Police in Paphos investigating a case of kidnapping and assault
Police in Paphos are investigating a case of alleged kidnapping and assault against a 25-year-old, who reported two men attacking him late on Tuesday.
The man said he was in ...
Proportional regulation beneficial to services sector says CySEC chief
The CFA Society Cyprus on Tuesday announced the successful completion of its forum on the future of the Cypriot economy.
CFA Society Cyprus, which boasts more than 120 members, is the ...
Cyprus Business Now
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Tuesday announced that it successfully held an event addressing the Indian business community of the United Kingdom.
The event, which took ...
Lack of interest in EastMed pipeline ‘worrying’
Companies have so far not expressed an interest in the construction of the mooted EastMed pipeline, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said on Tuesday.
He was briefing MPs at the House ...
Petrol stations association in the north threatens to close its pumps
The “association” of petrol stations in the north has threatened to close its petrol stations after the decision by petroleum suppliers to reduce the time frame for repayment.
As reported ...
Meeting Friday to look at ways to reduce electricity bills
A meeting at the presidential palace on Friday will examine ways of tackling high electricity prices, which have a knock-on effect on a host of consumer goods.
Convened by President ...
Survey shows people in the north are not happy
Only 2.58 per cent of people in the north believe that things are going well, a survey published in the Turkish Cypriot press on Tuesday showed.
The results of the three-month ...
MPs hope to pass bill to support refugees before recess
Lawmakers hope to pass a bill levying a tax on property transactions, the revenues from which will go to supporting Greek Cypriot refugees, before the summer recess.
The government bill ...
Firefighting fleet to be reinforced with four new aircraft
Two Air Tractor aircraft leased by the Republic are expected to arrive from Latin America in the next day or so.
The AirTractors will be incorporated into the current force ...
Arrest in Kyrenia after dog thrown off balcony
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Kyrenia after throwing his dog from the fifth floor resulting in its death, Turkish Cypriot media reported on Tuesday.
The incident took place ...
(Update) Second earthquake felt by people in Limassol
A second small earthquake in a few hours rattled Limassol once again on Tuesday evening.
According to the Geological Survey Department, the 2.7 magnitude earthquake was again centred in the area ...
Presidential candidate says all should have equal air time
All presidential candidates should have equal media time to present their positions to the public, former UCY rector Constantinos Christofides, who is running for president next year, said on Tuesday.
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Gloom for tourism sector in the north despite uptick
The tourist season in the north is expected to be better than the two previous years, despite the suppressed number of arrivals, with the general notion being that things could ...
Cyprus at forefront of illegal EU border crossings
Cyprus is at the forefront of a shifting pattern of illegal border crossings on the Eastern Mediterranean route, an EU agency for Asylum report said on Tuesday, confirming the pressures ...
Economic sentiment deteriorates in June
The economic sentiment in Cyprus deteriorated in July, pushed downwards by weaker business confidence in services, industry and retail trade.
The Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) compiled by the University of ...
Man jailed for six years for rape of minor
Paphos criminal court on Tuesday handed six-year concurrent sentences to a 23-year-old man over the rape and sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl from the United Kingdom.
The two individuals ...
Presidential candidate calls for widening of access to abortions
A woman’s right to terminate pregnancies should be fully covered by the national health scheme (Gesy), including psychological support, presidential candidate and lawyer Achilleas Demetriades said on Tuesday.
Against ...
We’ve got it covered says band
For a local cover band it’s all about the music discovers PAUL LAMBIS
A cover band might conjure up images of a mundane act that performs at wedding after ...
Property users briefed on Piale Pasia revamp
Ahead of the launch of tenders, authorities have reached out to property users on Larnaca’s Piale Pasia Avenue informing them of an ambitious revamp of building facades.
The letters ...
Coronavirus: Facemasks must be worn in pharmacies, testing sites
Face masks will become obligatory in pharmacies and laboratories this week, less than a month after their use became optional, the health ministry announced on Tuesday.
Following a recent increase ...
Cyprus can become regional educational centre, President says
Cyprus can become a regional educational, research and excellence centre, said President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades addressing the graduation ceremony of the University of Cyprus on Monday evening.
In ...
Cyprus backs EU support to green tech in Mediterranean
Cyprus supports the creation of a common platform for the supply of natural gas, as well as the EU providing financial support for innovative green technologies to mainly address the ...
Coronavirus: Close to 25,000 receive fourth jab
Nearly 25,000 people have been vaccinated with the fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine the deputy director of nursing services Evagoras Tambouris said on Tuesday.
Speaking to CyBC the Tambouris also ...
Injured commando still extremely critical, investigation launched (update 2)
The 27-year-old special forces contract soldier who was injured as part of a military training exercise on Tuesday remained in critical condition at a Nicosia general hospital ICU.
Authorities are ...