Cyprus

Nurses’ unions and the state health services organisation (Okypy) decided on Monday that they would reconvene on June 6 to continue their deliberations over understaffing. In statements after the three-hour meeting, ...

Sir Stelios Hadji-Ioannou, renowned for establishing the easy family of brands and serving as the founder and president of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, has launched the second annual “Stelios Awards ...

Cyprus experienced an increase in the sales of petroleum products during April, which amounted to 115,028 tonnes, marking a 9 per cent rise compared to April 2023, according to the latest figures released ...

“I live in fear,” says George Kouzis. It’s an odd admission, especially from a 19-year-old from Lakatamia who exists almost entirely on the knife edge of danger. But this ...

A 49-year-old maths teacher was remanded for eight days after two students filed complaints of sexual harassment against him, it was reported on Monday. The two female students are 13 and 16. ...

A fire that broke out at the Akadimias park in Aglandja, Nicosia, was brought under full control at around 11.20am, the forestry department announced. According to a statement, the fire ...

Trade union “Isotita” (Equality) has called on the government to withdraw “arbitrary” proposed legislation that disadvantages civil servants. Isotita warns that if a bill banning promotions in the 18 months leading ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Hellenic Energy Exchange (HEnEx) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) governing negotiations on the secondary market of Guarantee of Origin certificates from ...

Paphos has been named the most liveable small city in the world, according to a report by Compare the Market AU. The report assessed seven factors: the number of restaurants, ...

Thyroid cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Cyprus and the sixth in men, the Cyprus cancer patients’ association (Pasykaf) said on Monday. Figures show 35-to-59-year-olds ...

Cypriot banks made significant repayments on loans from the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Targeted Longer-Term Refinancing Operations (TLTROs) in March of this year, according to data released on Monday ...

More and more Cypriots are turning to package holidays, following the worldwide trend set for an 11 per cent comeback for the industry in 2024, according to claims made on Monday. President ...

Part of a large circular walkway around the walls of old Nicosia was inaugurated over the weekend, the municipality said on Monday. Nicosia mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis said the project is ...

The ongoing drought and looming water crisis facing Cyprus this summer will be raised by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou during a meeting with her counterparts in Brussels. “Cyprus is facing ...

As summer approaches, so does the desire for refreshing swims, relaxation, and carefree moments. Imagine having your own home in a beautiful coastal location in Cyprus, ready to welcome you ...

A total of 26 people were arrested in the Famagusta district in the early hours of Sunday as part of a coordinated nationwide operation targeting illegal residents. During the operation, police ...

After postponing strike measures, nurses unions Pasydy and Pasyno will meet officials from the state health services (Okypy) on Monday morning to try and find solutions to long-standing problems. Nurses’ ...

Paphos police on motorised patrol on Monday arrested a man for burglary-related offences. According to the police, officers spotted and stopped the man’s car for a check at dawn, ...

The popular events series that brings live music performances to Cyprus’ villages, Music in the Mountains, continues this summer with more events in June. Kicking off next month’s gigs ...

Larnaca police arrested two people for an investigated case of robbery and assault on Sunday evening. The case was reported to the police around 11.30pm by a 31-year-old man who ...

Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos is in Brussels to attend a two-day EU foreign affairs council, chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep ...

Police on Sunday arrested a 53-year-old man for a series of burglaries under investigation, after stolen property was found in his possession. The 53-year-old, suspected of five cases of theft, ...

The Emir of Qatar will arrive in Cyprus on Monday for an official visit during which he will meet President Nikos Christodoulides to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, the Amalthea ...

On Monday morning increased cloud cover is expected to bring isolated light rains in the northeast, while in the afternoon rains or a brief storm are expected in the mountains ...