Arikli says decision to sack him was ‘not ethical’
Turkish Cypriot ruling coalition party YDP leader Erhan Arikli on Wednesday night said that ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel’s decision to relieve him of his duties as ‘transport minister’ three ...
Fitiris meets delivery firms after attacks on drivers
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris met with representatives of delivery companies on Wednesday to discuss the safety of their drivers following a series of attacks.
The meeting was also attended by ...
Justice ministry rejects claims of pre-selected prisons director
The justice ministry on Wednesday rejected claims that a preferred candidate has already been selected to become the next director of the central prisons, insisting the appointment process is still ...
Four more arrested over Nea Salamina fan riots
Four more individuals were arrested on Wednesday in connection with riots during a Nea Salamina fan event at the Famagusta football stadium in Larnaca, bringing the total number of arrests ...
Arikli sacked as north’s ‘transport minister’
Erhan Arikli has been relieved of his duties as the north’s ‘transport minister’, ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel announced on Wednesday evening.
“In order to ensure that our police and ...
Ninth body found at Kyrenia ferry wreck as funerals continue
A ninth body has been found by rescuers searching at the wreck of the ferry which sank off the coast of Kyrenia on Sunday, Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel ...
Arikli sacked as north’s ‘transport minister’
Erhan Arikli has been relieved of his duties as the north’s ‘transport minister’, ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel announced on Wednesday evening.
“In order to ensure that our police and ...
Ninth body found by rescuers at Kyrenia ferry wreck
A ninth body has been found by rescuers searching at the wreck of the ferry which sank off the coast of Kyrenia on Sunday, Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel ...
Michaelidou refuses to yield to unions over teacher appointment reform
Education Minister Athina Michaelidou confirmed on Wednesday the government was preparing an updated proposal to reform the teacher appointment system, as unions warned they would oppose any such changes they ...
Keravnos: economy growing three times faster than EU average
Cyprus’ economy grew by some 3.3 per cent in the first half of 2026, more than three times the average of other member states, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday.
Speaking ...
Cabinet approves three new permanent desalination plants
The cabinet approved three new permanent desalination plants on Wednesday to address water shortages and reduce the country’s dependence on reserves in the reservoirs.
The plants will be based ...
EAC investigates 110 suspected illegal photovoltaic installations
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has identified 110 suspected cases of irregular photovoltaic installations at commercial premises since launching an inspection campaign in June.
EAC spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou said 77 on-site ...
76-year-old man killed by minibus on Limassol-Paphos highway
A 76-year-old man was killed by a passing minibus on the Limassol-Paphos highway on Wednesday after stopping to move a refrigerator that had fallen from his vehicle.
The man, identified ...
Report on Kyrenia ferry disaster investigation promised ‘as soon as possible’
A “preliminary report” detailing the findings of the investigation being conducted into the sinking of a passenger ferry off the coast of Kyrenia will be published “as soon as possible”, ...
‘Every survivor we met’ said captain refused to turn Kyrenia ferry back to port
Turkish opposition New Party deputy leader Ali Mahir Basarir on Wednesday said that every single one of the survivors he had met when he visited Cyprus after a ferry sank ...
House committee begins discussion on family law reform
The House legal affairs committee began discussing legislation on Wednesday to modernise family law and put the best interests of children at the centre of family disputes.
Committee chairwoman Fotini ...
Cabinet approves measures ahead of new coastguard
The cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to existing legislation allowing authorities to prohibit vessels from leaving the Republic and require them to move to a safe shelter or port, Shipping ...
Mother who died in Kyrenia ferry disaster ‘gave own life jacket to daughter’
The sister of Gulcan Gurel, who died when a ferry sank off the coast of Kyrenia on Sunday, said on Wednesday that her sister had given her own life jacket ...
Prison guard attacked by inmate at central prisons
A prison guard was attacked and beaten by an inmate at the central prisons on Wednesday.
The prison guard’s branch of the trade union Pasydy condemned the incident and ...
Paphos-Limassol tunnel still closed after man run over by minibus
A 76-year-old man died after being run over by a minibus on the Limassol-Paphos highway on Wednesday.
According to local media reports, the man was transporting a refrigerator which had ...
Nicosia seeks public input on new local plan
The Nicosia municipality is set to hold a public consultation on the new local plan for the city centre on Friday.
“The aim of the consultation is to inform the ...
Cabinet approves financial aid for August 29 storm damage
The cabinet on Wednesday approved financial assistance for people affected by the extreme weather which struck Cyprus on August 29, with uninsured homeowners eligible for up to €20,000 for structural damage.
Interior ...
19-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured in Limassol collision
A 19-year-old motorcyclist is in serious condition after losing control of his bike in Limassol early on Wednesday, according to police.
The collision occurred around 1am on Nikaia avenue, and ...
Fox population rises by 35 per cent
The population of foxes, hares and pheasants has increased over the past year, with all three recording significant growth of at least 10 per cent, the game and fauna service said ...