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Despite failed negotiation efforts for decades, President Nikos Christodoulides said Turkey’s elections may revive talks on the Cyprus problem. In an interview with Politico published on Saturday, the president ...

Supporting the vulnerable and low and middle-income groups is a priority, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Saturday. “It is paramount at this time that we as a state, as ...

The government’s policy in the fisheries sector is fully aligned with the principles of the EU Common Fisheries Policy and focuses on sustainable fisheries management and the restoration and ...

The government is continuing its diplomatic contacts to highlight the benefits of implementing the President’s proposal for a more active EU involvement in the Cyprus problem, government spokesperson Konstantinos ...

Cyprus’ Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is closely monitoring developments in Sudan and is staying informed of the situation, especially with regard to Cypriots living in the country, the Foreign Ministry ...

The effects of climate change in Cyprus are becoming all the more apparent, Environment Commissioner Maria Panayiotou said on Saturday, marking World Earth Day. “Protecting the environment should be a ...

The transport ministry will be taking over any handlings concerning the Hermes concession agreements, the audit office said on Saturday. Though the 5.5 year concession deal was described as “scandalous and ...

A 26-year-old man was arrested on his way from Nicosia to Troodos, when police found he had 87 g of cannabis and a bag of a white crystal substance in his ...

Following the solo performance Breathing Eye in 2021 and the walking performance- video – installation Meta in 2022, both based on Samuel Beckett’s Film, Arianna Economou continues her interest in Beckett, this ...

A 21-year-old man suspected of stealing from a Lakatamia store while threatening staff with a knife, was arrested in the early hours on Saturday. He is believed to be one ...

An upcoming play in English features stripping, silk undies, and stacks of suggestion. But, asks Alix Norman, will we get to see any sex? A few years ago, a scientific ...

Consulting and advisory firm Deloitte Cyprus recently published its findings on the social and economic impact of atherosclerosis in Cyprus, with the overall cost to the state estimated in the ...

Dubai Police this week announced a new diploma programme on financial investigations for digital assets, which was developed in partnership with the University of Nicosia’s Institute for the Future (...

Cyprus recorded a fiscal surplus of €570.2 million, a share of 2.1 per cent of GDP, for the year 2022, according to a report released on Friday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). ...

The investigation into possible disciplinary offences committed by former drug squad (Ykan) chief Michalis Katsounotos is underway, with a conclusion expected in the next few weeks, Justice Minister Anna Koukkides-Procopiou ...

The cabinet approved the creation of a digital platform that will allow consumers to compare the prices of goods across the market, Energy and Commerce Minister George Papanastasiou said on ...

Paphos police on Friday made two arrests to facilitate investigations on cases of burglary and theft in the district. The suspects are a 24-year-old mand and a 33-year-old woman, both ...

Fifty-three cartons of cigarettes and 40 packets of tobacco were seized from a Larnaca kiosk on Friday after they were found to be duty-free. According to Larnaca police spokesman Charis Hadjiyiasemi, ...

Limassol police on Friday arrested a 35-year-old woman after a reported robbery. According to the report, around 8.30 on Thursday night, a 33-year-old man called the police after reportedly finding a ...

A new bill approved by the council of ministers on Friday will aim to strengthen the public’s trust in tap water, Health Minister Popi Kanari said. Speaking after the ...

The cabinet on Friday approved an interior ministry proposal to review the criteria for the naturalisation of third country nationals. According to Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, the proposal is mainly ...

Deputy Minister for Culture Michalis Hatzigiannis on Friday attempted to give some kind of closure to a recent blunder by his office after an official post was made by his ...

The first week of May brings back the island’s favourite street food fiesta. On May 5, Fork Food Market returns for another season of tasty events in Nicosia. Taking place ...

Sanctions imposed on Russia and Russian citizens so far will not significantly impact the Cypriot economy as its banks have very satisfactory levels of capital and one of the best ...