UNHCR alarmed by treatment of migrants stuck in buffer zone
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday that it is “alarmed” by the safety of 31 migrants trapped in Cyprus’ buffer zone, after two weeks of migrants being forced to ...
Strong UK-Cyprus relations lauded at King Charles’ birthday reception
The relationship between the UK and Cyprus is unique and deeply valued, British High Commissioner Irfan Siddiq said on Wednesday at King Charles’ official birthday party in Nicosia and lauded ...
New project to boost Turkish Cypriot business via the Green Line
The European Commission on Wednesday launched the ‘eunite: SME’ project designed to support private sector development in the Turkish Cypriot community and boost Green Line trade.
In an announcement, the ...
Serial drink driver issued driving ban in Paralimni
The Famagusta District Court on Wednesday banned a 41-year-old from driving any motor vehicle, after he was found drink driving twice and causing two accidents.
As Steve Theodoulou, spokesman for ...
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‘All we see is black,’ Paphos residents mourn fire destruction (Update 4)
Firefighters were battling ‘continuous and intense’ flare-ups between the communities of Polemi and Kourdaka, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Wednesday afternoon.
The fire that broke out on Tuesday ...
Fire in Nicosia
The fire service on Wednesday was working to extinguish a blaze in reedbed in Nicosia, the service spokesman announced.
Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis said in a post on the ...
Last minute dithering over local government reform
MPs at the House interior committee decided on Wednesday to reconvene in an extraordinary session on Thursday, supposedly to give local authorities and the interior ministry a day to hash ...
Cyta Partners with PVCC to boost volunteerism
Cyta has partnered with the Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC) to enhance social well-being through volunteering.
The state-owned telecommunications company has reinforced its commitment to fostering an inclusive and prosperous society ...
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Attorney-general grilled over move to dismiss auditor-general (Updated)
Attorney-general George Savvides took the stand for close to five hours on Wednesday before the Supreme Constitutional Court, which is hearing the case calling for auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides’ dismissal on ...
Primary, nursery schools partially closed due to heatwave
Some classes will be cancelled on Friday, due to the high temperatures of around 43C expected to affect the island, the education ministry announced on Wednesday.
Thursday is already a ...
Two former officials under investigation over Akamas roadworks
Possible disciplinary offences by state officials have been recorded in the investigation into illegal intervention in the Akamas, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Wednesday.
An investigative officer is expected ...
Cyprus will buy more firefighting aircraft – minister
Cyprus has a specific plan for the procurement of private aerial firefighting means to upgrade and ensure self-reliance, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Wednesday.
Panayiotou, who was expected to ...
American professor to be given honorary citizenship of Paphos
By Robert Morgan
Professor Joan Breton Connelly, head archaeologist of Yeronisos island off Peyia, will be given honorary citizenship of Paphos on Friday, June 14 in a ceremony at the Attikon ...
House focuses on innovative RES schemes
Two new items of legislation intended to support integration of innovative renewable energy source technologies into the grid and encourage use of solar energy by farmers, have been proposed by ...
Nine years for cocaine smuggler
A woman will spend nine years in prison for attempting to smuggle nearly a kilogramme of cocaine into Cyprus, the Larnaca criminal court ruled on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old was arrested ...
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Local officials assess Paphos fire damage
Paphos district administration officials were on Wednesday recording the damage that was caused by the recent fires that ravaged properties across the region prompting the evacuation of residents from five ...
Forestry dept under fire for ‘faulty’ aircraft tenders
The Audit Office on Wednesday slammed the forestry department for its failure to obtain a sufficient number of firefighting aircraft, which has left Cyprus exposed during its most high-risk fire ...
Free summer school continues for second year
A free summer school hosted by the non-profit Hope For Children will return for its second year, the organisation announced on Tuesday.
The summer school will run in two sessions, ...
Foreign Minister Kombos calls for ‘meaningful negotiations’
Cyprus FM calls for ‘meaningful negotiations’By Gina Agapiou
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos emphasised the need for meaningful negotiations to resolve the Cyprus issue, during his address at the 39th ...
Cleaning up Limassol one beach at a time
After a long week at work with a heatwave peaking with record-breaking temperatures, the call of the sea at the weekend can be strong. But for some the plunge has ...
20-year-olds critical after Napa quad bike crash
Two 20-year-old men are in critical condition at Nicosia General Hospital after a quad bike accident Tuesday night in Ayia Napa.
According to police, the accident occurred at 11.45pm when ...
Exhibition looks at life with vultures
BirdLife Cyprus and the AG Leventis Gallery present the opening of the LIFE with Vultures exhibition next week, a poignant showcase of the efforts to save the Griffon Vulture from ...
Modern Greek final exams on Wednesday
Final exams in public schools across Cyprus continue on Wednesday with Modern Greek.The education ministry expects 5,352 candidates to turn up for Wednesday’s three-hour exam.Thursday’s exams are ...
The marvel in your garden
By Duncan McCowan
I’m very fortunate to have a large garden, about an English acre, secreted between Dali and Potamia, and bordered by the seasonal Yialyas river. I’m ...