Ozersay ally arrested amid fake diploma row
A political ally of former Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator Kudret Ozersay was arrested on Thursday night, amid a deepening row between Ozersay and the north’s ruling coalition over the ...
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Two women jailed for usurping Greek Cypriot property in north
Two Hungarian nationals were on Friday handed jail sentences for having usurped Greek Cypriot property in the north.
One of the two women was sentenced to two and a half ...
Hunters demo row deepens: government will not be drawn into electioneering
“The government will not be drawn into pre-election campaigning,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday, dismissing criticism against his administration as political posturing.
The president was responding to criticism about ...
Funeral held for Polis woman missing since 1974
A funeral was held on Friday for a woman from Polis Chrysochous who had been missing since 1974, and whose remains were unearthed by the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP).
Ayse ...
Third arrest for attack on patrol car
A 20-year-old man was arrested on Thursday afternoon as police continue to investigate malicious damage to a patrol vehicle in Limassol in April.
The suspect was arrested at about after ...
EU membership ‘undoubtedly Cyprus’ greatest success’
Membership of the European Union has “undoubtedly been our greatest success”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday.
Speaking at an event in Nicosia to mark Europe Day, he said Cyprus’ ...
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Four teens to face criminal trial after unruly Easter behaviour
Four teenagers arrested for unruly behaviour and throwing firecrackers in Livadia on the evening of Holy Saturday will appear before the criminal court on June 23, court decided on Friday.
The ...
‘EU working towards ensuring Turkey accepts resumption of federal negotiations’
The European Union is working towards ensuring that Turkey accepts the resumption of negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem from where they left off in Crans Montana in 2017, with the ...
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Supplier of kangaroo slaughtered in parking lot under investigation
The Animal Party voiced its concern on Friday over illegal animal slaughtering methods after a man was found cutting up a kangaroo in the Famagusta district.
The party also called ...
Sunrock Residences set a new standard for hillside living in Yermasoyia
A new residential landmark is taking shape in Limassol. Sunrock Residences, developed by Blue Reef Developments, brings together architectural elegance, wellness-focused design, and panoramic views across the sea, city and ...
15 years of Lidl Cyprus with 15 defining business milestones
From the very first day it opened for business in Cyprus, and up to the present time, Lidl Cyprus has not only managed to change the way we shop – it ...
‘Cyprus has correct migrant policy’
The significantly reduced irregular flows and high rates of migrant returns confirm that the state’s policy is correct, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday night.
Speaking at a ceremony ...
Anger in north over refusal to lift ‘MP’s’ immunity over alleged fake degree
The opposition in the north has expressed anger over the decision of ‘MPs’ from ruling coalition party the UBP to refuse to lift the ‘parliamentary’ immunity of one of their ...
Another delivery driver mugged in Limassol
Another attack and robbery against a food delivery driver was reported overnight in Limassol.
According to police, the new incident occurred shortly after 10pm on Thursday. Two unknown individuals intercepted ...
Hazy with a chance of afternoon showers
Friday will see temporary increased clouds and a chance of afternoon showers in the mountains. Dust will be visible at times. Temperatures will rise to 33C inland, 28C on the ...
Cyprus enters International Low-Vision Song Contest with ‘Pyxida’
Cyprus will participate in this year’s online International Low-Vision Song Contest on May 16, with the entry Pyxida, performed by Nicoletta Livadioti and Nikos Demetriou.
The public is being encouraged ...
MPs reject bid to shield advisory council from asset scrutiny
After a great deal of squabbling, lawmakers on Thursday evening threw out a bill that sought to exempt the members of the Advisory Council from scrutiny of their personal assets.
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Turkey warns of action over drilling in disputed Block 5 waters
Any unauthorised drilling activity in Turkey’s ‘continental shelf’ off the southern coast of Cyprus will be immediately dealt with, sources at the Turkish defence ministry were reported as warning ...
Nicosia’s Selimiye mosque reopens after restoration work
Nicosia’s central Selimiye mosque reopened on Thursday after five years of renovations.
The reopening ceremony was attended by Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal ...
Hospital upgrade delayed six months, MPs furious over Okypy no-show
Planned expansion and upgrade works at the neonatal intensive care unit of Makarios hospital have been pushed back by about six months, enraged MPs heard on Thursday.
Lawmakers were also ...
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 ...