Cyclist in critical condition
A cyclist is in critical condition after the driver of a car tried to overtake but crashed into him, along the Paralimni-Sotira road.
Famagusta police spokesman Steve Theodoulou said that ...
Presidential election buzz surrounds negotiator’s resignation
The government on Monday announced the successor to Andreas Mavroyiannis as chief negotiator for the Cyprus issue, while speculation tied Mavroyiannis’ resignation to the 2023 presidential elections.
In a written statement, ...
MPs review progress made in support of vulnerable children
Infrastructures for abused children and women should be available in all districts, Deputy Minister for Social Welfare Anastasia Anthousi said on Monday during a visit of the House human rights ...
Kormakitis primary school ready for pupils next year
The funding and subsequent renovation works at the Maronite village of Kormakitis, centred on its primary school, were reviewed by a senior government official on Monday.
Presidential commissioner for humanitarian ...
Successful bid for Cyprus-Greece ferry link
The deputy ministry of shipping announced on Monday that it had completed the evaluation of tenders for a ferry link between Cyprus and Greece.
The winning company behind the successful ...
Action plan launched for Nicosia’s old city
A €40 million action plan aimed at revamping Nicosia’s walled city was presented on Monday which will provide incentives for young families to move into the area and grants for ...
Russia denies plans for consulate in north
Russia has “no intention” of recognising other authorities other than the Republic of Cyprus, the Russian embassy in Nicosia said on Monday as it rubbished reports regarding the creation of ...
Coronavirus: All virus restrictions lifted at crossing points
Covid-19 restrictions at the crossing points are to be lifted from 9am on Tuesday, the bicommunal technical health committee announced on Monday.
This means that proof of vaccination and test ...
Failed asylum seeker detained in Paphos
A 33-year-old man is expected to be deported from the island after he was arrested in Paphos without the necessary documents, police said on Monday.
Officers found the man walking ...
Cypriot entertainment journalist is a professional name dropper
Miss Ntertainment takes her stories on a run around New York, PAUL LAMBIS finds a driven woman a long way from her island family
Greek Cypriot Nadia Neophytou has spent ...
More physiotherapy sessions for cerebral palsy patients
The number of physiotherapy sessions provided under the general health system (Gesy) for people with cerebral palsy will be increased following an agreement reached with the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) ...
Horns up: Metal Lords rocks the stage
Angst ridden or a time worth singing about? CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES looks at movies to screen set in high school
Ah, high school. A magical time where people just break into ...
Minister of education accuses Akel of undermining reform
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Monday accused main opposition party Akel of obstructing the government as it tries to reform education.
“Ever since Akel has been a minority in parliament, ...
Part of Tseri Ave to close for five months due to ringroad works
A section of Tseri avenue will close to traffic on Wednesday for about five months to allow for construction works of the Nicosia ringroad, the public works department announced Monday.
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Patients say should be part of Gesy decision making
The federation of Cyprus patients’ associations (Osak) on Monday highlighted the need for patients to take part in the decision-making process as far as public health concerned during a meeting ...
Taxi driver arrested for illegal possession of drugs with intent to supply
Police said a taxi driver seems to have been using his car to deliver drugs, after arresting a 53-year-old on Monday morning shortly after midnight.
Officers stopped a vehicle in ...
President to meet HIO over disputed €150 million payment
The president of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) Andreas Papaconstantinou will meet President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday to discuss an issue concerning around €150 million that has reportedly not yet been ...
Woman caught driving five times over alcohol limit following collision
A 31-year-old woman was caught driving in Paralimni with a blood alcohol level five times the allowed limit.
According to police, on Sunday night officers responded to an accident involving ...
Trial of pensioner who killed wife, tried to commit suicide, postponed (updated)
Paphos criminal court on Monday postponed the trial of David Hunter, the 74-year-old British man who in December confessed to killing his terminally ill wife to June 16, following a request ...
Police looking for man involved in Emba clash
Migrants support NGO Kisa on Monday accused the police of covering up true events in Emba village following an ongoing investigation into a clash there between a group of Greek ...
Man fined €42,000 after 120kg of duty-free tobacco
A 43-year-old man found in possession of about 120kg of duty-free tobacco has been fined €42,000.
Police said that officers had stopped a car driven by the 43-year-old resident of Larnaca ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, long-time chief negotiator for the Cyprus problem, Andreas Mavroyiannis, has resigned from his post. In other news, Cyprus and Israel are kick-starting intergovernmental meetings aimed at ...
Man arrested driving almost twice the speed limit on highway
A man was stopped by police on Sunday night on the highway at almost twice the speed limit.
Traffic police conducting checks on the Larnaca – Kofinou highway stopped a vehicle ...
Coronavirus: SafePass rules eased, Flight Pass scrapped, more relaxations possible (updated)
The epidemiological picture of Cyprus is the best it has been for the last five months, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipandelas said on Monday as speculation grew that more Covid measures ...