Cyprus

As part of the “Pandoteira” project, an initiative aimed at enhancing the Natura 2000 network in Cyprus, volunteers organised the release of barn owls and the placement of artificial nests in ...

President Nikos Christodoulides met with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Monday evening at an event a Ledra Palace hosted by the UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus (Unficyp), in what ...

The House human rights committee said on Monday expressed concerns over the government’s delays in creating a juvenile detainee centre. MPs were also worried over the way preparation and ...

The House finance committee on Monday green-lit the unlocking of some 400 jobs in the public sector, as requested by the government. Despite their initial hemming and hawing, the majority of ...

André Rieu’s Christmas events are anticipated by many around the globe. A grand orchestra playing the season’s classical tunes, a stunning stage decorated in the festive spirit and ...

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou was briefed on the progress for implementing local authority reform in a series of meetings over the past few weeks, including procedures to hire another 105 people ...

Former presidents of the Republic and former presidents of the House of Representatives stand to lose some lifelong perks – like the limo and a driver – if a bill tabled by ...

The council of ministers has ordered an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment at the education ministry, after a female staffer reported a male colleague, it emerged on Monday. According ...

The government has granted energy giants Chevron, operators of the Aphrodite gas field offshore Cyprus, an extension until the end of March 2024 to submit an ‘optimal development plan’, it emerged ...

The number of road deaths has gone down so far this year, police spokesman Christos Andreou said on Monday. He added that so far 28 people have died on Cyprus’ roads ...

Focusing on fellow human beings, and with a high sense of solidarity, this Christmas Lidl Cyprus once again offers love to those who need it. Over December 11-31, 2023, with each ...

The trial for the death of national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou continued Monday, with the testimony of the police guard that transported the soldier’s remains to Greece for further testing ...

Around 300 postal delivery officers, members of the Isotita union, have decided to strike until Friday. According to the Cyprus News Agency, the union said issues, primarily centred on increases in ...

Cyprus’ police chief has given strict orders for tougher police presence during large gatherings and popular spots across the country, the force’s spokesman Christos Andreou said on Monday. He ...

The Cyprus Institute of Labour, associated with the Pancyprian Federation of Labour (Peo), released a comprehensive report on Monday, delving into the economic and employment landscape for 2023. The findings of ...

Two Iranian nationals may face deportation after they were linked to a foiled terror attack against Israelis and Jewish people in Cyprus, police said on Monday. The two have been ...

‘The world is changing. Cyprus must change too!’ Ten years after the island’s haircut, ALIX NORMAN meets an unusual barber who’s challenging our long-held beliefs What do you ...

The Paphos district court on Monday issued a four-day detention order against a 29-year-old Paphos resident to facilitate investigations into three cases involving theft and money laundering. According to Paphos ...

President Nikos Christodoulides praised on Monday the “historic visit” of Iraq’s President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, who is visiting Cyprus for the first time. He described the visit as ...

Three Category B vessels have been added to the maritime fleet of the Cyprus coast guard, Justice Minister Anna Procopiou said on Monday. “The addition of the vessels is crucial, ...

One thousand eight hundred teddy bears were thrown onto the pitch during Saturday’s top flight football match between Aek Larnaca and Aris Limassol. The gesture marked the successful execution ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has greenlighted the appointment of Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar as the new UN envoy to Cyprus, it emerged on Monday. According to reports in the ...

All regular school bus services resumed operations on Monday morning after chaotic scenes last week when buses were pulled to fit fire retardant systems. Speaking to CyBC radio on Monday, ...

By Richard Boxall The last round of group matches in the Cyprus T20 cricket league saw Markhor and Sri Lanka Lions snatch top spot in groups A and C, while ...