Prices at the pump likely to rise after Opec decision
Fuel prices at the pump should remain stable in the near term but will likely creep up in the coming weeks following Opec’s decision to cut oil production, an ...
Hourly paid civil servants threaten strike measures
Public servants working on an hourly basis will strike if the collective agreement on their salaries is not renewed at the end of April, labour unions Peo and Sek warned ...
Spain backs more active role for EU in Cyprus talks (updated)
Spain stands by Cyprus in its search for a just and viable solution to the island’s political problem, while its prime minister on Tuesday said it would take the ...
Blackout in the north blamed on ‘sabotage’
The north was hit by severe electricity blackouts – lasting for over 12 hours in some areas into the early hours of Tuesday – which the ‘electricity authority’ claimed may have been caused ...
Parents say twice-yearly exams already costing students uni places
January’s twice-yearly exam grades may have cost final year students their futures, parents said on Tuesday, demanding the education ministry take responsibility for what happened and act accordingly.
Speaking ...
This Easter we are by the side of everyone in need, supporting the Cyprus Red Cross!
Lidl Cyprus, for over a decade, has made a significant contribution to the support of the Cyprus Red Cross through numerous fundraising activities.
This long-lasting support has benefitted the Cyprus ...
3.8 million overnight stays booked in Cyprus last year through online platforms
A total of 3.796 million overnight stays were booked in Cyprus in 2022 through online platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, Expedia or TripAdvisor, Eurostat figures released on Tuesday showed.
However, the number ...
Cypriot writer on Commonwealth shortlist
Cypriot novelist Eva Koursoumba was on Tuesday shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2023.
Her story, The Fisherwoman, was selected along with 27 other stories written by people from 19 different countries ...
Teen in adult mental health unit to be transferred on Wednesday
The 14-year-old receiving treatment at Athalassa psychiatric hospital will be transferred to the Makarios hospital on Wednesday, Okypy announced after intense criticism.
Earlier in the day, the Pasydy union described ...
Arrests made after football violence in Achna
Curfews have been imposed on three people following football violence in Achna, SBA police announced on Tuesday.
The three men appeared in Dhekelia Court on Monday following their arrest for ...
Robot with ChatGPT shakes up Cyprus classrooms
By Yiannis Kourtoglou
High school students and teachers on the island have developed a prototype robot powered with ChatGPT artificial intelligence technology to harness and improve teaching experiences in the ...
Dead cow found floating in sea off Paphos
The body of a dead cow was spotted floating in the sea in Kissonerga, near Paphos, on Tuesday morning.
No information regarding how the animal ended up on the shore ...
A lifelong pursuit of excellence
New facility to create the hospitality workers of the future is a game-changer for the industry in Cyprus finds PAUL LAMBIS
Great things are expected from the Swiss traditional quality ...
Race is on for top positions in Disy (updated)
Disy members on Tuesday submitted candidacies for the party leadership positions set to go to the vote in May, as party leader Annita Demetriou heralded the increased interest for the ...
Akamas landowners call on ministers to settle amount of compensation
Akamas landowners called on the ministers of agriculture, interior and finance on Tuesday to determine levels of compensation over the introduction of the Akamas local plan.
The matter had been ...
National Guard and French marines conduct joint training session (Video)
French marines in the last days carried out a military exercise named Ariadni-23 along with several units of the Cypriot National Guard.
According to a post released on Tuesday by ...
Study findings lend credibility to asphalt plant protest, says Dali mayor
The conclusive results of a scientific study lend credence to residents’ protests against the operation of an asphalt plant in their area, Dali mayor Leontios Kallenos said on Tuesday.
The ...
Kritou Terra mayor resigns in protest at municipal consolidation
Consolidation into larger municipalities will handicap village communities, ex-mayor of Kritou Terra, Dervis Charalambous said on Tuesday.
The mayor and three of the four members of the village community council ...
KEAN soft drinks to be sold after 74 years
Storied Cypriot soft drinks company KEAN on Tuesday released a statement notifying the public that its board has reached an agreement in principle to sell the company’s shares to ...
Today’s Weather: Hot, showers expected overnight
On Tuesday the weather will be mostly clear. Winds will be north-easterly to south-easterly light to moderate, up to 4 Beaufort, gradually turning south-west to north-westerly light to moderate, and strong ...
Animal party decries huge problem of strays on the island
The Cyprus Animal Party on Tuesday issued an official call to the state to take more seriously the problem of strays on the island, on the occasion of International Day ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the Audit service and the Attorney-general engaged in a war of words after the latter accused the former of lying about a European Commission communiqué that ...
Event takes a closer look at bird spring migration
Spring brings more than just a change in season. For the bird kingdom, it is a time of migration and an upcoming event by BirdLife Cyprus invites the public to ...