Cyprus

The European Commission on Wednesday sent a reasoned opinion to Cyprus and seven other European Union member states over their failure to transpose into their national legal systems EU laws ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday congratulated Constantine Tassoulas on his election as president of Greece. “I express my warmest congratulations to Constantine Tassoulas on his election to the highest office,” ...

The parliament proposed to make hate speech towards disabled and elderly people an offence on Wednesday. The suggestion was proposed by independent MP Alexandra Attalides and Akel MP Giorgos Koukoumas, ...

The 75-year-old man who died in a car accident on Tuesday morning suffered a heart attack, police said on Wednesday evening. An autopsy was performed on Wednesday, showing that “his ...

Paramedics belonging to trade union Isotita will refuse to work overtime between February 17 and February 23, in protest at what they describe as the “continuous understaffing” of the ambulance service. The ...

Dipa member Marinos Mousiouttas called on Wednesday for the House legal affairs committee to limit MPs duty to three consecutive terms. Mousiouttas wants to set a maximum term limit for ...

Banks in Cyprus must implement increased due diligence measures when conducting background checks on politically exposed persons, a Central Bank of Cyprus representative said on Wednesday. Addressing the House ethics ...

The Cyprus police have officially handed a report to Uefa’s match observer detailing security concerns at the GSP Stadium, adding further uncertainty ahead of Thursday’s Uefa conference league ...

A hazardous waste removal operation from the Astrasol factory in Latsia was completed early Wednesday morning, authorities announced. A total of fourteen tonnes of toxic waste, gathered at the factory ...

Applicants for land through a state programme intended for low-income families were found to have relatives with immovable assets which should have been taken into consideration and the application dismissed, ...

When going out, I usually like to find a cosy taverna, somewhere by the sea or support a local business. However, we can’t always fulfil those criteria and it’...

A gynaecologist was fined by the state health services oversight agency for mislabelling C-sections as ‘emergency’ operations and charging a higher billing fee accordingly. The health insurance organisation (HIO) was ...

Police in Limassol on Wednesday were investigating a shooting incident which happened overnight at a car parked outside the owner’s residence. The 29-year-old owner of the vehicle discovered the ...

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis reiterated on Wednesday that a solution to the Cyprus problem was an “absolute priority” for his country. In a meeting with UN under-secretary-general for peacebuilding ...

The cabinet has approved women the right to voluntarily enlist in the National Guard, a decision that will reshape military service and promote gender equality in the country’s defence ...

Larnaca police and Aradippou mayor Christodoulos Partou met on Tuesday to discuss preventive measures over increased thefts from homes and cars in the area. During the meeting, Aradippou residents reported ...

The cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to legislation proposed by the health ministry, strengthening disciplinary check procedures, enhancing transparency and institutionalising life-long learning for doctors. Health Minister Michael Damianos ...

Cooperation between Cyprus, Greece and India in defence and security was discussed in Bangalore, India, on Wednesday. Ministry of Defence deputy director Anna Aristotelous represented the Republic at the AeroIndia 2025 ...

The environment department has given approval for a €55 million project to convert an existing tourist apartment complex into a 480-bed, 4-star hotel in Polis Chrysochous, it emerged on Wednesday. In ...

Taking into consideration the plethora of projects that have been successfully completed and delivered, those that have been cut short are “the exception to the rule”, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades ...

A colossal pianist not just for Cyprus but the world is getting ready for a grand recital this week in Limassol. Martino Tirimo will take the stage of the Rialto ...

Larnaca police in the early hours of Wednesday arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the theft of a motorcycle on Tuesday. The 18-year-old is allegedly involved for several recent car ...

Authorities are investigating a network of around 80 individuals, with three arrest warrants issued and two suspects already in custody as of Wednesday. The Nicosia district court on Tuesday approved an ...

Authorities are intensifying efforts to track the source of bomb threats that were emailed to more than 300 schools across the island on Tuesday. Although the threats prompted widespread evacuations, no ...