A post mortem into the way migratory birds die
Exhibition highlights the methods used by poachers and trappers to earn big money on the island
The story of the illegal killing of migratory birds in Cyprus, through a post-mortem ...
Tourism in August up 40 per cent on last year
Tourist arrivals in August saw a 40.2 per cent increase, reaching 451,133, compared to the 321,858 in August 2021, the Cyprus statistical service said on Monday.
From January to August 2022 incoming tourists totaled 2,127,172 compared ...
Ukrainian woman with knife at Russian demo in court
A 55-year-old Ukrainian woman accused of brandishing a knife at a demonstration by Russian activists appeared before the Larnaca district court on Monday morning on charges of carrying a weapon ...
Bringing mobile libraries back to Cyprus villages
Combining her love of books and a passion for vintage vehicles, one young woman hopes to bring a new travelling service to the far reaches of the island. ALIX NORMAN ...
Lifting of arms embargo sees Cyprus aligning itself with the West
Cyprus is aligning itself with the West as part of a strategic policy following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said on Monday.
Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides ...
Tatar in NY, calls for equal sovereign rights
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar arrived in New York on Sunday in advance of the UN General Assembly, where he is scheduled to advocate for equal sovereign rights for Turkish ...
Arrests at Paphos airport for travel document fraud
A man stopped at Paphos airport after attempting to depart the island using other people’s travel documents was on Monday remanded in custody for two days.
According to Paphos ...
New Omicron-specific vaccines to be rolled out Tuesday
Vaccinations with the updated, Omicron-specific dose will be available as of Tuesday, medical services director Elisavet Constantinou said.
Speaking to CyBC radio, Constantinou said that the adapted vaccines will be ...
Prison guards demonstrate over pay
Broken promises are unacceptable, prison guard members of Isotita union said on Monday as they started an indefinite strike with a protest outside the justice ministry over pay grades.
They ...
British soldier loses life in traffic accident
A British soldier died on Monday morning in a traffic accident in the Dhekelia base area.
The SBA said that “just after 2am today [Monday] a British soldier lost his ...
Satish helps Royal vanquish Super Kings in Cyprus Cup
In the 2022 CCA BAOFinancial 40-over Cup on Saturday, Royal CC vice-captain Satish Bardwaj took 5-19 and Muhammad Hamza 3-12 to bowl out Cyprus Super Kings for just 61 at the Happy ...
Investigators, police fabricated testimonies says prison director (Update)
Investigators and police officers colluded to fabricate testimonies, prison director Anna Aristotelous said on Monday in the latest twist in the prison drama.
Speaking to state broadcaster CyBC, she said ...
Suspected passport fraud arrest after Europol tip off
A 41-year-old was remanded by Paphos District Court on Sunday over a case of passport and credit card forgery.
Police said an investigation began in June 2018 when Europol Germany tipped ...
European fact finding mission postponed
The fact finding mission of the European Parliament’s budget control committee (CONT) which was due to have begun in Cyprus on Monday to see how money from the bloc ...
Open House festival brings dance to Limassol
Just before September ends, a dance festival will kick off the new month’s agenda with a dance shows and performances. The Open House Festival of Dance and Performance, organised ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the grace period for selling halloumi that is not PDO registered is over, and from today only that which does can be sold, Agiculture Minister Costas ...
Two arrests, third sought after cartridges found in hotel room
Two people were arrested on Sunday over a case of conspiracy to commit a crime and illegal possession and transportation of explosives.
A third individual is being sought.
According to ...
Gloomy outlook leading Turkish Cypriots to leave the island
A crashing economy is leading to a growing sense of hopelessness with many not being able to see a way out reports Esra Aygin
“From now on, the struggle for ...
A dignified final resting place for pets
With animals treated as part of the family, until recently there was nowhere in Cyprus to bury them with the same respect. Now there is
For most people, pets are ...
Agriculture minister calls for patience over Akamas plan
Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis on Sunday called for the communities of the Akamas to be “patient” when it came to the local plan for the area.
Asked to comment on ...
Only PDO halloumi to be sold as of Monday
The grace period for selling halloumi that is not PDO registered is over and from Monday only that which does can be sold, Agiculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Sunday.
...
President signs condolences book for Queen in London
President Nicos Anastasiades on Sunday signed the book of condolences for the Queen at Lancaster House in London near Buckingham Palace.
On Monday he will attend the funeral of Queen ...
€192 million investment in Aphrodite announced
Oil companies operating the Aphrodite gas field have approved a €192 million investment to start drilling, Israeli company NewMed said on Sunday.
The amount will also cover other development costs for ...
Animal Party demands conclusions on death of savannah cat
The Animal Party on Sunday demanded answers from the agriculture ministry over the delay in issuing the conclusions of how savannah cat Berton died more than a month after a ...