Cyprus

The week starts off warmer than usual, with a sudden drop in temperatures on Wednesday and snow in the mountains. Monday will be mainly cloudy, to gradually turn clear in ...

As the development of Cyprus gasfields gets closer, so the claims about their importance in supplying Europe’s gas needs get louder, totally oblivious to whether Europe needs such gas, ...

The architectural landmark home knocked down last week was not a listed building, the Nicosia district administration (EOA) said on Sunday. It added that Nicosia municipality had drawn up a ...

Two dogs were rescued from a 20 metre pit in the Larnaca village of Anafotias, the fire department said on Sunday. Fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said on X that the ...

A 57-year-old Larnaca man was remanded in police custody on Sunday after he was found in possession of about 2kg of cannabis, police said. When police stopped his car for ...

Ergani, the government online system to stamp out illegal work, is proving to be a headache for government and potential employees alike, because the employers obliged to input the information ...

The state health services (Okypy) on Sunday afternoon condemned a 27-year-old Paphos man arrested for public swearing and causing malicious damage at Polis Chrysochous hospital A&E. “Staff are ...

Part of the Nicosia-Limassol highway closed on Sunday afternoon after a traffic accident saw parts of the affected vehicle spread on the tarmac was later re-opened. The right lane and ...

There is no risk of contaminated meat ending up on the market, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Sunday after dead animals were found in Meniko last week. “Our first ...

Desalination plants will work on a continuous basis to help relieve the pressure on the island’s dams and provide farmers with water, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Sunday ...

The reservoir has been emptied, and the farmers are worried. Following last week’s draining after a leak at the Mavrokolympos reservoir, which served as the main water supply for ...

President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed on Saturday night that he had received a threat, but failed to give any details. “I confirm the incident and have complete faith in the authorities ...

Feeding fruit and nut trees is a priority this month. Spread three mugsful of 20.10.10 fertiliser around the root area of the trees and if there is no rain, water the ...

Two Limassol men were remanded in custody on Sunday after two kiosk owners reported they were attacked at dawn on Saturday. Police said that in both cases, two people who ...

Police are investigating after a three-month old baby was dead upon arrival at Makarios hospital on Sunday morning. According to the state health services (Okypy), the parents of the three ...

The mandarin tree of Arakapas, with roots dating back to 1870, stands out for its aroma, taste and durability, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Sunday. Speaking at the village Mandarin ...

Personal data needs to be carefully managed online and education on this should start in primary school, data protection commissioner Irene Loizidou-Nicolaidou said on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion of ...

After a record-breaking year in 2024, extending the tourist season, enriching the tourist product and developing new markets are the goals for 2025, deputy minister of tourism Costas Koumis said on Sunday. ...

Fire damaged a nursery school in Nicosia’s Anthoupolis on Saturday night, the fire service said on Sunday. The entrance to the school and some equipment were affected by the ...

The sustainable development plan for the Akamas peninsula appears to be in limbo, following the government’s recent decision to cancel the roadworks contract. Still, from the perspective of environmentalists, ...

Authorities said on Saturday they were investigating the illegal disposal of dead pigs in the Meniko area. The veterinary services and the department of environment will proceed with the case ...

While most people his age have been retired for the best part of three decades, 91-year-old British Cypriot John Panayis is the United Kingdom’s oldest chip shop owner and ...

By Philippa Tracy I don’t usually do new year’s resolutions. But in reading online about other people’s, pre-booking airport parking has got to be the one that ...

A landmark building in Nicosia, located at the corner of Arnaldas and Stassinos Avenue, was demolished on Friday night, sparking a wave of anger and sadness among locals and architecture ...