Cyprus

Significant external and internal risks to the economy were highlighted by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday during the presentation of the 2025 state budget at the House finance committee. Despite ...

The fire which broke out near the village of Droushia on Monday was under complete control by 7pm, the forestry department said. Earlier, Droushia mukhtar Sotiris Kouparis said it had ...

Member of the European Parliament Fidias Panayiotou on Monday called for a protest at Nicosia’s Eleftheria Square against the government’s ban of mobile phones from schools. He said ...

Opposition Disy on Monday called for a “holistic” approach to tackling the problem of affordable housing, while for its part the government promised more programmes to help young people get ...

A contingent of Cypriots numbering some 100 people on Monday travelled to the southeastern Turkish city of Adiyaman ahead of the next hearing of the trial of the 11 people held responsible ...

The Larnaca criminal court on Monday sentenced a 22-year-old man to 16 years in prison for his involvement in an illegal drug importation case. The man was arrested by members of ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday called on the authorities to speed up their investigations into matters involving corruption and organised crime. Christodoulides held a meeting on the subject of corruption ...

The police control systems at airports and all checkpoints in Cyprus have been restored after the country was targeted by six cyberattacks over the weekend, allegedly linked to hacker group ‘...

The police on Monday announced the arrest of eight men in connection with the assault and serious injury of a 45-year-old man in Nicosia. The man had been attacked by ...

Trap Like most M. Night Shyamalan movies, Trap has a set-up that is too ridiculous to be believed: Josh Harnett plays a psychotic serial killer who is also a father ...

Despite facing significant pressure, political party Disy continues to maintain its position as the leading party in Cyprus, according to a poll conducted by RetailZoom on behalf of daily Politis. ...

Employers have agreed to a labour ministry proposal in the ongoing negotiation for the renewal of collective agreements in the hotel industry, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said on Monday. He ...

The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO)’s attitude is hindering the improvement of the healthcare system and the provision of high-quality services, psychologists charged on Monday. It is failing to respond ...

Police in Paphos arrested a 49-year-old man on Saturday for carrying a prohibited knife and driving without a licence. According to Paphos assistant police chief Michalis Nikolaou, CID officers who ...

A 31-year-old man, arrested in connection with a case of assaulting a police officer and driving under the influence of alcohol, is to be charged before the Larnaca District Court ...

Police in Larnaca said on Monday they had arrested a minor while a second is wanted after a fracas at the Finikoudes tourist area over the weekend. The Larnaca Municipality, ...

Two minors were found driving on Sunday during a traffic check outside Paphos. According to Paphos police spokesperson Michalis Nicolaou, a 16-year-old was driving a car in one case, and ...

The matches played in the BAOFinancial Autumn 2024 T20 Cup presented by HurryCurry on Sunday put to the test the old adage that catches win matches. Whilst this appeared to be ...

A committee of experts has been formed to examine constitutional issues arising from proposed government reforms to the Legal Service and the Audit Office, the attorney-general’s said office on ...

A multinational aeronautical exercise in which Cyprus took part has been concluded, the ministry of defence said on Monday. The drill took place in the maritime area of Crete with ...

A 19-year-old woman was killed in a traffic accident in Famagusta on Monday. Famagusta police spokesman Steve Theodoulou said the 19-year-old, named as Styliani Giorgalli from Avgorou, died in a ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday will hear proposals from trade unions and social groups as part of preparations for a new package of measures aimed at relieving households from the ...

The nurses union Pasynm on Monday called for the recruitment and training of domestic nursing staff instead of recruiting third-country nationals. The move would maintain and strengthen a high quality ...

If you are into all things hot and spicy food-related, this upcoming festival is one not to miss. Back again for another sizzling edition is the Sia Chilli Fest 2024 taking ...