Cyprus News

Strengthening Cyprus’ deterrent capability begins with meaningful investment in the human capital of the National Guard, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. Speaking on his way into a cabinet meeting ...

A 45-year-old Limassol man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with four burglary and theft cases committed between October 2021 and August 2024. The suspect was taken into custody under a court ...

Independent power transmission operator Admie has received approval to submit a request to the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the funding of a due diligence study on the Greece-Cyprus electricity ...

May has plenty of causes to celebrate. It is the transition between spring and summer, the celebration of international occasions such as World Turtle Day, Labour Day, Bee Day and ...

A fire broke out in a wooden kiosk near Governor’s beach in the Limassol area on Tuesday night, leaving the building completely destroyed. According to the police, the authorities ...

A 27-year-old woman was on Wednesday morning arrested over her suspected involvement with a vehicle theft case in Paphos. According to the police, a car that had been reported stolen ...

On Wednesday, the weather will be mostly clear with a chance of temporary high clouds. Temperatures will range from around 31 degrees Celsius inland to around 29 degrees on the south and ...

TechIsland announced this week that it has completed another phase of its wildfire recovery programme in Souni, as part of a broader initiative launched following the devastating wildfires that struck ...

By Mary Michaelides Dragonflies have been around for about 300 million years – long before the dinosaurs. They were among the first flying insects to appear on Earth. They entered my life ...

Schools of dolphins are being spotted more frequently in Cypriot waters, prompting the fisheries department to issue fresh guidance to boat operators aimed at protecting the animals and reducing disturbance ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday that developments in the Cyprus problem could lead to a concrete settlement plan before the end of 2026, revealing that a new United Nations initiative ...

The State of Israel’s embassy in Cyprus said on Tuesday that it is concerned by what it described as attempts to portray Israeli investments and presence in Cyprus in ...

Thirty-five organisations in the north have voiced opposition to planned development works in the coastal and wetland zone near the port of Famagusta, warning that the area must be protected ...

Cyprus will deploy 13 firefighting aircraft this summer alongside new artificial intelligence detection systems and a nationwide SMS alert network, fire brigade chief Nikos Logginos said on Tuesday following a roundtable ...

European Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen on Tuesday stressed the European Commission’s “crystal clear” commitment to the planned Great Sea Interconnector project, which, if completed, will link the energy grids ...

Tensions between livestock farmers and the agriculture ministry continued on Tuesday following a discussion on compensation measures linked to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The meeting, held at the ministry with ...

The squabble between Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou and former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides heated on up Tuesday, with the former calling for the disclosure of documents proving that he never interfered ...

The historic Famagusta Nautical Club will return to the Famagusta district after more than 50 years in Limassol, Ayia Napa marina announced on Tuesday. The club relocated to Limassol for operations ...

The government’s health care priorities are fully aligned with those of the federation of patients’ association (Osak), President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. Addressing representatives of patient organisations and ...

Cyprus ranked 30th among 49 European countries in ILGA Europe’s 2026 Rainbow Map, scoring 33.69 per cent on legislation and policies affecting LGBT people across the continent. The annual index, published on ...

Get ready for a delectable experience this month at Ayia Napa Marina. Following its sensational debut, the Chef’s Kiss Food Festival is back for its second consecutive year, bringing ...

Greens MP Charalambos Theopemptou was the most active parliamentarian over the past five years, while former Akel leader Andros Kyprianou ranked last, according to a scorecard of legislative activity published ...

The Supreme Court ruled that the detention of a 26-year-old asylum seeker from the Congo had become unlawful after approximately 15 months in custody, finding there was no realistic prospect of ...

The Limassol district government organisation (EOA) is expected to apply to court on Monday for an evacuation order for a residential building in the Yermasoyia tourist area deemed unsafe. District ...