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Outgoing UN envoy in Cyprus Colin Stewart on Tuesday said both leaders remain committed to fresh talks in New York aimed at breaking the island’s long stalemate. Speaking after ...

Three suspects on Tuesday pleaded guilty to the theft of €15,000 worth of sheep from Xylofagou in the British base area of Dhekelia in April and May. While the Turkish Cypriot ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday praised hotels for increasing tourist  revenue despite the recent crisis in the Middle East and the broader global geopolitical environment. “With great satisfaction, we see ...

The House agriculture committee on Tuesday requested the presence of the agriculture minister at its next meeting to discuss using Memi lake for Xyliatou farmers. MPs discussed the issue of ...

The online government portal for vehicle grants of up to €20,000 will reopen on July 8 at 9am, and remain so until September 2 at midnight or earlier if the number of available ...

The busiest festival month of the year is almost upon us, bringing music, culture, art, cinema and fun to Cyprus’ summer agenda. More than 15 festivals are on next month in ...

Public explanations of the reasons for dismissing judge Doria Varoshiotou, who exposed claims of foul play in the long-running case of conscript Thanasis Nicolaou should be forthcoming, President Nikos Christodoulides ...

Cyprus ranks first worldwide for the share of female OnlyFans content creators according to newly released statistics from a marketing company specialising in adult content. The data, published by Supercreator, ...

The design of new ‘smart’ bus stops across the country is “unprecedented and unacceptable” due to poor visibility for passengers and drivers, the Audit Office said on Tuesday in a ...

One year after Cyprus launched a major reform of local government, the interior minister on Tuesday admitted that although there were serious problems, the changes remain essential for the country’...

A major road in Cyprus was given back to traffic on Tuesday afternoon after a gas leak from a tanker sparked a large emergency response earlier in the day. Police ...

A fierce row has erupted over the undersea electricity link between Cyprus and Crete, as Greece’s power grid operator on Tuesday warned it would halt work unless it gets ...

A chemical leak at a hotel in Protaras triggered an emergency evacuation on Monday afternoon, after fumes were spotted rising from an underground pool machinery room. The Famagusta fire station “...

The Larnaca permanent criminal court has sentenced a 46-year-old man to eight years in prison after he was found guilty on six charges of sexually abusing a child. According to ...

Limassol is grappling with a serious lifeguard shortage, raising concerns over beach safety as crowds flock to the coast for the summer. Only 43 out of 79 approved lifeguard positions have been ...

Two people were arrested on Monday in old Nicosia for staying illegally in the Republic of Cyprus, police said on Tuesday. The arrests came during a coordinated operation carried out ...

Cyprus is sizzling under a wave of intense heat on Tuesday, as a seasonal low-pressure system continues to influence the region’s weather. Skies across the island are mostly clear ...

Under new legislation in the works, stinging fines would be slapped on people who waste water, with repeat offenders facing criminal prosecution and possible jail time. It’s part of ...

Former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides new political party, named Alma in a statement on Monday raised strong objections to the environment department’s recent approval of the “Aqua Residences” project in ...

A Greek or Greek Cypriot man has been remanded in custody in the north after allegedly being caught with photos and videos of military facilities in Yedidalga and Güzelyurt, ...

Judge Doria Varoshiotou, who ruled that the 2005 death of national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou was a criminal act, will not be made permanent after completing her two-year probationary term. According to ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday announced plans to fund 80 projects with a total cost of more than €1 billion to support the development of the capital. “Despite its potential and development ...

The prisons department on Monday sought to rubbish allegations of unhygienic conditions for inmates – including tainted food and unclean showers – attributing such claims to “ulterior motives”. In a statement, it ...

The trade union representing customs officers on Monday condemned ‘threats’ made against employees and managerial staff, calling on authorities for protection. In a statement, the group – part of Pasydy, the ...