Fuel prices set to further rise says minister
Fuel prices in Cyprus are rising again due to the increasing cost of importing fossil fuels as a result of the war in Ukraine, Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said on ...
Two women arrested for illegal possession of ammunition (Updated)
Two women, aged 46 and 28, were remanded for seven days on Monday after they were found in possession of stolen goods and bullets.
Following a tip-off on Sunday, Limassol police carried ...
Robber assaults kiosk worker, flees with takings
A 50-year-old kiosk employee was assaulted and forced to hand over the money from the cash register when a kiosk was robbed at around midnight on Sunday, police said.
An ...
Coronavirus: Shop owner fined €4,000 for breaking Covid regulations
A shop owner in Nicosia was fined €4,000 for employing people without a SafePass as the police fined 16 individuals and three other businesses for violating measures aiming to contain the spread ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, President Nicos Anastasiades was this morning due to visit the Pournara migrant camp in Kokkinotrimithia to see for himself the conditions there, after they have been ...
President promises help for migrants, more to be sent to hotels (update 3, photos, video)
More unaccompanied minors are to be housed in hotel units, while some adults will be transferred to a separate centre, the government announced on Monday following the president’s visit ...
Sniffer dogs at Pournara ahead of president’s visit (video)
Police dogs were seen in Pournara early Monday morning in advance of a visit there by President Nicos Anastasiades, who will see for himself the conditions after it came under ...
Man arrested in Limassol after attempt to dodge police
Police on Sunday night spotted a 22-year-old man, wanted for burglary and theft since January, driving in the Limassol area.
The police patrol signaled the driver to stop using their ...
Turkish Cypriot airspace? What airspace?
The Cyprus Republic has banned Russian flights, Turkey has not, highlighting once again the anomalies of flying into or over northern Cyprus
By Esra Aygin
The Cyprus Republic’s decision ...
Coronavirus: Three deaths, 2,314 new cases reported on Sunday (updated)
Three people were reported to have died from coronavirus on Sunday as the ministry of health recorded 2,314 new cases of Covid-19.
The deaths bring to 902 the total since the start ...
Demonstrators call for closure of skies over Ukraine
Despite the cold, demonstrations were held in all towns on Sunday afternoon to protest against the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Organised by Women of the World to protect the sky ...
Peyia beach cleanup collects one ton of rubbish
One ton of rubbish was collected from the beach and in the sea at the Ayios Georgios beach in Peyia, organisers said on Sunday.
The Akti Research centre, the municipality ...
Building bridges with rhythm
Bicommunal initiative uses music as a common language to show that we are all the same
In the midst of the most difficult and challenging period in recent years, a ...
Police rescue more than 10 drivers from snowy roads
More than ten drivers had to be rescued by the police and fire services on Sunday as heavy snowfall and busy roads left many unable to control their vehicle.
Members ...
Coronavirus: Free testing sites on Monday for eligible groups
A total of 37 testing sites operated by the ministry of health will be available for eligible members of the public on Monday.
Those wanting a test need proof of ID ...
Trapped tourists rescued from castle in the north
Members of the civil defence on Sunday had to rescue around 15 tourists who had been trapped by heavy snowfall in the Ayios Ilarionas castle in the north.
According to the ...
Tatar slams Greek Cypriot for politicising sport over F1 helmet
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Sunday accused the Greek Cypriots of using sport to underline hackneyed complaints after F1 driver Sebastian Vettel had a Turkish Cypriot flag on his ...
Director general of finance ministry heads to Ecofin
Director general of the finance ministry George Panteli will represent Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides at the Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings taking place on Monday and Tuesday.
During the Eurogroup ministers ...
‘Absurd Turkey calls for end to war, ignoring invasion of Cyprus’
It is absurd that Turkey calls on Russia and Ukraine to stop the war and contribute to world peace, while at the same time it ignores its own invasion of ...
Medical association says targeting doctors will not help solve problems in Gesy
Regret has been expressed by the Cyprus Medical Association (PIS) that some of its members have been targeted and accused of abusing the national health system (Gesy).
“We do not ...
President to visit Pournara to see state of facility for himself (updated)
President Nicos Anastasiades will visit the Pournara migrant camp in Kokkinotrimithia on Monday to see for himself the conditions there, which were widely criticised over the last few days.
He ...
Coronavirus: 17 individuals, six business fined for breaking regulations
Seventeen individuals and six businesses were charged for violating regulations against the spread of Covid in the 24 hours leading up to 6am on Sunday.
According to a police spokesman, this ...
House president reiterates Cyprus support for Ukraine
Our minds today turn to the tragedy taking place in the heart of Europe, President of the House Annita Demetriou said on Sunday, repeating that Cyprus stands by the hard-pressed ...
Bases say ‘proud’ of RAF Ukraine operation out of Akrotiri (video)
In a post on Facebook, the British Bases said they were proud of the “fantastic job” pilots operating out of RAF Akrotiri were doing defending the skies above Eastern Europe.
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