Greens submit 33 new cases of property usurpation in north to police
The Green Party on Friday said it had delivered to police 33 new cases involving the usurpation of Greek Cypriot properties in the north.
The data was delivered to CID in ...
Thanasis Nicolaou’s family to pursue private prosecution after AG blocks charges
The family of Thanasis Nicolaou, a conscript who was killed in 2005, will pursue private legal action after the attorney-general’s office refused to press charges, effectively closing the door on ...
Piale Pasha street to close on Saturday due to fishing competition
Piale Pasha street will be closed on Saturday from noon to midnight due to the “All Star Surfcasting Cup” fishing competition.
“The upper pedestrian street, adjacent to Piale Pasha street, ...
Oncology centre staff stage protest over dismissal
Staff at the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre staged a one-hour work stoppage on Friday, from 10am to 11am, demanding the reinstatement of a dismissed colleague.
Trade unions Sek and ...
Hotels near full as diverted flights bring 2,400 unexpected guests
Hotel occupancy in Cyprus is nearing full capacity after 16 flights were diverted from Israel to Larnaca and Paphos airports, following Israel’s strike on Iran. The roughly 2,400 passengers from those ...
Last-minute changes ‘concerning’, says electricity market association
The Electricity Market Association (EMA) on Friday expressed concern over last-minute changes to the competitive electricity market, just weeks before its planned launch.
It said regulatory changes to the guidelines ...
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All flights between Cyprus and Israel cancelled, airspace closed
All flights between Cyprus and Israel, both arrivals and departures, were due to be suspended on Friday in the wake of the early morning Israeli attack on Iran.
According to ...
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President stresses security, distances Cyprus from Israel-Iran conflict
Estia plan activated, police on alert
President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said he hoped there would be no further escalation in the region in the wake of Israel’s air ...
Wizz Air suspends operations to Israel
Due to the escalating situation in the Middle East, and several closed airspaces in the region, Wizz Air on Friday morning announced the suspension of its operations to Tel Aviv, ...
Elderly man dies after being hit during charity bike race
A 75-year-old man who suffered serious injuries Saturday while attempting to cross a road in the Larnaca district village of Ormidia while a charity cycle race was ongoing, died in ...
Foreign ministry issues advice for Cypriots in Israel, region
Foreign ministry issues advice for Cypriots in Israel, region
Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Friday issued advice for Cypriot nationals in the region due to the situation in Israel.
It recommends ...
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Bases ‘not involved’ in Iran strikes but UK updates Cyprus travel advisory
As the UK keeps its distance for now from the growing conflict in the Eastern Mediterranean, and the British bases in Cyprus say they did not participate in Israel’s ...
Dare to play: Mystery pop-up experience awaits in Nicosia
If you are seeking a different kind of experience, one that ignites curiosity, the senses and imagination, this event ticks all the boxes. The second edition of the Mystery Pop-Up ...
A long way to go to attract talented Cypriot expats
Dr Louisa Borg Haviaras
Recently President Nikos Christodoulides was in London to launch the ‘Minds in Cyprus’ initiative, with the aim of bringing talented Cypriots back to their country.
This ...
Arrest for June 4 knife attack in Limassol
Police in Limassol have arrested a 23-year-old man from India, who was wanted in connection with the attack on a 23-year-old compatriot on June 4.
According to police, the suspect was ...
Car destroyed by fire in Paphos area
A fire broke out around 1am Friday in a car owned by a 50-year-old man, which was parked on the old Limassol-Paphos road, near Ha Potami.
According to police, the ...
Former supermarket worker arrested over €180,000 in missing items
Police on Thursday arrested a 44-year-old man as part of an investigation into a case involving theft by an employee.
According to a complaint made to police by a supermarket ...
Temperatures expected to drop slightly early next week
Temperatures are set to rise to 39C inland on Friday and 32C along the coast, as the warm front over the island continues.
It will be slightly cooler in mountain ...
EU trust at risk over Makarios Avenue reopening, greens warn
In taking a decision to re-open Nicosia’s Makarios Avenue to traffic, Cyprus has risked its credibility with the EU, Greens MP Charalambos Theopemptou said on Thursday.
Theopemptou, the chairman ...
CFA to elect new chairman on June 24
The Cyprus Football Association (CFA) announced on Thursday its members will hold elections for a new chairman on June 24.
The elections are being held to fill the post of CFA ...
Saturday power cuts in Paphos due to substation maintenance
Power will be cut in various areas in Paphos on Saturday due to maintenance works, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) said on Thursday.
Power supply will be cut off ...
Kouklia desalination plant to be fully restored by August
The complete restoration of the desalination unit in Kouklia, with a capacity of 15,000 thousand cubic metres per day, is expected within August, Andreas Gregoriou, director general of the ministry of ...
MPs approve state funding for Okypy deficit through 2026
MPs on Thursday agreed to let the government keep covering the deficits of the state health services organisation (Okypy) until the end of next year, apparently satisfied with the organisation’...
Greek Gaza march activists briefly detained at Cairo airport
Greek activists planning to take part in an international solidarity march for Gaza were held by Egyptian authorities for several hours at Cairo airport before being released, a member of ...