Christodoulides: No matter how hard some people try, we do not forget
President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday said that “no matter how hard some people try and would like us to, we do not forget” Turkey’s invasion of the island in 1974.
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Motorcyclist injured after crash in Strovolos
A motorcyclist was hospitalised and will undergo surgery after a road traffic incident which occurred in Strovolos on Sunday morning.
The man’s motorcycle reportedly caught fire after the collision, ...
Christodoulides ‘to meet Guterres on September 23
President Nikos Christodoulides is to meet with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on September 23, according to reports.
The Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Sunday reported that the pair will meet ...
The invasion and occupation is not a historical event, but our daily experience’
“The invasion and occupation is not a historical event, but our daily experience,” Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Saturday.
Speaking at an event organised by the village of Lysi’...
Cypriot shipping ‘pioneer’ Charalambos Mylonas dies
Charalambos Mylonas, described by the shipping deputy ministry as a “pioneer” of Cypriot shipping, died on Saturday.
Announcing his death, the shipping deputy ministry said he “contributed to the most ...
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Police find 2.5kg of cocaine in car
Two people were arrested in Nicosia on Saturday night after police found just shy of 2.5 kilograms of cocaine in their car.
The pair, a 26-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman, ...
Today’s weather: Mostly clear with isolated thunderstorms
Sunday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though with increasing cloud cover during the afternoon, which may produce isolated rain or even thunderstorms, ...
Turkish Invasion: 50 years
‘The cruellest thing’: the relatives of the Missing and wasted suffering
Amid myriad tragedies that plagued Greek Cypriots after the Turkish invasion of 1974, the lies and false hopes that were meted out to the families of the Missing have left scars ...
Monks select new lawyer for Osiou Avakoum Monastery scandal
Monks involved in the Osiou Avakoum Monastery scandal have selected a new lawyer for their appearance at the Holy Synod court, after their original choice was rejected by the church ...
Man arrested for buying phones with stolen credit cards
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Limassol for allegedly purchasing several mobile phones using stolen credit cards. The suspect, along with others, reportedly bought the phones using fraudulent means.
The ...
‘Let’s Go Troodos!’ festival launches with focus on local businesses and tradition
The “Let’s Go Troodos!” Festival kicked off on Saturday at 11am with a large turnout of visitors. The festival, aimed at promoting small businesses in the region, featured exhibitions ...
Christodoulides to visit districts, emphasises rural regeneration
President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Saturday that he plans to visit all district self-governance organisations in the coming days. Speaking on the sidelines of an event organised by First Lady ...
Consortium defends waste disposal at Koshi landfill
The consortium managing the OEDA Koshi waste facility – ILEKTOR SA – ELLAKTOR SA and CYBARCO Contracting Ltd – has defended its waste disposal practices following criticism from opposition party Akel, which claimed ...
Marina boat owners protest over docking fees, mismanagement
Boat owners at Larnaca marina protested on Saturday, voicing concerns over rising docking fees and the management of the marina. The protesters marched from Larnaca marina to the entrance of ...
Four nightclubs in Paphos charged for noise pollution
Four nightclubs in Paphos were charged with noise pollution during a coordinated police operation, authorities said on Saturday.
According to the police, three of the establishments are located in the ...
Government supports Cypriot gastronomy, says interior minister
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting Cypriot gastronomy and supporting rural communities at the 45th Kolokasi Festival in Sotira on Friday.
In his speech, Ioannou ...
Four drivers in Paphos found driving under the influence of drugs
Four drivers were caught in Paphos driving under the influence of drugs, police said on Saturday.
According to the police, a driver of a roadside assistance platform and a moped ...
A messenger from Cyprus’ depths
Sakis Lazarides doesn’t live in Nicosia (or even Cyprus). That’s just where we happen to meet, at the Arabica Coffee House in a nondescript corner of the capital – ...
Rain expected in the afternoon on Saturday
The weather is expected to be clear in the morning on Saturday, the met office said, as isolated showers are also expected in the afternoon.
The met office said that ...
130 ‘sleeping policemen’ to disappear, some already removed
Works to remove a total of 130 speed bumps and raised crossings are underway, with some being left for 2025 and others further down the line as part of reconstruction works.
Senior ...
President reiterates readiness for Cyprus talks
President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated that he is ready to come to the dialogue table of the Cyprus problem based on the agreed solution framework.
Speaking at meeting in Polemidia of ...
Parents raise concerns over unfinished special school in Limassol
Parents of students at the new Apostolos Loukas Special School in Limassol expressed concerns on Friday about unfinished construction as the first day of school approaches.
According to the parents’ ...
Finance ministry launches investigation into money laundering claims
Claims that money laundering is unfolding without oversight at one of Cyprus’ points of entry are being investigated, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Friday.
His statement follows reports that ...
‘Get it right or risk being left behind’
Cyprus should take the opportunity for the interconnector project or it will be left behind to burn mazut and struggle with its green transition, US ambassador to Cyprus Julie Fisher ...