Cyprus

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Monday spoke to European commissioner for internal affairs Magnus Brunner about the matter of Cyprus’ planned accession to the Schengen zone. “We discussed Cyprus’ progress ...

People wishing to apply to take examinations with the aim of either being naturalised as citizens of the Republic of Cyprus or acquire long-term residence permits will be able to ...

Cyprus on Monday marked the Pontic Greek genocide remembrance day with strong messages from government officials and political parties, reaffirming the country’s call for global recognition of the atrocity. ...

Nicosia municipality said on Monday that its decision stands for partially reopening Makarios avenue to regular traffic, noting that they are simply waiting for the go-ahead from the police chief. ...

Renovation work has been completed at the Panaia Chrysopolitissa church in Kyrenia, the bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage’s co-chairman Sotos Ktoris said on Monday. He said the church, ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Monday said that President Nikos Christodoulides wants to “make us sit on his lap”. “I look into the man’s eyes, and I see ...

Former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides, who was removed from office by a Supreme Constitutional Court ruling last September, on Monday launched his new political party, named ‘Alma’ – Greek for ‘leap’. The ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Monday praised Cyprus’ special forces as “symbols of discipline, resilience and hope”, during a graduation ceremony at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base in Mari. Speaking ...

The Pancyprian Organisation of the Blind earned second place at the “Euro Low-Vision 2025” (ILSC) international song contest, held in Berlin on Friday. The Cypriot entry titled “Compass” was performed by ...

“Varosha currently stands at a crossroads between decay and renewal. “Will it remain a relic – an open-air museum of abandonment – or will it be reborn through cooperation and reconciliation?” These ...

The two men arrested on charges of attempted murder and robbery on May 10 and May 18 in Paphos will be brought before court in June, police said on Monday. Paphos police’...

The proposal for changing how teachers are evaluated, which has been strongly condemned by the unions, is set to be approved by the cabinet on Tuesday. “Our proposal is expected ...

The fire department on Monday reported two fires in the Nicosia area leaving two cars in Engomi and a house in Tseri damaged. Fire department spokesman Andreas Kettis said that ...

The summer will find Cyprus “completely unprepared” in terms of energy sufficiency, Marios Papoutis, head of the EAC’s technical employees’ union (Sekaik) warned on Monday. Speaking on CyBC, the ...

Cyprus will have its first large-scale electricity storage system operational within the next 16 months, the energy minister said on Monday. Speaking at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit in Nicosia, George ...

A mob of approximately 50 hooded individuals with their faces covered barged into the Omonia football team fan club in Lakatamia overnight, causing extensive damage and injuring three people, police reported ...

House President Annita Demetriou is set to meet Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan as part of her three-day-visit to the country in Yerevan on Monday On Tuesday, she will be ...

Salmon Tray Bake with New Potatoes and Green Beans Salmon Tray Bake is a simple yet flavourful recipe designed for a quick, wholesome meal for the whole family, a fuss-free ...

New water analyses are to be carried out at Lady’s Mile beach on Monday after high levels of enterococci bacteria were detected in the area’s seawaters over the ...

Police arrested a 38-year-old man for drugs and illegal possession of paintball guns at his home in Limassol, it was reported on Monday. According to the police, officers searched the ...

Police arrested a 23-year-old man in Limassol for presenting false documents to officers while driving in the early hours on Monday. Officers stopped the suspect’s vehicle for a routine ...

Monday will be mainly clear with increased high clouds at times. Temperatures will rise to 31C inland, 28C on the south and east coasts, 27C on the west and north ...

Cyprus is celebrating a historic moment for the sport of bridge, after the national team won the bronze medal at the 17th European Small Federations Games which were recently held ...

Prevention is the most important factor in fighting cancer, was the main message sent on Sunday by President Nikos Christodoulides, who emphasised that prostate cancer has a 90 per cent cure ...