Today’s weather: Cloudy, rain possible
Sunday’s weather is expected to be mostly cloudy across most of the island, with isolated rain not ruled out, and most likely to fall in mountainous areas.
Temperatures will ...
Did Cyprus do right thing walking away from Board of Peace?
Nicosia this week walked back its initial enthusiasm at having been invited to US President Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace, perhaps coming to realise it was not the ...
Man left in critical condition in Larnaca knife attack
A 32-year-old man was admitted to Larnaca general hospital in critical condition after being injured with a sharp object in an attack, police said on Saturday.
Police were alerted around 5.15...
People of Mazotos protest against desalination plant installation
A protest was held on Saturday in Mazotos by local residents against plans to install a mobile desalination plant in the area.
Mazotos community leader Georgios Demetriou Paphitis said he ...
Kombos discusses Cyprus’ role in Gaza with UAE
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Saturday discussed Cyprus’ role in stabilising Gaza during talks in Abu Dhabi with Nickolay Mladenov, High Representative for Gaza on the US President’s Board ...
‘EU must show cooperation leads to better results than isolation’
The EU has a unique opportunity as it implements the Migration and Asylum Pact to show that cooperation leads to better results than isolation, International Organization for Migration (IOM) director-general ...
‘AKEL can continue to be strong opposition force in parliament’
Akel is a strong and effective opposition force, party leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Saturday, unveiling the party’s candidates for May’s parliamentary elections.
“The stronger Akel is in ...
Apartment fire sends eight to hospital
A fire in a room of a two-story apartment building on Saturday caused extensive damage and saw eight people being taken to Larnaca general hospital with respiratory problems from smoke ...
Elections for new Paphos bishop in three to four months
The Church of Cyprus expects to elect a new Bishop of Paphos within three to four months, Archbishop Georgios announced on Saturday, saying updated bylaws will simplify the vote process.
“...
Potato farmers seek support and water after 2025 losses
Potato farmers are asking the state for a subsidy to cover damages they suffered in 2025 from heatwaves, frost and drought, while also requesting additional water to irrigate their crops at ...
There is no other Cyprus
Which Cyprus is the real one – the one that boasts the cleanest bathing waters in Europe, the regular receipient of the Blue Flag beach award, or the other, so full ...
Christodoulides to visit Bahrain to strengthen ties
President Nikos Christodoulides will pay an official visit to Bahrain on Sunday and Monday following an invitation from the country’s king, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Saturday.
The ...
Runaway ostrich found on Paphos street
A runaway ostrich was spotted wandering the streets of Nikokleia, Paphos on Saturday, prompting concerns for its safety amid passing traffic.
A woman driving in the area at around 10am ...
Yellow weather warning issued for rain and storms
The met office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and storms, in effect until Saturday at 5pm.
According to the department rain and isolated thunderstorms can be expected ...
Weekend of whisky and rum coming to Nicosia
More than 270 premium single malt whiskey, blend, bourbon and rum labels will be featured in the 6th Nicosia Whisky & Rum Experience at Moondog’s Bar & Grill this February. ...
Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank bond, property sales, NPLs, shipping, Alpha Bank
Business & economy wrap-up from the day before
Eurobank on Friday announced that it had successfully priced a €400 million issuance of fixed rate reset subordinated tier 2 notes, marking a major ...
Cyprus ‘could take decisive step’ towards Schengen in spring
Cyprus “could take a decisive step” towards joining Europe’s open-border Schengen zone as soon as this spring, European Internal Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner said on Friday.
Speaking to the ...
Cyprus and United Arab Emirates sign MoU on energy cooperation
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos paid a visit to Abu Dhabi on Friday, where he signed a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation with the UAE’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah ...
Larnaca port workers report progress on working conditions
Agreements to upgrade the working conditions for workers at the port of Larnaca, reached with the ports authority in December, have led to notable improvements with further measures currently underway, ...
€17.4m paid out to wildfire victims in 2025
Government support for residents affected by July’s wildfires amounted to €17.4 million in 2025 under the Integrated Support Plan, the general accounting office (GAO) said on Friday.
“[The support budget] is ...
Man hospitalised with suspected knife wounds in Larnaca
A 31-year-old man was admitted to Larnaca general hospital on Friday evening with injuries believed to have been caused by a knife.
By Friday night, police had identified the man ...
Natural gas production from block 10 could start in 2030
Plans for further natural gas drilling in Cyprus’ gas-bearing blocks 5 and 10, as well as the prospect of expanding cooperation with US energy giant ExxonMobil, were discussed at the Presidential Palace ...
North’s minimum wage set at €1,191
The north’s minimum wage was on Friday set at a gross figure of 60,618TL (€1,191) per month after its minimum wage determination commission rejected an appeal lodged by trade unions ...
German property agent to submit testimony as court rejects release bid
A German real estate agent facing charges in Cyprus for allegedly usurping Greek Cypriot property is expected on Monday to submit written testimony detailing the conditions of her pre-trial detention, ...