Cyprus

Today’s weather: Temperatures drop below 40 degrees The weather on Wednesday will be predominantly clear, with a slight decline in temperature to 38 degrees inland and a slightly rough sea, as ...

The British bases (SBAs) on Tuesday announced a new environmental protection policy for beaches within their jurisdiction, aiming to reduce risks caused by increasing visitor numbers. “Illegal construction, waste and ...

Youth and civil society organisations announced their ‘Declaration of Unity’ on Tuesday, declaring their common vision for a joint future in Cyprus and seeking to have a say in decision-making ...

Amid geopolitical turmoil and shift, Cyprus stands in the eastern Mediterranean, a stable democracy, a predictable ally for the US, an EU member state that is an integral part of ...

The foreign ministry, in cooperation with the Greek authorities, is handling the case of a Greek man remanded in custody in the north, sources said on Tuesday. According to the ...

Cyprus is striving to position itself as a credible, stable, and forward-looking economic partner within the region and the European Union, government officials affirmed at Bloomberg’s ‘Future of Markets’ ...

The UK is ready to support the efforts of UN envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin towards a solution of the Cyprus problem, a Foreign Office spokesman said after Tuesday’...

Trade unions met on Tuesday with Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou, in an effort to reach an agreement on the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA). They will meet again on July 8. Until then, ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has accused the Greek Cypriot side of creating ‘a climate of fear’ among those wishing to buy real estate in the north of the island, ...

Crossings between the south and north broke records in 2024, with 7.18 million legal crossings via the Green Line recorded, the European Commission said on Tuesday. “Simultaneously, the European Union allocated €39.4 million ...

The organisation for cerebral palsy and other disabilities sent a memorandum to the House education committee on Tuesday, expressing its opposition to the proposed amendment taking schooling for children with ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday sought to distance himself from a public spat over a proposed commercial development on the Larnaca beachfront, as the former auditor-general – who stirred up the ...

Preparation is the best way to fight forest fires, along with prevention, readiness and collective responsibility, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Tuesday. She was speaking after the first five ...

A Greek Cypriot was arrested on Tuesday after police found 1,000 cartons of duty-free cigarettes and over 70kg of rolling tobacco in his possession. Nicosia and Larnaca police officers informed the ...

Outgoing UN envoy in Cyprus Colin Stewart on Tuesday said both leaders remain committed to fresh talks in New York aimed at breaking the island’s long stalemate. Speaking after ...

Three suspects on Tuesday pleaded guilty to the theft of €15,000 worth of sheep from Xylofagou in the British base area of Dhekelia in April and May. While the Turkish Cypriot ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday praised hotels for increasing tourist  revenue despite the recent crisis in the Middle East and the broader global geopolitical environment. “With great satisfaction, we see ...

The House agriculture committee on Tuesday requested the presence of the agriculture minister at its next meeting to discuss using Memi lake for Xyliatou farmers. MPs discussed the issue of ...

The online government portal for vehicle grants of up to €20,000 will reopen on July 8 at 9am, and remain so until September 2 at midnight or earlier if the number of available ...

The busiest festival month of the year is almost upon us, bringing music, culture, art, cinema and fun to Cyprus’ summer agenda. More than 15 festivals are on next month in ...

Public explanations of the reasons for dismissing judge Doria Varoshiotou, who exposed claims of foul play in the long-running case of conscript Thanasis Nicolaou should be forthcoming, President Nikos Christodoulides ...

Cyprus ranks first worldwide for the share of female OnlyFans content creators according to newly released statistics from a marketing company specialising in adult content. The data, published by Supercreator, ...

The design of new ‘smart’ bus stops across the country is “unprecedented and unacceptable” due to poor visibility for passengers and drivers, the Audit Office said on Tuesday in a ...

One year after Cyprus launched a major reform of local government, the interior minister on Tuesday admitted that although there were serious problems, the changes remain essential for the country’...