Food donation platform aims to reduce food waste, boost solidarity
The first food donation platform in Cyprus was presented on Friday, with the aim to tackle food waste and create a community of donors and recipients based on solidarity.
On ...
Creative family events coming up at CVAR
Fun educational and artistic workshops for children are coming up in May at CVAR to celebrate the month that hosts the International Museum Day. Saturdays in the old town will ...
Anastasiades speaks at Disy conference, denies trying to undermine Averof
Former president Nicos Anastasiades used his speech at the Disy annual party conference, which took place on Saturday, to deny any allegations that he worked behind the scenes to undermine ...
Limassol event looks at prevailing economic trends
Exante, a global investment company with a presence in Cyprus, this week held an event in Limassol which sought to provide insights on current economic trends and what might be ...
Demetriou calls for egos to be put aside at ‘soul-searching’ Disy conference
Disy leader and House Speaker Annita Demetriou on Saturday called on the party faithful to let go of toxic attitudes, whispers and rhetoric that instead of healing recent rifts, only ...
Thunder, downpours and snow on Troodos, Cyprus drowns in April showers (Updated)
All areas of Cyprus were experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms that began just before midday on Saturday as forecast by a yellow weather warning that remains in force until 6pm.
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Minister appeals for industrial peace in Labour Day message
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou sent out a message to the social partners on Saturday in his Labour Day message that unions and employers must both strive for industrial peace that ...
Fire department awaiting state lab results on blaze at Russian centre (Updated)
The fire department said on Saturday its report into the fire at the Russian Cultural Centre in Nicosia on Wednesday would be ready on Tuesday.
Spokesman Andreas Kettis, said by ...
Body found in Strovolos, foul play not suspected
Police on Saturday found a body in a field in the Strovolos area in the early hours.
They said foul play was not suspected, CNA reported.
Spokesman Christos Andreou said ...
Project launches open calls for financial support for civil society
The BUILD Project, an initiative aimed at supporting civil society organisations (CSOs) in Greece and Cyprus to protect and promote EU fundamental rights and values, has announced the launch of ...
Suspect remanded in connection with fraud and money laundering
Police on Saturday said a 42-year-old man had been arrested and remanded in connection with a case of extortion through false representation and money laundering.
They said that in October 2019, ...
Police arrest man for car arson in Nicosia
Police on Saturday said they had arrested a 39-year-old man, as part of an investigation into a case involving car arson, which took place in the early hours of Friday ...
National Guard completes operational assessment of Air Command (with video)
The National Guard on Saturday announced that it had completed an operational assessment of the Cyprus Air Command, its armed air wing.
The assessment, which took place between April 24 to 27 ...
Three people arrested for stealing from cars
Police on Saturday announced that they arrested three people on Friday, after a number of items, including money, were stolen from cars in Larnaca and Nicosia.
The police said that ...
Paphos pharmacy damaged by explosive device
Police on Saturday said that a pharmacy in Paphos suffered damage to its facade and interior following an explosion that took place earlier this morning.
According to Paphos police press ...
Events coming up in Limassol next week
As May arrives, a new series of events reaches the city of Limassol. From exhibitions that put plants in the limelight to art bazaars with local makers and climate change ...
Why are there so many Brits in Cyprus?
One in five Cyprus residents were born abroad, according to a new survey. Many of those are from the UK. What brings them all to Cyprus, asks Alix Norman
According ...
Cyprus shipping will continue improving, minister says, as revenues continue recovery
Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanoli this week said that as a leading maritime nation, Cyprus has a duty to accelerate the shipping sector’s transition into a low-carbon and ...
Cyprus Business Now
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week announced that a tripartite business mission to Almaty, Kazakhstan is set to take place on 16-19 May 2023.
The mission, which ...
Labour minister pledges policies to reduce workplace accidents
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou on Friday said the state has the responsibility to ensure that the appropriate safety and health rules in the workplace not only exist and are applied, ...
Cyprus is a safe port in E. Mediterranean for Sudan evacuees says MFA
Cyprus is a safe port in the Eastern Mediterranean region, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, said on Friday,.
He added that Cyprus will continue the efforts for the evacuation of civilians ...
Paphos car crash victim, 61, in a critical condition
A 61-year-old man is in critical condition at Paphos General Hospital after a car accident that occurred on the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road near Stroumbi on Friday afternoon.
According to the ...
New yellow weather warning for Saturday
A new yellow warning was issued on Friday by the met office warning of rain and thunderstorms from Saturday morning from 11am until 6pm.
Localised rain and isolated thunderstorms, possibly ...
Cyprus at pains to protect its name as reliable investment hub
By Sarah Ktisti
The government will take all necessary measures to protect Cyprus’ name as a reliable business and investment centre President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday.
Speaking at the ‘...