Cyprus

Cyprus has reiterated its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC), with the country’s permanent representative to the United Nations, ambassador Maria Michail expressing concern over “external threats, coercive ...

A bill submitted to the House of representatives by the agriculture ministry on Wednesday proposes doubling out-of-court settlement fines for illegal and uncontrolled waste disposal. The proposed amendment to the ...

The earthquake that hit Cyprus at 11.30am, registered 5.3 on the Richter scale, director of the geological survey department Christodoulos Hadjigeorgiou said on Wednesday. According to Hadjigeorgiou, the earthquake had a ...

Cyprus’ upcoming EU Council Presidency Council could boost EU relations with Turkey, President Nikos Christodoulides told the Financial Times in an interview published on Wednesday. “We cannot change our geography. ...

By Evi Cherouvim In a landmark move to address one of Cyprus’ most persistent property challenges, the House of Representatives has unanimously passed an amendment law that effectively resolves thousands ...

Hailstorms and rain are expected to strike the island in the higher mountains and inland from 11am to 5pm, with a yellow weather warning in effect, the meteorology department said ...

As Larnaca Biennale continues to unravel a diverse programme of artistic happenings, it spreads a web of creativity across Larnaca city and Athienou. In the upcoming weeks, the parallel events ...

The third intergovernmental summit between Cyprus and Greece is taking place on Wednesday in Athens, with Nicosia placing particular emphasis on strengthening coordination in foreign policy and regional stability. The ...

A weak low-pressure system is affecting Cyprus on Wednesday, bringing unstable weather across the island. The meteorological service said conditions will remain unsettled through the weekend, with rain, storms, and ...

Cypriot diners are getting friendlier service and cleaner restaurants this year, but they’re also paying wildly different prices depending on location. The Cyprus Consumers Association’s (CCA) latest survey ...

The UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) will remain indispensable for as long as part of the island remains under Turkish occupation, Cyprus’ permanent representative to the UN Maria Michail ...

The government hopes that the contentious issue of the cost-of-living-allowance (CoLA) will at long last be settled after the employers’ side accepted its revised proposal, however the trade unions that ...

The government’s financial watchdog on Tuesday slammed the Water Development Department (WDD) hard over its lax checks of water usage and its ongoing failure to properly invoice for water ...

Cyprus is under migratory pressure due to the disproportionate level of arrivals over the last year and will therefore be eligible to access the ‘solidarity pool’, the EU’s solidarity ...

The police carried out a campaign on motorways and secondary roads on Tuesday with an aim to reduce fatal and serious accidents, to promote conscientious driving and to enhance the ...

The government is promoting various measures for the modernisation of the environment for investments and the aviation sector is of particular importance, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Tuesday. Addressing ...

Cyprus and Greece meet on Wednesday in Athens to discuss coordination, deepening bilateral relations and improving the quality of life of the people of the two countries, by focusing on ...

Christmas trees will be available for purchase between November 26 and December 19, the forestry department announced on Tuesday. The public will be able to purchase trees made available through thinning operations ...

The House refugee committee demanded on Tuesday that loan acquisition companies put all foreclosure procedures on hold for three months, after MPs were rattled by practices that put loan sharks ...

A former cadre of the Disy party on Tuesday accused ex-president Nicos Anastasiades of lying, in an ongoing spat between the two that also dragged in the former lead negotiator ...

A man and a woman were remanded for seven days on Tuesday morning in connection with the murder of Victory Osarumen Thompson in the early hours of Sunday in a ...

Historical creativity meets fashion in the Woven Roots collection to be presented this week by Folkmona, which aims to shed light on the everyday life of Cypriot women, and their ...

The Law Office on Tuesday clarified that the official inquiry into Takata airbags had included the years 2023 and 2024, rejecting claims that these periods were excluded, after families said they had ...

The cabinet approved measures on Tuesday to combat antimicrobial resistance and hospital infections, which health minister Michalis Damianos described as “one of the most serious threats to patient safety and ...