Cyprus News

A reported shift in France’s position on the possible sale of advanced SAMP/T air defence systems to Turkey is likely to attract close attention in Cyprus, amid deepening ...

The department of electronic communications announced on Monday it was in regular contact with Hellas Sat to resolve TV reception issues following Cyprus’ transition to the DVB-T2 digital broadcasting system.  ...

European Commission representatives toured many of the sites being funded under the Thalia 2021-2027 programme last week during an annual review, as some of the projects near completion or are ...

A 73-year-old jewellery shop owner was injured on Monday morning after resisting an attempted armed robbery in central Larnaca, police said. According to Larnaca police criminal investigation head George Charalambous, ...

The criminal court in Larnaca on Monday rejected as premature an application by a 48-year-old defendant to dismiss the Pyla torture case on the grounds of abuse of process. The ...

The meteorology department has issued a yellow warning for isolated heavy thunderstorms on Monday. The thunderstorms are expected in mountainous areas, inland and the northern parts of Cyprus between 12pm ...

Travellers should avoid bringing plants, seeds and plant products into Cyprus, as they could introduce harmful pests and diseases that threaten the island’s environment and agriculture, the agriculture department ...

More than 5,200 students from 160 schools across Cyprus explored the unique ecosystems of the Akrotiri peninsula this school year through hands-on environmental education programmes at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre (AEEC). ...

The customs department confiscated duty free tobacco products from a residence in Limassol on Sunday, following information provided by the police drug squad. The department said on Monday that agents ...

The anti-corruption authority on Monday declined to comment on reports that it is investigating a former member of parliament over alleged fraud and misappropriation of funds linked to a non-profit ...

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanoli travels to London on Monday to attend an event to promote the Cypriot maritime and shipping industry. The event, organised by the deputy ministry at ...

Three 18-year-old suspects were remanded in custody for eight days by the Famagusta district court on Monday after a 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot man was seriously assaulted in Ayia Napa. The ...

Turkish Cypriot political figures have condemned the attack on a 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot man in Ayia Napa, who remains intubated at Nicosia general hospital following the assault. Turkish Cypriot leader ...

For the first time, the show that has captivated more than two million viewers worldwide, arrives in Cyprus for three special performances. Its mission? To revive and honour the music ...

The government has called for patience while independent criminal investigators complete their work in the so-called Mafia State case, insisting that the investigation must proceed free from political interference. Speaking ...

Six people were arrested during overnight police operations across Cyprus, while officers issued 370 traffic fines, including 143 for speeding offences. In a statement on Monday, police said they maintained an increased ...

Two firefighting air tractors took off at 6.30am on Monday from Cyprus to assist France in putting out the wildfires raging in the country. Fire chief Nikos Longinos said France ...

Monday morning’s mist gives way to sunny weather, however scattered low clouds will be forming locally, yielding showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly in the mountains, inland and to the ...

Exactly 30 years ago on Monday, on July 6, 1996, Turkish Cypriot journalist Kutlu Adali was machine gunned to death outside his home in Nicosia, the first in what was arguably Cyprus’ most ...

After almost a decade of dormancy, the Cyprus problem may be beginning to stir. Tuesday will mark the ninth anniversary of the collapse of negotiations in the Swiss ski resort ...

Four foreign nationals were fined a total of €14,400 after customs officers at Paphos International Airport discovered large quantities of duty-unpaid tobacco products in their luggage before they boarded a flight ...

The memory of the five military officers killed in the 2002 helicopter crash near Kouklia remains a lasting point of reference for both the Republic of Cyprus and the National Guard, ...

With the new month here, it is time to look ahead to a new series of events. This July, Rialto Theatre and its surrounding Limassol streets fill with diverse melodies ...

A 47-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition after allegedly being assaulted by a group of unidentified people in Ayia Napa in the early hours of Sunday, police ...