Cyprus News

Have you seen the sign at the start of the Larnaca-Nicosia highway? It’s been there for years – occasionally painted and modernised, but very much an iconic part of the ...

Friday’s weather is expected to be markedly colder than recent days, with temperatures only set to reach 13 degrees Celsius inland, 15 degrees Celsius on the coast, and two degrees Celsius ...

Tal Dilian, the Israeli national who in 2021 was cleared of all charges relating to the case of the ‘spy van’ in Larnaca, is among four people found guilty by a ...

Police on Thursday were investigating a complaint by a person reporting to have been swindled out of nearly €7,000 from a caller pretending to be working with Revolut. Authorities said the ...

The coming launch of a joint cybersecurity centre in Cyprus represents “a milestone” in reinforcing cyber resilience in the maritime sector in the Mediterranean, the Israeli government noted on Thursday. ...

The southwest entrance road to Athalassa park, located on Kalamon avenue near the Karaiskakio Foundation, will close for road works from 7am on Friday, February 27, until 7am on Saturday, February 28, ...

The House on Thursday evening amended the law on public gatherings and parades, softening up some of its provisions which critics had decried as draconian. The vote garnered 29 votes in ...

People having to wait long hours before being admitted as inpatients, malfunctioning equipment and irregular paperwork, were some of the findings of a surprise inspection at state hospitals discussed in ...

A proposal to ban electric scooters outright was placed before the House transport committee on Thursday, following a recent series of fatal and serious accidents. The bill was submitted by ...

Members of the House health committee on Thursday called for further modernisation of public hospitals during discussions on the annual budget of the state health services organisation, Okypy, with political ...

The north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Thursday denied claims that he had taken a bribe of £300,000 to help facilitate the construction of a cable car in Kyrenia. The ...

Customer service centres and offices of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will remain closed from 7.45am to 10am on Friday, February 27, due to a work stoppage announced by the ...

The government tabled legislation on Thursday to substantially upgrade the institution of contract soldiers (Syops) extending their service life, improving pay and creating clear pathways for promotion, in a bid ...

The defence ministry is awaiting police findings it hopes will conclude the investigation into 13.6 kilograms of TNT that went missing during a national guard training exercise, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas ...

A major European conference on sustainable tourism will take place in Nicosia on Friday, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and environmental experts. The European conference on sustainable tourism, organised by ...

Understanding vehicle regulations in Cyprus is essential for residents, expats, and long-term visitors. Whether you are importing a car, renewing your driving licence, or ensuring your vehicle passes inspection, compliance ...

Traffic enforcement in Cyprus has become increasingly structured and technology-driven. With the expansion of speed camera networks and stricter monitoring by the Cyprus Police, drivers—both residents and tourists—need ...

The case file regarding allegations of rape against suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos was on Thursday handed over to the legal service. The receipt of the file was confirmed to ...

The government has amended its proposed phone-tapping legislation, with the latest amendment set would allow the attorney-general of the day to order the interception of telecommunications without prior court approval, ...

The police on Thursday said they are investigating a case of arson after a car in Limassol was set ablaze on Wednesday night. The car had been parked outside the ...

The anti-corruption authority on Thursday acknowledged delays in completing its investigation into the book Mafia State, insisting the probe remains on course and insulated from political pressure before parliamentary elections ...

A large quantity of untaxed tobacco products was seized from a vehicle by police on Wednesday afternoon in the Dali area, with the vehicle’s 75-year-old owner being arrested and ...

Former Cyprus Football Association chairman Giorgos Koumas was on Thursday released on a bail worth €100,000 at the end of the first hearing of a criminal case filed against him in ...

Roughly two-thirds of capacity from renewables in the private sector is concentrated in the hands of just five companies, while despite a flurry of permits for RES, consumers continue absorbing ...