Cabinet approves grant for refugees opting out of ‘Ktizo’ housing
The cabinet on Thursday gave the go-ahead for the payment of a one-time grant to beneficiaries of the ‘Ktizo’ scheme relating to refugee housing estates.
The grant is given to ...
On hunger strike for Gaza
We talked to Louis Allan, a Cypriot on a six-day hunger strike (from May 5-10) to protest the blockade and famine in Gaza, who’s also going to be perched ...
Presidential event to highlight thalassaemia care needs
A major awareness event will take place at the presidential palace on Thursday evening to mark world Thalassaemia day, shining a spotlight on the challenges faced by patients and the ...
Expert tells court Yiannaki’s high school diploma was tampered with
A handwriting expert testified in court on Thursday that former volunteer commissioner Yiannakis Yiannaki’s high school diploma was tempered with, with the case against him regarding the alleged forgery ...
MPs demand urgent action on cancer drug delays
The House health committee on Thursday called for an emergency session to examine obstacles in the approval process for oncology drugs, formally registering the issue on its agenda. The move ...
Minister supports plans for new cooperative bank
Commerce Minister George Papanastasiou on Thursday offered his support for the establishment of a new cooperative bank.
“The government supports the initiative, and I will undertake, as an obligation, to ...
Journalists gather at north police HQ demanding protection for under-threat colleague
A selection of Turkish Cypriot journalists gathered at the north’s police headquarters on Thursday morning to demand bolstered protection for Aysemden Akin, who received death threats after publishing a ...
Delays block English-taught degrees at Cyprus universities
Senior academics warned on Thursday that continued legislative delays are stopping them from launching English-language degree programmes, while foreign institutions are moving ahead with ease.
Meanwhile, branches of foreign universities, ...
A massive step forward for Cyprus art scene
Art is alive in Cyprus. A quick look at the events calendar or a walk to its numerous galleries is proof of that. Yet the local art world still has ...
Progress being made on use of recycled water, water development dept says
Progress is being made to use more of the recycled water produced by water treatment plants, the water development department said on Thursday.
The department pointed out that between 2020 and 2023, ...
Cyprus must future-proof healthcare, minister says
Cyprus must invest in a healthcare system that can respond in real time to emerging challenges, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Thursday, at the Cyprus diaspora forum.
Speaking at ...
Government optimistic Cyprus can avoid EU waste fines
Cyprus has set in motion a complete plan for the reclamation of waste management operations and facilities and is optimistic that an EU fine can be averted, director of the ...
Fire at Strovolos middle school put out
A fire which broke out at a middle school in the Nicosia suburb of Strovolos has been extinguished, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Thursday.
He said the fire ...
Apostolos Andreas road to close for works during afternoons
The road between Rizokarpaso and the Apostolos Andreas monastery on Cyprus’ northeastern tip will be closed during afternoons until further notice, the north’s ‘transport ministry’ announced on Thursday.
The ...
Tatar says European parliament’s Turkey report is a ‘biased document’
The report on Turkey approved by the European parliament on Wednesday is a “biased document” which “ignores the will of the Turkish Cypriot people”, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said.
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Myth or fact: white wine can’t be aged?
If the title was can Xynisteri-based white wines be aged, the answer would be clearer. At Vasilikon winery in Kathikas a group of Paphos-based sommeliers had the chance to do ...
MEPs condemn ‘neo-Ottoman tyrant’ Erdogan over north visit
Members of the European parliament late on Wednesday night condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent visit to the north, with one describing him as “a neo-Ottoman tyrant and ...
Greek president tours Nicosia’s dividing line
Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas began the second day of his official visit to Cyprus with a tour of the old town of Nicosia and a walk along the ceasefire line, ...
Paphos unveils ambitious care centre plan for the elderly
Paphos will soon be home to the largest and most modern care home for the elderly in Cyprus, mayor Phedonas Phedonos told Cyprus Mail on Thursday.
Speaking at the annual ...
Fake investment schemes use photos of Cypriot politicians and celebrities
The Cyprus Consumers Association has issued a warning about fraudulent investment schemes that promise very high profits in an extremely short period, including claims of significant earnings within a single ...
Two fatal work accidents within hours
Two persons were being held by police for questioning on Thursday after the death of a worker, who was crushed to death by falling timber at a Paphos construction site.
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Man arrested after found cutting up a kangaroo
Police on Thursday reported the arrest of a man caught cutting up a kangaroo in Famagusta.
Speaking to the Cyprus Mail Ioannis Ioannou, a senior official at the state Veterinary ...
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Worker dies in Peyia after being crushed by falling timber
Police on Thursday are investigating a fatal work accident which resulted in the death of a 34-year-old construction worker in Peyia.
The man, named as Aldahdouh Housain from Syria, a ...
Dusty spells, rising temps
Thursday will see increased medium and high clouds at times with dusty spells and temperatures rising to 32C inland, 27C on the coast, and 25C in the higher mountains. Winds ...