Cyprus calls for EU leadership in shaping Syria’s future
Cyprus has urged the European Union to take a proactive role in shaping Syria’s future, highlighting the direct impact the country’s situation has on migration, security, and regional ...
Larnaca port protest on hold pending presidential meeting
Saturday’s protest at Larnaca port has been put on hold, pending an “open agenda” meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides within a fortnight.
The transport ministry had until 3pm on ...
Cyprus’ economy to remain resilient in 2025, says finance minister
Cyprus’ economy is projected to maintain its resilience in 2025, with an anticipated growth rate of 3.1 per cent – significantly higher than the EU average – Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Friday.
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Two private institutes found operating without licences
Two private institutes have been found operating without the required licences following investigations prompted by public complaints, the Association of Private Institutes announced on Friday.
One of the institutes is ...
Discover the magic of Christmas in Nicosia
With the holidays fast approaching, a sense of magic sweeps through the heart of Nicosia, transforming this historic city into a Mediterranean winter wonderland. Here, Christmas is more than just ...
Police road safety campaign focuses on youth
A campaign to prevent traffic violations was carried out this week by Paphos police in areas where young people gather.
It aimed at raising awareness among younger people about traffic ...
CUBE by Cyta: your life, amplified
It’s the late-night FaceTime that makes all the difference. It’s sharing a moment no one saw coming.
Think the best of everything in telecom, thoughtfully combined in one ...
‘Understaffing, abuse jeopardising health system’
The understaffing of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO), which runs the national health scheme (Gesy) and the abuse of the health system by certain providers are the main problems faced ...
Cyprus state accused of distorting the truth
A Turkish official has accused the Republic of Cyprus of misrepresenting the truth and implementing a policy of isolation towards Turkish Cypriots to the UN, it emerged on Friday.
In ...
Thriving businesses good for everyone, says Christodoulides
President Nikos Christodoulides presented a roadmap for economic growth and resilience during his address at the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) annual general meeting in Nicosia on Thursday ...
Foreign university branches bill passed with strict provisions
The House plenum passed an education ministry bill on Thursday night introducing strict provisions for the establishment and operation of branches of foreign universities in Cyprus.
Greek ambassador Ioannis Papameletiou ...
Inconvenience over airbags price to pay for safety says minister
The public will inevitably be inconvenienced over the recall of vehicles with faulty Takata airbags, but this is the price of safety, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday.
Speaking ...
Authorities deport seven illegal residents
Police on Friday reported that after a coordinated operation between local immigration services and Frontex, seven people who had been residing illegally in the Republic were forcibly repatriated.
The deportation, ...
Desalination plant fire in Paphos still under investigation
Authorities on Friday are still investigating the origins of a fire which broke out in a Paphos desalination plant a week ago, completely destroying the facility.
Removal of objects from ...
Kouklia police arrest suspect in motorcycle theft case
Paphos police arrested a 27-year-old man on Thursday for a case of motorcycle theft in Kouklia, while a second person is also being sought.
According to police, the Kouklia police ...
Weekend sunshine before rains next week
Friday will be mostly clear with some afternoon clouds and showers, mainly in mountain areas south of Troodos. Temperatures will rise to 18C inland, 20C on the coast, and 9C ...
Nearly 95% of Cypriots use the internet weekly, survey finds
Nearly 95 per cent of Cypriots use the internet at least once a week, with usage among young people aged 16 to 24 reaching an almost universal 99.9 per cent, according to data from ...
Defendants charged with ‘exploitation’ of Greek Cypriot properties in the north
Two Hungarian nationals appeared on Thursday before a criminal court to hear charges relating to the illegal exploitation of Greek Cypriot properties in the north of the island.
The two ...
House approves extended maternity benefits
Parliament on Thursday evening gave the nod to an increase in maternity benefits and other child-related allowances, with the stated aim of boosting birth rates in Cyprus.
Under the amendments ...
Vote on Takata airbag recall delayed
The House of Representatives on Thursday decided to postpone a scheduled vote on new regulations governing the recall of car components, which would have set out what to do with ...
Over 10,000 Digital Citizen app downloads in first week
More than 10,000 people have already downloaded the Digital Citizen application since it went live last week and the number is expected to increase considerably, Deputy Digital Policy Minister Nicodemos Damianou ...
Keve calls for ‘bold decisions and substantive measures’ to sustain growth
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keve) on Thursday called for “bold decisions and substantive measures across nearly all sectors of the economy to sustain the country’s developmental ...
Presidential palace to host Christmas village this weekend
The presidential palace will transform into a festive Christmas village on December 14-15, offering a weekend of holiday cheer and community engagement. The event will take place in the palace’...
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Bank tax bill falls
A deadlocked vote in parliament on Thursday spelled the defeat of a bill that sought to impose a tax on the ‘windfall profits’ of banks, with the debate taking up ...