Petrides: The next few years will be difficult
Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides on Monday pledged support for vulnerable groups in the face of growing inflation and rising costs.
He conceded that the next few years would be difficult, ...
Designs inspired by Cyprus’ cultural heritage
Our greatgrandparents lived in a circular economy, upcycling items of clothing, a practice a new project hopes to encourage people to replicate. ALIX NORMAN meets the people behind the island’...
Cyprus seeks EU exemption from Russia sanctions to meet firefighting needs
The foreign ministry is in negotiations with Brussels in the hopes of securing an exemption from EU sanctions against Russia in case Cyprus is unsuccessful in obtaining the necessary aerial ...
Cyprus reopens embassy in Kyiv, Cypriot citizens there invited to leave
The foreign ministry on Monday said that from Tuesday, the gradual reopening of Cyprus’ embassy in Kyiv would begin.
However, the ministry’s travel directive issued on February 15, in which ...
Make Netflix great again
For the first time the streaming giant has lost subscribers. CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES mulls what make bring them, and the revenue, back
It was a long time coming. The streaming world ...
Remand for suspect in attempted murder
A 21-year-old man was on Monday remanded for eight days in relation to the attempted murder of a 32-year-old man in Nicosia.
The suspect was arrested the previous day after ...
Seven years for one of suspects in Limassol court fire
One of the suspects accused of setting fire to the evidence room at the Limassol court last year was sentenced to seven years in prison on Monday.
Last month, the 33...
Man arrested for stabbing in centre of Nicosia
A 36-year-old man was arrested on Sunday night in in connection with a case of attempted murder of a 28-year-old man who was attacked with a knife.
Earlier on Sunday ...
Police clamp down on drunk driving, speeding in Paphos
A total of 220 drivers were booked in a coordinated operation by Paphos police over the last three days.
According to the police spokesperson, Michalis Nikolaou, three drivers were found driving ...
One charged after latest match incident (Updated)
A 30-year-old was charged in writing on Monday as part of investigations into the incidents that allegedly led to the serious injury of a 20-year-old man before the Anorthosis-Apollon football ...
Fire fighters respond to seventy three fires over past three days
Over the past three days from April 29 until May 2 the fire department responded to 114 calls for help, 73 fires, 36 special services and five fake calls.
From Sunday to Monday the department ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, as Labour Day was marked around the world on Sunday to celebrate the progress made by workers, in Cyprus it descended into a spat between the ...
Smile time: Cyprus Mail’s April cartoons
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Five men arrested for burglary and theft in past twenty-four hours
Five men, aged between 18 and 32, were arrested by police for three cases of for burglary and theft.
Larnaca police arrested a 26-year-old man who has been detained with a court ...
Dire situation for refugees in Oroklini exposes deep systemic issues
The saga of the refugee housing from hell in the town of Oroklini may be coming to an end – but the situation remains unacceptable.
“You see over there, where the ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid testing centres for eligible groups on Monday
The ministry of health will operate 27 rapid testing units on Monday to give free rapid tests to those in eligible groups.
Those entitled to a free test include minors, the ...
Irene Charalambidou says she would stand for president if asked
Akel MP Irene Charalambidou said on Sunday if she was asked by the party to stand as its candidate for the presidential elections in 2023 she would say yes.
In an ...
Kontides wins World Championship race in Hyeres
Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides on Sunday thanked the whole team behind him as he marked the end of a podium drought winning gold in the Laser category at the World ...
Workers rights an important pillar of government policy says Anastasiades
The protection of workers’ rights has been a priority for the government since it came into power, President Nicos Anastasiades said in an event to mark Labour Day on Sunday.
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Betting against your biological clock
Egg freezing allows women to delay starting a family, and in Cyprus the government even contributes to the cost. Gina Agapiou finds out more
Hundreds of women freeze their eggs ...
Earthquake recorded between Cyprus and Lebanon
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was recorded between Cyprus and Lebanon, the geological survey department announced on Sunday.
The quake was felt at 12.02pm, the department of the ...
Labour Day speeches descend into spat for government and Akel
The result of Akel policies are still fresh in the memory of workers, Government Spokesman Marios Pelekanos said on Sunday in response to charges made by the leader of the ...
Disy government widening inequalities, Akel says in Labour Day address
Young people today are offering maximum yet receiving the minimum, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Sunday addressing a Labour Day event organised by left wing union Peo which saw ...
Government will continue to promote workers’ rights says minister on Labour Day
May 1 is a milestone for the struggles of all workers, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said in a message on Sunday saying the current government attaches particular importance to the protection ...