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The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international. Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this ...

A 69-year-old man, who has admitted to shooting his son twice during an argument, was remanded in custody for eight days on Friday. The court convened at Larnaca general hospital, ...

The Nicosia Tourism Board (Etap Nicosia) announced on Thursday the successful completion of the Facilitating Accessibility in Support of Tourism (FAST) programme, which took place on May 18-19, 2022. The event ...

Economic sentiment in Cyprus experienced a slight improvement in May, according to a business and consumer survey report by the University of Cyprus released on Thursday. The Economic Sentiment Indicator (...

As from June 1, personal doctors and pediatricians working under the general health system (Gesy) will no longer be paid exclusively per number of patients, the acting head of the Health ...

A 69-year-old man was arrested late on Thursday on suspicion of attempted murder, after he told police he had shot his son with a shotgun. Police said the man turned ...

Bilateral relations, trilateral cooperation with Greece, challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean, the war in Ukraine and the Cyprus problem were among the issues discussed between the Cypriot Minister of Foreign ...

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is investigating the case of a stillborn baby at a private Limassol clinic. According to the police, the pregnant woman in question visited the clinic ...

In a first ruling of its kind for Cyprus, an appeals court has set aside a decision by a family court which earlier had found against a father who wanted ...

A national strategy that focuses on reducing down on the number of people affected by heart attacks and strokes, two of the main causes of death in Cyprus, is expected ...

Lawmakers on Thursday called time on the way the island’s state broadcaster operates to ensure more press freedom and impartiality. The revision of Chapter 300A of the law concerning ...

The government is offering more generous grants and subsidies for roof insulation and photovoltaics as part of a general push to address climate change and ease the cost of electricity, ...

Tackling corruption and promoting transparency and accountability were the focus of a meeting between President Nicos Anastasiades and Margaret Cederfelt, the President of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in ...

The education ministry, which had initially rejected a student’s claims that she was sexually abused at the school, on Thursday confirmed police were investigating the incident. “Regarding the incident ...

The driver of a vehicle involved in a collision which led to the death of an 18-year-old mother of two was jailed for 15 months on Thursday after being found guilty ...

MPs on Thursday pressed the health insurance organisation (HIO) to ensure private hospitals that operate within the general health scheme (Gesy) also incorporate their A&E department. House watchdog ...

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Lawmakers and competent bodies will continue discussions on the removal of the father’s and mother’s names from Cypriot ID cards on June 6, following the example of other EU ...

A doctor who was found guilty of medical negligence that resulted in the death of 10-year-old Stavros Giorgallis will be sentenced on June 10. GP Eracles Pantelidakis was last week found ...

By Andrea Charalambous Some parking areas in Nicosia from Tuesday, May 31, will close for the installation of sensors designed to allow drivers to find spaces more easily, the capital’s ...

Responding to an urgent appeal from Disy leader Averof Neophytou, bank workers union Etyk on Thursday agreed to suspend – but not entirely call off – strike action at Hellenic Bank on ...

President Nicos Anastasiades discussed potential upgrades to the health sector in Cyprus on Thursday during a broad meeting at the presidential palace. The meeting included Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela, Transport ...

Constantinos Christofides, former rector of the University of Cyprus and general coordinator of New Wave – the Other Cyprus, will officially announce his candidacy for the 2023 presidential elections at an event ...

The Cyprus Residents Planning Group (CRPG) has launched a new campaign focused on providing longer-term support and information to vulnerable Britons living on the island. It follows a successful drive ...