Cyprus News

The veterinary service on Tuesday confirmed the first case of foot and mouth disease in the Limassol district. According to the veterinary services, the outbreak concerns a farm with around 60 ...

Tourism is closely tied to national stability, with arrivals down 6.5 per cent, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. Speaking at the presentation of the new development tourism strategy of the ...

Two men, aged 44 and 45, arrested in connection with an explosion outside a kiosk in Limassol last month were remanded in police custody on Tuesday. The blast occurred at around 1am ...

Cyprus marked the Pontic genocide with remembrance events in Paphos on Tuesday. Representing President Nikos Christodoulides at an event held in Kato Paphos, Presidential Commissioner Marios Hartsiotis said the anniversary ...

Cyprus are you ready to climb? The Cyprus Bouldering Festival is set to return this weekend in the scenic village of Ineia, Paphos, bringing together climbers, outdoor enthusiasts, and the ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday his upcoming visit to India marks a crucial point in the further strengthening of the “already excellent” relationship between Cyprus and India. “This is ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday met British Defence Secretary John Healey in London to discuss geopolitical developments and the security of civilians living near the British bases on the ...

Decisions taken by cabinet on Tuesday set in motion the process for taking the first Cypriot natural gas to market, Energy Minister Michael Damianos said on Tuesday. “With steady steps ...

A large-scale wildfire response exercise involving ground and aerial forces was carried out on Tuesday near the Troodos village of Kapedes in the Nicosia district as part of national forest ...

A 24-year-old man was remanded in custody for six days on Tuesday in connection with the alleged abduction and robbery of a 69-year-old woman in a village in the Nicosia ...

The north and its ‘governments’ had failed to create the conditions young people deserve, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Tuesday while calling for a new generation to lead ...

The use of personal data in pharmacies must be carried out discreetly, the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said on Tuesday, urging pharmacists to ensure that personal data is kept confidential ...

New legislation regulating the use of e-scooters came into force on Tuesday, raising the minimum age for riders to 17 and introducing stricter rules. The police said the amendments concern “personal ...

Enlargement is an “indispensable commitment” for the European Union, European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said on Tuesday as she opened a European Parliament debate on the governance of the ...

A major urban regeneration project in the historic are of Ayios Ioannis, Larnaca, has entered the implementation phase after a construction contract was signed on Monday. The municipality said the ...

The electricity Distribution System Operator (DSO) will launch a campaign on June 1 to clamp down on illegal renewable energy installations, disconnecting irregular systems and reporting violators to the police, the ...

Once upon a time, a carbonated beverage in Cyprus was more than just a refreshment. It was a part of the daily routine in village coffee shops, markets, schoolyards, movie ...

The population of turtle doves in Cyprus is diminishing, which has prompted the Game Fund to monitor their migratory habits, finding that some flew to northern Europe, one showed up ...

Maintenance works are underway at the Church of Panayia Melendrina in the north, with tenders announced for further restoration efforts aimed at preserving the 14th century structure. Co-chairman of the ...

Akamas municipality on Tuesday defended the continuation of improvement works on the Baths of Aphrodite-Fontana Amorosa Road, rejecting calls for the project’s cancellation. The municipality said the road has ...

Greece will continue to station F-16 fighter jets in Cyprus, reports in Greece said on Tuesday, with Greek fighter jets having remained on the island since being deployed in March ...

The deputy ministry of social welfare has signed an agreement with KPMG to modernise the organisation and operations of the social welfare services. It said KPMG was selected through an ...

A 35-year-old man, arrested on Monday for possession of drugs, was remanded in custody for three days on Tuesday. The Limassol district court heard that on Monday the police had ...

Fire stations in Nicosia responded on Tuesday to a fire in the buffer zone in the Yeri area, the fire service said. Three fire engines attended the scene, with assistance ...