Cyprus

This year’s annual Autumn Regatta in Paphos was a resounding success, the Paphos Sailing Club (PISC) has announced. This despite the failing wind on the second day that made ...

The government on Tuesday activated the national ‘Estia’ action plan for the reception of people fleeing the ongoing conflict in Israel. The plan entails Cyprus acting as a hub for ...

Showcasing works of the internationally-known and Limassol-born artist Umit Inatci, the Universalis Spiritus exhibition will open at isnotgallery on October 11. Inatci’s career has been long and diverse. His artworks ...

In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated his deep concern regarding the unfolding situation in Israel, underlining the shock and sympathy felt by the whole of Cyprus. In other ...

A 40-year-old man was issued a €16,000 fine for illegal possession of tobacco products on Monday. According to police report, the man was spotted around 7pm driving Limassol and was stopped ...

A 22-year-old woman was taken into custody for investigation of an impersonation case at Paphos airport. According to the police, the woman was presented herself on Monday the departure desk ...

Three man were arrested by the Larnaca drug squad in coordination with customs authorities on Monday. According to police statement, in a check carried out by an officer of the ...

Police on Tuesday have stepped up patrols around Jewish establishments in Paphos and elsewhere on the island, in the wake of hostilities by Hamas in Israel. The increased protection measures ...

Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, on Monday announced its recent accolades in the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Recognised for its unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled ...

Tuesday will start off overcast with a chance of rain in the northeast and later isolated showers and a possible brief storm, mainly in the mountains and the interior. Temperatures ...

Cyprus’ economy may be resilient enough to withstand the fallout from the conflict between Israel and Hamas, however the island may also be classed as a danger zone if the ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday attended a ceremony for the beginning of works at the long-awaited Akaki healthcare centre. He said the healthcare centre will be a much-needed boost to ...

TUS Airways announced on Monday that it is adding a “significant number of additional flights” between Tel Aviv and Larnaca, while also continuing its normal flight schedule. It stated that ...

The assignment of army conscripts to ‘easy’ posts appears to be based not on merit, but rather on a soldier’s family background and connections, the auditor-general said in a ...

The Tax Commissioner said on Monday his department has received a complaint from a member of the public – a disabled person – claiming to have suffered ‘abuse’ from an employee there. ...

The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) is looking to cut a deal with private insurers on how to divvy up hospital treatment costs, it emerged in parliament on Monday. HIO director ...

The state and its government must offer equal opportunities in health care, education and public safety, President Nikos Christodoulides said at a Limassol primary school. The president on Monday welcomed ...

The government is attempting to mitigate the consequences of crises caused by climate change, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Monday at a press conference on the grant scheme for ...

Four months after the implementation of an electronic patient satisfaction survey, beneficiaries of the national health service Gesy rated inpatient healthcare services at an impressive 8.8 out of 10. According to a ...

An 82-year-old man in the north died of the West Nile virus last week, according to the ‘health ministry’. The man was one of three confirmed cases of the disease ...

Local authorities said on Monday they will be able to step in to tackle listed buildings that are in a dangerous state if an interior ministry bill is passed into ...

President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted the significant role of the shipping industry in Cyprus’ economy during his address on Monday at the opening of the international Maritime Cyprus 2023 conference held in ...

The size of the illegal betting market has become “a nightmare”, the president of the National Betting Authority Ioanna Fiakkou said on Monday, stressing the need for a revised regulatory ...

ALIX NORMAN meets a second-generation refugee who’s helping those without tangible mementoes of their past reclaim their heritage When Christina Sokratous’ father fled Famagusta in 1974 he left behind all ...