Cyprus

The first phase of the new haemodialysis unit at Famagusta general hospital will be completed by the end of the year, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela said on Tuesday. “Some of ...

The fire service on Tuesday participated in a fire drill hosted at Petrolina’s facilities in Vasiliko as part of training activities. The exercise followed a scenario where a fire ...

Food waste is one of the most important challenges facing society today, which has a profound impact on both the environment and on the economy, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said ...

After taking on roles in Cyprus TV and stage shows, one local is now turning his eyes towards the States. PAUL LAMBIS meets him Ever since that pivotal moment when ...

The return of deposits to those affected by the closure of Lebanese bank branches on the island in recent months was carried out in a timely manner with the oversight ...

Festive activities are popping up around the island and taking over the events agenda for December. One more Christmas village is opening its doors as Ayia Napa Marina transforms into ...

Director of the central prisons Anna Aristotelous has been called to have a meeting with President Nicos Anastasiades, along with the attorney general and justice ministry, to discuss “current issues,” ...

The labour ministry warned on Tuesday it would increase inspections of slaughterhouses starting December, to ensure there were no undeclared workers. If an undeclared worker is found, a €500 fine is ...

Applications for the 2023 bicommunal business awards can now be made, Sir Stelios Hadjioannou, the man behind the ‘easy’ brands and founder of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, announced on Tuesday. The ...

Cyprus has a new growth model that can adapt to changing conditions, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides said on Monday evening, speaking at an event organised by the Cyprus-American Chamber of ...

The Cyprus Post office issued an announcement on Tuesday, warning the public of scam via SMS. The particular scam concerns fake SMS messages requesting payment of customs duties ostensibly sent ...

Police on Monday arrested a 57-year-old man, in relation to a case under investigation of shots fired at two Limassol residences earlier in the year. According to a police statement, ...

Cyprus’ scenic landscapes have often been the focus of art exhibitions and Yury Peshkov’s second solo showcase pays tribute not only to scenes of the island’s but also ...

In today’s episode, the election campaign team of presidential candidate Nikos Christodoulides opted for total radio silence yesterday amid a swirling political uproar after reveals about a ‘secret deal’ ...

The customs department late on Monday issued a statement clarifying that no checks are carried out within the EU single market for products labelled ‘halloumi’ which do not also carry ...

The deadline for payment of 2022 rubbish collection fees has been extended for Paphos, the municipality announced on Tuesday. The last day to pay, which would have been Wednesday, November 30, has ...

Police in Nicosia on Monday arrested a 42-year-old woman under court warrant to investigate a case of arson. According to a police press release, the case concerns an act of ...

Police on Monday arrested and took into custody a 27-year-old woman who tried to depart from Paphos airport for impersonation. According to a police statement, around 2pm on Monday, when ...

Police on Tuesday arrested a 41-year-old man in Larnaca for possession of burglary tools and illegal property. According to a police statement, while conducting checks officers of the Larnaca CID ...

On Tuesday the weather will be mostly cloudy with local rain and isolated thunderstorms and possible hail. Winds will be mainly north-easterly to south-easterly, generally light to moderate up to 4 ...

The department of meteorology has issued a yellow warning for isolated heavy thunderstorms from 2am until 6pm on Tuesday. According to the announcement, isolated heavy thunderstorms are expected to initially ...

The Tenders Review Authority (TRA) said on Monday that it finds in favour of the majority of appeals lodged before it, suggesting that public contracting authorities often make errors because ...

The transport ministry is set to have a budget of over €400 million for 2023, marking a more than 80 per cent increase since 2015, Minister Yiannis Karousos said on Monday, presenting his ministry’...

A swathe of the Karpasia peninsula is being carved into a military zone at the orders of the ‘government’ in the north, reports said on Monday. The area will extend ...