Cyprus News

Activists from the Brussels-based Hind Rajab foundation have called for the arrest of an Israeli soldier who it says is “currently present in Limassol” and whom it accuses of “committing ...

A fire broke out in a parked car in Paphos early on Tuesday, causing damage to the front and engine, police said. The car belongs to a 31-year-old man. The ...

Evergreen and colourful, filled with artists’ studios and historic museums, the village of Lania is getting ready to host another exciting annual event. The Lanes & Courtyards of Lania, which ...

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, on Tuesday stressed the importance of a comprehensive defence framework for the European Union during a meeting with European Commissioner for Defence Andrius ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said he “strongly” condemns the latest missile attack launched by Iran on the United Arab Emirates after large fires were reported in the country’s ...

Police proceeded with the arrest of a man who was causing a disturbance in Ledra Street, following an incident reported on Monday afternoon. According to police, a shop owner in ...

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, is in Athens on Tuesday, where he is set to address the DEFEA 2025 defence industry conference. On the sidelines of the conference, President ...

Police carried out coordinated, targeted patrols across Cyprus overnight, leading to seven arrests as part of ongoing efforts to prevent serious crime and enhance public safety. The intensified police presence ...

A weak low-pressure system is currently affecting the region, bringing mixed weather conditions across Cyprus, with periods of cloudiness, isolated showers and the possibility of thunderstorms in some areas. Temperatures ...

The examination of two applications for the development of shopping centres in eastern Limassol began in late March by the five-member Derogations Council, with the process expected to continue in ...

Only 3.1 per cent of Cypriots with disabilities feel discriminated against in administrative offices and public services, Eurostat data published on Monday showed, ranking the island lowest in the EU alongside ...

President Nikos Christodoulides was one of 33 heads of government to sign a joint statement affirming their will to work together to “tackle” irregular migration on the sidelines of the day’...

Cyprus is one of ten European Union member states which has now sent its loan agreement to receive funds under the EU’s €150 billion Security Action for Europe (Safe) programme ...

The Cyprus issue “blocked” Turkey’s journey toward membership of the European Union, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. “Recently, some damaging debates regarding Turkey’s ...

Journalists’ reporting of the names of high-profile individuals who appear in court accused of crimes was on Monday criminalised in the north, after a bill banning the act was passed ...

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday highlighted Cyprus’ proximity to the Middle East as he welcomed German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to Athens ahead of Tuesday’s Defence Exhibition ...

Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras on Monday redoubled his criticism of the government over the ongoing projects to redevelop his town’s port and marina, saying that he has “reasonable questions” ...

Although the banking sector in Cyprus remains resilient, it displays limited vigour, while any tampering with the foreclosures framework could slow the clearing out of bad loans and also raise ...

The community council of a mountain village on Monday rubbished claims made on social media about part of it being turned into an Israeli community. The Arsos – Gerovasa/Trozena community ...

The anti-corruption authority said on Monday it will release some ‘technical data’ regarding its investigation into allegations of systemic corruption made in Mafia State, a book published by journalist Makarios ...

Hunters’ Movement parliamentary election candidate Stefanos Rousou Roskos on Monday expressed fury after a banner advertising his candidacy was defaced. He said the vandalism was “unacceptable”, and that such actions “...

Two passengers arrested at Larnaca airport when hundreds of packets of cigarettes were found in their luggage were remanded in police custody on Monday by the Larnaca district court. The ...

A contract for the purchase of 15 buses by the church of Cyprus, to be donated for use by the National Guard, was signed at the Archbishopric on Monday. “The Orthodox ...

An additional €11 million will be allocated to extend a housing subsidy scheme for young people and couples, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Monday. The decision will allow a further 277 ...