Angelides agrees to withdraw from rape case investigations
The rape complaint, for which the Republic of Cyprus was chastised by the European Court of Human Rights for violating key human rights, is set to be reopened, but the ...
Police still hunting Pyla gunman
Police are still searching for the hooded gunman who shot a 49-year-old man in Pyla just after midnight on Monday.
Investigators are now examining CCTV footage, evidence from the crime ...
Paphos students work on rehousing Gazans
Students at Neapolis University in Paphos have taken part in an international academic initiative to design temporary homes for Palestinians made homeless by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The “Design ...
Takata airbag to be studied by investigators, police say
Investigators will now study the report written into the history of faulty airbags in Cyprus and their permeation into the Cypriot market, police spokeswoman Kyriaki Lambrianidou said on Wednesday, after ...
Scammers withdraw thousands with fake fine texts
The police issued a warning on Wednesday regarding scammers requesting the payment of fines, after a 32-year-old woman was conned out of €14,085.
The woman reported on Tuesday that she had ...
University of Cyprus: Investing in knowledge – a lever for sustainable development
SINCE its establishment and operation, the mission of the University of Cyprus – the first public university on the island – has extended beyond teaching students, awarding degrees and conducting research. Its ...
Finance ministry ‘refuses’ to greenlight €25m interconnector payment
The finance ministry has refused to greenlight the payment of €25 million to Greece’s independent transmission system operator (Admie), which form part of the government’s obligations regarding the Great ...
Appeal begins against Thanasis case judge’s dismissal
The supreme constitutional court on Wednesday began hearing an appeal by Doria Varoshiotou against the decision of the supreme judicial council that relieved her of her duties as a judge.
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Keve and CSEO sign deal to boost innovation in space sector
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, to strengthen innovation and link the space ...
All set for Limassol beach rugby event
Dear Cyprus Rugby fan,
Get ready for a fantastic day of rugby at our Beach Rugby Tournament in Limassol this Saturday 19 July. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new ...
The most important lesson we’re not teaching
By Ghina Ramadan
We teach our children how to solve equations, memorise historical facts and analyse grammar rules. But we rarely teach them how to manage emotions, resolve conflict or ...
Congressmen seek to improve terms of lifting of Cyprus arms embargo
US members of Congress are attempting to scrap the annual process of renewing the waiver for the embargo on selling arms to Cyprus.
On Tuesday, representatives Chris Pappas, Gus Bilirakis, ...
Lanes on highway to close for works
Lane closures on the highway on Monday and Tuesday for works were announced by the public works department on Wednesday.
On Monday, asphalting works will take place between 8pm and 5.30...
Trial of German accused of selling Greek Cypriot properties delayed
The trial of German national Eva Isabella Kunzel, accused of illegally seizing Greek Cypriot properties in the north, was delayed on Wednesday with proceedings set to continue on July 23.
The ...
Former public officials in court over hotel collapse which killed 35 Cypriots
Court proceedings continued on Wednesday in the case against six former public officials who stand accused of “causing death through negligence” for their roles in the sequence of events which ...
Audit Office finds irregularities in Academia park café tenders
The sole bid for constructing a café in Academia national forest park in Nicosia did not provide an analytical report of the projected value of works to be carried out, ...
Man given hefty fine after massive tobacco haul
A man was issued a fine of €77,000 in a massive duty-free tobacco haul on Tuesday.
The customs department, in a coordinated operation, checked three vans – two in Nicosia and one ...
theatre
Pafos Aphrodite Festival returns with Bizet’s Carmen
This summer season, there is a plethora of outstanding cultural performances happening on the island. New and returning festivals will entertain culture lovers until the fall. In early September, not ...
Expanded meeting on Cyprus kicks off on Wednesday
The informal meeting on the Cyprus problem in a broader format begins on Wednesday at UN headquarters in New York.
The two-day meeting starts at 7pm local time (2am Cyprus ...
Police arrest drunken burglary suspect
A 32-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday evening on suspicion of breaking into a house in the Famagusta district and stealing €530.
The suspect will be taken before the Famagusta district ...
Man arrested for doing 100km over speed limit, narcotest positive
A 35-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in Yeroskipou for doing 166km in a 65km speed zone.
The police said the man was subjected to a narcotest and the results ...
Clear skies give way to thunderstorms and hail, temperatures rise
Low clouds on Wednesday will gradually clear in the morning, only to return in the afternoon with isolated showers and a possible thunderstorm in the mountains.
Winds will be a ...
When nature goes to court
Why NGO’s are fighting for the Pentakomo coastline
By Tassos Shialis
There’s a unique stretch of coastline on the southern shores of Cyprus that remains almost untouched. White ...
Four-year-old girl seriously hurt after being hit by car in Yeroskipou
A four-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being struck by a car in Yeroskipou this afternoon. The incident happened at about 2.20pm on Vassilis Michaelides Street. Police said ...