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Customs agents seized hundreds of thousands of euros from a passenger arriving in Paphos airport on Saturday, authorities said. According to an announcement from the customs department, agents seized €400,000 from ...

Investigations to find Angelos Perikleous, 31, continued on Saturday, police said. According to witness statements, they said, the victim appears to have been killed by a 25-year-old suspect, currently in custody. ...

Adding to the capital city’s art scene are three new exhibitions which open in May. Solo shows and group showcases highlight more of the creative work that Cyprus-based artists ...

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Saturday that ‘Estia’ plan to evacuate foreign national from Sudan via Cyprus has been completed. The plan was initiated on April 25, and in total 2,611 ...

Elections for top spots in opposition party Disy are being held on Saturday, as party members vote, following the election of a new leader two months ago. House Speaker and ...

A fire in Limnitis appears to have been caused by a spark between electricity cables, reports from the north said on Saturday. The fire had broken out at around 1pm ...

May is proving to be a busy month for the events world in Cyprus. The On Bodies Festival returns with dancing, performing and sharing as Dance House Lefkosia presents the ...

Sweet and savoury Combining both tastes in one dish can lead to some excellent flavours says RODDY DAMALIS Chevre, Orange & Almond Souffle Prep: 15’ / Cook: 15’ / Serves: 1 / Dietary Notes: Vegetarian The ...

On an island where workplace mental health policies are virtually unknown, the ‘workcation’ is vital. Alix Norman finds out more Cyprus has the highest number of public holidays in Europe: 15 ...

A yellow warning has been issued for storms and rain inland and in the northern parts of the island on Saturday. The alert will be in place from 11am to 6...

Deputy Ministry eager to continue green and digital transition efforts, engaged with EU on sanctions With the implementation of the state’s action plan, combined with the quality services and ...

The number of registered unemployed in Cyprus decreased in April 2023, compared to the same month last year, according to a report released this week by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). ...

Seven Kurds and three Cypriots went on hunger strike on Friday at a site near the Supreme Court in Nicosia to demand the release of Kenan Ayaz, who is being ...

Encouraging young people to bring about change on important issues is a priority, according to President Nicos Christodoulides during a debate at a Commonwealth event in London on Friday. Christodoulides ...

Cyprus and Israel are starting a new chapter in their bilateral relations where defence and military cooperation is concerned, Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas said on Friday. “We have set an ...

Sale agreements for Varosha properties filed to the immovable property commission (IPC) will be returned to the Turkish Cypriot businessman over deficiencies in his application, commission head Novber Ferit Vehci ...

The mandatory self-isolation in Cyprus for cases diagnosed positive for Covid-19 was lifted on Friday, the health ministry announced, recommending however other measures. As noted in an official announcement, if ...

In between the local bands and musicians that are set to perform at Larnaca’s most popular live music venue is also a Canadian artist. On May 18, KAIS will present ...

The finance ministry on Friday hit back over reports Cyprus had a low amount of Russian oligarch assets frozen, compared to other EU counterparts. The ministry’s permanent secretary George ...

A hotline has been launched by the Consumer Protection Service for people to report businesses failing to abide by reduced VAT on certain goods, an announcement from the trade ministry ...

Firefighters responded to three wildfires between 1pm and 3pm on Friday, according to Fire Service spokesperson Andreas Kettis. In a post published on Twitter, Kettis reassured that all three fires, ...

The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage in Cyprus has completed the renovation works on the mosque in the village of Maroni, in the district of Larnaca, a project which Jakhongir ...

House President Annita Demetriou on Friday signed the book of condolences at the Serbian embassy in Nicosia after a 13-year old boy shot dead nine people and wounded seven at ...

Opposition party Disy will be holding its second round of elections on Saturday to select their three vice-presidents of the party and the one deputy party leader as well as ...