Local fruit given commercial boost
The mandarin tree of Arakapas, with roots dating back to 1870, stands out for its aroma, taste and durability, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Sunday.
Speaking at the village Mandarin ...
Primary school children ‘need to be taught about data privacy’
Personal data needs to be carefully managed online and education on this should start in primary school, data protection commissioner Irene Loizidou-Nicolaidou said on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion of ...
Hopes high that Cyprus tourism can continue record-breaking streak
After a record-breaking year in 2024, extending the tourist season, enriching the tourist product and developing new markets are the goals for 2025, deputy minister of tourism Costas Koumis said on Sunday.
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Fire damages nursery school in Nicosia
Fire damaged a nursery school in Nicosia’s Anthoupolis on Saturday night, the fire service said on Sunday.
The entrance to the school and some equipment were affected by the ...
‘In the dark’ over Akamas
The sustainable development plan for the Akamas peninsula appears to be in limbo, following the government’s recent decision to cancel the roadworks contract. Still, from the perspective of environmentalists, ...
Authorities investigate illegal dumping of dead pigs in Meniko
Authorities said on Saturday they were investigating the illegal disposal of dead pigs in the Meniko area.
The veterinary services and the department of environment will proceed with the case ...
91-year-old Cypriot is Britain’s oldest chip shop owner
While most people his age have been retired for the best part of three decades, 91-year-old British Cypriot John Panayis is the United Kingdom’s oldest chip shop owner and ...
In Cyprus, why is parking total chaos?
By Philippa Tracy
I don’t usually do new year’s resolutions. But in reading online about other people’s, pre-booking airport parking has got to be the one that ...
Nicosia loses iconic 1930s building amid growing urban development concerns
A landmark building in Nicosia, located at the corner of Arnaldas and Stassinos Avenue, was demolished on Friday night, sparking a wave of anger and sadness among locals and architecture ...
Police investigate robberies at two kiosks in Limassol
Police are investigating a pair of robberies at kiosks in Limassol, which are believed to have been committed by the same individuals. The incident occurred in the early hours of ...
Ministry defends push for foreign-language university programmes
The education ministry issued a statement on Saturday saying the current admission process for Greek-language programmes at public universities will remain unaffected.
The statement comes in response to recent publications ...
UK flights to Paphos not impacted by Israeli security concerns
The UK government has updated its travel advice for Cyprus, saying that recent Israeli security concerns regarding Paphos airport have not affected UK flights.
The update, issued on January 29 and ...
Cyprus faces severe water shortage as drought persists
Cyprus is bracing for a severe summer water shortage, with authorities urging immediate action to curb wastage and ensure supply for all.
Deputy director of the Water Development Department (WDD), ...
Woman in serious condition after fire in Strovolos
A 60-year-old woman is in serious condition at Nicosia general hospital after suffering burns to her face and hand from a fire that broke out on Friday in a two-storey ...
Cyprus Business Now: BoC rates, salary figures, economic sentiment, FDI appeal
The Bank of Cyprus on Friday announced that it has responded to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate reduction decisions, lowering its reference rate for loans linked to ...
Architects call for stricter controls on tourism developments
The Cyprus Architects’ Association (Sak) on Friday called for stricter controls and immediate amendments to laws governing the establishment and operation of tourist facilities on the island.
The announcement follows ...
Cyprus and Greece strengthen ties on civil protection and housing
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou met separately with two Greek ministers in Athens on Friday to discuss civil protection and housing issues.
In the morning, Ioannou met with Greece’s Climate ...
Ministry urges acceptance of new digital identity documents
The deputy ministry of research and innovation has called on companies and organisations to accept documents signed with the new electronic identity card (eID), a digital signature officially launched nationwide ...
Card payments rise in Cyprus
Cypriots are using their cards more than ever, new data from the European central bank reveals. In the first half of 2024, card payments made up 73 per cent of all cashless ...
Superhome Centre changes hands in February, sold for €94 million
Superhome Centre has been sold to Vasilitsi Diy Ltd for €94 million and the transaction is expected to go through by the end of February.
Ermes Department Stores Plc, which holds 51 ...
Ertugruloglu: Some of Cyprus’ crossing points should be closed
The north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruolglu on Friday said some crossing points between Cyprus’ two sides should be closed.
Speaking to Ada TV, he described the crossing points as “...
Cyprus welcomes 15 vultures from Spain to boost local population
Fifteen vultures from Spain arrived in Cyprus on Friday, ornithological charity BirdLife Cyprus said.
The measure is part of ongoing efforts to save Cyprus’ critically endangered griffon vulture population, with ...
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Unficyp mandate extended for another year
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp)’s mandate was on Friday extended until January 31 next year, following the unanimous passing of a resolution by the UN security council.
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Commission sends Cyprus 7 letters over non-compliance with EU law
Cyprus was on the receiving end of a total of seven letters of formal notice from the European Commission on Friday over the country’s non-compliance with European Union law ...