Briton’s trial for killing his wife delayed for sixth time
The trial of 74-year-old Briton David Hunter was delayed for the sixth time on Friday, after his lawyers requested more time for procedural matters.
Hunter admitted to killing his wife ...
Karpasia bishop denies inciting others to withdraw from archbishop race
Bishop of Karpasia Christoforos on Friday responded to claims he was inciting other bishops to withdraw from the race for a new archbishop so that he can win.
Elections for ...
AG’s office appeals court decision to acquit nine suspects in passports case
The attorney-general’s office has appealed the decision to acquit nine suspects in a case relating to the controversial citizenship-by-investment programme who were cleared of all charges by the Larnaca ...
Important to protect personal information says President
It is especially important to cement the protection of personal information, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Friday receiving the 2021 annual report of the data protection commissioner’s office.
“The activity ...
Criminal proceedings launched against army officer after soldier’s death
Criminal proceedings will be initiated against a national guard officer for the death of a 27-year-old special forces contract soldier last year, police said on Friday.
The case will explore ...
High school students protest after heavy-handed punishments
Students at a Nicosia technical school protested outside the gates on Friday morning, demanding the resignation of the headmaster, accusing him of handing out suspensions for no reason.
Meanwhile, the ...
Coronavirus: Seven deaths, 3,736 new cases in last week
Seven people died from coronavirus in the last seven days while 3,736 new infections were recorded, the health ministry announced on Friday.
Meanwhile the death of a 72-year-old woman, who passed ...
August Strindberg’s The Father coming to Nicosia
August Strindberg’s play The Father is coming to Nicosia in a Greek production for the Nicosia International Festival, with Achilleas Grammatikopoulos in the leading role. Prolific Swedish playwright Strindberg ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the vast majority of Cypriots, more than two thirds, feel dissatisfied, anxious and angry about the general state of affairs in the country, while almost 70 per ...
Passenger dies on flight from Cyprus
A passenger died onboard a plane travelling from Cyprus to London on Thursday afternoon, British media have reported.
Concern spread among passengers of the EasyJet flight over the man’s ...
Man arrested on suspicion of three car arsons
A 57-year-old man was arrested early on Friday morning on suspicion of setting three cars on fire in Limassol.
Police said the man set fire to two cars half an ...
Cyprus News Digest: Can Cyprus even come close to meeting the new EU emissions targets
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this ...
€12,000 inflatable boat stolen
An inflatable boat worth €12,000 has been reported stolen from the Famagusta nautical club, police said on Friday.
According to the complaint by the Cyprus sailing federation, the five-metre boat was ...
Police identify potential criminal offences related to co-op loans
Police have identified some cases where potential criminal offences may have been committed in the granting of loans by the now-defunct cooperative bank, plus other cases involving suspect loan write-offs, ...
Majority of Cypriots feel ‘anxious, dissatisfied and angry’ – poll
Over 90 per cent want to see a cap on migration
The vast majority of Cypriots, more than two thirds, feel dissatisfied, anxious and angry about the general state of affairs ...
Communities say efforts to improve Limassol rural roads at a standstill since 2005
Efforts to improve Limassol’s road network to rural areas have been at a standstill since 2005, leaders of nine communities said on Thursday during a House transport committee meeting.
Responding ...
Anastasiades vetoes law on public officials in private sector
President Nicos Anastasiades has refused to sign off on, and has sent back to parliament, a law expanding the list of public officials needing special permission to be employed in ...
Demetriou publishes declaration of gifts, questions raised about other MPs
Parliament on Thursday sought to clarify questions raised after House President Annita Demetriou’s published a declaration of gifts she received since taking her post.
The move prompted questions about ...
Mother of murdered inmate said north ‘government’ has done nothing
The mother of murdered Turkish Cypriot inmate, Tansu Cidan, said on Thursday the north’s ‘government’ failed to do anything to show support for her family’s suffering over her ...
Larnaca marina works slated for completion before summer 2023
Improvement works on the wooden platform at Larnaca marina are expected to be completed before the summer of 2023, it was announced on Thursday.
Among the improvements will be the installation ...
A hub of life and culture
Known as an outdoor museum, the village of Droushia has it all, from stunning views to a cheese museum, finds PAUL LAMBIS
While Cyprus summers are dominated by the beach ...
Man barred from entering football stadiums
A 34-year-old man who admitted to charges of rioting and incitement to violence during the football game between Aek and Nea Salamnina was fined €700 and banned from entering sport venues ...
Turkish Cypriot side slams Cyprus-UK strategic partnership
The UK is encouraging ‘south Cyprus’ to continue is provocative actions and destabilise the island and the region, the north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu said on Thursday, a day ...
Cyprus students protest against ‘imperialist’ US and Nato
Hundreds of students in Cyprus took to the streets on Thursday to commemorate a 1973 protest in Greece during which dozens died when the army cracked down on students opposing the ...