A comprehensive overview of current news in Cyprus, covering everything from local events and political developments to social issues and community highlights
The exhibition “Mediaeval Women of Cyprus”, just opened in old Famagusta, is a joint project of two Turkish Cypriots, the mediaevalist Ahmet Hilmi and artist Semra Bayhanli
The show, that ...
A 43-year–old man found himself in handcuffs after reporting he had been attacked on Sunday morning.
According to the police, at 7am the man reported that an hour beforehand ...
Warnings have been painted on the road around the island at junctions that have fixed cameras on them, the transport ministry announced on Sunday.
According to the ministry, painting of ...
While Disy seems to be the winner in the latest poll for the elections taking place in two weeks, it also points to a lack of interest, with 55 per cent ...
Child cancer charities on Sunday expressed deep concern over changes planned to the Makarios children’s hospital in Nicosia.
Members of five charities that support children with haematological and oncological ...
Cape Aspro and Petra tou Romiou could be included in the Unesco Cultural heritage list if a proposal by Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou and the communities of Pissouri and Kouklia ...
Cyprus’ president is working tirelessly to overcome the obstacles posed by the Turkish side and create the conditions for the resumption of talks to find a solution to the Cyprus ...
By Rebekah Gregoriades and Nikolaos Prakas
With a staggering more than 7,000 candidates to choose from, next month’s EU and local government elections are threatening to drown voters in array ...
Lack of political will for a substantial revision of the sustainable development plan for the Akamas is putting the region in danger, the Federation of Environmental Organisations (Opok) said on ...
Fighting the growing trend of illegal and undeclared work in Cyprus is proving to be a challenge, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said on Sunday.
Addressing the 29th Annual General Assembly ...
What is happening in the Osiou Avakoum monastery is within the statute of the Church and everything is legal, Archbishop Georgios said on Sunday, while noting that the trial will ...
Three people were able to safely evacuate a vehicle that burst into flames on the highway on Saturday night.
Police received information at about 11.30 on Saturday night that a car ...
Flower festivals underline the importance of nature and the need to promote environmental culture for its protection, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Saturday evening opening an event in Yermasoyia.
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With clouds developing in the mountains on Sunday afternoon there is the possibility of some showers.
With increased dust remaining in the atmosphere, there is also the chance of some ...
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Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides was a prominent participant in the First International Symposium: Digital Twins 4 Healthcare, according ...
Thanasis Nicolaou’s mother has fought cancer twice. But her biggest battle is uncovering the truth behind her son’s murder.
In an interview with the Cyprus Mail, Andriana Nicolaou ...
The agriculture ministry commented on Saturday about the measures adopted to reduce plastics in Cyprus, on the occasion of International Plastic-Free Day.
In a statement, the ministry noted that since 2018, ...
President Nikos Christodoulides sent a message on Saturday to companies responsible for implementing strategic projects in Cyprus, emphasising that those failing to meet their obligations will not be tolerated.
He ...
UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Holguin, is set to brief Antonio Guterres on the Cyprus issue, probably in the first half of June, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday.
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Rating’s agency Moody’s on Saturday upgraded the outlook on the government of Cyprus to positive from stable.
The decision to improve the outlook reflects Moody’s confidence in ...
A demonstration was held on Saturday outside the Legal Service for Thanasis Nicolaou, where his mother, Andriana, called on state authorities for justice over her son’s murder while in ...
A difficult summer is expected due to the dry winter, fire services’ spokesman, Andreas Kettis said on Saturday.
In an interview with the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) Kettis also said ...
Two women in Paphos filed complaints that they were robbed at gunpoint, police said on Saturday, as they looked for two male assailants.
According to the complaint filed by the ...
Four people were arrested on suspicion of stealing from cars, the police announced on Saturday, commenting on two separate instances.
One of the incidents occurred in Limassol, while the other ...