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Three individuals with alleged links to Hamas were on Thursday referred to criminal trial, where they face charges of terrorism and participation in a criminal organisation. The first hearing in ...

The University of Cyprus announced on Thursday that it will accept applications for transfers from students who have secured admission to higher education institutions abroad through international examinations and are ...

Adjustments have been made to the government’s pilot “Breakfast for All” programme after concerns raised by parents over meal quality and portion sizes. The programme currently provides free breakfast ...

The police have launched investigations into a new suspected crypto scam after a 27-year-old woman filed a report at a police station in Paphos on Thursday. According to the police, ...

A firefighter from the Republic who was detained by Turkish Cypriot authorities during an inspection in the Pyla buffer zone was released on Thursday following intervention by the United Nations. ...

A firefighter from the Republic was detained by Turkish Cypriot ‘authorities’ in the Pyla buffer zone on Thursday while carrying out a site inspection linked to seasonal fire prevention measures. ...

The total number of state employees in Cyprus reached 55,382 in May 2026, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday, representing a slight increase compared with the ...

Cyprus continues to experience an upward trend in the consumption of illegal cigarettes, according to a report released on Thursday by consulting and advisory firm KPMG. This annual report, conducted ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas highlighted the importance of training, readiness, and personnel development during the final phase of the “Dimitra 2026” military exercise at Kalo Chorio firing range in Larnaca on ...

The “quarrel” between the government and Disy on the housing crisis resembles “a dog chasing its tail”, Akel said on Thursday, charging that there is little policy difference between the ...

The Public Service Commission on Thursday suspended the permanent secretary of the deputy tourism ministry, approving the recommendation of the Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis. The commission ordered Neofytos Papadopoulos ...

Turkey’s defence ministry on Thursday warned France against pursuing further military ties with the Republic of Cyprus, following Monday’s signing of a status of forces agreement between the ...

Police arrested three individuals and reported 373 traffic violations during overnight operations across Cyprus, they reported on Thursday. The three arrests involved offences including possession of an offensive instrument, drug possession ...

A 23-year-old who had been wanted in connection with an attempted murder in Kato Polemidia on Tuesday turned himself in on Thursday morning and was subsequently arrested. He was later ...

A 50-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by a motorcycle on Limassol avenue in Nicosia on Wednesday evening. Police said the collision occurred at around 7.30pm when a ...

Up to 16 positions are up for grabs as the House plenum votes on Thursday for the chairmanships of the House committees. The vote on the committee chairmanships and their composition ...

A naval cooperation exercise between Cyprus and Greece was carried out on Tuesday as part of the large-scale military drill Nikitis-Dimitra 2026, the defence ministry announced on Thursday. The exercise, designated ...

A 42-year-old police officer was arrested in Limassol on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to interfere with judicial proceedings, according to police on Thursday. The officer is being investigated for offences ...

Archbishop Georgios has called on the newly ordained bishop of Paphos, Gregorios, to serve as a model cleric, saying his education, prudence, faith and spiritual qualities “inspire hope for successful ...

A parked vehicle was the target of an attack in the Paphos district on Wednesday night. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 11.30pm, when unknown individuals opened ...

On Thursday, it will be mainly clear with increased cloud cover in some areas, which is expected to bring isolated showers or thunderstorms, mainly inland and in the higher mountains. ...

Of the 1,248 footballers from 48 countries who will participate in this year’s World Cup, exactly 10, hailing from nine countries, are based in Cyprus, with seven different clubs being represented across ...

Concerts in amphitheatres and churches, street food events, film festivals, beer gatherings and much more are happening this weekend. Markets and showcases The last Fork Food Market of the summer ...

The University of Cyprus has submitted proposals for four new English-language undergraduate degrees to the education ministry, following the launch of its first foreign-language bachelor’s programme earlier this year. ...