Cyprus

Larnaca’s Hala Sultan Tekke will be closed on Tuesday to the general public to allow hundreds of pilgrims expected to make their way to the Islamic monument. The Antiquities ...

“Our common task as leaders is to transform the Mediterranean Sea from a region of competing claims into a platform for cooperation,” President Nikos Christodoulides told the ‘For a More ...

A 42-year-old man was arrested after midnight on Tuesday on suspicion of breaking into a storage area and stealing car spare parts. Two others are already under arrest in connection ...

A 24-year-old woman was arrested just after midnight on Tuesday in Ayia Napa to facilitate police investigations into a case of theft. The police said a 26-year-old had filed a ...

A car belonging to a 33-year-old woman went up in flames in the early hours of Tuesday in Larnaca, with police investigations pointing to arson. Larnaca police spokesman Christodoulos Konsolos ...

Tuesday started off with low clouds and mist inland and along the coast, which is set to gradually clear until the afternoon, when clouds will form over the mountains. The ...

Two people have been arrested in Paphos in connection with a house burglary and an attempted break-in at a kiosk, police confirmed on Monday. Officers from the Paphos criminal investigation ...

Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, George Papanastasiou will converse with Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates in the framework of the Investopia ...

President Nikos Christodoulides, emphasised the urgent need for international action to protect and sustainably manage the world’s oceans and assured that Cyprus will make the implementation of the EU ...

“Cyprus has always been a prize,” says Hari. “A pawn. A symbol of power, politics and passion. “There’s a pattern here: a pattern that’s been played out for ...

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and Jordan’s King Abdullah II, discussed regional developments and issues related to the bilateral relations between Cyprus and Jordan. The two ...

Featuring a musical performance by Lady Gaga, a surprise drop by Adam Sandler and a soaring stock, Netflix wrapped up this year’s TUDUM show – the streaming behemoth’s annual ...

Cyprus gets very hot in summer. If you’re thinking about a cooler escape or want to try something different, there are many great places to visit — and cruising is ...

President Nikos Christodoulides, held a meeting on Monday with United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the Ocean Conference in Nice, France. The two leaders discussed recent developments ...

Cyprus marks the Kataklysmos festival on Monday, a traditional celebration held 50 days after Easter, coinciding with Pentecost. The festival honours the descent of the Holy Spirit and is closely linked ...

Two separate car theft cases – one in Nicosia and another in Larnaca – have prompted a strong warning from police after it was revealed that valuables and even keys had been ...

A Cypriot priest who openly criticised the Archbishop of Cyprus and the Holy Synod during a church hearing has been suspended for six months. Father Demos Serkelides appeared last Friday ...

How many stories are told over a cup of coffee? What can a coffee cup itself reveal about those who drink it? Coffee culture in Cyprus is undeniably deeply rooted ...

A quad bike was completely destroyed by fire in Ayia Napa at around 02.45am on Monday, with police launching an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze and identify ...

A surge of hot air sweeping across Cyprus is sending temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages, triggering concerns for public health and safety. The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued ...

The hot dry summer weather to come should minimise any weeds at this time of the year, but those that do appear should quickly be removed before they set seed ...

A new four-member church committee was elected in the Paphos district village of Tsada on Sunday, after the previous committee had been dismissed by the now deposed Paphos bishop Tychikos. ...

Nicosia’s central Selimiye mosque, one of Cyprus’ oldest and most beautiful landmarks, has reopened after spending five years under wraps as renovations were ongoing both inside and out. A ...

The International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama returns this summer with impressive, contemporary renditions of long-standing tales. Once again, top-tier theatre companies have been chosen to present their productions at ...