A comprehensive overview of current news in Cyprus, covering everything from local events and political developments to social issues and community highlights
Cyprus topped the medals list of the 19th Small States of Europe games (GSSE) taking place in Malta on Tuesday, with 11 gold, eight silver and eight bronze medals.
In swimming, ...
Paid bereavement and marriage leave for the wider public sector and private sector employees was requested on Wednesday by Equality union (Isotita).
In a letter to the ministry of labour, ...
For the first month of the summer season, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is preparing three concerts, each celebrating a variety of local and international artists, diverse music genres and artistic ...
In today’s episode, tourism to Cyprus seems to have recovered from Russian sanctions as arrivals so far this year are eight per cent higher than the record year of 2019 ...
Police on Tuesday arrested a 59-year-old man for investigation into a case of theft of iron in Limassol.
According to police, the manager of a contracting company reported the theft ...
Paphos police on Tuesday arrested two people for illegal possession of burglary tools.
According to the police, officers stopped the two suspects in their vehicle on Ikaros street at which ...
The passenger ferry Daleela lifts anchor at noon on Wednesday from Limassol port for its first route of the season to Piraeus, carrying 156 passengers.
Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hatzimanoli ...
Limassol police on Tuesday arrested a 25-year-old man for drugs possession while investigating arson charges against him.
According to police, a warrant for arson was initially obtained on the basis ...
A 54-year-old burglar was remanded for eight days after he was chased and caught by a resident with the aid of his neighbours.
According to police statement, shortly before 10pm ...
Police on Wednesday arrested a 25-year-old man for a case of possession of illegal drugs with intent to supply and money laundering.
Members of the Limassol crime prevention unit stopped ...
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday reported that total deposits in April 2023 recorded a net decrease of €173.3 million, compared to a net increase of €59.8 million in March 2023.
The ...
On Wednesday the weather will start off mostly sunny with gradually increasing clouds bringing isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, mainly in the mountains and inland. Winds will be ...
The first real test for the recently established anti-corruption authority is set to begin with the arrival of experts from abroad – starting with the ‘golden passports’ case.
But of the 80 ...
Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos put to the table on Tuesday, his proposal that halloumi should be exported to Australia as duty-dree.
He was speaking in Brussels, during negotiations for an ...
Cyprus’ top priority is securing the country’s credibility and reputation as a financial center, taking all necessary steps to deal with the US and UK sanctions, President Nikos Christodoulides ...
NewMed Energy, a partner in the Aphrodite gas prospect, will officially announce delivery of their modified development and production plan on Wednesday, the energy minister said on Tuesday.
George Papanastasiou ...
Festival season is upon us! In no time, the summer’s favourite annual festivals will begin announcing their agendas, and all is ready to go at the Fengaros Festival which ...
Six national guard camps are to be run as environmentally friendly prototypes for the rest to follow, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.
Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas said that the ...
Kapnos Airport Shuttle is stepping up the frequency of its bus routes, while the company has invested to increase its fleet, its CEO announced on Tuesday.
The goal for 2023 is ...
Tourism to Cyprus seems to have recovered from Russian sanctions as arrivals so far this year are eight per cent higher than the record year of 2019 and 38 per cent higher ...
The head of the school teachers’ union Oelmek Constantinos Constantinopoulos on Tuesday called the inclusion of a passage in a modern Greek exam for gymnasium students, which had been previously ...
In 22 state primary schools in Nicosia, Cypriot pupils are in the minority, MPs heard on Tuesday as some said the shrinking population on the island has become critical.
At three ...
The government will do everything it can to stand by those who need to move to new housing while their current refugee homes are demolished as part of the state ‘...
The European Bioblitz took place at the Akrotiri Environmental and Education Centre (AEEC) between May 26-28 with the emphasis on the Akrotiri wetlands area.
The three-day event focused on recording ...