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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has given the go-ahead for a “new initiative” to be undertaken by the United Nations with the aim of bringing about a resumption of formal ...

Three people managed to escape from a burning car on the motorway connecting Limassol and Nicosia after their car collided with another vehicle and then with railings on the outside ...

It is a beloved summer fruit, bright red and juicy, and this June it takes the spotlight once more time. The Community of Pedoulas in the mountain district of Nicosia ...

The fire service extinguished a fire that broke out early Saturday morning in an abandoned residence near the centre of Paphos. The fire was on the second floor of the ...

Women in Cyprus accounted for 51.8 per cent of all people employed in science and technology during 2025, according to Eurostat, placing the country just below the EU average but still among ...

Seven people were arrested in police operations overnight for various offences, including illegally staying in the Republic of Cyprus and for the theft of a vehicle. Police said 851 vehicles were ...

It will be mainly clear and sunny on Saturday with temperatures rising to around 33C inland, 26C on west and southwestern coasts, around 29C on the rest of the coast ...

The education ministry has acknowledged shortcomings in the initial rollout of its new “Breakfast for All” programme after concerns were raised by parents over portion sizes and the use of ...

The Nicosia district court has banned three men from entering sports venues pending trial over their alleged involvement in violence during the Apollon-Paphos match on May 29. Two of the suspects, ...

The UN secretary-general’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin will arrive in Cyprus for a one-week stay on Sunday to discuss “the way forward” on the Cyprus issue with both ...

With Cyprus Pride 2026 coming up, we asked a selection of people on the streets of Nicosia.

Police officers from Mediterranean countries gathered in Larnaca on Thursday and Friday for an international meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration issues. Held under the auspices of Europol, the ...

Pension reform, the housing crisis, migration and energy policy are expected to dominate the agenda of the new parliament, with political parties outlining their priorities to the Cyprus News Agency (...

The Limassol district court on Friday issued a five-day remand order against a 44-year-old inmate who was arrested in connection with the arson of a betting shop in the early ...

The government is seeking practical solutions to the challenges facing communities residing in the Troodos mountains, with improved connectivity, road safety and access to essential services identified as key priorities. ...

Direct Democracy Cyprus leader Fidias Panayiotou on Friday moved to justify his party’s decision to vote for Disy leader Annita Demetriou as House president, declaring that his party’s “...

There was broad support among EU ministers for ensuring that every European citizen has the right to live, work and build a future in their home region if they choose ...

The administrative court has rejected a request to suspend compulsory culling of livestock in Dromolaxia, linked to foot-and-mouth disease, ruling that “public interest prevails over the applicant’s positions”. The ...

The Larnaca district government launched its Larnaca-26 water consumption reduction campaign on Friday. The goal is to have all residents reduce consumption by 26 litres per day by September. Currently, Cypriots ...

Congratulations rolled in for Annita Demetriou, who was on Thursday re-elected as House president, with political figures both at home and abroad offering their well-wishes for her second term in ...

Eight samples taken on Thursday as part of efforts to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak returned negative results, while the remaining animal culls are expected to be completed by the ...

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas has ruled out proposals to raise pensions by 125% , while stressing that any increases must remain compatible with the sustainability of the Social Insurance Fund and fiscal ...

A woman who was raped during the Turkish invasion of 1974 is facing the loss of her refugee home because of an outstanding debt to a banking institution, MEP Loukas Fourlas ...

More than nine kilograms of cannabis and 300 grammes of cocaine were seized in Kyrenia on Friday during a police operation, with authorities also recovering cash and equipment from a property ...