Cyprus News

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man from Turkey who was found to be residing illegally in the Republic. According to the police communication branch, the man was apprehended in Larnaca ...

Amid the war in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to reach a bizonal solution to the Cyprus problem – which he said he opposes – Archbishop of Cyprus Georgios has urged ...

A deeply reverent Good Friday Greek Orthodox Easter tradition will once again bring together hundreds of people in the heart of Nicosia, as the customary meeting of the Epitaphs takes ...

Several organisers of cultural events, including festivals and performances, have told the Cyprus Mail that delays in the deputy culture ministry’s funding approvals are causing serious concern for their 2026 ...

A record number of candidates are expected to stand in next month’s parliamentary elections, interior ministry permanent secretary Elikkos Elia said on Friday. He told the Cyprus News Agency ...

The Israeli private intelligence agency which was behind a video which alleged campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates on Friday said it is “...

A funeral service was held on Friday for Resat Ahmet, who was one of four men killed when the taxi in which they were riding was ambushed during intercommunal violence ...

Young people in Cyprus recorded the highest social network usage in the EU, with 98.3 per cent of those aged 16 to 29 reporting active use, according to a report from Eurostat. The ...

An Israeli private intelligence agency was behind a video which surfaced in January, alleging campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates, according to reports ...

Cyprus used a conference held under its presidency of the Council of the European Union on April 8 and 9 to adopt the Nicosia Call for Action, a statement urging stronger regional ...

The justice minister has banned all pre-election campaign activities at the police, fire brigade and prisons. Costas Fitiris gave clear instructions to the forces, following an Elam candidate’s speech ...

Introduction The cost of living in Cyprus in 2026 is a topic that generates a lot of mixed opinions. Some still see Cyprus as an affordable Mediterranean destination, while others—especially ...

Introduction Cyprus is increasingly attracting remote workers looking for a mix of EU access, warm climate, and relatively manageable living costs. But for digital nomads, the real question is not ...

Thirty six unique stories come to life in the second group exhibition EGGspression 26 by XeniArtSpace Gallery. Running until May 2, the showcase invites the public into an immersive experience where art ...

As the police continue their crackdown on easter bonfires (lambradjia) outside churches, Paphos is getting ready to go ahead with what has become traditional at the midnight Easter liturgy on ...

The police continued their intensified patrols across Cyprus on Thursday to crack down on the use of firecrackers and bonfires known as lambradjia, ahead of midnight Easter liturgy on Saturday. ...

Eight people were arrested in the framework of overnight police operations, mainly for the illegal possession of explosives, weapons and property, as well as drink driving. According to the police, 762 ...

On Easter Friday, the weather will be overwhelmingly clear with temporary cloud cover and a slight chance of rain in the north and west. Temperatures are expected to rise to ...

With the most important Christian feast approaching this Sunday, households in predominantly Greek Orthodox Cyprus are observing strict fasting and preparing for Easter. Even those who do not fast for ...

A zoo in the Nicosia district seemed headed for definitive closure on Thursday, after a court ruling reconfirming that the facility was in breach of safety regulations and was operating ...

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel and Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz on Thursday evening put pen to paper on the latest annual financial protocol which sets out the coming ...

The Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Authority (CGC) on Thursday urged the public to practise responsible gambling during the Easter holidays. The authority called on citizens to enjoy the festive ...

Police said on Thursday they’re investigating the theft of some €93,000 from a Nicosia-based company, apparently tricked into making the payment by a fake email sent to it.  The complaint ...

Egypt has agreed to buy all the output of the Aphrodite gas reservoir in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone once the field starts production, international media reported on Thursday. According to ...