Strava upload reveals location of French warship off Cyprus coast
The location of the French military aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which had been located off the Limassol coast earlier this week, was leaked via the GPS tracker of a ...
Politicians in north outraged by Metsola’s Eoka remarks
Strong reactions continued in the north on Friday to remarks made by European Parliament president Roberta Metsola referencing Eoka.
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said the comments raised serious concerns ...
Heavy rainfall expected in Cyprus over next two weeks
Above-normal rainfall is expected in Cyprus over the next two weeks, the climate watch advisory group of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.
The forecast period runs from ...
Dead dolphin found on Paphos beach
A dead dolphin was found washed ashore on Friday morning on the Pharos seafront promenade in Kato Paphos.
The animal was found by residents during early morning walks, with passers ...
Ground handling strike at Larnaca airport disrupts flights
Workers at Goldair Handling Cyprus Ltd staged a strike at Larnaca airport on Friday, halting operations for two hours and disrupting flights amid an escalating dispute over redundancies, pay and ...
Education ministry ‘acted illegally towards disabled employees’
The education ministry “continuously and illegally” failed to take the necessary measures to implement legislation for people with disabilities in the education service, the Supreme Constitutional Court said on Friday.
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Larnaca EOA bills can now be paid at post office
Larnaca EOA bills can be paid at the post office as of next week following an agreement signed on Wednesday, the post office said on Friday.
The service will start ...
Fire department refutes claim of explosion at Vasiliko
Following media reports of an explosion at the Vasiliko power plant injuring two people on Thursday, the fire department on Friday said the incident was merely the sudden release gas ...
Cyprus stands strong amid regional tensions, says Von der Leyen
The handling of the situation by President Nikos Christodoulides amid mounting tensions in the Middle East has been effective, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, affirming that the ...
Cyprus: the loneliest island?
Cyprus is quite alone.
Not on the map; cartographically speaking, we’re surrounded. Turkey lies just 75 kilometres away. Syria is 100km distant. Egypt just a little further.
Here’s the ...
Yellow weather warning for severe storms
The met department has issued a warning for isolated strong winds expected between 11am and 11pm on Friday.
According to the warning, strong, isolated storms are expected to affect the ...
Teenager on stolen motorcycle dies in accident
A 15-year-old boy died in a motorcycle accident in Nicosia on Thursday night, which also left a 17-year-old teenager in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital, police said on Friday.
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Today’s weather: Chilly and stormy
The working week draws to a close on Friday with early fog in inland and eastern areas, followed by increasing cloud bringing local rain and isolated storms, mainly in the ...
Restoration works progress at Apostolos Andreas Monastery
Conservation works at the Apostolos Andreas Monastery in Rizokarpaso are progressing on schedule, according to officials following an on-site inspection by project partners on Thursday.
Representatives from the United Nations ...
EU ‘stands ready to assist’ Cyprus in discussions over British bases’ future
The European Council late on Thursday night announced that it “stands ready to assist” the Cypriot government in discussions regarding the future of the United Kingdom’s two sovereign bases ...
Crystal Palace edge Aek Larnaca out of Conference League
Aek Larnaca’s European journey came to an end on Thursday night, after Crystal Palace beat them 2-1 at the Aek Arena to knock them out of the Conference League, ...
Resolution to disclose charity’s donors foiled
The House of Representatives on Thursday voted down a resolution calling on the government to disclose to parliament donations to the social support fund, a charity previously chaired by the ...
Complaint over alleged teacher bullying referred for investigation
A complaint alleging the bullying of a student by a secondary school teacher was forwarded on Thursday to the education ministry and the children’s rights commissioner for further investigation.
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Cyprus passes first law regulating palliative care
The House plenum on Thursday voted through legislation regulating for the first time the provision of palliative care in Cyprus.
The law, passed unanimously, regulates the operation, licensing and oversight ...
Livestock farmers protest access restrictions in Paphos
Strong reactions have been expressed by livestock farmers in the areas of Timi and Anarita in Paphos district over new measures implemented by the agriculture ministry to protect animals from ...
UK to install £17.5m satellite monitoring system in Akrotiri
According to British media, the United Kingdom will move forward with plans to install a £17.5 million satellite monitoring facility in Cyprus, aimed at strengthening space surveillance and protecting critical military ...
UK and Cyprus reaffirm ‘strong partnership’ after Nicosia talks
The United Kingdom and Cyprus maintain a “strong friendship and a strong partnership based on a long history,” British minister for European affairs Stephen Doughty said after talks with foreign ...
No new foot-and-mouth cases as culling and sampling continue, Georgiadou says
There are no new cases of foot-and-mouth disease, while culling and sampling are continuing without obstruction, veterinary services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said.
Georgiadou said the second round of vaccinations is ...
Power bills may jump 20% by August, EAC warns
Electricity bills could spike by as much as 20 per cent by August if fuel prices fluctuate at $110 to $115 a barrel, the Electricity Authority (EAC) said on Thursday.
The EAC held ...