16-year-old girl found, refutes abduction
A 16-year-old girl reported missing on Thursday was found alive and well on Saturday morning in Ayia Napa, police said. Reports circulated the girl was...
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President expects to be informed on Merkel’s discussion with Erdogan
President Nicos Anastasiades said on Saturday that he expects to be informed over the coming days about the discussion the German Chancellor Angela Merkel had...
Ombudswoman says auditor general unprofessional, desperate, malicious
Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou-Lottidou fired back at Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides saying his attempts to defend himself were “desperate”, after she received the support of the...
Akel appeal to put environment above profit
Under the slogan Environment Above Profit, Akel will plant 1,500 trees in 23 different communities in Larnaca on Saturday, the occasion of its 23rd Pancyprian...
Shocking images of dead flamingos probably a result of lead poisoning (updated)
Dead flamingos at the Larnaca Salt Lake some of which seemed to have been decapitated, shocking images of which were seen on social media on...
Foreign ministry offers condolences after deadly Turkish earthquake
The foreign ministry on Saturday expressed sadness over the deadly earthquake in Turkey. The ministry said in a post in Turkish on its Twitter account:...
The wines of the Peloponnese at festival
The largest group of Peloponnese winemakers ever to visit Cyprus arrives on February 3 in Limassol to showcase their beautifully crafted, top quality wines to...
State institutions continue to squabble
Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou-Lottidou hit back at Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides on Friday after he suggested she is refusing to disclose information he requested because it would...
Cyprus accused of blocking new EU sanctions against Russia amid Turkey spat
Cyprus is blocking new European Union sanctions against several officials from Russia-annexed Crimea in a bid to secure EU backing for tougher action against Turkey...
Bad tenants beware, House passes tougher eviction law (updated)
Parliament on Friday approved a bill amending the rent control law, effectively making it easier for landlords to evict troublesome tenants, an almost impossible feat...
Parliament approves increase in number of judges
Parliament unanimously passed two bills on Friday to increase the number of district court judges, as part of reforming the justice system. The first bill...
House passes long-delayed phone-tapping bill (updated)
Parliament on Friday approved a bill granting authorities the ability to conduct phone surveillance as part of crime-fighting and counter-terrorism efforts. The bill was approved...
Health services to be upgraded in mountain regions
Two more specialists will be added to medical staff at Kyperounta hospital in the next few days, as part of the national strategy for the...
Have you seen this girl?
Police said Friday they were investigating the possible abduction of a 16-year-old Romia Kumari who has been missing from her home in Ayia Napa since...
Bus child seat saga continues
Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos pledged on Friday to seek a practical solution to the problem of transporting children under six-years-old after new road safety measures...
Supreme court hears British man’s appeal in lengthy property dispute (Updated)
Conor O’Dwyer, a British man who has been involved in a lengthy and exhausting court battle over a property he bought in the Famagusta district...
Man suspected of murdering wife remanded for eight days
The Paphos district court on Friday remanded Hussein Farouh, 42, who is suspected of murdering his estranged wife in Paphos earlier this week, for eight...
New beginning for crucial cancer hospice
The only centre offering free palliative care to cancer patients and their families in Cyprus will start operating in the newly renovated and expanded clinic...
News podcast: Will a 15 year legal battle end a British man’s anguish at the Supreme Court today?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international...
Man wanted for alleged rape
The Sovereign Base Area Police are looking for Prasad Chandana Weerathunga Arachochig in connection to an alleged rape in Ypsonas on January 21. The Sri...
