European defence to be focus of upcoming EU Council meeting in Nicosia
What exactly the European Union does in the event that a member state activates the mutual defence clause of the EU Treaty will be discussed by European leaders during an ...
Cyprus’ voter registration system remains archaic for the over-25s
Ahead of the parliamentary elections in May, growing attention is being drawn to the stark divide between younger and older applicants, with those over the age of 25 facing what many ...
Greek support for Cyprus ‘act of Hellenism where it is needed most’
Despite difficulties, Greece is moving away from being a country of low expectations to be able to act where Hellenism needs it most, “something we have recently proven with our ...
The struggle of women in the modern history of Cyprus
The exhibition AGONIES – Diamantis in Thessaloniki shows an authentic depiction of the historical experience and soul of the Cypriot people, also important for today’s Cyprus, as it reflects deep ...
‘It is time for fiscal discipline, not populism’
It is time for fiscal discipline and not populism, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Sunday.
In an interview with Kathimerini, he said the economy is showing resilience in the ...
Turkey ‘determined to protect rights of Turkish Cypriot people’
Turkey is determined to protect the security of the north and the rights of the Turkish Cypriot people, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said, criticising the build up of EU ...
Springtime in Cyprus is short but glorious
Daytime temperatures have not yet risen too much, but growth goes on everywhere despite the slight chill in the air. Alas, having said that, temperatures can shoot up suddenly later ...
Is it time for a meat-free Easter?
Meat belongs to Cyprus like the sea lapping our shores. It is so ingrained in Cypriot culture that we even dedicate whole days to it, Tsiknopempti for example.
But amid ...
Government pledges its support for EOAs
The government remains committed to supporting district government organisations (EOAs) with the necessary tools, resources and the appropriate institutional framework so they can operate successfully, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said ...
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President has ‘creative approach’ to meeting with Erhurman
President Nikos Christodoulides will attend Monday’s meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurma, with the necessary political will and a creative approach, with the aim of resuming direct negotiations ...
Cyprus strengthens air defence as HAI unveils ‘Shield of Achilles’ vision
Cyprus is moving to bolster its air defence capabilities amid rising regional tensions, with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) positioning its systems as a cost-effective response to the growing ...
Mobile desalination unit in full operation at Limassol port
A mobile desalination plant in Limassol port has been put into full operation, the agriculture ministry said on Sunday, underlining that the planning for the permanent solution of Cyprus’ water ...
Concentration of power and the erosion of democracy in Cyprus
The Republic of Cyprus is currently at a significant constitutional juncture. The legislative debate on amending Article 17 of the Constitution, which guarantees the secrecy of correspondence, for a new surveillance ...
Police Easter campaign sees six arrested
Six people were arrested overnight as police stepped up checks for the use of firecrackers, and the lighting of Easter bonfires, police said on Sunday.
In addition to the six ...
Investigation launched as elderly driver dies
Police are investigating the cause of death of an 86-year-old man who died while driving on the Analiontas-Tseri road on Sunday.
Under circumstances that are being investigated, he lost control ...
Today’s weather: clouds, rain and isolated thunderstorms
Clouds in the morning will give way to rain and even isolated thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon and into the evening.
There is even the chance of hail falling in some ...
Maintenance work begins on Karavas church
Maintenance work has begun on the Ayios Georgios church of Mezere in occupied Karavas, while the church of Ayia Irini will also be maintained under the same contract, officials said ...
Fire service extinguishes car blaze
A fire in the early hours of Sunday in a car belonging to a 30-year-old man in Aradippou was successfully put out by the fire service, it said on Sunday ...
Nine arrested in overnight police operations
Organised police patrols throughout the island overnight on Saturday and into Sunday morning saw the arrest of nine people.
They were arrested for offences including illegal possession of explosives and ...
War jitters hit tourism bookings
Fingers crossed: that’s how industry stakeholders see the fate of the tourism sector this year amid the war raging in the Persian Gulf. Prospective travelers, already spooked, are either ...
Jailed Istanbul mayor defends self over ‘Makarios statue’ accusation
Jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Saturday evening moved to defend himself over accusations that he had erected a statue of the Republic of Cyprus’ founding president Archbishop Makarios III ...
Regional firefighting hub in Cyprus to be inaugurated this month
A new regional firefighting hub is to be inaugurated in Cyprus this month, the government said on Saturday.
It said the hub will be inaugurated by President Nikos Christodoulides and ...
Kokkina transit road would ‘unimaginably’ improve lives, Christodoulides says
A transit road through the Turkish Cypriot Kokkina exclave would “unimaginably” improve the lives of Greek Cypriots who live in the surrounding villages, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday.
“It ...
‘Strengthening of Cyprus’ deterrent power a top priority’
Bolstering Cyprus’ defence infrastructure is a “top priority” for the government, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday, in advance of a visit to Paphos’ Andreas Papandreou airbase.
“I am glad ...
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