Cyprus

The installation of ‘smart’ traffic lights at Ayia Fyla roundabout in Limassol has slashed the duration of the drive from the community to there by 73 per cent, Transport Minister Yiannis ...

The death of a soldier 16 years ago, which appears to have been the result of strangulation and not suicide as initially thought, should be investigated, and resolved as a matter ...

The UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cyprus, Jane Holl Lute, is continuing her consultations to see if there is any common ground to build on, a UN source told ...

Giving away live animals at event or festivals is illegal and cruel to the animals, the veterinary department said on Friday following reports that wedding guests had been given baby ...

The health ministry announced that a total of 76 rapid test sites will operate around the island on Saturday. The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the ...

The camping sites at Platania and Stavros tis Psokas are reopening on Saturday on the basis of new, updated guidelines from the health ministry to prevent the spread of coronavirus, ...

A 14th century tombstone was handed over to the archaeological museum of Limassol district on Friday by Tasoula Hadjitofi, president of the NGO Walk of Truth that is active against ...

Russian flights to Cyprus will resume on June 28, confirming the island’s improved epidemiological condition, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said Friday. The minister announced that Russia would be resuming scheduled ...

Fifty thousand futher doses of the Sinovac coronavirus vaccine have been sent to the north from Turkey, it was announced on Friday. The special flight from Turkey contained 26,000 first doses ...

Nearly all of those who have used the general health system (Gesy) said they were satisfied with its services, a survey by the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) to mark two ...

Though Cyprus is edging towards its target of administering a first jab of the coronavirus vaccine to 65 per cent of the eligible population by the end of June, it is ...

Hermes Airports, which operates the Larnaca and Paphos facilities, has joined other tourist sector stakeholders to push for the safe reopening of European borders and the easing of travel restrictions ...

Nicosia Municipal pool will reopen on Tuesday, June 22, operating daily from 10am to 7pm until September 12, the municipality announced on Friday. The pool will operate in line with existing Covid-19 ...

President Nicos Anastasiades successfully underwent a minor spinal operation on Friday, government spokesperson Kyriakos Koushos said on Friday. The president is feeling well and will remain in hospital until tomorrow ...

Thursday’s sudden resignation of Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis has further fuelled frenzied speculation about an imminent government reshuffle and sparked a fresh round of recriminations among political parties. Yiolitis ...

The vaccination portal will from Friday be open for all ages 18 and above until the last available appointment is booked, the health ministry announced. The health ministry will place appointments ...

Despite a busier three-day weekend ahead, hoteliers say they are struggling to stay afloat as the pandemic continues to keep a lid on foreign bookings. The hard-pressed tourism sector was ...

The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form. Presented by ...

By Nikolas Grozdanovic Staying away from the temptation of making (terrible) puns that the title of Taylor Sheridan’s latest movie invites will not be easy. Then again, avoiding puns ...

Cyprus is progressing steadily towards the ECDC’s green categorisation as all districts reported reduced coronavirus caseloads, the health ministry’s National Report showed on Friday. The island’s case ...

Running is viewed as an isolated form of exercise. Limassol-based Fun Run Cyprus is here to change that perception by cultivating a community of like-minded people who help support each ...

By Ioannis Tirkides Optimism is rising high in the global economy for the recovery in 2021-22, and growth forecasts are being revised higher. The European Commission now expects real GDP ...

A surge in meth use over the past five years has caused alarm, with an official telling the Cyprus Mail that the problem is getting worse each year. Ykan (drug ...

President Nicos Anastasiades on Thursday spoke on the phone with new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, congratulating him on his assumption of duties and his forming a coalition government. According ...