CABS helped arrest 105 poachers
The Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) praised its work for 2022 as it contributed to the arrest of 105 poachers, according to their announcement.
They stated that three arrests were made in ...
Kilos of cannabis found washed up on beaches (Updated)
Authorities in the north of the island have reportedly seized several packets containing 75 kilograms of cannabis that washed up on the beach, in what could be related to similar incidents ...
Our writers pick their books, films and music of 2022
At the end of a long day books, music and video can provide a bit of light relief. Cyprus Mail writers outline what kept them going through 2022
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Cyprus holding off on Covid tests for Chinese visitors – for now (Updated)
By Gina Agapiou and Nick Theodoulou
“No reason for concern so far” regarding the surge in China Covid cases, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela said on Monday, as some nations began ...
Droushiotis’ corruption claims will be investigated by foreign experts
Transparency Commissioner Haris Poyadjis on Monday said that the allegations of corruption against President Nicos Anastasiades made in books written by one of his former advisers Makarios Droushiotis will be ...
Eliades withdraws from presidential race
Independent presidential candidate Marios Eliades has pulled out of the running for the country’s top post, 14 months after announcing his candidacy.
In an announcement on Monday, he said he ...
Coop overcharging couple interest on loan is ‘scandalous, illegal act’
In a “scandalous and extremely illegal act”, the former Cooperative (Coop) bank overcharged a private loan by €28,686.96 in interest rates, financial ombudsman Pavlos Ioannou said on Monday.
Ioannou said his ...
EAC unions to meet with minister to resolve workers’ demands
Electricity authority (EAC) unions are hoping to meet with Labour Minister Kyriacos Koushos within the week, to resolve the ongoing demands of the workers, who are threatening measures if a ...
Minister hails minimum wage, but CoLA dispute remains
One of Cyprus’ largest reforms has been implemented starting this year with the national minimum wage now in force, Labour Minister Kyriacos Koushos said on Monday. Though heralding the progress, ...
Organically tending to your four-legged friends
When a pet shop owner names his store after the Great Dane he grew up with, you know there’s an unconditional love for animals behind the decision that communicates ...
Suspect accused of abducting a minor released on bail by Supreme court
A suspect facing 48 charges including rape and abducting a minor has been released on bail by the supreme court after apparent policing errors.
The supreme court reversed a lower court ...
Minister brands law over pre-school education unconstitutional
The law governing the change in age children start preschool was on Monday branded “unconstitutional and virtually impracticable” by Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou.
He said the state is obliged to ...
Famagusta tourism ad campaign goes digital
The Famagusta district will be the subject of a massive digital promotion campaign in 2023, Ayia Napa mayor Christos Zannettou said on Monday after a comprehensive action plan to promote the ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, A young mother was killed on Saturday night in a car accident that occurred after 10pm on the Akrotiri – Kolossi road near the village of Trachoni. ...
Five arrested with fake passports
Police have arrested five people for presenting forged travel documents over the past three days.
According to a police statement, the five suspects were all arrested at Paphos airport intending ...
Tourist falls seven metres into the sea on New Year’s Day
A German tourist attempting to take pictures fell from a height of seven metres into the sea and was injured on Sunday.
According to a police statement, at around 3 pm ...
Today’s Weather: Mostly clear
On Monday the weather will be mostly clear, with temporarily increased high clouds in the morning. Winds will be mainly north-easterly, light to moderate, up to 4 Beaufort, and transient on ...
Young mother dead, baby girl hospitalised in fatal New Year’s eve car accident in Limassol (Updated)
A young mother was killed on Saturday night in a car accident that occurred after 10pm on the Akrotiri – Kolossi road near the village of Trachoni.
The deceased has been ...
Scale of migration issue stems from Cyprus’ division
2022 in review: more migrants are coming than are being processed or sent back and authorities can’t keep up
Migration is a polarising topic, although it’s probably fair to ...
A soldier’s death: mother still waiting after 17 years
2022 in review: progress of sorts in the case of Thanasis Nicolaou
2022 was the year in which the case of national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou, whose lifeless body was found under a ...
Larnaca seafront the scene of New Year’s Eve violent scuffles
Violence that broke out in Larnaca in the early hours of Sunday left a 26-year-old man with two of his fingers amputated and multiple fractures to the skull, while a 29...
Priced out of the market, spiralling property prices
2022 in review: cheaper housing is in short supply
There’s a lot to whine about and I’m generally pretty good at it, so here goes: decent housing is largely ...
Prodromou says preprimary education law could be referred to supreme court
The island’s Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Sunday said President Nicos Anastasiades has the option of referring the law on pre-primary education to the Supreme Court.
Prodromou’s comments ...