Cyprus

Cyprus was hit by an earthquake, registering 3.9 on the Richter scale at around 7.35pm on Wednesday. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the epicentre of the earthquake was reported near ...

Construction works for the EU-funded creation of the 3.7-kilometre linear park in the northern part of Nicosia, which will eventually connect to the southern parts of the city via the ...

The agriculture ministry has set out its priorities for 2026, announcing that addressing water scarcity and developments in Akamas were amongst its key priorities, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Wednesday. “...

A 22-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, marking the fifth arrest in connection with the incidents that took place last week at the Apollon club, between Ael and Apollon ...

Human Rights Watch has urged President Nikos Christodoulides to use Cyprus’ forthcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union to reinforce the bloc’s commitment to human rights and ...

The House is preparing to vote on a proposal that would scale back the benefits long granted to former presidents of the Republic and former speakers of the House. The ...

Archbishop Georgios and some political leaders expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people on Wednesday, during a symbolic event at the Palestinian embassy in Nicosia. The occasion marks the international day ...

The island is “significantly exposed,” as it does not allocate sufficient resources for social policy towards people with disabilities, according to EU data, the Cyprus paraplegic organisation (Opak) said in ...

The tradition of tea drinking in Cyprus, with herbal varieties, existed long before a member of the English nobility created afternoon tea in the 19th century. It was designed to ...

Customs officers have recently intercepted significant quantities of undeclared tobacco and luxury goods at Larnaca airport. According to a department announcement on Wednesday, customs officials identified five passengers preparing to ...

The newly formed ‘Green party of Cyprus’ and Animal party have announced a shared political platform for the 2026 parliamentary elections. At a press conference on Wednesday, the leaders of both ...

Cloudy skies and rain continue till Friday, however temperatures are set to drop over the weekend bringing sleet and snow in the mountains. Weather remains overcast on Wednesday afternoon with ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said he does not believe in Cyprus talks “just for the sake of it”, but negotiations that would lead to a solution, adding that conferences ...

Monks at Kykkos Monastery on Wednesday strongly denounced the spread of fake news circulating online, falsely claiming they discovered a “miracle drug” to cure serious and deadly illnesses, available for ...

Nicosia court has postponed the second “trial within a trial” for a German national accused of usurping Greek Cypriot property in northern Cyprus. Defence lawyer Sotiris Argyrou sought additional time ...

The state health services organisation (Okypy) has pledged to include new nursing positions in its 2026 budget, Pasydy said on Wednesday. The new posts will cover both general nursing and mental‑...

Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, has evolved significantly over the past decade, becoming not only a political and cultural hub but also a dynamic retail destination. The rise of modern ...

President Nikos Christodoulides is travelling to Kyiv on Wednesday for a working visit. The trip is part of preparations ahead of Cyprus assuming the presidency of the Council of the ...

A Christmas bonus will be paid to thousands of benefits recipients, supporting around 65,000 families at a total cost exceeding €17 million following a cabinet decision, the deputy ministry said on Wednesday. ...

A 71-year-old woman from Paphos has reported falling victim to an online investment scam after responding to an advertisement promoting what was presented as a state-backed investment platform, police said ...

A tense three-hour standoff in Limassol ended without injury on Wednesday, after a 65-year-old woman who had threatened to blow up her home using gas cylinders was safely escorted to ...

A fire that broke out on Tuesday night at a candle factory in Livadia affected all areas of the building due to its unique construction and unified roof, fire brigade ...

An exhibition that will take place in Larnaca this Sunday marks the conclusion of the creator’s residency programme MAKERsHOUSE 2025 by the Youth Makerspace Larnaca of the Youth Board of ...

By Eleni Matheou Nowadays, there is a growing global demand for rare earth elements and critical minerals such as nickel, manganese and lithium due to their importance in the production ...