‘Now not the time to introduce green taxes’
Now is not the time to impose ‘green taxes’ and further burden people’s pockets, the finance minister said on Monday while reiterating that the government will roll out relief ...
HMS Dragon arrives off Cyprus
The United Kingdom’s Type 45 destroyer the HMS Dragon has arrived in the waters off Cyprus, British Defence Secretary John Healey said on Monday.
He told the country’s parliament ...
Talks continue on ‘emblematic policy’ of pension reform
The government on Monday held talks with stakeholders on the ‘second pillar’ of pension reform, which the administration is keen to roll out by next year.
Labour Minister Marinos Moushiouttas ...
Observers visit Kyrenia monastery with renovations ongoing
Observers from the United Nations Development Programme on Monday visited the Panayia Apsinthotissa monastery, located between the Kyrenia district villages of Sychari and Vouno, with renovation work ongoing.
The UNDP ...
Nicosia microbrewery wins top honours at international beer competition
A Nicosia-based microbrewery has secured major international recognition after winning two top awards at a leading European beer competition.
Golem Brewhouse was awarded a Diamond Medal for its Mosaic NEIPA ...
Mathiatis had not agreed to central prison, decision to be taken by community
The new central prison announced on Monday can only be constructed on the outskirts of Mathiatis if the community agrees to it, community leader Theodoros Tsatsos told the Cyprus Mail.
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New FMD case detected in Yeri
A new case of foot and mouth disease has been identified in a sheep and goat unit within the infected zone in Geri, authorities said on Monday.
According to the ...
Russian ambassador questions Cyprus’ alignment with NATO
Russia’s Cyprus ambassador Murat Zyazikov on Monday refuted the suggestion of Cyprus pursing further relations with NATO, describing the bloc as “a relic of a bygone era”.
Speaking to ...
Loss of TNT ‘an unfortunate event’ for the military
The strengthening of Cyprus’ defence capabilities, as well as the Republic’s adaptation to the current developments in the Middle East are among the key priorities for the future of ...
Teachers’ union incensed after parent ‘attempts to attack teacher’
Teachers’ trade union Oelmek on Monday condemned an incident in which it said a parent of a pupil at a high school in Limassol entered the premises and attempted to ...
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Hahn resigns as EU Cyprus envoy
Austrian diplomat Johannes Hahn on Monday resigned from his post as the European Commission’s envoy for the Cyprus problem, commission spokesperson for cohesion Maciej Berestecki said.
“Hahn has resigned ...
French soldiers complete amphibious exercise in Cyprus
French soldiers completed an “amphibious exercise” in Cyprus over the weekend, with the French army saying the exercise had taken place as part of “technical training” involving sailors and soldiers ...
‘Prevention and preparedness key to tackling wildfires’
Prevention and preparedness are of critical importance in effectively dealing with fires, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Monday.
He was speaking at a joint firefighting exercise at Larnaca Salt ...
Jordan–Cyprus air bridge launched amid regional disruption
Daily flights between Jordan and Cyprus will operate during the upcoming Passover period, as Israeli travel company ISSTA moves to address restricted air capacity and rising demand for outbound travel.
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Christodoulides briefs national council on Cyprus problem and regional developments
President Nikos Christodoulides informed the national council on Monday of his recent engagements in Brussels, addressing the Cyprus problem, regional tensions in the Middle East, and the economic implications for ...
Congresswoman urges end to Cyprus arms embargo amid Turkish F-16 deployment
Republican congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis on Monday called for the permanent removal of the United States arms embargo on Cyprus following Turkey’s deployment of F-16 fighter jets to the north.
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How a statue becomes a living organism
A few years have passed since the sculptures at the MUSAN Underwater Museum were lowered onto the seabed near Ayia Napa, and now the first subtle signs of transformation are ...
Bill to create National Cancer Institute heads to plenum in early April
The bill for Cyprus’ new National Cancer Institute is going to plenum on April 2 with a mandate of contributing to prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, support, palliative care and rehabilitation.
The ...
Cyberattacks ‘daily phenomenon’ due to regional tension
Cyprus is under the threat of cyberattacks due to geopolitical tension and its role as president of the European Council till the end of June, MPs heard on Monday during ...
Cyta calls for rapid approval of energy bill
Cyta on Monday urged parliament to approve a bill allowing the organisation to operate within Cyprus’ energy sector.
In a written statement, it said the measure would enable it to ...
Cyprus remains safe place says Pace president
Cyprus remains “a safe country”, president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Pace) Petra Bayr said on Monday, expressing solidarity with Cyprus and its people.
Bayr, heading ...
Fidias elected president of Direct Democracy of Cyprus
Fidias Panayiotou was elected president of the Direct Democracy of Cyprus party on Sunday evening, securing 4,006 votes in an online internal election and defeating six other candidates.
Around 7,000 members participated ...
New prison to be built in Mathiatis
A new central prison will be constructed on the outskirts of Mathiatis, following widespread overcrowding at existing facilities, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris confirmed to the House human rights committee on ...
British Cypriots call on UK government to review Cyprus travel advice
The board of directors of British Cypriots expressed strong concern on Monday over the United Kingdom’s travel advice for Cyprus, warning that heightened safety warnings are causing cancellations and ...