Finance watchdog queries foreclosures law
The law passed last week by the House set to freeze foreclosures until the end of January 2023 has a slew of interpretive issues, financial ombudsman Pavlos Ioannou said on Monday.
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As world grows, Cyprus’ role in it remains small
This week, the world population will reach 8 billion for the first time in history. But it’s not just growing – it’s also ageing extremely fast finds ALIX NORMAN
On ...
A silent disco party at dusk
Headphones on, world out. A silent disco party is coming up at a park in Pervolia. Each guest will be given a pair of headphones from where they will hear ...
Erdogan: Turkish Cypriots should support two state solution
Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan has called on Turkish Cypriots to support a two-state solution, Turkish Cypriot media said on Monday.
His comments follow a growing spat over the ‘TRNC’...
State doctors to stage work stoppage on Thursday (Updated)
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela on Monday said he would be holding a series of meetings in an attempt to find a compromise that would satisfy state doctors, who announced a ...
Anastasiades to meet UN official over resumption of talks
President Nicos Anastasiades is set to meet the UN’s assistant secretary-general for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Miroslav Jenča on Thursday.
Jenča will be in Cyprus ...
Movember sees the return of ‘Man Van’ in support of mens health
The Cyprus Olympic Committee (Koe) on Monday announced it will take part in the ‘Movember Cyprus’ campaign, aimed at raising awareness throughout the month of cancer and mental health issues ...
Ministry says Covid is here to stay
Covid is here to stay, much like the flu, and the public needs to understand that Covid vaccinations must be administered every year, medical services director Elisavet Constantinou said on ...
2022 was ‘excellent’ year for managing fires says forestry department
2022 has been the most successful in terms of fire management and prevention efforts for decades, the forestry department said Monday.
Of the 179 fires that broke out on lands managed by ...
Archbishop elections on December 18 (Update 3)
The elections for a new archbishop will be held on December 18, the Holy Synod said on Monday.
Nominations will be submitted on November 22.
Bishop of Paphos Georgios, currently the caretaker ...
Moufflons qualify for final of 40-over cup
By Richard Boxall
Cyprus Moufflons became the first team to be sure of a place in the final of the CCA 2022 BAOFinancial 40-over Cup, when they defeated Sri Lankans by 81 ...
Tseri exit closed as ringroad works continue
The Tseri exit, known as Halepianes, on the Limassol-Nicosia highway closed on Monday, and will remain so for two months as roadworks continue for the Nicosia ringroad.
The police said ...
Further arrest for murder in prison (Updated)
A 35-year-old was remanded for eight days in connection with the murdered Turkish Cypriot inmate case, while another 11 inmates were detained for another eight days as were three others.
A ...
Boyz stuff brought together at exhibition
Motorcycles, cars, engines and motor equipment are to fill the State Fair in Nicosia on November 19 and 20 as the Boyz Stuff Show returns for its 18th edition. Calling all motoring ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the Holy Synod is set to meet this morning to discuss the next steps forward regarding the election of a new archbishop. In other news, Labour ...
Man wanted for vicious attack in Paphos nightclub
Police are investigating a case of assault causing grievous bodily harm to a 17-year-old in Paphos, they announced on Monday.
According to police spokesman Michalis Nicolaou, around 5am on Sunday ...
Today’s weather: Mostly clear, partial clouds after noon
On Monday the weather will be mostly clear, but after midday, temporarily increased cloud cover is expected. Winds will be mainly north-westerly to north-easterly, light to moderate, up to 4 Beaufort. ...
Geroskipou man in custody on suspicion of stealing sunglasses
Police on Monday took into custody a 27-year-old man on suspicion of burglary and theft and possessing illegal drugs.
According to police statement, shortly after midnight members of the Paphos ...
EAC thefts on the rise
Incidents of theft from the electricity authority’s (EAC) substations are on the rise, the provider said on Sunday.
The thefts primarily concern the doors and entrances of substations, which ...
Rare footage of mouflons fighting for territory
By Jonathan Shkurko
With the weather rapidly shifting to rain and lower temperatures, mouflons in Cyprus have entered their mating season, which normally begins in October and lasts until the ...
Opening of new airport in north delayed yet again
By Esra Aygin
The opening of the long-awaited new Ercan/Tymbou airport has once again been postponed, prompting the Turkish Cypriot media to question if it will ever be operational ...
Holy Synod to discuss new archbishop elections on Monday
The Holy Synod is set to convene on Monday morning, with the election of a new archbishop to be high on the agenda.
The members will meet at 10am, according ...
Presidential Commissioner to participate in 7th trilateral Cyprus, Greece, Egypt meeting on diaspora issues
Presidential Commissioner, Photis Photiou, will participate in the 7th trilateral meeting of Cyprus, Greece and Egypt on Diaspora issues that will take place on Monday in Cairo.
Photiou told CNA ...
CoLa negotiations to continue this week
Labour Minister Kyriacos Koushos will on Monday begin meetings with unions and labour organisations, as part of the government’s efforts to help find a compromise on the cost of ...