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Concerns about the proper implementation of legislation for the installation and use of tachographs, as well as installation of speed limitation devices on certain categories of vehicles, were raised during ...

Police on Friday reminded drivers that illegal parking causes traffic congestion and increases the risk of accidents as 292 fines were issued in March for such violations. Of them, 56 concerned illegal ...

The audit office on Friday called on political parties to ditch a proposal that would allow civil servants to be elected as MPs without resigning from their post, saying this ...

Despite the pandemic, over 2,500 patients were treated at the oncology department of the Nicosia general hospital, state health services organisation Okypy said Thursday. In 2021, 787 patients were treated in the oncology ...

Despite some expected price increases, Cyprus’ supply chain will not be significantly hit by the war in Ukraine, Deputy Minister of Shipping Vasilis Demetriades said on Friday. Speaking from Paphos, ...

A British tourist died after losing consciousness while swimming in Paphos, police said on Friday. The 63-year-old man lost consciousness while swimming at the Blue Lagoon beach in Paphos, assistant ...

April 1 is an occasion to “remember with gratitude the freedom fighters, the ordinary peasants, workers, the church and the two great leaders of the struggle” who fought an unequal but ...

Cyprus’ oil dependency seems to favour the country over gas-dependent countries under current circumstances, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Friday, after Russia threatened to stop the gas supply to European ...

The ‘presidential palace’ in the north was left without electricity because electricity bills had not been paid, the Kibris Postasi website said on Friday. According to Kibris Postasi, the president ...

Italian graffiti artist Millo is expected to return to Paphos in the coming days to create a large-scale mural in Yeroskipou after a piece of his street art in the ...

A Nicosia-based bar was fined €8,000 on Friday for serving more people than the permitted number based on the current coronavirus restrictions. The fine was made after 603 checks in the district, ...

A total of €380,000 was awarded by Famagusta district court to property owners of Paralimni Lake on Friday as compensation for the seizure of their property instead of the €1,900 initially given. “...

Police on Friday warned of a rise in thefts from construction sites and other open spaces. The thefts involve cables, pipes, and other valuable materials. The public is advised to ...

The total number of coronavirus infections recorded by the health ministry was on Friday reduced by 162 cases as part of the scientific experts’ review of the epidemiological data. The review ...

The rapid test sampling units for eligible groups on Friday will operate at the following locations: Nicosia (14 points) ——— Nicosia Mall, 8 pm – 6 pm, 99742888 Church of Agios Georgios, Latsia, 8 pm – 6 pm, 94041843 Idali ...

In today’s episode, Cyprus faces a serious problem coping with the number of migrants arriving here daily, while the current Ukraine refugee crisis means less attention and resources diverted ...

Coronavirus cases and hospitalisations increased by about 78 per cent in the last 14 days compared with the previous two weeks, the biweekly epidemiological report showed on Friday. However, the number of ...

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 37-year-old man in the district of Paphos was referred to direct trial before the criminal court, in relation to an incident involving injury of a police officer on duty. ...

A proposal is being put forward to the local council in Xylofagou calling for the mayor to build ‘a wall of Big Potatoes’ along the borderline with the British base ...

Famagusta police on Friday said they have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of burglaries and theft. The man was arrested after officers found various tools which were suspected to ...

MUFG Investor Services, a leading company dealing in administration, asset servicing, banking and fund financing, announced on Thursday the opening of a new operational centre in Limassol. The company, which ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced this week its successful participation in this year’s Global Money Week event, an annual event seeking to promote financial literacy. Organised ...

The Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency, commonly known as Invest Cyprus, on Thursday announced that it continued its efforts to promote the island as an investment and business destination through a ...