Man jailed for smuggling cocaine at Paphos airport
A 53-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday by the Paphos criminal court for smuggling and possessing cocaine.
He was also found guilty of laundering money ...
Real estate agents president says been threatened by criminal elements
The Real Estate Agents Registration Council said on Monday that its president has personally received threats from criminal elements to withdraw a complaint filed against a real estate agent alleged ...
Court to decide on legality of key witness testimony in property dispute case
The Nicosia criminal court is expected to deliver its ruling on December 18 regarding the admissibility of testimony from German real estate agent Eva Isabella Kunzel, the court announced on Monday.
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New justice minister takes over at time ‘filled with challenges’
Public safety and faster delivery of justice will be among the top priorities of his ministry, the new justice minister pledged on Monday.
Constantinos Fitiris made the remarks during the ...
Bills ending unfair insurance premiums for pensioners to head to plenum
Two bills seeking to end excessive insurance charges for drivers over 70, are expected to go to a vote at the House plenum in January, Volt MP Alexandra Attalides said on ...
Vulture fatally electrocuted within 24h of release
A Griffon Vulture recently released after six weeks of rehabilitation was found dead less than a day later, fatally electrocuted on an uninsulated power pole, conservationists confirmed on Monday.
The ...
Luxury of train travel brought to Cyprus village
One of the glories for many of living in Europe is being able to take train journeys that sweep through large parts of the continent. For us in Cyprus, although ...
Gesy top priority for new health minister
Ensuring the effective operation of the national health scheme (Gesy) will be the top priority for new Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who on Monday described it as “perhaps the most ...
Minimum wage set to rise to €1,125
The minimum wage is set to rise to €1,125, outgoing labour minister Yiannis Panayiotou said on Monday during the formal handover to the new minister Marinos Moushiouttas.
He said the increase ...
North set to face ‘serious energy and water problems’ in 2026
The north will face “serious energy and water problems” next year, its ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli said on Monday as discussions in the Turkish Cypriot legislature over next year’s ‘...
New energy minister pledges green reform
Newly appointed Energy Minister Michalis Damianos on Monday vowed to pursue innovation and sustainability as he takes over.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, he said the government’s energy transition ...
What to stream in December
’Tis the season to be binging tra la la la! If there is one time when it is socially acceptable to stay home and watch TV all day long, that’...
Man killed inside central prison, one arrested
A 35-year-old man was killed in the central prison on Sunday, with the police on Monday arresting another inmate on suspicion of premeditated murder.
The police on Monday confirmed that ...
‘Cyprus open to new ideas on migration pressures’
Cyprus supports new ideas to address migration pressures, deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Monday, as he outlined the priorities of the upcoming EU council presidency in Brussels.
He ...
Keravnos to submit amendments to tax reform bills on Tuesday
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday said he will submit amendments to the government’s tax reform bills to parliament on Tuesday as he appeared in front of the House ...
First flamingos reach Cyprus, fewer expected this year
The first wave of flamingos has arrived at Larnaca’s salt lake, but experts warned on Monday the population on the island has declined by up to 31 per cent over ...
Mouflon released back into the wild
Eighteen mouflon have been successfully released back into the wild, the forestry department said over the weekend.
They were released from the Stavros tis Psokas on Friday.
The operation marks ...
Chevron’s presence ‘a vote of confidence’ in Cyprus and Europe’s energy potential
The presence of American multinational energy corporation Chevron in Cyprus’ maritime exclusive economic zone (EEZ) constitutes a “vote of confidence” in the energy potential of both Cyprus and Europe, President ...
Cyprus hosts Perseas military drill with regional partners
The multinational “Perseas-2025” military exercise has concluded successfully, bringing together forces from Cyprus, Greece, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, the defence ministry said on Monday.
Conducted between November 30 and December 5, the ...
Man hospitalised with burns after apartment fire
A 78-year-old man was hospitalised Sunday night with burns after a fire broke out in his first-floor apartment in a three-story building in Nicosia.
According to fire brigade spokesman Andreas ...
Paphos district faced ‘torrential rain’ over weekend, governor says
Torrential rains battering Paphos for a third consecutive day have placed authorities on high alert, with continuous efforts underway to prevent flooding.
The Paphos district government has maintained a heightened ...
Fire breaks out on boat at Paphos harbour
A fire broke out on a boat which was moored at the Paphos harbour on Sunday, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said.
He confirmed that no people were aboard the ...
Christodoulides tells new ministers to ‘work tirelessly’ at swearing-in ceremony
President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday urged his new ministers to “work tirelessly” as they were sworn in after his announcement of a cabinet reshuffle on Friday evening.
He told them ...
Man arrested at Paphos airport over attempted kidnapping
A 42-year-old man has been arrested at Paphos airport in connection with an attempted kidnapping which took place in Larnaca, the police said on Monday.
The man was arrested at ...