Akel to propose ending twice-yearly exams
Main opposition party Akel on Wednesday said it plans to propose ending twice-yearly exams, a matter that will be urgently discussed by the House education committee next Wednesday.
On Thursday, ...
Nuland praises Cyprus’ solidarity over Russian invasion (Update 2)
Senior US and Cypriot officials inaugurated the Washington funded security centre in Larnaca on Wednesday and spoke of the shared values of democratic nations particularly in light of Russia’s ...
81-year-old fined for illegal tobacco haul
The customs department confiscated 52 packs of cigarettes and 4.3 kilograms of tobacco after searching an apartment in Larnaca belonging to an 81-year-old man, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Wednesday.
A ...
Nicosians urged to get on their bikes this Sunday
The public has been asked to join the ‘CYcling in the city 2022’ event to promote bikes as a means of transport and exercise.
The event takes place on Sunday, April 10, ...
Constitution looms large as MPs focus on judicial reform
The justice system in Cyprus is at breaking point, MPs in the House legal affairs committee agreed on Wednesday while discussing three amended bills aimed at judicial reform tabled by ...
Suspect in long-running drug trial released
The Larnaca criminal court on Wednesday found Georgios Christodoulou, 45, not guilty of trafficking 1.5 kilos of cocaine in 2019 after the main prosecution witness was deemed unreliable.
Christodoulou, also known as Zavrantonas, ...
Unemployment down 58 per cent compared to last March
Unemployment fell by 58 per cent in March 2022, compared to the same month last year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
A report published on Wednesday said there were 13,815 registered ...
Coronavirus: End of masks outdoors likely with SafePass relaxations later
The face mask mandate in outdoor spaces is expected to be lifted this week as discussions are underway for further relaxations of coronavirus measures, Cyprus News Agency reported Wednesday.
Rapid ...
Aid for Ukraine now tops €2 million
The second batch of humanitarian aid from Cyprus for Ukraine was dispatched on Tuesday with both of them having a combined value of over €2 million, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said ...
President meets Montenegro’s PM, wraps up visit
President Nicos Anastasiades on Wednesday met Montenegro’s Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapić, in the framework of his state visit to the country, the first-ever by a Cypriot president.A presidency ...
Coronavirus: Thursday’s free testing sites for eligible groups
A total of 36 free rapid test mobile units for coronavirus will operate nationwide on Thursday for eligible groups, the health ministry announced.
In addition to any medical certificates exempting them ...
More than 7 million passengers expected in 2022
Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos on Wednesday said during a conference held by the Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) at the Ayia Napa marina that passenger traffic to Cyprus is expected ...
‘Speedy trials and strict penalties will curb corruption in sports’
Speedy trials and strict penalties for cases of corruption in sports are needed as deterrents, according to deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides.
His comments came at a conference organised as part ...
Nuland’s visit is proof of US interest in Cyprus negotiations, Kasoulides says
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland’s visit to Cyprus is proof of US interest in resuming negotiations for a solution to the Cyprus issue, Foreign ...
Woman has bank account emptied after falling for scam
A woman in Limassol has filed a complaint with police that she was the victim of an alleged online scam after €27,129 was stolen from her bank account.
The woman told ...
Cyprus’ prison population down almost 30% but still overcrowded
Cyprus saw a near 30 per cent fall in its incarceration rate from 2020 to 2021, but still has one of Europe’s most overcrowded prisons according to the Council of Europe’s ...
Larnaca A&E to get more doctors, minister says
Additional doctors will be brought in to staff the accident and emergency department at Larnaca general hospital, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas announced on Wednesday.
Following a meeting at the state ...
Woman arrested at Paphos airport with fake passport
A woman from Cameroon was arrested at Paphos airport on Tuesday evening for trying to leave the country with a forged Portuguese passport, police said on Wednesday.
According to Paphos ...
Two arrested on suspicion of robbery
Police on Wednesday said they have arrested two people for theft, including a teenage girl who is suspected of stealing €1,200 from two different residences in Limassol.
According to police, the 17...
Bubbly young woman surrounded by death
THEO PANAYIDES discovers that few people understand the circle of life better than Florentina Mela, the 28-year-old funeral director
Last Sunday, April 3, was Florentina Mela’s birthday; she turned 28. She’...
Restaurant review: Harmony by the Sea, Pissouri
By Sarah Coyne
Now that the weather is warming up, it is the perfect time to travel further afield and enjoy some of the island’s best restaurants. Several people ...
High dust levels persisted on Wednesday
High concentrations of dust continue to be present in the air on Wednesday, the labour inspection department said, warning people to avoid circulating in outdoor spaces.
“The small size of ...
Injured pensioner rescued from Paphos forest
Police on Wednesday said they helped rescue a pensioner who got lost and slightly injured in Paphos forest during his drive in the area.
According to Paphos assistant police director ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, traffic cameras appear to be stuck in the ‘pilot’ phase with 50,000 violations recorded since the start of the year but only 2,000 fines handed out. In other ...