A comprehensive overview of current news in Cyprus, covering everything from local events and political developments to social issues and community highlights
Inability to exercise effective control of the green line due to its length is the most serious problem Cyprus faces as regards migratory flows, the largest among all member states, ...
A 55-year-old man was remanded in police custody for two days on Tuesday by Paphos district court as police investigate a case of written murder threats, securing goods with false ...
Two high-school students were arrested late on Monday after a 16-year-old boy was seriously injured at a school in Paphos.
The two students, both aged 18, were arrested on suspicion of ...
Residents of mountainous areas are eligible for double subsidy in the state support schemes for renewable energy and energy conservation, the energy ministry announced on Tuesday, while calling on people ...
Earthquakes cannot be prevented, but with the right precautions everyone can effectively contribute to mitigating its effects, civil defence spokeswoman Olivia Michaelidou told the Cyprus News Agency on Tuesday.
Her ...
Cyprus ranks 23rd among the 27 EU member states as regards the use of recycled materials in their economies.
According to Eurostat data on sustainable development goal 12 (SDG12) “Responsible consumption and ...
The Cyprus Animal Party announced that the Church of Cyprus will carry out a blessing of animals on October 3 on the occasion of World Animal Day, an international day of ...
In today’s news, President Nicos Anastasiades said his meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar and UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, was creative, and that the differences were recorded.
In ...
Two establishments, one in Limassol and one in Paphos, were fined a total of €1,500 for violating coronavirus protocols, after 3,304 nationwide police checks.
The Limassol-based business was booked for €1,000 after officers ...
Children between six months and 15 years should get vaccinated against the Type A flu, the Cyprus Paediatric Society said on Tuesday.
In a written statement, paediatricians said it is “absolutely ...
An 18-year-old teenager was arrested in Paphos late on Monday in connection with nine separate burglary cases.
According to a police announcement, the suspect was arrested as part of the ...
Paphos police on Tuesday were investigating a burglary after a tourist reported that about €6,000 in cash and other items were stolen from his holiday home.
The man reported the theft ...
World Tourism Day with its theme this year of tourism for inclusive growth should be a call for the entire industry to renew itself, stakeholders in Cyprus said on Monday.
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The Cyprus Shipping Chamber held its annual charity beach volley tournament in Limassol between September 19 and September 26.
The tournament included the participation of the chamber’s member companies and was ...
The construction of hotels and the completion of other projects, including the redevelopment of the old oil refineries area in Larnaca will place the district on the country’s tourist ...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is leaning towards appointing a new special envoy dealing with the Cyprus issue, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Monday after lunch with Guterres and Turkish Cypriot ...
One hundred and thirty six new cases of coronavirus were announced on Monday, out of 65, 826 PCR and rapid tests.
No deaths were reported.
Eighty-one people are in hospital with the ...
This year’s Wine Festival promises a glamorous come back after a year of absence due to the pandemic with “impressive” opening and closing ceremonies, and many activities for everyone, ...
Auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides on Monday waved aside conjecture that has him aspiring for the presidency in 2023, and said this talk comes from quarters who wish to distract from the watchdog’...
The health ministry on Monday announced the booster jabs programme against Covid-19 for the vulnerable groups of the population was continuing at a satisfactory pace.
The vaccination with the third ...
Nicosia stated its readiness on Monday to offer any assistance necessary to Greece after the 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Crete that killed one person, injured others and damaged buildings.
Damage was ...
Police on Monday arrested a 38-year-old man in Nicosia in connection with possession of a firearm and participation in a crime.
The arrest took place at lunchtime during a police ...
Lawmakers on Monday began reviewing three government bills which would give credit acquiring companies (CACs) enhanced access to debtors’ financial data, affording the financial industry more tools to deal with ...
A 57-year-old woman from Limassol was sentenced on Monday to 4.5 years in prison after being found guilty of stealing more than €100,000 from the bank account of another person.
She had ...