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The Cyprus Fiscal Council on Friday called for a shift away from broad tax cuts as a response to inflation, arguing in a presentation covering developments through August 2026 that support ...

The trial proper in the ‘golden passports’ case is expected to proceed later this month, after the defence said on Friday that prosecutors had adequately explained some of the new ...

Bread, baby food, coffee, milk, meat and sugar will be subject to a zero VAT rate from October following the approval of a relevant decree by the Council of Ministers. ...

The European Commission on Thursday sent a reasoned opinion to Cyprus and six other EU member states over their failure to fully transpose the waste electrical and electronic equipment directive ...

Eurobank has unveiled the winning architectural proposal for a €2 million day centre for people at the most severe end of the autism spectrum, with the project set to move into ...

Police and the Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) have confirmed serious and longstanding problems at a Larnaca apartment complex, including complaints over tampered water and electricity meters, illegal occupation ...

Cyprus recorded 1,013,843 guest nights in short-term rental accommodation booked through online platforms in the first quarter of 2026, according to Eurostat data covering stays arranged through platforms including Airbnb, Booking and ...

The Nicosia local government organisation (EOA) on Friday accused the government of “delays and misguided decisions”, saying they had contributed to Cyprus being referred to the EU’s Court of ...

Ten tonnes each of bulgur and flour were delivered to the archbishopric in Nicosia on Friday as part of the grain growers’ annual social contribution, to be distributed by local ...

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou pledged continued support for schools in remote areas on Friday, saying special arrangements were already in place to allow classes to operate with as few as ...

Students in the Mitsero area staged a walkout during the first two periods on Friday to protest plans to relocate an asphalt plant to the community, ahead of a community ...

A 60-year-old man in Paphos lost more than €65,000 after falling victim to an online investment scam and then a second fraud promising to recover his money, police said on Friday. ...

After a recent report in the Cyprus Mail found the cost of eating out has shot up by 26 per cent over the last three years, it feels like the right ...

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot teacher unions pointed out on Friday the need to secure the right of all children to quality education and to invest in public education with ...

Averof Neophytou, who recently announced his candidacy for the 2028 presidential elections, assured the public on Friday that he would “never betray them”. In a message on his personal WhatsApp channel, ...

Low-cost airline Wizz Air launched its new Larnaca-Madrid route in September as part of its wider effort to expand its Cyprus network, with network director Andras Szabo saying the airline ...

The message of non-violence and dialogue remains important amid conflicts and tensions around the world, House president Annita Demetriou said on Friday. Speaking at a ceremony at the monument of ...

The right lane of the Nicosia-Limassol highway in Kornos area, which closed after a car crash, was reopened to traffic shortly before noon on Friday. Police said the vehicle involved ...

The management committee of an apartment complex in Larnaca has called for an immediate investigation by the competent authorities, making a series of allegations including illegal electricity and water connections, ...

The operation of the “Russian House” in Cyprus should be examined as part of Europe’s response to Russian hybrid threats, Lithuanian MEP and former defence minister Rasa Juknevičienė ...

A total of 34 complaints were filed since Thursday in the framework of a campaign targeting the use of personal mobility devices in prohibited areas, Famagusta traffic police said on Friday. ...

A yellow warning for strong thunderstorms has been issued for Friday. The meteorological department said the warning is in effect from 10am to 5pm, with isolated heavy thunderstorms expected to ...

A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon in a difficult to access area near Tala in Paphos, burning dry grass, low wild vegetation and several trees, the fire brigade said ...

If you have ever wondered about the stories of the traditional old tailor shops of Nicosia’s old city and their craftsmen, this event is for you. Every Stitch, a ...