Cyprus

Turkish Cypriot opposition party CTP has rejected claims made by the north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli of support across the north’s political spectrum for a transition to a ...

We must work to make mental wellbeing for all a priority, Health Minister Popi Kanari said on Tuesday as the addictions authority shared alarming numbers correlating mental illness with substance ...

President of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners Andreas Hadjiyiannis this week discussed the critical juncture facing European shipping, noting that the sector is currently fighting against a number of challenges. ...

The government has “succeeded in turning a crisis into an opportunity,” government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday as the mutual understanding found over the construction of a road between ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday issued a warning that certain people are impersonating CySEC representatives on social media platforms in order to defraud them. This alert ...

Two more people were remanded in custody on Tuesday after being arrested on Monday night for attempting to cross to the north by car with false insurance documents. The pair, ...

10 years of a ‘nomadic’ festival will be marked this year with clay and collaboration finds ELENI PHILIPPOU Xarkis Festival celebrates 10 years this year. A travelling event that sets up camp ...

Cypriot pilgrims left for Jerusalem barely an hour after Hamas fired rockets into Israel even though it was known the attack had started, the groups’ travel agent said on Tuesday. “...

Two men, aged 35 and 29, were remanded in custody for eight days on Tuesday after posing as doctors to scam thousands of euros out of the elderly in Limassol. The pair ...

The government web portal has been fully restored after digital upgrades have been completed, the deputy research ministry announced on Tuesday. All online state services are now fully operational, after ...

The Audit Office on Tuesday added fuel to the fire after Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos once again criticised the city’s airport, speaking of “unacceptable manipulations” on behalf of the ...

Larnaca municipality on Tuesday announced the launch of a humanitarian campaign to aid refugees from Nagorno Karabakh, organised by the civil defence in collaboration with the foreign ministry. An announcement ...

This year’s annual Autumn Regatta in Paphos was a resounding success, the Paphos Sailing Club (PISC) has announced. This despite the failing wind on the second day that made ...

The government on Tuesday activated the national ‘Estia’ action plan for the reception of people fleeing the ongoing conflict in Israel. The plan entails Cyprus acting as a hub for ...

Showcasing works of the internationally-known and Limassol-born artist Umit Inatci, the Universalis Spiritus exhibition will open at isnotgallery on October 11. Inatci’s career has been long and diverse. His artworks ...

In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated his deep concern regarding the unfolding situation in Israel, underlining the shock and sympathy felt by the whole of Cyprus. In other ...

A 40-year-old man was issued a €16,000 fine for illegal possession of tobacco products on Monday. According to police report, the man was spotted around 7pm driving Limassol and was stopped ...

A 22-year-old woman was taken into custody for investigation of an impersonation case at Paphos airport. According to the police, the woman was presented herself on Monday the departure desk ...

Three man were arrested by the Larnaca drug squad in coordination with customs authorities on Monday. According to police statement, in a check carried out by an officer of the ...

Police on Tuesday have stepped up patrols around Jewish establishments in Paphos and elsewhere on the island, in the wake of hostilities by Hamas in Israel. The increased protection measures ...

Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, on Monday announced its recent accolades in the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Recognised for its unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled ...

Tuesday will start off overcast with a chance of rain in the northeast and later isolated showers and a possible brief storm, mainly in the mountains and the interior. Temperatures ...

Cyprus’ economy may be resilient enough to withstand the fallout from the conflict between Israel and Hamas, however the island may also be classed as a danger zone if the ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday attended a ceremony for the beginning of works at the long-awaited Akaki healthcare centre. He said the healthcare centre will be a much-needed boost to ...