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A fire at a restaurant in a five-storey building in Limassol on Thursday was caused by accumulated grease igniting inside the chimneys, the fire brigade said on Friday. Limassol fire ...

Water levels at all four reservoirs in the Larnaca and Famagusta districts are higher than they were at the same time last year, the Water Development Department said on Friday. ...

The redevelopment of a public space in Prodromi has begun, with the aim of creating a greener and more welcoming area for residents and the local community, Polis Chrysochous deputy ...

Cyprus house prices rose 7.9 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, significantly faster than the EU average, according to both Eurostat and Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) data, reflecting renewed ...

Four people were arrested during overnight police operations across Cyprus, including three for the illegal possession of tobacco products, police said on Friday. Officers stopped and checked 529 drivers and 175 passengers, ...

Heavy rain affected highways across Cyprus on Friday morning, with parts of the Limassol-Paphos highway near Polemidia flooding. Rain was also reported on the Nicosia-Limassol highway from Kakoratzia to Choirokoitia, ...

Friday started off with scattered showers to the west, with afternoon clouds expected to bring rain and isolated thunderstorms with possible hail. Unsettled weather is expected to continue across Cyprus ...

The European Commission on Thursday disbursed nearly €120 million to Cyprus under the Recovery and Resilience Facility after the country satisfactorily completed a series of agreed reforms and investment targets. The ...

Cyprus is technically ready to become a full member of the Schengen area, with political agreement now the remaining hurdle, Migration Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Thursday. Speaking to ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday insisted that the “window of opportunity” for a solution to the Cyprus problem remains open, saying he was prepared to make concessions in pursuit of ...

Four aircraft were battling a fire near Tala in the Paphos district on Thursday afternoon, as strong winds hampered efforts to bring the blaze under control. According to the fire ...

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent his congratulations to President Nikos Christodoulides and the people of Cyprus on Thursday as the country marked the 66th anniversary of its independence. Guterres said ...

Political party leaders stressed the importance of safeguarding the Republic and strengthening Cyprus’ security on Thursday, following the military parade marking the country’s 66th Independence Day. Akel boss Stefanos ...

Cyprus marked the 66th anniversary of its independence on Thursday with a military parade in Nicosia, during which the National Guard publicly displayed its Barak MX modular multi-mission air and ...

Police are investigating an arson attack on a car parked outside its owner’s home in a village in the Larnaca district. The fire broke out at around 2.40am on ...

Cyprus will continue to strengthen and modernise its defence capabilities while deepening strategic partnerships with other countries, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Thursday following the Independence Day military parade. ...

Cyprus will never abandon efforts to end the Turkish occupation and reunify the island, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, as the Republic marked 66 years of independence. Speaking after the ...

Political parties marked the 66th anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus on Thursday with calls for renewed efforts to end the island’s division, warning against allowing the status quo ...

The cabinet has approved an increase in allowances for residents of mountain communities, raising the scheme’s budget from €9 million to around €10.4 million, the interior ministry said on Thursday. The ...

The United States looks forward to further deepening its partnership with Cyprus, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday as he congratulated the island on the 66th anniversary ...

Four people were arrested for offences including illegal employment and traffic violations during nationwide police operations on Wednesday night. A total of 556 vehicles and 662 people were checked during the operations, ...

Police seized nine computer towers suspected of being used for online casino gambling during a raid on a Paphos establishment on Wednesday. Officers searched the premises, owned by a 35-year-old ...

European Council President Antonio Costa wished Cyprus a happy Independence Day on Thursday, as the island marked 66 years since independence. “Congratulations and warm wishes for Cyprus Independence Day! Happy Independence ...

Upgrading Cyprus’ deterrent capabilities remains a “top priority”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, as he highlighted increased defence spending and efforts to modernise the National Guard. Speaking during a ...