Ustel touts May for north’s judicial reform referendum
The north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Monday suggested that a referendum on a four-point judicial reform package could be held in the first week of May.
He made ...
Kiosk robbery suspect remanded
A 41-year-old man has been remanded in connection with a kiosk robbery in the Famagusta district on Monday, police said.
According to police, the incident occurred at around 10.40am when ...
Paphos council session suspended amid fallout over mayor probe
The plenary session of the Paphos municipal council was suspended on Monday afternoon after a series of absences and withdrawals amid ongoing developments involving mayor Phedonas Phedonos.
The session initially ...
Doubt cast on Fidias using Limassol property for work
Information on Monday appeared to refute assertions by MEP Fidias Panayiotou that he uses a property in Limassol – mostly paid for with European Parliament funds – as office space.
Daily Politis ...
Antigone to sing ‘JALLA’ for Cyprus at Eurovision
CyBC has announced that Cyprus’ entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be titled JALLA, and will be presented to the public for the first time on Sunday.
The song ...
Kofinou worker died from multiple injuries, autopsy reveals
Multiple injuries to the body and vital organs sustained during a work accident were the cause of death of 55-year-old Finis Alexandru, who died on Friday in Kofinou, the official ...
Nicosia district government urges targeted measures instead of blanket water cuts
The Nicosia district government (EOA) on Monday proposed targeted measures to curb water overconsumption and reduce losses in the water supply network, expressing reservations about implementing a horizontal water supply ...
Avakoum monks plea to president over seized property
Deposed monks from the monastery of St Avakoum appealed to President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday, alleging violations of their constitutional rights and seeking the return of personal property they claim ...
Agreement on Cyprus-Israel gas field expected next month
Cyprus and Israel are “very close” to an interstate agreement regarding the Aphrodite natural gas reservoir, the energy minister reiterated on Monday.
Michalis Damianou told CyBC that an Israeli government ...
Three arrested in Nicosia as police target drugs and weapons
Three men were arrested in Nicosia on Monday following a coordinated police operation targeting illegal possession of drugs and firearms, money laundering and other offences.
The operation began at 5am ...
Two athletes to represent Cyprus at Winter Olympics
Cyprus will be represented by one male and one female athlete at the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, marking the country’s first two-athlete participation in the Winter Games ...
Fairer insurance premiums for elderly heads for House approval
A legislative proposal aimed at amending the law on insurance for elderly drivers was on Monday forwarded to the House plenum.
The proposal, by MP Alexandra Attalides, and was discussed ...
Registrations for new National Guard recruits to open in April
Registration for teenagers starting their military service this summer will open in April, the defence ministry said on Monday.
The platform will allow conscripts to express their choices for deployment ...
Gulf investors apply to build Limassol science park
A consortium of Cypriot and foreign companies has submitted an offer to build and operate a science and technological park at Pentakomo, the government announced on Monday.
The single offer ...
Bill on access rights for support dogs heads to plenum
A legislative proposal aimed at ensuring access for support dogs accompanying people into public buildings and public transport is set to be voted on at the House plenum on Thursday.
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Erhurman says Christodoulides has not kept promises
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Monday said President Nikos Christodoulides has not kept promises he had made regarding confidence-building measures between the island’s two sides.
“Promises were made ...
Foreclosure reform pushed as MPs demand urgent action
MPs on Monday called for urgent changes to Cyprus’ foreclosure laws, pressing for the protection of borrowers and guarantors.
Akel MP Aristos Damianou told the House finance committee that for ...
Turkish F-35 access blocked, Cyprus monitoring situation
The defence ministry on Monday said it is monitoring Turkey’s application to participate in the F-35 fighter jet programme, expected to be resolved within four to six months, US ...
‘I owe my survival in part to a person I will never know’
My understanding of blood donation is not abstract. As a teenager, I was hit by a speeding car while crossing the road and needed surgery, treatment and a blood transfusion ...
One in six Cypriots struggle to keep warm
In 2024, 9.2 per cent of the EU population was not able to keep their home adequately warm, Eurostat reported on Monday. Cyprus stood at 14.6 per cent.
According to Eurostat, 2024 recorded a 1.4 ...
Disabilities union lambasts Fidias over offensive remarks
Every apology by MEP Fidias Panayiotou “insults decades of struggle” and “institutionally insults the office of MEP,” disabilities union Kysoa said in a statement on Monday.
The criticism follows Panayiotou’...
International TV series to film pilot episode during Limassol carnival
Filming for the international television series My Aphrodite will begin in Cyprus during the Limassol Carnival, with the pilot episode set to take place live within the carnival parade.
The ...
US issues caution over Cyprus airspace amid tensions with Iran
The United States has issued a “notice to airmen” (Notam) for the Nicosia designated flight information region (FIR) covering Cyprus, defence minister Vassilis Palmas confirmed on Monday.
He described the ...
Former EU officials – Cyprus included – call for peace in Middle East
A statement calling for peace in the Middle East was signed on Monday by over 400 former EU and member state ministers, ambassadors and senior officials, including Cyprus’ former Foreign Minister ...