Cyprus News

Cyprus remained among the European Union countries with the highest number of first-time asylum applications relative to its population in 2025, even as the bloc recorded a sharp fall in overall ...

A total of four members of the north’s ruling coalition have stated their opposition to their own bill which aims to curb disinformation, and is due to be voted ...

The fire brigade dealt with five severe weather-related incidents across Cyprus in the 24 hours until 6.00am on Thursday, including pumping water from basements and rescuing a vehicle in Limassol. Authorities ...

The government on Thursday announced a package of eight measures which it hopes will help combat rising costs after four weeks of war in the Middle East. Firstly, the reduced ...

Liabilities involving local authorities and gaps in legislation have been identified by the Audit Office in relation to a building in Nicosia that has remained under construction for 14 years. The ...

A 41-year-old man was arrested over the alleged import of seven kilos of cannabis police said on Thursday. The arrest followed an investigation by the drug squad into a package ...

Radio and TV broadcasters were reminded on Thursday of their obligation by law to “treat equally and without discrimination” all parties and candidates in the period leading up to the ...

For Lidl Cyprus, sustainability is not some parallel initiative – rather, it’s a consistent mode of operating that covers the entire value chain. This philosophy is underscored in the 2024 Sustainability ...

A special website for the upcoming parliamentary elections has been set up by the interior ministry in cooperation with the deputy digital policy ministry and the department of information technology ...

The fire brigade rescued 26 hikers on Wednesday after they became trapped by rising water in the Avakas gorge in the Paphos district. The call for help was received at 1.13pm ...

A car in Emba, Paphos, caught fire in the early hours of Thursday, while being driven by a 52-year-old. The incident happened at around 4am and the fire was put ...

The 36-year-old man of African origin arrested on Wednesday following a hostage situation in Larnaca was handed an eight-day remand order by the Larnaca district court on Thursday for holding ...

The police arrested a 43-year-old man on Wednesday evening for drink driving, nearly seven times over the alcohol limit. The man, whose final reading was 148μg instead of the 22μg ...

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris outlined the plans for the new central prison on the outskirts of Mathiatis during a meeting with the community council on Wednesday evening. Fitiris explained the ...

The police arrested two individuals aged 21 and 19 on Wednesday evening in connection with the bomb explosion at the entrance of a restaurant in the old Limassol port area. According to ...

A bomb exploded at a florists in Limassol in the early hours of Thursday, causing extensive damage to the shopfront. The police said an improvised explosive device was detonated at ...

Nine individuals were arrested during overnight police operations to crack down on crime, including for attempted bombing and drink driving. The police pulled over 639 vehicles and checked 983 drivers and passengers. ...

Rain and thunderstorms continue on Thursday, while snow on Troodos’ peaks remains at 27cm. The weather will continue rainy until Sunday, with dust in the atmosphere expected over the weekend. ...

The last weekend of March bids us farewell with a list of exciting events to enjoy in every district. Crafting workshops, tulip festivals, exhibitions, plays, neighbourhood art walks, classic car ...

A new European firefighting hub based in Cyprus is set to be inaugurated in Paphos on April 23–24, on the sidelines of an informal EU summit to be held on the ...

Police in Paphos are investigating a suspected case of vehicle arson after a fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday. According to initial reports, the blaze erupted at ...

House president and Disy leader Annita Demetriou on Wednesday said that unity and a sense of responsibility are essential for securing the country’s future. Speaking after the student parade ...

When I arrive for a trade tasting it has me wondering how much thought goes into conceptualising such events. Importers these days are increasingly searching for a theme to support ...

Police on Wednesday urged drivers to exercise caution as heavy rainfall in parts of Limassol and Paphos is affecting traffic, while snow has made mountain roads hazardous. In a statement, ...