Cyprus News

Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu on Friday said that Cyprus “has long been part of the ‘promised land’ concept” for Israel, and that “this is why relations between Israel ...

Greece and Cyprus are advancing discussions over the transfer of Leopard 1A5 battle tanks to the national guard, with consultations ongoing and key details still under negotiation. According to Greek ...

A rare indigenous Cypriot sheep breed is at risk of being wiped out after antibodies for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) were detected in a flock in Dromolaxia, raising fears that hundreds ...

A residential building in the Yermasoyia area of Limassol is scheduled to be evacuated due to security concerns, local media reported on Friday. According to Phileleftheros, the apartment complex in ...

Convicted Israeli businessman Simon Aykut has been transferred to Israel to serve the remainder of his prison sentence, following a formal request under an agreement governing the transfer of prisoners ...

The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria have all been invited to attend next week’s European Council summit in Cyprus, European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said on ...

Dust pollution in Cyprus is a public health hazard requiring legislative action, according to pulmonologist Dr Haris Armeftis, who warned that rising concentrations are increasingly affecting both vulnerable groups and ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced the issuance of a €2 commemorative coin marking the Republic of Cyprus’ assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the European ...

Culling of pigs has begun at the first pig unit confirmed to be infected with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Palaiometocho area, Veterinary Services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said on Friday, ...

Fuel prices in Cyprus remain among the lowest in Europe, consumer protection service director Constantinos Karagiorgis said on Friday. “We are monitoring refinery prices and the shipments arriving in Cyprus. ...

The municipality of Strovolos warned parliamentary candidates and property owners on Friday about the illegal placement of election banners and advertising structures within its boundaries ahead of the parliamentary elections. ...

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Friday called on the European Union to provide more funding for transport systems in remote areas of Europe, while addressing the day’s trans-European transport ...

The Turkish armed forces are mulling the prospect of stationing a new commando brigade in the mountains above Kyrenia, the Cyprus Mail understands. Turkish defence ministry spokesman rear admiral Zeki ...

Two forest fires caused by lightning strikes were brought under full control on Friday shortly after breaking out, the forestry department said. In a statement, the department said the first ...

Muddy rain, thunderstorms, hail and even power disruptions struck in various parts of the island on Friday as an unsettled weather passed across the island with conditions expected to persist ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the Antalya diplomacy forum. The meeting was also attended by Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun ...

Three people were arrested after 14g of heroin was seized, police announced on Friday. On Thursday, members of the anti-drug squad stopped a vehicle in Larnaca at around 3.30pm after ...

The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was welcomed on Friday by Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, who emphasised the necessity of full respect and implementation of the agreement. In a ...

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis on Friday released a new audio file related to the accusations he has levelled against former supreme court judge Michalakis Christodoulou and his associates regarding a litany ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Friday said he was satisfied with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp)’ intervention in Pyla this week, saying the force had taken measures ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said that now is the time” for the European Union to strengthen its ties with countries in the Middle East as he looked ahead to ...

The annual Christodoula March, due to have been held on Saturday, has been postponed due to the forecast of severe weather, the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society and the Bank of Cyprus ...

A 58-year-old man was arrested following the seizure of a large quantity of cannabis-related products in Limassol, police said on Friday. Officers searched a container in a warehouse in cooperation ...

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Nicosia, police said on Friday, after he collected a parcel containing 400g of cannabis. He is being investigated for his involvement in the ...