Akel says it fears whitewash in ‘spy van’ probe (Updated)
Authorities said on Monday they are looking into all facets of the ‘spy van’ operated by a company owned by an ex-Israeli intelligence officer, as...
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Test of jamming system in prison causes Ayios Andreas phone shut down (Updated)
By Nick Theodoulou and George Psyllides Mobile telephony connectivity problems in the Ayios Andreas area of Nicosia were caused by a jamming system being installed...
Health minister confident Gesy hiccups can be overcome
Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou conceded on Monday that public hospitals still had problems some five months after Gesy came into force, but changes were being...
More awards for South African Cypriot sibling maths geniuses
Two third-generation Cypriot siblings living in South Africa were awarded the ‘Champion of Champions Trophy’ at the International Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Championship in Dubai...
Mayor to meet planning authorities over developer’s request to expand Coral Bay resort
Peyia mayor will meet with town planning authorities in Nicosia in the coming weeks to highlight the community’s concerns over a big developer’s application to...
Paphos ceremony to remember car crash victims
An event is being held in Paphos on Monday evening to remember road traffic victims as part of ceremonies to mark the international day for...
Pope Francis welcomes Anastasiades to Vatican, will visit Cyprus in 2020
During an official visit to the Vatican on Monday, President Nicos Anastasiades extended an invitation to Cyprus to Pope Francis for 2020, which has been...
Anastasiades says he’s saddened by Turkish FM’s negative comments
President Nicos Anastasiades said on Monday that statements by Turkish officials signalled they would not return to the negotiating table unless its conditions were satisfied....
Urgent need for national strategy for sexually abused children
Cyprus saw 368 recorded cases of sexual harassment against children in two years yet less than 11 per cent proceeded to court according to data...
Students mark 1973 Athens Polytechnic uprising
Students on Monday held a demonstration near the US embassy in Nicosia to mark the anniversary of the 1973 Polytechnic uprising in Athens against the...
Don’t park in disabled spots, police warn able-bodied drivers
The laws covering illegal parking in disabled spaces allow for fines and criminal prosecution the police warned on Monday after a Greek woman last week...
Paphos municipality says water quality in hotels excellent
Hotel swimming pools in Paphos have excellent water quality, the Paphos Municipality said on Monday. It bases this on the results of checks carried out...
Buildings to be lit up purple to highlight pancreatic cancer
Cyprus will join the international Purple Lights for Pancreatic Cancer campaign on Thursday by lighting up a number of public buildings in the colour. “Pancreatic...
Women outlive men by four years in Cyprus
Men in Cyprus can expect to live four years less than women according to figures released on Monday by Eurostat, with life expectancy for men...
Moped driver serious in hospital after accident
A 46-year-old resident of Nicosia is in serious condition in hospital following an accident on Sunday. Around 9.10am, his moped collided with a car driven...
Pregnant woman dies in traffic accident
A pregnant woman died in a road accident in the Larnaca district on Sunday afternoon while she was on holiday in Cyprus. The fatal accident...
Downgrading England’s Ivory Towers
The marketisation of English higher education: exorbitant fees for inflated grades? By Louis Karaolis Higher education in England might just be a racket. A recent review...
Rubbish spoiling Paralimni Natura 2000 lake
Photos taken last week show that fly-tipping near the Natura 2000 zone around Paralimni lake remains out of control despite the opening of a green...
Cyprus-based young Iraqi paralysed by Isis hopes to walk again
A young Iraqi man, who was paralysed from the waist down after being attacked by Isis terrorists five years ago, hopes that his request for...
Turkey slams silence over burning of ‘TRNC’ flag, Elam calls condemnation a ‘badge of honour’ (Updated)
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci in a written statement has slammed members of the “racist and fascist Elam for burning a ‘TRNC’ flag during demonstrations...
