A comprehensive overview of current news in Cyprus, covering everything from local events and political developments to social issues and community highlights
By Sarah Coyne
There are various translations of the Italian expression La Dolce Vita, but when it comes to food, the most appropriate is ‘sweet life: the good life perceived ...
Police are investigating an explosion at a fast-food restaurant in Limassol, which damaged the store and cars in the area, authorities said on Thursday.
The explosion occurred at 4am in ...
After 14 long years, Omonia are finally facing a Premier League team in Europe again.
In 2008, the opponent was Manchester City, in the group stage of the Uefa Cup.
Far from ...
Twelve emerging contemporary artists from the international art scene will take part in a new exhibition at the Aphrodite Amathusia Cultural Centre in Limassol. Taking place between October 14 and 31, the ...
In today’s episode, a UN report delivered in Nicosia said yesterday said Europe should show “far greater ambition” on climate change because its overall greenhouse gas emissions are still ...
President Nicos Anastasiades in Prague to attend the European Political Community meeting on Thursday, an announcement from the presidential palace said.
According to the announcement, Anastasiades will attend the meeting ...
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (Kne) this week announced that it supports the joint statement by European shipping industry stakeholders who call for the sequestration of shipping revenues in the Emission ...
The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index (EPU) in Cyprus surpassed all previous records in April 2022, after the Russian attack on Ukraine last February, reaching a value equal to 364.8, according to a ...
Around 29,377 Cypriots registered with Gesy have been diagnosed with symptoms associated with long Covid, according to the results of a survey by the federation of patients’ associations (Osak) presented on ...
Paphos police on Wednesday arrested a second suspect as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged murder attempt against a 36-year-old, while the first remains in custody.
The incident ...
The health ministry’s public health service recalled on Wednesday basil and mint from two brands because of a failure to list a potential allergen among ingredients.
Both herbs were ...
Bills for the modernisation of the legislative framework governing family law will be brought before the House before Christmas, the House legal committee heard on Wednesday.
The bills in question ...
Prison guard members of Isotita union on Wednesday rejected the government’s proposal regarding their pay grades, saying however that they would suspend strike action for the next three months ...
The British bases in Cyprus said on Wednesday they remain fully engaged with the communities’ part of the non-military development (NMD) agreement, a day after the House committee on refugees ...
The development of national strategies for a greener economy by adopting a sustainable infrastructure and promoting education for sustainable development are among the key topics being discussed during Wednesday’s ...
The number of registered unemployed in September 2022 increased compared to September last year, according to both actual and seasonally adjusted data, released on Wednesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
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An 11-year-old boy is to undergo surgery after sustaining severe head injuries after being launched from the car after it struck a tree in Liopetri.
The young boy was first ...
Cash inflow in state-owned asset manager, Kedipes amounted to 115.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, down by 0.9 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2022, marking an increase of 20.9 per ...
By Evie Andreou
Despite the progress made, more action is still needed to address the impacts of climate change in the European region, according to the 7th pan-European environmental assessment, ...
Justice Minister Stephie Dracou on Wednesday denied that there is strong public criticism over her handling of the Nicosia central prisons case.
Speaking after the House legal committee, she emphasised ...
Ratings agency Moody’s on Wednesday announced that it has upgraded the Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank’s long-term ratings, including their long-term bank deposit ratings to Ba2, from ...
Community association passionate about raising understanding of Cyprus past and present finds PAUL LAMBIS
The Cypriot Community Association of Queensland is a passionate organisation actively involved in showcasing Cypriot culture ...
There is no cause for concern over the Aedes aegypti mosquito – often referred to as the yellow fever mosquito – that was spotted in the area of Dromolaxia, near Larnaca, according ...
The administration of the fifth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is set to begin on Thursday, the health ministry announced in a statement.
To be vaccinated with the fifth jab, ...