Cyprus

The trial for eight individuals believed to be involved in violent clashes in Chlorakas has been scheduled for December 19. The incidents took place late in August, when violent clashes erupted ...

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday there is “no question” of the mutual understanding on construction in and around the village of Pyla being renegotiated. He said the mutual ...

The government announced on Tuesday its intention to create a “national action plan for the third age and active ageing”. Explaining the decision, Social Welfare Deputy Minister Marilena Evangelou said ...

A UN envoy for the Cyprus problem will be announced very soon, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday, adding that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to make his ...

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Tuesday spoke of “cautious optimism” regarding talks with energy giant Chevron over development of the Aphrodite offshore gas field. Without divulging details of the discussions – ...

The first Cyprus Swing Festival will be held in a couple of weeks. ELENI PHILIPPOU looks at a dance enjoyed with gusto The first time I tried swing dancing, I ...

President Nikos Christodoulides is to travel to Rome to visit Pope Francis on Friday. Christodoulides will be received in the Vatican City by the Swiss Guard, before holding a private ...

Two men aged 41 and 44 arrested in connection with the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos in Limassol on October 30 were remanded for a further two days on Tuesday. Before the proceedings began ...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday evening that “time will prove what a big mistake the European Union made by punishing the Turkish Cypriots.” Erdogan was speaking following ...

Cyprus will increase its contribution to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) and intensify the excavations to locate missing persons, Government Spokesman ...

The department of environment and the game service have officially acknowledged a slew of violations of the legal terms governing road improvements in Akamas it was reported on Tuesday. The ...

Apartments in new high-rise developments in Trikomo (Iskele) are selling for more than £200,000 (€229,048), according to newspaper Diyalog. This price represents a stark increase in comparison to just two years ago, ...

After last week’s weather conditions cut short the moon art installation in Zouhouri Square, the Museum of the Moon will illuminate Larnaca once again. For just three days this ...

Hellenic Bank on Tuesday announced robust financial results for the first nine months of 2023, posting an after-tax profit of €240.7 million, primarily attributed to increased interest income derived from placements with ...

Welfare offices in Paphos were broken into overnight, police said on Tuesday, adding that nothing seemed to have been stolen. According to Paphos police, the main entrance of the building ...

The Employers’ and Industrialists’ Federation (OEV) on Tuesday railed against suggestions of a potential reduction in shop opening hours. “Opening hours are not just for shop owners. They concern consumers, ...

The Supreme Court has rejected former police chief Michalis Papageorgiou’s appeal against his sacking in 2014. Papageorgiou was relieved of his duties as police chief after Elam members stormed a ...

Police on Tuesday are trying again to secure the closure of a clubhouse in Limassol connected with the latest episodes of violence by football fans which unfolded in the city ...

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The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) warned on Tuesday of a recent surge in the sending of false and malicious messages to mobile phones, using the name and logo of national ...

In today’s episode, the ongoing back and forth between the government and Chevron continues, with the government expected to respond to Chevron’s letter. Meanwhile, a total of 181 employees ...

With the weather turning chillier and the end of November near, the Christmas period begins. Soon, festive bazaars, performances, craft workshops and free events will see the island welcome the ...

It is the collective responsibility of the 27 EU member states to turn their strong concern about the Gaza Strip into concrete actions by finding effective solutions, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos ...

The revamped Lemba village cultural centre is set to be handed over to the community as planned by the end of December, community council leader Thucydides Chrysostomou said on Tuesday. ...