Government and LNG terminal contractor lock swords
The government on Monday signaled it may have to take “painful decisions” regarding the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project in Vasiliko, as the contractor itself blamed the Cypriot side ...
Unemployment rate in Cyprus falls by 12.3 per cent year-on-year in January
The number of registered unemployed individuals in Cyprus saw a significant decrease of 12.3 per cent on an annual basis in January 2024, according to a report released this week by the ...
Cyta’s new board focuses on green transition
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday met the new board of the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (Cyta) to discuss goals relating to the transition to a green economy and digital technology.
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Turkish Cypriots begin upgrade works at Ayios Dhometios
Construction works began on Monday in the north to upgrade the Ayios Dhometios crossing point.
The works are aimed at “transforming the crossing point into a structure which will allow ...
Forty-seven illegal residents arrested
A coordinated police operation saw 47 illegal foreign nationals arrested on Monday morning in the Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos districts.
According to a statement released by the police, immediate repatriation procedures ...
House president calls for regular National Council meetings
The National Council should convene on a regular basis, particularly as the Cyprus problem is at a ‘crucial point’, House president and Disy party leader Annita Demetriou said on Monday.
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New application process for special-needs children
The education ministry will implement a new application form to simplify the processing of special-needs children who require a Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching assistant in schools.
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Three offers submitted for Paphos marina tender
Three companies have submitted offers regarding the tender for consulting services for the Paphos marina project, Paphos chamber of commerce chairman George Mais said on Monday.
Speaking to the Cyprus ...
Borrowing from Cyprus’ past
‘For years, Cyprus has been bogged down by consumerism; buying into the idea that newer is better.’ ALIX NORMAN uncovers an initiative our ancestors would have understood
Once upon a ...
Disy leader marks anniversary of children’s A&E department
House president and Disy party leader Annita Demetriou on Monday visited the children’s A&E department at the Nicosia general hospital to celebrate a year since it opened.
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Aradippou says it’s been warning for years over sham marriages
Aradippou municipality lashed out on Monday, saying it informed authorities about issues with sham marriages almost six years ago, following reports that a Europe-wide ring was busted last week.
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Man remanded after death of motorcyclist
A 62-year-old man, who was involved in a traffic accident that led to the death of a 24-year-old motorcyclist in Larnaca on Sunday night, was remanded for seven days by ...
Both sides chide Britain over Cyprus problem comment (Updated)
By Jonathan Shkurko and Tom Cleaver
Deputy government spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou on Monday described as “unacceptable” the position of the British High Commissioner in Cyprus, who said that Turkish Cypriots ...
Number of photovoltaic providers ‘sufficient’
A sufficient number of providers have registered for the “PVs for All” programme, energy committee spokesman George Tsiamettis said on Monday.
Over 35 providers have been listed and have been uploaded ...
Turkish Cypriot to be extradited to Cyprus over property sales
Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kursat, suspected and wanted for selling Greek Cypriot properties in the north, will be extradited to Cyprus this week from Italy, where he was arrested, authorities ...
‘Cyprus cannot circumvent EU directives’
Cyprus cannot circumvent directives enacted by the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) for farming but the state can far better support local farmers through the green transition, the head ...
Flu and Covid jabs at walk-in centres
Flu and Covid jabs are now available at walk-in vaccination centres as the ministry of health rolled out a new programme on Monday.
Vaccination centres will operate nationwide from from 8...
Public prosecutors call for security boost
Public prosecutors have called on the government to increase security measures in the wake of two targeted attacks carried out in recent weeks.
In a letter dated January 19 to President ...
Price hikes on electrical goods ‘unjustified’
Any increases in the prices of household electrical appliances are unjustified, the Cyprus Consumers Association said on Monday claiming that the reason behind the price hikes is the rise in ...
Woman stopped with fake ID at Paphos airport
A 20-year-old woman has been remanded in police custody after trying to travel to France with forged documents from Paphos airport, police said on Monday.
On Sunday afternoon, the woman ...
‘Expanding bounds of diplomacy’ to solve Cyprus problem
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday his country is “trying to solve the Cyprus problem by expanding the bounds of diplomacy.”
Fidan was speaking to Turkish television channel ...
Power station damage to be repaired by week’s end
Damage to a Dhekelia power station production unit that prompted warnings of power cuts will be repaired by end-of-week, the electricity authority (EAC) said on Monday.
Asked about the chance ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, Cyprus was once again the launchpad for British bombing raids in Yemen, as the United Kingdom, together with the United States, conducted its third round of ...
Spotlight on classical music
A handful of melodic evenings are approaching in February that place the spotlight on classical music and sounds from past eras. Arriving first is the Piano & Voice Chapters concert ...