Cyprus

The government would welcome the opening of additional crossing points which improve the relationship of the two communities, deputy government spokeswoman Doxa Komodromou said on Wednesday, as she received a ...

Two women from very diverse backgrounds underline the importance of weaving stories and culture finds PAUL LAMBIS Culture has a significant influence on our thoughts, attitudes and actions. It manifests ...

There’s a chance to brighten up your day with free tours of the Paphos lighthouse, made available by the ports authority on August 20. The ports authority explained that as ...

Health Minister Popi Kanari on Wednesday attacked the finance ministry for insisting the ambulance service remain under the authority of the state health services organisation Okypy instead of her ministry. ...

Ahead of Sunday’s start of the hunting season, the game and fauna service released an updated list of rules to ensure safe hunting for everyone participating. A written announcement ...

Cabinet will decide within the month over the possibility of the government sector having flexible work arrangements, including remotely, it emerged on Wednesday. Senior officer at the labour relations department ...

Outdoor jobs in the mountains and inland areas were banned on Wednesday afternoon due to record high temperatures which are expected to persist throughout the week, the labour inspection department ...

Researchers unearthed an ancient complex water drainage system at the site of Dromoloxia-Vyzakia, shedding light on urban planning during the Late Bronze Age. The archaeological discovery was part of excavations ...

Cabinet will hold an informal meeting at the Troodos presidential retreat where the ministers will present their goals and priorities to see how these can best be achieved. The meeting ...

Human trafficker arrests are increasing in Cyprus, but the sentences imposed by the courts are very low, state broadcaster Cybc reported on Wednesday. As reported, there were three times as ...

In the Ombudswoman THEO PANAYIDES finds a romantic realist with the power to intervene to make things right, an idealist with a poetic streak As a symbol, it’s almost ...

Two people have been remanded in police custody after they are believed to have imported drugs to the island via the postal service. They were remanded for eight days by ...

Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou Lottides is investigating a complaint about a last-minute adjustment in the passing-grade of preliminary entrance exams to Greek military schools that allowed dozens of failed candidates to ...

The met service issued another two warnings for extreme heat for Wednesday. An orange weather alert will be in force in the higher mountains from 12 to 6pm on Wednesday when ...

Archbishop of Cyprus Georgios on Tuesday called on the government to change its strategy in relation to the Cyprus problem. Speaking after the church service in Prodromos, the archbishop expressed ...

A new street art in Nicosia suggests Cypriots ‘forgot to remember’ the occupied territories, thousands of missing, refugees and dead. The island’s outline is depicted in white with red ...

Nicosia municipality has urged the public to vote for Cypriot printmaker Hambis Tsangaris at the European Heritage Awards. The annual Europa Nostra Awards rewards initiatives and outstanding personalities in the ...

Based in Limassol, the Kyrenia Nautical Club is determined to find its way home but in the meantime use sport to help all enjoy life finds PAUL LAMBIS Greek mythology ...

The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) evaluation study confirms the economic viability of the EuroAsia Interconnector electricity interconnector and the significant positive results resulting from its implementation, the EuroAsia Interconnector ...

Two people aged 33 and 46 have been arrested on suspicion of stealing money from monasteries in the government-controlled area of Famagusta, police said on Tuesday. A 22-year-old man has also been ...

Police warned there was increased traffic towards Troodos on Tuesday, as people were flocking to the mountains leading to overcrowding in some excursion sites. Officers were present in various parts ...

Police said they used chemical agents to disperse a group of residents of an apartment complex in Chlorakas protesting an electricity cut amidst extremely high temperatures. Around 100 people who have ...

Heavy and medium labour has been suspended in the mountains on Tuesday where an orange weather warning remained in force as temperatures rose to record high levels. The alert has ...

More music nights are on the horizon as further concerts arrive to fill the summer agenda with Greek and Cypriot music stars heading to the island. In August and September, ...