Cyprus’ energy conundrum
By Charles Ellinas
Energy Minister, George Papanastasiou, initiated a debate around natural gas immediately following his appointment. In line with government goals, he has prioritized bringing natural gas to the ...
Argaka, Gialia and Pomos beaches receive European award (corrected)
The beaches of Argaka, Gialia and Pomos received a European award for quality, it was announced on Wednesday.
As a result, Paphos won the 2022-23 “European Silver Quality Coast” award ...
American university students visit Limassol port
Students from the University of Pittsburgh had the opportunity to tour the facilities of Eurogate Container Terminal Limassol Ltd during a visit to Cyprus this week.
According to a statement ...
More women have been abused by clerics but don’t report it, says theologian
More women have been sexually abused by clerics but chose not to report it, theologian Theodoros Kyriacou said on Friday, a day after the former Kiti bishop was sentenced for ...
Police arrest man in Limassol for stealing a car
Police arrested a 37-year-old man on Friday under suspicion of having stolen a car in the Limassol area.
According to police, they received an anonymous tip around 10:30am that the ...
Police bust 16 yr old driving without a licence on Nicosia motorway
Police busted a 16-year-old driving illegally and with a fake licence in Nicosia on Friday, authorities said.
According to police, the teen was spotted by traffic patrollers around 8:15am on ...
Health minister calls for upgrade of Gesy in meeting with Edek leader
Health Minister Popi Kanari on Friday said that greater efforts must be promoted to upgrade the national health scheme Gesy.
Speaking after a meeting with Edek leader Marinos Sizopoulos, Kanari ...
Water sports business owners raise alarm on illegal activities
Water sport concession holders on Friday raised the alarm over the proliferation of unlicenced and unqualified operations on Cypriot beaches.
In a statement released by the Pancypriot Association of Water ...
Memorandum of understanding to combat stadium violence signed
High-definition CCTV cameras to be installed at stadiums after competent stakeholders signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday aiming to tackle violence in stadiums.
The memorandum, which includes an action ...
List of products with reduced VAT rates to expand
The finance ministry is in the final stages of preparing the list of products for which it is seeking reduced rates of VAT to ease the cost-of-living challenges.
Indeed, the ...
Woman dies in traffic accident on Troodos road
A 70-year-old woman was pulled out of her car dead on Friday, after crashing into a rock formation on the Karvounas-Kakopetria road, police said.
According to police, Eleni Karyda from ...
American University Beirut to open Paphos campus this year
The American University Beirut will open a campus in Paphos as of September 2023, Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos said on Friday.
He added that the foundation stone will be laid by ...
Police investigating if MP’s social media remarks are a criminal offence
Police are investigating whether Independent MP Andreas Themistocleous has committed a criminal offence after he made some abusive social media remarks which the House ethics committee said it was not ...
Dog reunited with Paphos owners after reward offered
A Paphos couple was over the moon on Friday having managed to be reunited with their beloved pet dog Rosy following the offer of a €2,500 reward for her return.
Sven ...
Autopsy fails to reveal cause of death in scuba diving fatality (Updated)
A post-mortem examination failed to reveal the cause of death of the 60-year-old Axel Schoeller who died while scuba diving in Paralimni, authorities said on Friday.
There was no sign ...
Cyprus is the largest beneficiary of EIB support per capita in the EU
Cyprus is the leading beneficiary of European Investment Bank (EIB) support per capita with €250 million in funds received during 2022, EIB president Werner Hoyer said during a visit on Friday.
Hoyer ...
President meets bank association delegation to discuss range of issues
A new plan is expected in the coming days to protect the primary home of people belonging to vulnerable groups, the government said on Friday.
The plan will come to ...
Cyprus tourism revenue soars — British and Israeli tourists lead the way
Cyprus’ tourism revenue experienced a remarkable increase of 41.5 per cent in March 2023, according to a report released on Friday by the state’s statistical service.
According to the report, Cyprus’ ...
Afrobanana festival denied license to host event, appeal for support
The long established Afrobanana festival has issued an urgent call for support as they have been repeatedly denied a license from the authorities to host their event this summer.
“With ...
‘Gatherings cannot be prohibited just because they support Putin’
Freedom of assembly is a constitutionally protected right even if the demonstration may be offensive to some, a senior lawyer said on Friday.
Chairman of the Cyprus Bar Association, Christos ...
Law simplifying installation of photovoltaics welcomed by Keve
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Friday welcomed the law simplifying the procedure for the installation of photovoltaic panels, saying the amendment will promote renewable energy sources.
In ...
Remand after migrants caught off Cape Greco
The district court of Famagusta on Friday issued an eight-day remand order against a 34-year-old man arrested for transporting 15 irregular migrants by boat to the island.
Among other things, the ...
‘EU plays important role in solving Cyprus problem’
The resolution of the Cyprus issue is the highest priority and the EU has an important role to play in this, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said.
President Nikos Christodoulides’ focus ...
Island relies on ‘quality of its human resources’
Upskilling and lifelong-learning are essential prerequisites in a rapidly evolving labour market, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday at the presentation of the National Action Plan for the European Year ...