Cyprus

A vet has confirmed that eight farm animals have died after being poisoned by weedkiller being sprayed in the village of Trachoni in Limassol, the Green party said on Tuesday. ...

As petrol prices surge in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and consumers fret over the cost of living, the finance ministry has revised its forecast for inflation ...

Nicosia has sought guidance from the European Commission on what it should do with Cyprus-flagged ships that bear a seaworthiness certificate from Russia. “We’ve asked the European Commission for ...

Two border collies will help save rare Griffon vultures from being poisoned Griffon vulture Two dog handlers are in Greece training with border collies Dixie and Sofie ahead of the ...

Two of 39 Cypriots or Ukrainians with Cyprus-links in war torn Ukraine are in Mariupol, which has been besieged by Russian forces, with no water or electricity and scarce food and ...

Hellenic Bank on Tuesday announced that it has negligible direct exposure to Russia, while its indirect exposure through any adverse effects on the Cypriot economy hinges on a number of ...

A USB hub has been taken off sale after the department of Electrical and Mechanical Services said it is not up to standard. The i-JMB 7-port USB hub, model K-6028...

As a row over living conditions at Pournara reception centre rumbled on, child commissioner Despo Michaelidou on Tuesday clarified that she had misspoken the previous day when she said that ...

The ministry of health will operate a total of 75 rapid testing sites on Wednesday for eligible groups to have free tests. Eligible groups include minors, the vaccinated and anyone who ...

Police chief Stelios Papatheodorou said on Tuesday there had been no incidents of antisemitism recorded in Cyprus in 2019 and 2020 but that there had been the same years, 40 and 41 incidents respectively ...

One local resident has set himself the challenge of swimming around much of the island to raise awareness of the environmental cost of refugees, and more. MELISSA HEKKERS meets him ...

First Lady Andri Anastasiades recently participated in an event on the repatriation of the stolen Parthenon (Elgin) Marbles at the Museum of Acropolis in Athens. To mark women’s day ...

With the loss of Russian and Ukrainian arrivals, Cyprus tourism is now operating with a worst-case scenario and will need to tap alternative markets and domestic custom to, at best, ...

Annual vaccinations against Covid-19 are on the cards for the elderly, vulnerable and immunosuppressed as part of a return to normality, epidemiologist Michalis Voniatis said on Tuesday. Speaking a day ...

The price of meat is set to soar in the coming months, the head of the butchers’ association told the Cyprus Mail as he predicted that “hard times are coming”. “...

Ireland is seeking to reinforce trade relations with Cyprus, according to Martin Heydon, the country’s Minister of State for Research and Development, Farm Safety and New Market Development. Heydon ...

A hooded individual robbed a Limassol betting agency at gunpoint just before midnight on Tuesday. The perpetrator barged into the agency and threatened the 23-year-old employee with a gun demanding ...

A 25-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday in Limassol on suspicion of cannabis possession. Police said they stopped the suspect while he was driving in a specific area in Limassol. ...

In today’s episode, we hear how the government has vowed to resolve the seemingly chronic challenge of overcrowding at the Pournara reception centre. President Anastasiades visited Pournara yesterday after ...

Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) customs officials have revealed regular operations at the Pergamos and Strovilia crossing points have made a significant dent in the illegal smuggling of fuel from the ...

A flat inhabited by a family of four caught on fire Monday night in Paphos. According to the police spokesman, Michalis Ioannou, around 8pm, a call was received and members ...

A school bus with about 30 pupils onboard in Kiti was hollowed out as it was engulfed in flames early Tuesday morning. The vehicle was completely destroyed but no injuries were ...

Baker Tilly South East Europe chief executive officer Marios Klitou on Tuesday will receive the title of National Order for Faithful Service of the Rank of Knight by the Romanian ...

Cyprus’ trade deficit increased in January 2022 by 19.4 per cent, to €518.72 million, compared to €434.34 million in January last year, according to provisional data, published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. At ...