Cyprus

The government is “absolutely committed to promoting young people’s rights”, European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said on Saturday. Speaking at a European youth parliament dialogue forum, she said ...

As the United Nations secretary-general’s personal envoy wrestles to break the seven-year standstill in the Cyprus negotiations, the Turkish Cypriot pro-solution camp seems to agree that the new process ...

A woman was remanded in custody for eight days on Sunday after having admitted to Larnaca airport police that she had swallowed packets of cocaine before travelling to Cyprus. The ...

Police on Sunday announced a second arrest as part of their investigation into the theft of over a kilometre’s worth of electricity cables. The man arrested is 49 years old ...

Police on Sunday announced the arrest of a 33-year-old man who is suspected of having started a fire in the Limassol village of Ayios Therapon on Saturday. The fire broke ...

Sunday’s weather will see temperatures inland rise above 30 degrees Celsius – to precisely 31, with summer weather continuing across the island. Temperatures on the coasts will reach 27 degrees Celsius, while the ...

The latest announcement for cooperation between Cyprus and the FBI in the US over money laundering and sanctions evasion appears to have struck the right chord publicly. While the direct ...

A serving member of the British government attended an event held by far-right party Elam on Saturday. Martin Callanan, the country’s Under-secretary of state for energy efficiency and green ...

A group of Russian citizens living in Cyprus have claimed that the disclosed results of their country’s presidential election in Cyprus were falsified. It was reported last week that ...

The spring season always welcomes a new wave of events. With sunnier days on the horizon and a lighter mood in the air, the island’s events agenda tends to ...

The town planning department has ordered a stop to any illegal construction for a monastery being built at the environmentally protected area at Ayia Napa’s Cape Greco site. Philenews ...

Around 330 tonnes of aid were shipped to Gaza from Larnaca port on Saturday afternoon, slated to arrive early next week. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said the green light to set ...

Fire services on Saturday were battling a fire in Limassol near the Ayios Therapon village. The flames were eventually contained after burning around four donums of land. Both police and ...

Over 2,000 people registered to vote on Saturday, according to the interior ministry. Elections for local authorities and MEPs are slated to take place on June 9. By 2pm, there were 2,109 applications ...

The truth will shine soon enough over the ongoing Osiou Avakoum scandal, Tamassos Bishop Isaias said on Saturday. He underlined he would not engage in a public spat over the ...

Seven bars and clubs were reported for blasting music without the necessary licence, police said on Saturday. A case for each of the owners has been filed before Paphos district ...

Petrol stations on Saturday were packed as motorists rushed to fill up their tanks before the reduced tax measure comes to an end on Monday, April 1. “It’s a matter ...

The Classic Car Federation of Cyprus (CCFC) will once again hold the classic car rally 48 Hours Cyprus in support of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society, with the sponsorship of ExxonMobil/Esso ...

Clocks will spring forward by one hour at 3am on March 31, when the 2024 Daylight Saving Time period begins. According to an announcement by the commerce ministry, this year’s Daylight ...

In the creator of award-winning adverts, THEO PANAYIDES meets a driven, cool man who sees things other people can’t and believes the world should fight for Gaza, not feel ...

While part of a natural cycle, excessive loss can be upsetting and should not be ignored says DINA GAVARIEVA For most of us, our hair forms an integral part of ...

Work on the self is an endless journey. Here to assist and guide those who wish to dig deeper is a series of self-development workshops launched in Nicosia by Strategic ...

The fleet of vessels registered under the Cypriot flag has seen a significant increase of approximately 5.5 per cent, equivalent to about 1.1 million tonnes, over the past six months, according to ...

During his official visit to Cyprus, Estonian President Alar Karis disclosed plans to engage in discussions concerning the Cyprus problem with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan later this year. Karis ...