Partial clouds and showers on the way
Wednesday will be partly cloudy with temperatures rising to 18C inland, 20C on the coast, and 10C in the higher mountains. Winds will be mainly north-to south-easterly and in the ...
Cyprus Business Now: economic sentiment, investment position, LNG terminal
The Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) in Cyprus recorded a modest improvement in December 2024, rising by one point compared to November, according to the Economics Research Centre of the University of ...
North coalition partners ‘have not met in 20 days’ as ‘govt’ teeters
The north’s ruling coalition partners “have not met in 20 days”, ‘deputy prime minister’ and DP leader Fikri Ataoglu said on Tuesday, as coalition partner YDP mulls a potential withdrawal.
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Manhunt as another person escapes police custody
Police launched a manhunt on Tuesday afternoon for a 39-year-old who was in custody for theft, who slipped through their fingers while being treated at Nicosia general hospital.
The man ...
Two minors in custody for damage to AEL stadium
Two teenagers were placed in custody on Tuesday for maliciously causing damage to AEL’s indoor stadium in Limassol last week.
Police sources said the two boys, aged 15 and 16, were ...
Four intubated with flu, hospitals nearly full, says Okypy
Four patients are currently intubated with flu in intensive care units, while seasonal infections and covid are pushing hospitals to their limits, state health services organisation (Okypy) spokesman Charalambos Charilaou ...
Turkish Cypriots welcome no mention of ‘federation’ in report
The Turkish Cypriot side on Tuesday crowed that a draft six monthly report issued United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the state of play in Cyprus contains not a ...
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Environment dept under fire over wind farm
Environmental organisations Terra Cypria and BirdLife Cyprus found on Tuesday that a wind farm in Kellia state forest in Larnaca, which had been put on hold by the Environment Department ...
Unsuitable cosmetics found in Cyprus, may cause rashes
Cosmetic products that are considered unsuitable under European legislation, have been found in several EU countries, including Cyprus.
Some ingredients of the hair, skin and make-up products may cause irritation ...
Economic sentiment in Cyprus improves in December
The Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) in Cyprus recorded a modest improvement in December 2024, rising by one point compared to November, according to the Economics Research Centre of the University of ...
GMI applications reviewed in just 60 days
The average time to review applications for Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) has been cut to 60 days, the deputy welfare minister said on Tuesday.
In a video message, Marilena Evangelou said ...
Cyprus’ international investment position improves
Cyprus’ international investment position (IIP) showed slight improvement during the third quarter of 2024, according to a report released this week by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).
The IIP recorded ...
Legal service to study bill on Turkish Cypriot properties
MPs on Tuesday decided to give the attorney-general’s office a fortnight for feedback on some loose ends relating to a bill changing the way in which Turkish Cypriot properties ...
London Cypriot hoping to find stem cell donor on the island
London-based Cypriot Michael Kyriacos Efstratiou is appealing to people on the island to find a stem cell donor after he was diagnosed with leukaemia.
Efforts to find a compatible stem ...
Carter’s emphasis on peace vindicated, says foreign minister
The emphasis Jimmy Carter placed on peace has been vindicated, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos wrote on Tuesday in a book of condolences at the US embassy in Nicosia.
“Offering my ...
Motorcyclists behind two Limassol robberies
Two robbery cases this long weekend saw people robbed by suspects on a motorcycle, police said on Tuesday.
On Sunday a 22-year-old delivery driver reported he has been robbed while ...
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Three injured in brawl at Limassol facility for minors
Two minors and a woman were taken to hospital after a brawl on Tuesday between civilians and people staying in a facility for unaccompanied minors in Zakaki, Limassol.
Police said ...
Akinci rules self out of Turkish Cypriot leadership election
Former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on Tuesday ruled himself out of another run for office, with Turkish Cypriot leadership elections set to take place in October.
In a social ...
Contract signed to upgrade Nicosia’s Famagusta Avenue
A contract was signed at the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday to upgrade Nicosia’s Famagusta Avenue.
The Aglandjia street, from the junction with Kalavryton Street to the SOPAZ roundabout ...
State, Larnaca municipality reach agreement on port’s future
The Greek state-owned asset management company Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRDAF) was on Tuesday placed in the driving seat of the Larnaca port’s development.
The decision was made ...
Cyprus aims for a competitive electricity market, cheaper power by July
Reducing electricity costs for households and businesses remains a key priority for the government, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Tuesday.
Speaking at a Transmission System Operator Cyprus event to ...
Driver almost 12 times over the limit crashes in Larnaca
Three drunk drivers were involved in car accidents over the long weekend, police said on Tuesday.
As a result of the first, three people were taken to Paphos General Hospital ...
Completion deadline of ‘end of 2025’ set for Vasilikos LNG terminal
By Charalampos Stylianou
The Vasilikos LNG terminal infrastructure and floating storage and regasification unit Prometheus will be fully operational by the end of the year, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said ...
North to import ‘high value sheep’ to bolster halloumi production
The north’s ‘agriculture ministry’ on Tuesday announced its intention to import “high value sheep” from abroad with the aim of being able to bolster halloumi production in the face ...