Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the two additional supreme courts envisioned within the justice reform package passed in summer – and aimed at speeding up the snail’s pace rate of court ...
2kg of drugs found after suspect crashes into police cars
Around 2kg of drugs were found by police in the possession of a 20-year-old man who was finally arrested after being chased by patrol cars in Limassol.
According to police, ...
European Space Agency’s space start-up competition coming to Nicosia
The Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) is bringing ActInSpace, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) space start-up competition for students and young innovators, to Nicosia.
The event will take place ...
EAC workers to stage one-hour work stoppage
A one-hour warning strike will be held on Thursday by members at the Electricity Authority (EAC) unions.
The stoppage will be held between 11am and noon.
“The staff is disappointed ...
Labour costs and access to raw materials the main problems for Cyprus’ businesses in 2023, survey shows
High labour costs and unhindered access to energy and raw materials are the main challenges expected to be faced by Cypriot businesses in 2023, based on the 30th annual edition of ...
Timeframe very tight for prices on a ‘basket of goods’
Questions have emerged whether the government will be able to pass a bill proposal being discussed from Wednesday for prices on a ‘household basket of goods.’
The ‘household basket,’ which ...
391% passenger increase in October for Cyprus Airways
Cyprus Airways saw a 169 per cent increase in flights during October compared to the same period last year, the company announced on Wednesday.
In total, the airline carried out 310 flights ...
Limassol bar celebrates arrival of beaujolais
A small taste of France and the glamour of jazz and burlesque is what Vinylio Wine Bar Etc will bring this week. A series of shows will fill the old ...
‘Think of the taxpayers,’ minister says in row over kindergartens
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Wednesday called on Poed union to stop being selfish and instead listen to reason, so as not to strip 8,000 children of free education as the ...
Mushroom foragers warned over rules and health risks
Mushroom foragers were reminded on Wednesday by the forestry department to take care when harvesting this season, reiterating that the use of rakes and other tools are strictly prohibited.
It ...
HIO clarifies role of on-call healthcare services
On-call services deal with specific health emergencies and do not operate like emergency departments, the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) sought to clarify on Wednesday.
Though the service has been available ...
House president calls on UK’s help to kick start talks
House president Annita Demetriou on Wednesday called on the UK to offer a constructive contribution to negotiations on the Cyprus problem, in a meeting she held with the UK’s ...
Tamasos bishop turns against Russian church because of war
Russia’s war in Ukraine is looking to play a significant role in the upcoming elections for archbishop, with the throne’s hopefuls making statements on the unity and stance ...
Operations rose threefold in 2021
Operations rose threefold after the inclusion of private hospitals in the national health scheme (Gesy) which increased the number of beds available by almost 80 per cent, data showed on Wednesday.
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Media watchdog issues fines for violations
The Cyprus radio television authority (CRTA) on Wednesday announced that it has issued fines to various local media for 43 cases of violations of regulations governing the broadcasting sector. A total ...
Recognise our human rights, say those from mixed marriages in north
Women are most affected by the Republic of Cyprus’ delay in giving IDs to children born to a mixed marriage in the north, the group ‘Uncredentialeds’ said on Wednesday, calling ...
Woman reports gang rape at Pournara
A 34-year-old woman has reported she was gang raped at Pournara reception centre for asylum seekers, police told the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday.
The alleged sexual assault took place a ...
Justice delayed again: new courts put back six months (Updated)
The highly touted two additional supreme courts envisioned within the justice reform package passed in summer – and aimed at speeding up the snail’s pace rate of court cases – are ...
Teacher accused of sexual abuse on remand but not suspended
A secondary education teacher who has been arrested this month on suspicion of sexually abusing over a dozen students continues to hold his position at a Limassol school, as competent ...
Greek for laughs
In a ‘funny Greek’ from Canada, PAUL LAMBIS finds a stand-up comedian who has resonated with audiences around the world
Speaking with Angelo Tsarouchas is like conversing with a comedic ...
State scheme for childcare and vulnerable groups for public consultation
The new €23.7 million state scheme aiming to strengthen the social support network for children and people with long-term care needs was put to public consultation on Wednesday.
Funded by the ...
€80m to be spent on healthcare services
Cyprus health services will get an €80 million revamp through the Cyprus Tomorrow plan which includes the completion of the first phase of the long-awaited new mental hospital.
National health care ...
Queer migrants – break the silence
We have all heard of love migrants and it certainly is a romantic concept but what happens in the case of queer migrants? “An increasing number of LGBT+ people are ...
New anti-corruption authority unable to work
The newly established anti-corruption authority is having to hire experts from abroad as locals are refusing to assist in investigations such as the passport programme.
The five-member body, selected by ...