency

Security, smooth operations and readiness of services were essential for the successful policing during the island’s presidency of the EU Council of January 1, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on ...

By James Morphakis

Tuesday 30 December | 17:57

Man arrested for attempted arson after found injured

A 44-year-old man was found injured in the early hours of Tuesday following an attempt to set fire to a property in Limassol, police said. After receiving information about attempted ...

By Georgiana Sofroniou

Tuesday 30 December | 17:54

Police unions object to new working hours

Police unions on Tuesday reacted strongly to announcements made by the police chief on changes to working conditions. In a joint statement, Pasydy and the police association said they felt “...

By Charalambos Stylianou

Tuesday 30 December | 17:35

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, dies at 80

The Honorary Consulate General of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Cyprus has expressed its deep condolences on the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of ...

By CM Guest Columnist

Tuesday 30 December | 17:25

Deportations of foreign nationals planned to ease prison overcrowding

Inmates of the central prison who have committed minor crimes could be released before serving their full sentence due to the facility’s overcrowding crisis, the government said on Tuesday. “...

By Johanna Pauls

Tuesday 30 December | 16:54

Solution to Cyprus problem would resolve property issues

The solution to the usurpation of properties in the north lies “in resolving the Cyprus problem,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. “My message to our Turkish Cypriot compatriots, and ...

By James Morphakis

image Papadopoulos renews attack on government over GSI

Tuesday 30 December |

Updated on 30/12 18:57

Papadopoulos renews attack on government over GSI

Diko leader Nicolas Papadopoulos on Tuesday intensified his criticism of the government over the planned power interconnection with Greece, accusing it of sending contradictory signals. Speaking on CyBC radio, Papadopoulos ...

By James Morphakis

Tuesday 30 December | 16:27

Police set out reform plan to be in place by 2030

A police reform plan presented by the force’s chief Themistos Arnaoutis on Tuesday will see improved operational capacity, better use of staff, and major technological upgrades by 2030. Arnaoutis said ...

By Charalambos Stylianou

image Greek Cypriot farmers attacked by Turkish soldiers in buffer zone

Tuesday 30 December |

Updated on 30/12 20:10

Greek Cypriot farmers attacked by Turkish soldiers in buffer zone

Greek Cypriot farmers were harassed and physically threatened by members of the Turkish army and police in the buffer zone village of Mammari on Tuesday. The attacked farmer, Gavriel Yerolemou ...

By James Morphakis

Tuesday 30 December | 15:07

Yellow weather warning for storms and hail

A yellow weather warning for rain, isolated storms and strong winds will be effect from 10pm on Tuesday until 10pm on Wednesday, the met office said on Tuesday. A combination ...

By Georgiana Sofroniou

Tuesday 30 December | 14:55

Police warn of Gesy SMS scam

Fraudulent SMS messages posing as alerts from the national health scheme Gesy are urging citizens to click malicious links, police warned on Tuesday. The warning follows multiple reports from people ...

By Alexandra Theodorou

Tuesday 30 December | 14:09

Twelve missing persons identified in 2025

Twelve missing people were identified in 2025 by the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), while the remains of 20 more were discovered during excavations, Greek Cypriot representative Leonidas Pantelides told the Cyprus ...

By Georgiana Sofroniou

Tuesday 30 December | 13:57

Monday night coldest of winter so far

The night from Monday to Tuesday saw temperatures reaching a record low for this winter, with the Athalassa weather station in Nicosia recording 0.8C, Kitasweather said on Tuesday. Other parts ...

By Johanna Pauls

Tuesday 30 December | 13:54

Ierokipia municipality hands out clothing vouchers to 180 students

Gift vouchers for clothing purchases landed in the hands of 180 students across nine school units in Yeroskipou, Konia, and Timi, as part of Ierokipia municipality’s social policy, it announced ...

By Alexandra Theodorou

Tuesday 30 December | 12:45

40-year-old wanted man arrested in Nicosia over serious crimes

Police have arrested a 40-year-old man in Nicosia who was wanted in connection with a series of serious offenses, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Earlier, the police had issued an appeal ...

By James Morphakis

Tuesday 30 December | 12:41

33-year-old arrested over motorcycle theft

Police on Tuesday arrested a 33-year-old in connection with the theft of a motorcycle in Larnaca in October 19. The man was arrested pursuant to a court warrant, which had been ...

By Iacovos Constantinou

Tuesday 30 December | 12:29

Car destroyed by blaze in Limassol

A car owned by a 56-year-old man was destroyed in a fire that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday in Kato Polemidia, Limassol. Authorities have launched an investigation ...

By James Morphakis

Tuesday 30 December | 12:09

Electoral roll registration opens ahead of 2026 parliamentary elections

The interior ministry issued a formal announcement on Tuesday setting out the rules and deadlines for registration on the electoral roll ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for 24 May 2026. All ...

By James Morphakis

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Shots fired at Paralimni house, police launch investigation

Bishop of Karpasia to cooperate with police over funds allegation

Student numbers rise as education spending increase

Cyprus ‘ready to take on EU Council Presidency’

Last day to apply for solar panel subsidy

Teen arrested over brutal robbery, beating of elderly man

Policing plan sets security framework for EU presidency

Man arrested for attempted arson after found injured

Police unions object to new working hours

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, dies at 80

Deportations of foreign nationals planned to ease prison overcrowding

Solution to Cyprus problem would resolve property issues

Papadopoulos renews attack on government over GSI

Police set out reform plan to be in place by 2030

Greek Cypriot farmers attacked by Turkish soldiers in buffer zone

Yellow weather warning for storms and hail

Police warn of Gesy SMS scam

Twelve missing persons identified in 2025

Monday night coldest of winter so far

Ierokipia municipality hands out clothing vouchers to 180 students

40-year-old wanted man arrested in Nicosia over serious crimes

33-year-old arrested over motorcycle theft

Car destroyed by blaze in Limassol

Electoral roll registration opens ahead of 2026 parliamentary elections