Court orders release of two in fugitive escape case
An appeals court has ordered the release of two persons accused of aiding and abetting Swedish fugitive Hans Jonny Uven in his escape, after deeming that the two are not ...
CyBC unions threaten strike over pension dispute
The trade unions of the Cyprus broadcasting corporation (CyBC) have announced planned strike actions starting February 18, unless the long-standing pension dispute is resolved. The unions are demanding immediate action, warning ...
Turkish Cypriots pay tribute to Asil Nadir
High-profile figures within the Turkish Cypriot community on Monday issued statements remembering the life of businessman Asil Nadir, who died on Sunday night at the age of 83.
Turkish Cypriot leader ...
Two arrested for warehouse burglary in Limassol
Limassol police arrested a 39 and 45-year-old under suspicion of breaking into a warehouse and stealing tools from the Turkish Cypriot property management service on Sunday night.
The suspects were stopped ...
‘Reduced’ water supply in Larnaca district on Tuesday
Parts of the Larnaca district will suffer from a “reduced” water supply throughout Tuesday, the Larnaca district government said.
The reduced supply will impact the southern part of the Aradippou ...
Electricity prices to stay high until at least 2027
Electricity prices are unlikely to drop over the next two years, given the absence of natural gas and the lack of storage for energy generated by renewables, the head of ...
Removal of chemical waste underway at Latsia factory
Work has started to remove dangerous chemical waste from the AstraSol factory in Latsia, the environment department confirmed on Monday.
The department’s director, Theodoulos Mesimeris, said this was a ...
Autopsy results to reveal cause of fatal Paphos collision
The cause of death of 62-year-old Odysseas Kesidis, who died following a road collision on Friday afternoon near Paphos, will be clarified once test results from his autopsy are received, ...
Children’s day in Ayia Napa
An exciting treasure hunt, Trying to Solve the Riddles and Discover the Hidden Treasure, will entertain children this weekend in Ayia Napa. The Municipal Museum THALASSA invites young visitors and ...
Forestry college reopens after nearly a decade
The Cyprus government has taken a major step in reviving the country’s forestry sector by reopening the Cyprus forestry college after nearly a decade. The initiative aims to equip ...
Cyprus: the most attractive people in the world?
In Cyprus, we say that love passes through the stomach. That beauty is a gift from the gods. And that feelings of passion has no logic.
But, according to the ...
Ombudswoman condemns state’s land seizures without compensation
Owners are up in arms over the state-sanctioned dispossession of their land without proper notification nor compensation, leaving their properties in limbo, Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou-Lottides revealed on Monday.
Speaking to ...
Increase in airport arrivals in 2025 from 2024
Airport arrivals increased in Cyprus in January 2025 compared to last year.
“The Larnaca and Paphos airports welcomed 551,439 passengers during January 2025, recording an increase of 6.81 per cent compared to 2024,” the transport ...
Woman remanded for theft in Larnaca
The Larnaca District Court issued a seven-day remand order against a 37-year-old woman in connection with theft from a house on January 31.
Police said an arrest warrant had been issued ...
Committee launches competition for Larnaca yacht club design
A yacht club with outdoor green spaces, footpaths, cycle lanes and pedestrian routes within the Larnaca marina area was discussed on Friday in the first meeting convened for the architectural ...
What to do if your Toyota faces recall
Toyota on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to customer safety by urging vehicle owners to take immediate action to address the Takata airbag recall.
The company apologised for the inconvenience caused ...
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Enlarged Cyprus problem meeting to go ahead in Geneva next month
An enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem, involving both the island’s communities as well as all three guarantor powers and the United Nations, will go ahead in the Swiss ...
Al Jazeera golden passports trial postponed
The trial of three people linked to the issuing of illegal naturalisations in an Al Jazeera report was postponed on Monday until Friday.
The delay was to give time for ...
Limassol man scammed out of almost €500,000
A Limassol man was cheated out of €430,000 in a cryptocurrency scam, police said on Monday.
Police said the scammers pretended to represent a reliable investment platform and had promised profits ...
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Five remanded after thousands of boxes of cigarettes smuggled
Larnaca police were continuing investigations on Monday after five people were arrested and subsequently remanded for smuggling 10,500 boxes of cigarettes, as well as other offences.
Police said the five suspects, ...
Cyprus minister takes part in international conference on use of AI
Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Nikodemos Damianou, is participating in an international artificial intelligence (AI) summit on Monday, aimed at intensifying cooperation to ensure the technology’s ...
EAC begins smart meter upgrades
The electricity authority (EAC) on Monday launched its long-anticipated installation of smart meters, spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou announced.
Smart meters will enable the public to monitor their energy consumption habits and ...
Recall exemption certificates required for vehicle transfers as of Tuesday
As of Tuesday transfers of vehicles may only be carried out after their owner has secured an ‘exemption from recall’ certificate, the transport ministry said on Monday.
Permanent secretary Giorgos ...
Icy conditions continue, more snow expected, roads closed
Monday’s weather will be cold and cloudy with afternoon rains. and a chance of storms in the south and west, bringing snow or sleet in the mountains. Temperatures will ...