Cyprus News

Police and fire services were on high alert in Limassol on Saturday, after a number of tyres were set on fire on a main road. Officers believe two minors were ...

Cyprus’ Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos underlined the Republic of Cyprus’ “unwavering position for a solution” that must be within the framework of the UN Security Council for a bizonal, bicommunal ...

The 25th edition of the Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival is approaching, bringing performers, choreographers and dance lovers to Limassol and Nicosia. Organised by the Department of Contemporary Culture of the ...

The agriculture ministry this week launched a new price observatory for fruit and vegetable products named ‘e-Kofini’, aimed at ensuring transparency and fair prices in the local market. The platform ...

And not just at Easter. ALIX NORMAN asks if faith still matters to us in this day and age Cyprus has more public holidays than any other country in Europe. ...

The northeast of Cyprus will be without water for 72 hours between Monday and Thursday while repairs are made to a burst pipe. Settlements located between Petra tou Digeni and Rizokarpaso ...

Two Turkish Cypriot political parties, the YDP and the Milletin Partisi, are set to formally merge on Sunday. The Milletin Partisi, a minor party with no elected representatives, will effectively ...

Congestion at crossing points between Cyprus’ two sides is the fault of the Greek Cypriot side, the north’s ‘foreign ministry’ insisted on Friday. They said the long wait times ...

The number of journalists killed in Gaza since October last year is on a scale “not seen since the second world war”, Union of Cyprus journalists’ chairman Giorgos Frangos said ...

Unpredictable weather between Cyprus and Gaza may delay the transportation of humanitarian aid to the strip, White House national security communications adviser John Kirby said on Friday. He said there ...

The act of covering one’s face at a protest may be outlawed, according to a new bill put forward by the government. The bill, which has been put forward ...

Dozens of people gathered to watch the re-enactment of Jesus’ walk to Calvary in Kathikas village on Friday. The tradition has been ongoing for over 40 years, which is attracting locals ...

Four people in Limassol were remanded for seven days on Friday under suspicion of drug trafficking. The suspects included three men aged 21, 19, and 22, as well as a 20-year-old woman. According ...

Two months since the monastery scandal blew up, the two embroiled monks have been called to appear before the church investigative committee, it emerged on Friday. According to reports, monks ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) welcomed the findings of a Moneyval report released a day prior regarding progress made in addressing money laundering and terrorism financing. Moneyval is ...

Cars in the north should drive on the right hand side of the road, the north’s ‘parliament speaker’ Zorlu Tore said. Speaking on Turkish television, Tore said tourists travelling ...

White House national security spokesman John Kirby said that constructions for the jetty in Gaza, aimed at speeding up the flow of humanitarian aid from Cyprus, should be open ‘in ...

The Paphos municipality announced on Friday the completion of the bus terminal in the Karavella area and the two interchange stations at the harbour and Tomb of the Kings Avenue. ...

Police in Nicosia arrested two men suspected of drug possession, it emerged on Friday. The two men, aged 22 and 62, were arrested as part of a drug raid on Thursday evening ...

By Robert Morgan A 24-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca early on Friday morning for illegal possession and transportation of dangerous goods and explosive materials, said Spyros Chrysostomou, representative of ...

Cyprus’ Industrial Turnover Index reached 124.3 units in February 2024, with 2021 being the base year, set at 100 units, marking a 5.2 per cent increase compared to the same month in 2023. According to a ...

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) this week announced the launch of two new programmes, titled Excellence and Post-Doc respectively, with a total budget of €14.5 million. According to the announcement, ...

The UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy to Cyprus María Ángela Holguín, will be on her third official visit to Cyprus between May 7 to 14, it emerged on Friday. She ...

The International Pharos Chamber Music Festival has earned a distinguished reputation as a premier music event in Europe, celebrated for its exceptional performances, rich and diverse programme, and enchanting setting. ...