Fake binmen knocking on doors for Christmas tips
People posing as garbage collectors are knocking on doors in Nicosia and asking for Christmas tips.
Nicosia municipality called on the public on Friday to be wary and report such ...
Call for blood donations before New Year holidays
Cyprus’ blood bank has called on the public to donate blood before the New Year break, to make sure there are enough reserves for the season.
Head of the Blood ...
New plan will help low-income families secure building plots
Low-income families will be able to secure building plots for their housing needs under a new government plan to address the housing problem.
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said the revised ...
Cyprus, Greece and Egypt meeting to focus on energy and security
The trilateral summit between Cyprus, Greece and Egypt, set to take place on January 8 in Cairo, will focus on energy, regional security, economy and technology, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said ...
300 cartons of cigarettes confiscated on Christmas day
Authorities confiscated 300 cartons of cigarettes during a Christmas Day security check at Larnaca airport.
Customs officers discovered the cigarettes in the luggage of two Turkish Cypriot passengers traveling to the ...
Cyprus, Greece, Armenia sign military action plan
Cyprus, Greece and Armenia have signed a joint action plan for 2025, promoting their role as pillars of stability in Caucasus and the eastern Mediterranean.
The action plan, signed in Athens ...
Release on licence a headache, says confidential report
Releasing prisoners on licence appears to be causing more problems than it solves, with the council responsible for these decisions citing serious concerns, including delays and incomplete information from the ...
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General strike in north forces ‘govt’ u-turn over labour laws
A two-day general strike in the north on Thursday and Friday forced the government to “suspend” the passage of two bills through ‘parliament’, one regarding the payment of the cost-of-living ...
Okypy reports outbreak of respiratory infections
The state health services organisation (Okypy) has announced an outbreak of respiratory infections, including respiratory syncytial virus(RSV) , which primarily affects young children and the elderly.
“Cases of RSV are ...
Nicosia to host vibrant architecture event
Nicosia will host SESAM Identity 2.0, an architectural and cultural event, from March 1-10, 2025, according to an announcement released on Friday.
Organised by EASA Cyprus NGO, the gathering will bring 150 participants, ...
Hundreds of recalls awaiting February decree
With hundreds of car owners lining up for the replacement of faulty Takata airbags, after their vehicles were recalled and may be requested to remain immobilised, the transport ministry is ...
Cyprus economy exceeded expectations in 2024, says Keve president
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keve) president Stavros Stavrou on Friday released a year-end statement reflecting on the country’s economic progress.
In addition, Stavrou addressed various challenges on ...
Homophobic attack reported in Nicosia
A man was beaten up in Nicosia in the early hours of Friday morning in what police described as a homophobic attack.
The 31-year-old man was attacked by a group ...
Solar parking set to be installed at Peyia stadium
Discussions to create solar parking at Peyia municipal stadium were due to begin on Friday.
The implementation of the parking will be funded by the EU as part of an ...
‘Pervolia turning blind eye to illegalities threatening sea turtles’
Patience is running thin at Larnaca’s district administration, which has repeatedly called on the president and community council of Pervolia to remove all illegal construction, including lighting, along Faros ...
Paphos needs two more dams, says governor
Paphos needs two more reservoirs, one on Diarizos river near Souskiou village and the other on Ezousa river near Episkopi, governor of Paphos’ district organisation Charalambos Pittokopitis said on Friday.
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Customer reports attack from food courier in Paphos
Police are investigating an attack against a customer by a food courier and other people in Paphos.
According to the police, a resident of Mouttalos community reported that he had ...
Georgian wanted in Greece arrested in Limassol
A 41-year-old man from Georgia, wanted by the Greek authorities, was arrested on Thursday evening by members of Limassol’s bicycle police patrol.
He was remanded in custody until January 2 ...
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Snow on Troodos and storms till Sunday
Low barometric pressure ‘Elena’ is currently to the southwest of the island and moving easterly, affecting the area with storms until Sunday.
Snow on Troodos has reached 16cm and roads ...
Restaurant review: Curry Club, Limassol
The Limassol Agora opened its doors approximately four years ago, having been renovated and transformed from the old-school Pantopoleio into a modern all-day venue.
Not much has since changed since ...
Gas drilling to begin mid-January
ExxonMobil’s drilling rig will start drilling in mid-January at the ‘Electra’ target, located in Block 5 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), for approximately one month, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou ...
Fish supply ‘dwindling’
There is a dwindling stock of fish in Cyprus, the fishers’ association in Paphos warned on Thursday, amid calls to better protect the profession.
Speaking to CNA, head of the ...
Pope Francis’ Cyprob reference ‘highlights need for solution’
Pope Francis’ reference to the Cyprus problem in his Christmas message is “more proof” of the international interest in the matter that highlights the need to resume negotiations, government spokesperson ...
‘Too lenient’ – Turkish court jails hotel owner and architect in earthquake trial
A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced six people to jail, including the owner and the architect of the Isais hotel which collapsed in a devastating earthquake in 2023, prompting outrage in ...