The Cyprus Integrity Forum (CIF) on Tuesday called for the investigation into a controversial video to be completed and its findings published as soon as possible.
In a statement, the ...
Fake investment firm allegedly used in sting targeting former minister
Former minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis and Charalambos Charalambous – the president’s former chief of staff – may have been lured by individuals posing as prospective investors, media reports suggested on Tuesday.
Both ...
EU-backed project supports voluntary migrant returns
The government is implementing an €8.38 million project to assist voluntary returns of third-country nationals, an 18-month EU-backed initiative set to wrap up by the end of 2026.
According to a statement ...
MP claims ‘systemic fraud’ over electrical storage
An opposition MP on Tuesday claimed “systemic fraud” is in place to throttle electrical storage as well as the development of energy generated through renewables, with consumers saddled with high ...
Paphos residents complain of high water bills
Paphos residents have lodged complaints over increased water bills, prompting the intervention of Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis on Tuesday.
Pittokopitis urged consumers who believe their bills are excessively high ...
Two brothers to appear in court over Limassol attempted murder
Two suspects handed over by the British Bases and are expected to appear before the Limassol district court on Wednesday in connection with the attempted murder of a 36-year-old man ...
No cap on donations to much maligned social support body
There is no cap on donations to the independent social support body, nor are there any restrictions as to who can contribute, the Cyprus Mail learned on Tuesday, as the ...
Paphos hails successful bowls event
December saw 200 bowlers from 20 countries across the world descend on Paphos, to participate in The Atlantic Senior Fours Bowls competition, a World Bowls approved competition for the over 55’s.
This ...
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Four charged in Paphos over turtle-throwing video
The police said on Tuesday they had charged four men after a video emerged of them appearing to kick and throw a turtle.
Police received a complaint at around 1.30pm ...
Gaddafi-funded mosque in Cyprus demolished
A mosque which was built on the northern outskirts of Nicosia with funding from the Libyan government of Muammar Gaddafi is to be demolished.
The mosque is located in the ...
Nicosia General Hospital renames nephrology clinic after Alkis Pierides
The nephrology clinic at Nicosia General Hospital was on Tuesday renamed the Alkis Pierides Nephrology Clinic, in honour of the doctor’s contribution to the development of nephrology in Cyprus.
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Police reform to be discussed at House committee
Changes in police working hours recently presented by police chief Themistos Arnaoutis will be discussed at House legal affairs committee next week, committee chairman and Disy MP Nicos Tornaritis said ...
Independent criminal investigator appointed to look into video
Attorney-general George Savvides on Tuesday appointed former Supreme Court judge Andreas Paschalides as the independent criminal investigator of a video which emerged last week alleging campaign finance lawbreaking on the ...
Attempted murder suspect’s trial delayed until February
The trial of a 22-year-old accused of involvement in an attempted murder last July will continue on February 2, Larnaca criminal court ruled on Tuesday.
He is accused of attempting to ...
Cyprus’ health sector gives reasons to be cheerful
By Dina Gavarieva
There’s a lot to worry about in the world right now – rising living costs, global uncertainty and the looming what-if of illness – but here in Cyprus ...
Extreme weather causes severe landslides in Miliou
Mud, debris and leaves were observed on several roads in Miliou in the Paphos area, causing roads to be blocked and making driving in the area particularly dangerous, the community ...
Snowploughs deployed to keep mountain roads open
Fire engines and agricultural tractors have been converted into snowploughs to clear snow from mountain roads and ensure residents can move freely, the forestry department said on Tuesday.
According to ...
Disy leadership meets police association to discuss police reform plans
House President and Disy MP Annita Demetriou on Monday met with the Cyprus Police Association (CPA) to discuss disputed police reform plans recently announced by police chief Themistos Arnaoutis, it ...
Police seize four vehicles in overnight traffic checks
Police seized four vehicles and filed more than 70 traffic complaints during overnight operations from Monday into Tuesday, after carrying out over 370 traffic checks on roads across the island.
Of the ...
Turkish Cypriot Oz Karahan announces parliament bid
Turkish Cypriot politician Oz Karahan on Tuesday announced his intention to stand as a candidate in May’s parliamentary elections, becoming the first Turkish Cypriot to do so since the ...
Jet skis to boost patrols at Lady’s Mile and Episkopi bay
Increased patrols and risk assessments for potential search and rescue operations will be carried out at Lady’s Mile and Episkopi Bay using two new jet skis, the bases said ...
Cyprus to ‘place emphasis on protection of workers’ during Council of EU presidency
Cyprus will “place particular emphasis on the protection of workers” during its six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency, Labour Minister Marinos ...
Small earthquake felt in Paphos district
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was felt in the Paphos district in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The earthquake hit at 3.28am, with its epicentre located around 80 ...
Social support body implores first lady to reconsider resignation
The social support body’s management committee on Tuesday implored First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides to reconsider her resignation from her role as the body’s chairwoman.
She had resigned ...