Cyprus

Two men have been arrested in Paphos in connection with conspiracy and impersonation at a police station. According to reports on Sunday, a 26-year-old man turned up and claimed to ...

Roads were closed in various towns on Sunday to accommodate carnival events. Colourful floats and costumes abounded as people turned out in their hundreds in the mild weather. Some roads ...

The number of bankruptcy declarations among EU businesses increased substantially in the fourth quarter of 2022 (+26.8 per cent compared with the previous quarter), while estimates for Cyprus show a decrease (-13.4 ...

Former Health Minister Giorgos Pamborides has decided against contesting the Disy party leadership race next month, he said. He had said on Thursday he was considering throwing his hat into ...

The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry this week issued a call for proposals under its digital upgrade scheme for businesses. The scheme is included in the Cyprus Recovery and ...

Government has earmarked funds to stabilise the landslide that has caused houses to crumble, but there is still no decision over compensating the owners The government is about to pay €33 ...

Everything is ready for the Sunday elections that will show the tripartite for the new Paphos bishop, church elections officer Ioannis Charilaou said on Saturday. In total of 52,164 eligible voters ...

The resumption of the negotiations on the Cyprus problem remains a priority for Athens, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said in an interview on Saturday. Athens is expecting the new ...

The environment department will issue up to €250 fines to stores found violating the latest plastic-bag ban that came into force on Saturday. Inspections of compliance with the relevant legislation will ...

The government should take necessary action to boost the short-staffed animal police, the animal party said on Saturday after attending a police event informing pet owners of their legal obligations ...

Newly-elected president Nikos Christodoulides started holding high-level meetings and deliberations while he is expected to make personal contacts with those he intends to include in his government next week. The ...

Earthquake victims from Turkey continue to arrive to the north to find refuge in relatives or friends staying in the island, Turkish Cypriot media reported on Saturday. With their house ...

An investigation has been launched into the sudden death of 40-year-old woman who died a day after giving birth this week in Nicosia, it emerged on Saturday. The woman was ...

The “voice of the Cypriot countryside”, traditional singer Kyriakou Pelagia died on Saturday at the age of 86, her relatives announced on social media. Known as Mastorissa, as her colleagues called ...

The owner and three managers of the Isias Hotel whose collapse following two earthquakes in Adiyaman killed dozens of people, including 35 members of the Turkish Cypriot volleyball team, have been ...

Paphos municipality on Saturday appealed to young people and organised football fans to respect public property saying it has been making huge efforts to maintain building facades and parks graffiti-free. ...

Origami is a delicate art. The unique paper-folding technique from Japan has spread around the world with its famed swan, elephant and dragon paper creations. Now, a series of free ...

The health services are closely monitoring the course of the Marburg virus after several cases were detected in Equatorial Guinea and other African countries. The health ministry said in a ...

Honorary distinctions will be awarded to President Nicos Anastasiades in the coming week, a few days before the end of his administration, his office announced on Saturday. He will also ...

Police issued a warning over text message scams on Saturday after a 50-year-old man lost almost €25,000 from his bank account. The Nicosia resident reported to the police on Friday that ...

Two suspects aged 28 and 29 have been arrested on suspicion of committing a series of burglaries and thefts in the government-controlled area of Morphou, police said on Saturday. Peristerona officers, following ...

When that first rosy-white delicate flower of the almond tree blossoms, spring is near. In Cyprus, it is one of the first signs of warmer weather and brighter days ahead. ...

A European Union initiative to secure critical raw materials and bolster supply chains could prove pivotal in rejuvenating Cyprus’ mining sector, according to Cypriot mining company Venus Minerals. “The Critical ...

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) announced that a delegation travelled to Israel this week in order to promote the district as a travel destination, particularly in the context of ...