Report into prisons controversy handed over to AG
A report relating to allegations and counter-allegations between the central prisons director and the head of the Drugs Squad was handed over to the attorney-general on Thursday.
The report was ...
Education ministry to probe latest bullying incident caught on camera
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Thursday the ministry would examine a bullying incident at a Limassol gymnasium, where a boy put another classmate in a headlock as other children ...
Former UN envoy says Cyprus solution still possible
Former UNSC representative in Cyprus Alvaro de Soto said it was still possible to find a solution to the Cyprus problem, claiming that not many changes would be needed in ...
Marine police to the rescue after mayday off Geroskipou
Maritime police transported an injured woman on board a boat sailing off Geroskipou to Paphos general hospital on Thursday after a call received by the joint search and rescue coordination ...
Nouris promises solutions to obstacles in way of municipal reform
Interior minister Nicos Nouris on Thursday assured lawmakers that local government reform will become a reality on July 1, 2024.
Speaking to the members of the House interior committee on Thursday, Nouris ...
Military court in north extends detention of GC bicommunal activist (Updated)
Bicommunal activist Andreas Soudjis, will remain in the north’s central prison until he is charged and the trial in the case against him begins, a military court in the ...
Cyprus’ little Switzerland
The epitome of life in the mountains, Kakopetria has something for everyone finds PAUL LAMBIS
To discover Cyprus’ most beautiful places, one needs to journey inland to the island’s ...
Finance ministry asks parliament for cash to buy eco-limos
The finance ministry has requested the release of €138,000 for the purchase of two hybrid limousines for the needs of the presidency.
According to Politis on Thursday, the finance ministry, in ...
Diver taken to Famagusta hospital for decompression treatment
A diver was taken to Famagusta General with decompression sickness on Thursday, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre said.
According to JRCC, they received a call at 10:12 am near the ‘Zenobia’ ...
Three direct flights to Saudi Arabia from next year
The transport ministry on Thursday announced direct air connection to three Saudi airports.
The flights will start in April 2023. The first will be Larnaca–Riyadh.
In July of the same ...
Restaurant review: Glykolemono, Larnaca
Even though we’re now in September, the weather doesn’t look like it’s letting up and summer seems to be lingering. This was not good news for getting ...
Limassol police arrest 5 in drug bust
Police in Limassol arrested five people found in possession of a total of 45 grammes of heroin, according to their announcement on Thursday.
The five individuals ages, 21, 36, 22, 21, and 34, were arrested on ...
Tourist arrested in Protaras for driving without a licence and drink driving
Famagusta police arrested a 22-year-old tourist for drink driving and driving without a licence early Thursday morning.
According to Famagusta police spokesman Steve Theodoulou, the 22-year-old was signalled to stop ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, we hear that cabinet approved the health ministry’s recommendation to proceed with the new ‘bivalent’ Covid vaccines as booster doses for those aged 12 and above.
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Paphos parents complain roadworks causing daily traffic problems
Parents’ Associations in Paphos complained on Thursday that road works on the city’s roads have caused daily problems in traffic.
Responding the parents, the city’s mayor Phedon Phedonos ...
Investigators on soldier’s 2005 death say ‘criminal acts’ were committed (Update 2)
Criminal acts were committed in the case of national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou who died in 2005, one of the investigators charged with the third inquiry said on Thursday.
The findings into ...
Buffer zone communities to stage demo against barbed wire
A demonstration against the barbed wire fences and gates along the buffer zone will be held on Sunday September 25 by affected villagers in the west of Nicosia, they said on ...
Nine days of events to mark Pride 2022
The annual Pride parade is back this month and organisers Accept – LGBTI Cyprus are planning a whole nine days of events. Starting from Friday, and running until Sunday 25, Pride week’...
Temperature set to rise again as weekend nears
On Thursday the weather will be mostly clear but locally increased clouds will appear at intervals, the meteorological department said.
The temperature will reach around 35C inland, 32C on the ...
Almost 100 drivers reported overnight by Paphos police
Most of the 97 traffic violations recorded in an operation in Paphos over Wednesday night concern speeding, police said on Thursday.
Specifically, traffic police with the aim of preventing road collisions, ...
Merchant ship crew member airlifted to hospital
A merchant ship crew member in need of medical attention was airlifted to the Nicosia General Hospital early on Thursday morning by the police air operations unit.
“Last night at 11...
‘Cypriot banks should remain prudent due to Ukraine war’
Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Constantinos Herodotou on Wednesday addressed the Association of Cyprus Banks, during the latter’s annual general meeting, touching on the uncertainty plaguing the current ...
Cypriot banks have come leaps and bounds, says association president
Outgoing Association of Cyprus Banks president Panicos Nicolaou on Wednesday defended Cypriot banks from the torrent of criticism that they received this past year, particularly after the decision to increase ...
Cyprus Business Now
The total number of employees in the general public sector reached 72,432 in the second quarter of 2022, marking an increase of 1.8 per cent compared to the corresponding period of 2021, according to ...