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The Greek frigate Kimon is departing Cyprus, government sources confirmed on Tuesday, following its deployment to the island in March amid heightened regional security concerns. Meanwhile, Elli has already left ...

The Cyprus Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Federation on Tuesday expressed strong concern and dissatisfaction over the dog law passed by parliament on April 2. The federation called on President Nikos Christodoulides ...

Farmers on Tuesday called for immediate compensation and realistic solutions for replacing their livestock after over 30,000 animals have been lost to culling. Chairman of Panagrotiki farming union Christos Papapetrou said ...

A 31-year-old Cypriot citizen of Iraqi origin received a four-year prison sentence on Tuesday for stabbing his colleague. The man admitted to charges of causing grievous bodily harm and making ...

Journalist and Volt candidate Makarios Drousiotis delivered a dossier of documents to investigators at police headquarters on Tuesday, stating that it contains extensive material linked to allegations he has raised ...

Alcohol and drugs are responsible for around 24 per cent of fatal car accidents in Cyprus, while mobile phone use behind the wheel increases the risk of a crash fourfold, Transport ...

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou on Tuesday said “things must move forward” on the Cyprus problem after Monday’s meeting of President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman ended ...

Airport operator Hermes Airports on Tuesday reported a 15.3 per cent decline in air passenger traffic at Cyprus airports, reflecting the impact of the Middle East crisis on tourism flows. According ...

Flamingos arrive in Cyprus in November and leave by the end of February, with their pink colour and height reaching 1.45m making them a popular sight at Cyprus’ wetlands, however ...

The recovery of assets derived from illegal activities remains a key priority for Cyprus authorities, deputy Attorney-General Savvas Angelides said on Tuesday. Addressing a three-day training symposium organised by the ...

Lawyer Nikos Clerides expressed serious concerns regarding the handling of the investigation into allegations made by his client ‘Sandy’, claiming pressure, collusion and institutional interference are undermining the integrity of ...

Greek deputy minister to the PM Giorgos Mylonakis filed a complaint before the Supreme Court prosecutor in Greece on Tuesday against publications linking him to the allegations of Makarios Drousiotis, ...

Police will implement increased road safety measures over the Easter holiday period, aiming to enhance traffic safety and prevent serious and fatal road collisions. In a statement, police said that ...

Meat prices during Greek Orthodox Holy Week have remained at roughly the same levels as last year, despite earlier concerns about potential increases, according to the president of the Butchers ...

Restoration works have been completed at the chapel of Ayios Ioannis Prodromos in Neo Chorio Kythreas on Monday, a site dating back to the mid-17th century. The project was ...

Protesters entered the Turkish Cypriot legislature building on Tuesday morning, as a general strike called in protest at cuts to the cost-of-living allowance for public sector workers continued. As had ...

Rainfall during the first week of April has already surpassed the average for the month, reaching 111 per cent of the usual precipitation. The Meteorological Department said the total rainfall from ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said he has a “specific plan” for the future of the two British bases areas in Cyprus, with the government continuing its push for a ...

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos said on Tuesday that stricter measures including a potential price cap could be imposed if profiteering is identified in the fuel market. Speaking on Sigma TV, ...

The ministry noted that the day serves as a reminder that health is a fundamental human right and a moral obligation towards every individual, regardless of age, gender, origin or ...

Cyprus Rugby took another huge step towards establishing a women’s team at the weekend, boosting their aspirations to compete internationally starting in 2027. On Saturday 4 April 2026, a team of 16 Cyprus-based ...

Police reported two arrests and 260 traffic offences following coordinated overnight operations nationwide aimed at reinforcing public safety. In a statement issued on Tuesday, authorities announced that 770 drivers and passengers were ...

’Tis the season to get crafty! This spring welcomes new artistic, creative and reflective workshops as the island’s creatives present new participatory events that engage the senses. Here is ...

The audit office has identified extensive weaknesses in the management of social benefits by the deputy welfare ministry, with systemic failures that led to delays, overpayments and payments to individuals ...