Cyprus

The Nicosia Municipality’s Christmas events are in full swing. Bringing a bit of that festive magic to different areas of Nicosia is the Ayios Dometios Christmas Fest, an all-day ...

The Polish embassy in Nicosia on Friday said it had no intention to “attribute responsibility for disinformation material distributed online to the Turkish state” after an employee of the embassy ...

Three new water projects will advance by summer 2026, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced on Friday after talks with an Edek delegation led by party leader Nikos Anastasiou. During the meeting, ...

The 48-year-old man suspected of attempting to murder a 61-year-old in Vryssoules last August by running him over with a car was released on bail on Friday. He is due ...

Paphos authorities are on standby for the approaching severe weather system dubbed “Byron,” with crews and equipment ready to manage potential flooding as emergency services inspect vulnerable areas. The Paphos ...

Close allies of the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel have this week faced court and sackings from their jobs within the north’s largest ruling political party the UBP ...

The deputy welfare ministry is required to find housing solutions for approximately 250 people across Cyprus each year, according to deputy ministry officer, Phaedra Exadactylou. The comment follows public concern after ...

Trade unions Pasydy and Pasynm on Friday welcomed amendments to the criminal code tightening penalties for attacks on health-care professionals on duty, approved by the House on Thursday evening. Pasynm, ...

President Nikos Christodoulides announced six changes to his cabinet on Friday in the second major reshuffle of his term so far, and the first in almost two years. Michael Damianos, ...

Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos on Friday called on the government to immediately fund the full restoration and expansion of Faneromeni school so it can house the University of Cyprus’ architecture ...

The House finance committee is “approaching the end” of its debate regarding the government’s sweeping tax reform proposals, committee chairwoman and Diko MP Christiana Erotokritou said on Friday, describing ...

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) on Friday announced a holiday campaign offering 100 consumers the chance to win €100 shopping vouchers if they switch from paper bills to e-bills. The campaign ...

Cyprus has gained a reputation as one of Europe’s most appealing relocation destinations. With year-round sunshine, a business-friendly tax system, a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, and a strong expat community, ...

A pilot solar apple-drying project in Kyperounda has gained international attention after securing a place in the final round of the Rural Inspiration Awards in Brussels. The initiative aims to ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday lamented a “lack of results” in efforts to resolve the issue of long tailbacks and congestions at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point in ...

Emmanuela Lambrianidou resigned as director general of the defence ministry on Thursday, citing personal reasons only a few days after her appointment. Lambrianidou, who served in the public sector for ...

The final cost and long-term viability of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) came under scrutiny on Friday during discussions at the House finance committee on the budget of the Cyprus ...

A joint operation between the British bases and the drugs squad (Ykan) in Trachoni has resulted in the arrest of a Cypriot man and the seizure of a substantial quantity ...

The two independent investigators examining the escape of lifer Theodoros (Doros) Theofanous, also known as ‘Kommotis’ (the hairdresser), have reportedly recommended disciplinary rather than criminal charges, according to press reports ...

The main road to Psematismenos in the Larnaca district will be closed from Monday till next Friday from 7am till 3pm, due to Water Department works to replace the potable ...

A yellow warning for isolated strong thunderstorms from 5pm on Friday till midnight has been issued by the meteorology department. The thunderstorms will mainly affect the west and north, where ...

Cyprus “will proceed as planned” with its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest despite the decision to allow Israel’s participation, which saw the withdrawal of several countries, the Cyprus ...

Armenian Patriarch and spiritual leader of the Armenian community of Cyprus Aram I will arrive in Cyprus on Friday to mark his 30th election anniversary, the Armenian Bishopric of Cyprus ...

Cyprus has experienced a notable decline in English proficiency over the past year, according to an international ranking agency. The island fell to 40th place globally in the latest EF ...