Swedish reality TV show wraps up shooting in Cyprus
Remote, secluded, in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature and yet fully functional, well connected, and spacious enough to accommodate a film crew.
No, this is not a holiday home ...
Sperm donor anonymity could be waived, says children’s rights commissioner
Sperm donor anonymity should be waived in the future, but only under certain conditions and if the child itself requests the information, Commissioner for Children’s Rights Despo Michaelidou advised ...
Christodoulides praises Red Cross ahead of annual fundraiser
Cyprus Red Cross is bringing the different communities of the island together for a common humanitarian purpose, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday.
The president was speaking at an event ...
Christodoulides: Government working on unified refugee policy
President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday stressed that the government is working to develop a unified refugee policy, prompted by reports of recent developments in Varosha.
The Cyprus Mail reported over ...
Health workers in north protest over stabbing
Health professionals in the north held a work stoppage on Monday to protest the widely condemned knife attack against a doctor by a patient in northern Famagusta.
Dozens of doctors ...
Guinness world record holders of Cyprus (video)
For such a small country, Cyprus has more Guinness World Records than you’d think. ALIX NORMAN finds which Cypriots are Number 1 in the world
The record for longest time ...
What’s up with the writers strike?
CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES on why we should care about action in America
Here’s a question: what’s your favourite movie or series scene? Is it Samuel Jackson calmly asking a ...
Tigers, Black Caps and Amdocs start Cyprus cricket season in style
The start of the new cricket season in Cyprus brought something very familiar to UK cricket followers – rain.
The first match in the 40-over league had to be cancelled on ...
Trial of David Hunter continues in Paphos
The trial of British David Hunter resumed at Paphos criminal court on Monday, where prosecution aimed to get the facts on record of how police were alerted to the murder, ...
President sends message of support to Missing
President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday sent a message of support to the relatives of missing persons for the struggle they have been going through for the past 49 years.
The government ...
Minister confident of CoLA agreement within days
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said on Monday that he is confident an agreement over the cost of living allowance will be reached within the next few days.
Speaking to state ...
President says nothing done outside law after teen’s appointment called ‘illegal and wrongful’ (Update 2)
President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday assured that nothing will be done outside the law after the audit office lambasted the deputy tourism minister’s decision to appoint a 19-year-old without ...
Murdered woman was strangled, arrest warrant issued for wanted man (updated)
A woman found dead in her apartment on Sunday was strangled, police said on Monday as an arrest warrant was issued for the main suspect, thought to have crossed to ...
New impersonation arrest at Paphos airport
Police on Sunday arrested a 36-year-old woman at Paphos airport in connection with a case of impersonation.
According to the Paphos police spokesman, shortly after 7pm the woman presented herself ...
Fifth day of hunger strike for Kurdish activist
Imprisoned Kurdish activist Kenan Ayaz’s indefinite hunger strike, which began on May 4, continued for the fifth day on Monday.
Ayaz’s appeal against the decision to extradite him to ...
Cyprus Pride month: full of activities and events
An official date for the annual Cyprus Pride has been set for the end of the month. On Sunday, May 27, Accept – LGBTI Cyprus is organising the march inviting the community, ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, authorities were looking for a 25-year-old man to shed light into the premediated murder case of a 35-year-old woman whose body was found in a Germasoya ...
Larnaca marina boat owners renew demands for ‘real’ solution
The association of commercial boat owners protested at Larnaca marina over the weekend in an ongoing objection to rising berthing fees.
Two weeks ago the boat owners agreed to end ...
Man arrested in Limassol for drugs, caught driving stolen car
Police on Sunday arrested a 31-year-old man to facilitate investigations into a case of conspiracy to commit a felony, illegal possession and use of drugs, and possession of stolen property.
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Today’s weather: Showers, isolated storm possible
On Monday increased cloud cover is expected to bring showers and isolated thunderstorms, including hail storms. Winds initially be variable and light, up to 3 Beaufort, gradually turning south-westerly to north-westerly, ...
Injured hiker rescued from Avakas gorge
A woman injured while hiking in Avakas gorge on Sunday had to be rescued by the fire service.
According to a Twitter post by fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis, shortly ...
Fatal traffic accident in Paphos, autopsy to confirm causes
A fatal traffic accident occurred on Sunday morning in Paphos district, resulting in the the death Kenneth Pearce, 71, from the United Kingdom, a permanent resident of Letymbou, police announced on ...
Court recognises environmental NGOs’ legitimate interest to protect nature
A Cyprus court recognised for the first time the right of environmental NGOs to access the national courts to ensure environmental protection.
This was achieved through a decision of the ...
Much to look forward to as we leave cold behind
May already and after the cold wet winter it is a pleasure to feel the warmth of the sun again. The plants are enjoying it all too and roses are ...