Government has seized imitation halloumi overseas
The agriculture ministry is cracking down on halloumi that does not meet set standards and has already seized batches and filed complaints in four countries through the EU iRasff system – ...
Cypriot officials complete US-funded training on financial investigations
Republic of Cyprus officials completed a training programme on financial investigation techniques that took place from September 15 to September 19.
The United States Embassy in Nicosia wrote on social media platform ...
Many dams in Cyprus ‘old and in need of immediate maintenance’
Many dams in Cyprus are “old and in need of immediate reassessment and maintenance”, according to a report on the state of the management of the island’s water resources ...
Taxpayers given new extension for tax forms
Taxpayers have been given a further fortnight to fill in their tax forms, with the deadline for 2024 now being October 15, senior tax officer Irene Ioannou said on Tuesday.
The decision ...
Education ministry takes part in European Mobility Week
The Come and Exercise Together initiative organised by the education ministry as part of European Mobility Week took place on Tuesday outside the ministry.
“This action serves as a short ...
‘Certain things’ must be implemented before GSI payment made, Christodoulides says
“Certain things” must be implemented before Cyprus makes its planned €25 million payment to Greece’s independent power transmission system operator Admie as part of its obligations regarding the Great Sea ...
Work and planning make everything possible says veteran Cyprus swimmer
After more than 40 years in competitive swimming, Cypriot veteran athlete Charalambos Panayides continues to prove that age is not a barrier. At 56, he still trains and competes at the highest ...
President denies can’t find candidates for potential reshuffle
Any decisions on a cabinet reshuffle will be announced once they have been made, President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated on Tuesday, clarifying any such move is a constitutional right.
“I have ...
EIB identifies housing and water as key Cyprus challenges
Water and housing are the key challenges faced by Cyprus, head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Nadia Calviño said on Tuesday, emphasising the significant impact of European investments ...
Christodoulides annoyed that ‘some choose to believe Tatar over president of Cyprus’
By Tom Cleaver
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday expressed annoyance that some “on the Greek Cypriot side consciously choose to believe Tatar and not the president of the Republic of ...
Defence to call witness from Turkey in Greek Cypriots’ case in north
The defence in the military court case of the five Greek Cypriots who were arrested in the north in July will call its next witness from Turkey, defence lawyer Ugur ...
Cyprus welcomes Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Tuesday said it welcomes United States President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza.
It described the plan as “a vital step to end [the] ...
Veterinary association rejects public clinics plan
The Pancyprian veterinary association denounced the agriculture ministry’s plan to reopen old public veterinary clinics for stray cat sterilisations in a statement released on Tuesday.
Presented last week to ...
Man injured after ten-metre fall in Larnaca
A man was injured on Monday night after falling about ten metres while crossing a mountainside retaining wall in Larnaca, the fire brigade said in a statement on Tuesday.
Firefighters ...
‘Complete unanimity’ in Greek parliament over Cyprus
The matter of Cyprus is “one of the few on which there is complete unanimity” within the Greek parliament, its speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis said on Tuesday during a visit to ...
Stolen motorcycle found burned under Nicosia bridge
A stolen motorcycle was destroyed in a fire that broke out on Monday night under a bridge in the Peristerona area of Nicosia, police said on Tuesday.
Officers arriving at ...
Car destroyed in early morning fire in Limassol
A vehicle was completely destroyed in a fire that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday in Limassol, police said.
At around 3.50am, police received a report about a ...
Woman says man in hat and sunglasses knocked on her door and robbed her
A 44-year-old woman has filed a complaint to the police saying she had her house burgled by a man who was wearing sunglasses and a hat who had earlier knocked ...
Police investigate possibility of murder after man dies in balcony fall
The police on Tuesday said they are investigating the possibility that the death of a 31-year-old man who fell off an apartment balcony in Limassol may have been premeditated murder.
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Turkish Cypriot elections
Former footballer Ozil visits Cyprus to boost Tatar’s re-election campaign
World Cup-winning former footballer Mesut Ozil visited northern Cyprus to boost incumbent Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s election campaign with less than three weeks to go until election day.
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‘Cinderella’ Pafos looking to enjoy clash with Bayern
Pafos FC meet German heavyweights Bayern Munich at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol in the second matchday of the Uefa Champions League, with Pafos’ coach saying they are in for ...
Today’s weather: Warm and clear
Tuesday’s weather is expected to be mostly warm and clear across most of the island, with temperatures set to rise to 31 degrees Celsius inland, 29 degrees Celsius on the coasts, ...
Construction to begin on two new Paphos museums
Two new museums will open in the historic centre of Paphos as part of a €1.86 million cultural upgrade project launched on Monday.
The Georgios K. Tornaritis Museum of Natural History ...
Keravnos warns of risks in funding of GSI
It is risky to allocate funds for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos warned on Monday, citing studies that suggest the project may not be financially ...