Cyprus

Akel and its allied trade union Peo on Tuesday called for the state to take on greater responsibility for social welfare. Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou and Peo’s general secretary ...

“Life without pausing to celebrate and experience human togetherness can feel long and exhausting,” says wine and gastronomy educator and writer Florentia Kythreotou. Centered on the history of the beloved ...

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris has formally renounced his lifelong ministerial pension, as well as the planned lump sum, saying on Tuesday that he did not wish to enjoy any privilege ...

Renewed calls for cooperation over teacher evaluations were made on Tuesday a day after the House ended nearly a year of political deadlock by approving a new system as teachers ...

The Law Office has handled three cases referred to it by the authority against corruption and, apart from the latest on the Trimiklini fish farm, there was nothing else pending, ...

Turkey has itself to blame for the fact that it is not invited to participate in regional collaborations, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, citing the country’s lack of ...

Contracts were signed on Tuesday to resume works at the Liopetri estuary, with €3.6 million allocated over a 12-month period. The contract provides for the continuation and completion of works on ...

Larnaca municipality unveiled the Tsiakkilero multifunctional park on Monday, a €2.5 million project that marks the largest investment in infrastructure in a refugee housing area in recent years. The municipality describes ...

Work on what will become the largest coastal pedestrian walkway in Cyprus is moving into its final stages in the Peyia-Kissonerga area of the Akamas municipality, with the project already ...

Archaeologists announced on Tuesday the discovery of extensive fortifications at ancient Palaepaphos. Researchers uncovered a series of large stone towers forming part of a massive fortification wall that once encircled ...

Archaeologists announced on Tuesday the completion of excavations in the Peristerona River valley, uncovering new evidence of ritualistic activity and water management linked to copper production under Roman rule in ...

The Paralimni–Deryneia municipality has announced the installation of an underwater Christmas tree beneath the crystal-clear waters of Protaras. According to a statement, the submerged tree serves as a festive ...

“We must do our best for our children, especially in the area of health,” House president Annita Demetriou said during her visit to Makarios hospital on Tuesday morning ahead of ...

Perhaps that seems like an unnecessary question. What else is there to do on Christmas Day than indulge in a big family feast, pull Christmas crackers and open presents? Well, ...

Professor Loizos G Loizou has been included in the list of the 100 most influential people in oncology, by international oncology media outlet OncoDaily. The acknowledgement comes after years of work ...

Cyprus, Greece and Israel pointed out the need to wrap up pending issues, including natural gas and the Great Sea Interconnector, and to address Turkey’s actions in the region, ...

Heavy thunderstorms continue into Tuesday, with a yellow weather warning in place until 9am. The meteorological department said isolated heavy thunderstorms would in some cases be accompanied by hailstones and ...

Cyprus recorded the lowest rate of housing overcrowding in the European Union during 2024, according to Eurostat, highlighting the country’s comparatively favourable living conditions within the bloc. The figures showed ...

An event honouring Maroula Violari Iakovidou, Cyprus’ first female professional journalist, for her 70 years of service to journalism was held on Monday at the Journalists’ House in Nicosia. Addressing the ...

The Road Safety Council on Monday announced the launch of a road safety campaign, reminding the public to pay particular attention to using seatbelts, avoid drunk driving and speeding during ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday his shared cooperation with Israel and Greece in issues such as energy and defence remained strong and unwavering. Christodoulides was in Israel for a ...

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday dismissed suggestions of dissension inside the government regarding the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project, after the leader of the Diko party accused the government ...

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December, Omodos community council presents its very own Omodos Christmas Market – a-three-day fiesta of music, food, crafts and festive delights. Held at the Community Park, ...

Police said on Monday they are investigating a new case of apparent online fraud, after a man from Paphos claimed to have been scammed out of nearly €30,000 in a cryptocurrency ...