Cyprus

A 27-year-old suspected of setting fire to his own vehicle was arrested by police in Limassol on Wednesday, after he had reported the arson earlier in the week. According to ...

Cyprus Airways was on Thursday facing an unexpected high number of calls, with customers trying to reach the airline’s call centre waiting extremely long hours on the line. “The ...

By Sarah Coyne As the summer kicks in, it is time to return to our favourite restaurants suited to sunnier days. One such restaurant is the family-owned Yialos Tavern by ...

In today’s episode, over 700 people have been evacuated from Sudan to Cyprus so far, as the island continues to be used as a hub to get Europeans out of ...

Six concerts on six different evenings in eclectic venues around the island are coming up as the summer approaches bringing with it another round of the International Pharos Chamber Music ...

A 72-year-old man sustained serious injuries after he was hit by a motorcycle driven by a 28-year-old food delivery courier on Wednesday in Limassol. The elderly man was rushed to ...

A drunk driver was taken into custody around midnight on Wednesday for alleged verbal abuse, disturbance of the peace and for resisting arrest after he was involved in a car ...

The state’s Public Debt Management Office this week explained that the interest rate risk for the debt of the Republic of Cyprus remains subdued, despite the ongoing increase in ...

Over 7,200 applications have been filed to the immovable property commission (IPC) in the north, reports in Turkish Cypriot media said on Wednesday. To date compensation of £382,541,826 has been awarded for 1,233 ...

By 2024, 262 Nicosia streets will have been transformed though the municipality’s projects, which will amount to a total value of 39 million, mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis said on Wednesday. In a press ...

A second suspect has been arrested in relation to the disappearance of 31-year-old Angelos Perikleous, police said on Wednesday. The suspect is a 36-year-old man facing charges of kidnapping with ...

Britain on Wednesday ramped up an airlift of its citizens from war-torn Sudan to Cyprus before a 72-hour ceasefire was due to expire, and about 400 people were evacuated so far, ...

Six more flights with evacuees from Sudan were due to land in Larnaca on Wednesday as the island continued to be used as a hub to get European nationals out ...

The presidential palace aims to be a “positive example” by transitioning to the circular economy, with the aim to transform into a zero waste to landfill building, the palace said ...

State services did not take into account suggestions and instructions to avoid cyberattacks, the House ethics committee heard on Wednesday. Behind closed doors, in a discussion tabled by Disy’s ...

A bill approved by the previous government covering stray dogs has too many gaps lawmakers said on Wednesday after they discussed making changes to it. In statements after the House ...

The opening for Kerynia port in the north will take place in the end of June, as opposed to early May as was initially planned, it was reported on Wednesday. ...

The House education committee on Wednesday discussed legislation aiming to ensure public buildings are enriched with pieces of art. Akel MP Giorgos Koukoumas said although a 2009 law specified every public ...

Nicosia criminal court rejected on Wednesday the pre-trial request raised by defendants in the ‘golden passports’ case as judges decided the charges are valid. The case began last October but ...

Canadian clinical psychologist, author, podcaster and media commentator Jordan Peterson is set to give a talk in Nicosia on May 11 as part of his latest book tour. It is scheduled ...

With May just around the corner, more and more spring events are popping up. A new season of parties and festivals begins to emerge this time of year and Nicosia ...

US-based racing driver Evagoras Papasavvas, who has roots in Limassol, introduced himself on Wednesday as the latest Cypriot to make a name in the sport. At 15, he is based in ...

State secondary school teachers’ union Oelmek on Wednesday called for immediate measures to protect schools following the latest fire at a high school in Nicosia on Tuesday night. “Oelmek condemns ...

Health Minister Popi Kanari on Wednesday urged the public to ensure they are up to date with all vaccines in light of the government’s updated vaccination programme. Speaking on ...