Cyprus post office to forward children’s letters to Santa
The Cyprus Post Office continues the tradition of delivering children’s letters to Santa, as well as his replies, the Cyprus Post Office announced on Friday.
Through the Post2Santa ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the audit service and the presidential palace were sparring again on Thursday, after the former released a special report saying use of service vehicles to transport ...
Looking at tradition with new eyes
Ancient sites around the island boast impressive mosaics. Paul Lambis speaks to a young woman working with grains of Cyprus history to bring the skill alive for a new generation
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Addictions authority marks world HIV and AIDS awareness day
The addictions management authority on Friday issued a statement marking World Day for AIDS and HIV awareness.
The addictions authority noted it has prioritised the prevention of these diseases among ...
Bus carrying students catches fire in Aglandjia (Update 2)
By Iole Damaskinos and Jonathan Shkurko
A fire broke out in a school bus while in motion at the Filoxenia roundabout on Aglandjia Avenue, on Friday morning.
The bus was ...
Cyprus Business Now
The Industrial Production Index in Cyprus reached 142.9 units in September, with 2015 having been designated as the base year, reflecting a 2.5 per cent annual increase.
According to a report released this ...
Today’s weather: Mostly sunny
Friday will be mostly sunny with episodes of increased cloud cover at times. Temperatures will rise to 23C in the interior and on the coasts, and 12C in the higher ...
Company says authorities were ‘always kept informed’ about Akamas road plans
The authorities were “kept informed at all stages of the study and licencing of the project” of road constructions in Akamas, company Efpalinos Meletitiki said on Thursday.
Additionally, the company ...
Cyprus eases citizenship rules to attract tech talent and foster innovation
The House on Thursday passed an amendment to the Civil Registry Law, relaxing the rules for granting Cypriot citizenship to foreign nationals, in a stated bid to draw tech talent ...
Hundreds gather in Famagusta to demand justice for Cypriot children killed in earthquake
Hundreds gathered in Famagusta on Thursday afternoon to demand justice for the 24 Turkish Cypriot children who were killed when the hotel they were staying in in Turkey collapsed during February’...
Carbon tax and high electricity bills loom for Cyprus taxpayers
Taxpayers should brace for a tough 2024, what with the carbon tax slated to kick in early next year while electricity bills will remain high due mainly to the purchase cost ...
Audit service and presidential palace clash over service vehicles and renovations
By Jonathan Shkurko and Nikolaos Prakas
The audit service and the presidential palace were sparring again on Thursday, after the former released special report saying use of service vehicles to ...
Limassol court awards €5.7 million to Laiki Bank depositors
A Limassol court this week found in favour of a group of depositors with now-defunct Laiki (Popular) Bank who saw their savings wiped out in the March 2013 ‘haircut’, awarding them €5.7 ...
Akel urges National Council meeting amid buffer zone concerns
Akel General Secretary Stefanos Stefanou has urged for the immediate convocation of the National Council in light of recent developments in the buffer zone near Ayios Dhometios, a request he ...
Discussions to continue on Friday after ‘constructive meeting’ on civil servant pay
Discussions will continue on Friday after the finance ministry and representatives of low wage civil servants held a “constructive meeting” on Thursday with the aim of finalising an agreement over ...
Justice minister discusses immigration with Edek leadership
Justice Minister Anna Procopiou met with Edek Leader Marinos Sizopoulos on Thursday to discuss immigration, judicial reform, juvenile delinquency, and a raft of other issues.
Following the meeting, Procopiou told ...
Siblings allegedly assaulted by masked individuals in Larnaca
Two underage siblings allegedly were allegedly assaulted by five masked individuals with blunt objects on Wednesday night in Larnaca.
According to the Cyprus News Agency, (CNA) the two siblings, aged 16 ...
House committee chair proposes halving fines for running red lights
House transport committee chairman Marinos Mousiouttas presented a proposal on Thursday to halve the cost of fines for motorists who run red lights from €300 to €150.
Mousiouttas presented the proposal at ...
Greek Cypriot in north with cocaine in underwear jailed pending trial
The Greek Cypriot arrested in the north after police found 10 grammes of cocaine in his underwear was sent to prison pending trial for a period not exceeding two months.
He ...
Five issued eight-day remands for facilitating illegal arrivals into Cyprus
Five people were issued with eight-day remands in custody at the Famagusta district court on Thursday, accused of facilitating the illegal arrival of 210 people into Cyprus.
The five, of whom ...
Cyprus government records €918.9 million surplus
The Cyprus general government has recorded a surplus of €918.9 million, representing 3.1 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), for the period of January to October 2023, according to the preliminary ...
Larnaca court rejects haircut suit
The Larnaca district court on Thursday rejected a case against the state and the Central Bank of Cyprus seeking damages for the losses during the 2013 haircut.
In the court’s ...
As close as I could get to a superhero
In a Hollywood stuntman, PAUL LAMBIS finds someone always ready for the physical challenge inspired by discipline
At some point in their childhood, every child aspires to be a superhero, ...
AG orders criminal investigation into Cyprus Olympic Committee member
The Attorney General’s office on Thursday instructed the police to initiate a criminal investigation following the findings presented by the Sports Ethics Committee regarding potential criminal offences allegedly committed ...