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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 ...

More than 500 arrivals athletes and support staff from abroad are expected on the island in November for the L’Étape Cyprus by Tour de France. The Cypriot edition of the ...

Workers in Cyprus are struggling as increasing prices are eating away at wages, Peo union general secretary Sotiroulla Charalambous said on Wednesday. During a visit to Hermes airport, she highlighted ...

Kition Ocean Holding on Wednesday welcomed the move by boat owners to stop protests at Larnaca port, saying it would pause the planned increase of berthing fees for three months. ...

Strovolos municipality has called on the police to intervene as a pack of stray dogs at the Prodromos linear park has eluded capture for months. The municipality on Wednesday said ...

A non-profit organisation in New York is dedicated to telling the experience of Greeks and Cypriots who moved there discovers PAUL LAMBIS Since its inception, the Hellenic American Project (HAP) ...

A large fire at the Russian cultural centre in Nicosia was the result of foul play, a Russian official said on Wednesday. The blaze has been extinguished, the fire service ...

Oil major Chevron will shortly begin drilling in the Aphrodite field to confirm further deposit quantities, Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou said on Wednesday. Speaking on CyBC, the minister said that ...

International credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings (S&P) on Wednesday upgraded the Bank of Cyprus and revised its outlook from stable to positive, citing the bank’...

President Nikos Christodoulides is to meet next week in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the coronation of King Charles III A French embassy official in Nicosia detailed ...

The fire services conducted a rescue exercise on a recreational vessel at the Latchi harbour on Wednesday, simulating a scenario of a worker being trapped onboard the blazing vessel. The ...

The last week of April holds a special significance for music enthusiasts as each year on April 30 International Jazz Day is celebrated. Cyprus will join events around the world celebrating ...

In a bicommunalist and daughter of a political giant, AGNIESZKA RAKOCZY finds a woman with an international upbringing who wishes those on the island would learn to listen to each ...

Police on Wednesday are appealing for information to locate Eugene Anjeh, 27 years old, of Cameroon, in connection with an investigation into illegal importation and possession of drugs with intent to ...

Anton Chekhov’s play is coming to Cyprus’ theatre stages this spring as part of the Cyprus Theatre Organisation’s new production. A steady series of performances is currently happening ...

Three-day detention orders were issued on Tuesday by the Paphos District Court against two people who were arrested on Monday at Paphos airport. The case under investigation concerns assisting illegal ...

In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides vowed that Cyprus will do whatever is possible to prevent further damage to the country’s reputation, adding that no one will be ...

A 29-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Tuesday night after swerving to avoid hitting a dog in Larnaca. The man did not succeed in avoiding the animal which had run ...