Cyprus News

The French police were unable to confirm or deny on Tuesday whether they had requested assistance from the Cypriot authorities as part of their investigation into alleged large-scale money laundering ...

The issue of missing persons in Cyprus is a European issue and the EU could make resolving it a condition for continuing its financial support to Turkey, European Parliament rapporteur ...

As the inquiry commission appointed to investigate the history of vehicle recalls nears the completion of its findings, new reports that people had been injured by faulty Takata airbags have ...

The Federation of Environmental Organisations called on Tuesday for the termination of all technical works within the Akamas national forest park area until the completion of a full and independent ...

‘Smart purchases’ of fuel stocks by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) should offset a potential coming hike in the basic electricity rate, the energy minister said on Tuesday. George ...

A British couple was declared ‘tourism ambassadors’ on Tuesday for their 25th visit to the resort. Mark James and Caroline Perryment received a commemorative plaque and the official emblem of ...

A fire on Tuesday afternoon in the area of Polemidia has burned a hectare of dry grass, wild vegetation and rubbish, the Fire Service said. Spokesman Andreas Kettis said the ...

Authorities had been tailing a man of Azeri background for some time before they arrested him last weekend on suspicion of espionage and terrorism-related activities, fresh reports said on Tuesday. ...

The Cyprus Association of Occupational Therapists said on Tuesday it had been asked to submit a proposal for the integration of occupational therapy in public schools, as part of reforms, ...

Cyprus Public Transport (CPT) has launched its first photovoltaic station for charging electric vehicles (EV) with embedded battery storage for commercial use. The project marks a national first and reflects ...

A large number of nicotine pouches was found in kiosks and other retail outlets and the Pharmaceutical Services have warned that these products, which are illegal, can cause a series ...

The discussion of the government bill on Cyprus’ plan to join the Schengen zone – a target set by the government for some time next year – kicked off at the House ...

A total of 101 French nationals arrived at Larnaca airport from Israel on Tuesday, having been evacuated from the Middle East as the conflict in the region continues, foreign ministry spokesman ...

A team of Cyprus-led scientists has made a breakthrough in understanding breast and ovarian cancer with a milestone study that distinguishes “innocent” and “dangerous” genetic errors, the Cyprus Institute of ...

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Tuesday said the EU must lead efforts to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking ahead of the start of the ...

Blue light drenched the room. Suspended tree branches hung from the ceiling on either end of the stage, while in the centre, a DJ station rested in a nest of ...

Road safety in Cyprus appears to have taken a downward path, with the number of fatalities rising by 21 per cent in 2024, according to a European report. The European Transport Safety ...

Haris Loizides was on Tuesday elected as the Cyprus Football Association’s new chairman, replacing the outgoing Giorgos Koumas. Speaking after being elected to the role, he described the day ...

A 57-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of possessing two kilograms of cannabis, as well as a “small amount” of cocaine. The sentence ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday clarified that Cyprus’ new tax reform will come into force without delay on January 1, 2026, describing the implementation date as final and non-negotiable. Speaking during a ...

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Tuesday said there was no justification for any increase in fuel prices despite the present geopolitical upheaval in the Middle East. Speaking after the conclusion ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said Cyprus is counting on the European Union’s support to bring about a return to negotiations on the Cyprus problem. Speaking after his meeting ...

Efforts to finalise the future of the cost-of-living allowance (Cola) have entered a critical phase, as Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou confirmed on Tuesday that talks are intensifying ahead of the ...

Tufan Erhurman, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party the CTP’s candidate at October’s Turkish Cypriot leadership election, on Tuesday met the European Union’s envoy for the Cyprus problem ...