Cyprus News

A fire that broke out on Sunday morning in the village of Foinikaria, Limassol, was swiftly brought under control before it could spread, authorities confirmed. The blaze started at around 11:00...

The president of the European people’s party (EPP), Manfred Weber, has branded Turkey’s push for a two-state solution in Cyprus as “not only unacceptable but unrealistic and dangerous”, ...

Festival season is here there is no doubt about it. Returning to the heart of Limassol’s historical centre is a beloved festival that highlights local artists and music creation ...

Police carried out an overnight operation across Limassol on Saturday, leading to dozens of inspections, traffic offences, and action against businesses breaking the law. The move comes as authorities seek ...

Diary of an exhausted amateur rural dweller In recent years, increasing numbers of us have been moving outside city limits for two main reasons – cost of land and serenity – and ...

Driving environment, social and governance impact through corporate partnerships In Cyprus, City Friends Club helps businesses turn environment, social and governance (ESG) commitments into real impact through waste collection, community ...

The division of Cyprus, the systematic attempt to alter the island’s religious and cultural identity, the illegal construction on Greek Cypriot properties, the illegal actions in the fenced-off city ...

A man from Azerbaijan, suspected of serious offences including espionage and terrorism, will remain in police custody in Cyprus for another eight days. The suspect, who also holds British citizenship, ...

Saturday night saw Cyprus’ Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, declare the government’s firm commitment to supporting the country’s farming sector, warning that climate change and rising costs are putting ...

A man has reported a theft of valuables from his beach bag while enjoying the seaside in Ayia Napa, raising concerns over rising thefts at popular resorts. The 36-year-old holidaymaker ...

A yellow warning has been issued for Cyprus as temperatures are expected to soar to a scorching 40 degrees Celsius inland on Sunday. The Meteorological department announced that the alert will ...

Cyprus this week confirmed it did not join a mostly global scheme to protect people in nightspots until late March 2025, leaving police in the dark and tourists at risk. After ...

The government is progressing with it’s plans to install further smart bus stops, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Saturday. So far, Vafeades said, stops have been installed in ...

The government’s new subsidy plan for electric vehicles is expected to be fully claimed before its official deadline, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Saturday, pointing to considerable interest ...

The UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy on Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin is due to visit London and Brussels to continue diplomatic groundwork ahead of the expanded conference on the Cyprus ...

The foreign ministry on Saturday announced that France had completed its evacuation plans that took place as part of the Estia programme this week. According to the ministry, a total ...

A new pedestrian bridge built over the Karkotis river was inaugurated on Saturday by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades in the village of Kaliana. “Until now, residents have been crossing the ...

By Philippa Tracy Three years ago Deanna Tsikkou was faced with a stark choice. She could not find a school place for her child and thought about leaving Cyprus. Instead, ...

The agriculture ministry on Saturday announced plans to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Cyprus and the Netherlands in the fields of agriculture and agri-food According to the ministry, the cooperation would ...

A high-speed race unfolded on Saturday morning when a 14-year-old was spotted driving a car in Nicosia, and sped off from police trying to stop him in a highway chase ...

Israel’s ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik on Saturday claimed a campaign is underway to discredit his remarks which were a reaction to comments earlier in the week by a ...

Six people were arrested and remanded in custody on Friday as part of an ongoing investigation into serious criminal offences, including corruption, illegal possession of property, and money laundering, police ...

A 31-year-old man was robbed while walking along Tasos Mitsopoulos Avenue near the Medieval Castle in Larnaca in the early hours of Saturday. According to police, two unidentified individuals approached ...

On Saturday, the weather will be mostly clear, with some localized low cloud likely forming along parts of the coastline. Temperatures will reach extremely high levels, climbing to 41 degrees Celsius ...