Heatwave grips Cyprus with highs of 38C
A spell of seasonal low pressure is affecting Cyprus this week, bringing clear skies and intense heat across the island. The weather on Tuesday will remain mostly sunny, though isolated ...
‘Inhumane and harsh’ appointment of teachers needs to stop says MPs
The House Education Committee on Monday issued a strong appeal to the Educational Service Commission (ESC) to address the growing hardship faced by teachers, particularly mothers, who are posted far ...
Protest over Limassol fire goes ahead despite cancellation
Despite being called off, more than 200 people turned up outside the presidential palace in Nicosia on Monday evening, giving speeches and holding banners demanding accountability over the Limassol wildfire.
The ...
Former unionist denies land sale scandal in north Cyprus
A former Turkish Cypriot unionist on Monday rejected claims linking him to the controversial sale of Greek Cypriot land in the north, describing the reports as “false, insulting and defamatory”.
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Christodoulides asks US govt help to evaluate fire response
President Nikos Christodoulides has asked the American government for help to investigate and evaluate the management of the recent fires, he said on Monday evening.
At the same time, he ...
Airgun damage confirmed at TOM Paphos after suspected vandalism
Paphos police on Monday confirmed that the damage at the local road transport department (TOM) was caused by an airgun, following forensic examinations.
Assistant Paphos operations director Michalis Nikolaou stated ...
More than 100,000 register on digital school platform
Over 100,000 parents and guardians have signed up to the government’s new digital school platform eDEA, the education ministry said on Monday.
The ministry said 58,100 student profiles had already been ...
No cabinet reshuffle until after August
The government on Monday sought to tamper down talk of a pending cabinet reshuffle, saying only that President Nikos Christodoulides has taken no such decision for the moment.
Speaking to ...
Dozens of fire victims already received government aid
Over 100 families affected by July’s wildfire in the mountains of Limassol have already received immediate financial assistance, mountains commissioner Costas Christofinas said on Monday.
Speaking from Ayios Amvrosios after ...
Disy tells Christodoulides to explain why closing crossing points is ‘detrimental’
Disy on Monday called on President Nikos Christodoulides to “explain to society why it is impossible and detrimental to the nation to talk about closing crossing points” after some had ...
Larnaca bus strike escalates as workers march in Nicosia
As the bus strike in Larnaca remained indefinite, workers on Monday reaffirmed their decision to take measures, saying measures would be stepped up.
Unions say Cyprus Public Transport Larnaca has ...
Two stripped of Cyprus passports
The cabinet has rescinded the Cypriot passports of two Chinese nationals after their conviction in Singapore in a major money laundering case, media reported on Monday.
Daily Politis said the ...
Civil Defence denies chief was ‘lounging at beach’ during wildfire
The Civil Defence on Monday refuted claims made on social media that its director was lounging on a beach during the recent wildfires that swept through Limassol district.
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Capturing the scent of Cyprus
By Christina Michailidis
It’s hard to explain what Cyprus smells like, but if you have been here long enough you begin to recognise it: something between sea breeze and ...
‘Do not allow the law to be used as a political tool’
Two Turkish Cypriots accused of aiding and abetting the five Greek Cypriots arrested in the north last month on suspicion of espionage and remain in custody were on Monday brought ...
Man dies after sea rescue
Two people had to be rescued from the sea on Monday, one of whom died, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) said calling on people to be more cautious at ...
Nicosia event to support wildfire victims
“With a deep sense of solidarity, the shop owners and the team of Ermou 272 invite you on Wednesday, from 5pm to 11pm, to a gathering of giving and support for ...
Cyprus schools need an upgrade says minister
The need for a general upgrade of the schooling system in Cyprus was outlined by Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Monday.
The results from the Pancyprian exams, sat by school ...
Stewart: You have to be willing to listen to the other side
Outgoing United Nations special representative in Cyprus Colin Stewart on Monday said both sides of the island “have to listen to the other”.
“You have to be willing to listen ...
Lofou festival fills village with music
If in Cyprus this August, villages have a rich cultural agenda, bringing life to the countryside. And despite the recent wildfire, in Lofou, the 34th Akis Theodorou Festival returns on ...
Four remanded for travel with forged, stolen passports
Four individuals were remanded for eight days by the Limassol district court on Monday for attempting travel with stolen and forged passports.
Following a passport check on Sunday, three women ...
Cyprus vineyards hit by wildfire
Every year wildfires grip the island. On July 23, firefighters and volunteers battled blazes in the wine villages of Limassol, taking two days to bring the situation under control. The fires ...
Christodoulides raises issue of arrested Greek Cypriots in final Stewart meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides raised the issue of the five Greek Cypriots who remain in custody in the north after having been arrested last month during his final meeting with outgoing ...
Yiannaki trial postponed again, court tells both sides to hurry up
The trial of former volunteer commissioner Yiannakis Yiannaki, who stands accused of having forged a high school diploma, a university degree, and a letter of recommendation, was postponed again on ...