A comprehensive overview of current news in Cyprus, covering everything from local events and political developments to social issues and community highlights
By Ioannis Tirkides
Surely the collapse of Silicon Valley and Signature banks in the United States, and even the takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS, have idiosyncratic elements that led ...
On Monday localised cloud cover and isolated rains are expected from noon onwards, mainly in the mountains. Winds will initially be light mainly south-westerly to north-westerly, gradually turning to moderate, ...
Former interior minister Nicos Nouris weighed in on criticism from opposition on sweeping the issue of the refugee apartment buildings under the rug, as the his successor Constantinos Ioannou is ...
Fans at the Anorthosis-Apollon basketball semi-finals fought with police officers on Sunday, and set fire to a bus stop and offices following the match, the fire services reported.
According to ...
Police issued almost 600 tickets for various traffic violations in the past two days, authorities announced on Sunday.
According to police, a total of 598 tickets were written from March 25-26, for ...
In his election campaign President Nikos Christodoulides promised a state policy for Turkish Cypriots. But how well has he been received asks Esra Aygin
At a time of no tangible ...
Paphos police are looking for a 27-year-old man wanted in connection with burglaries at two holiday homes in the village of Pitokkopo, authorities said on Sunday.
According to authorities, the ...
Cyprus will become a member of the State Partnership Programme (SPP), putting into effect its cooperation with the National Guard of New Jersey on a number of issues, Defence Minister ...
Man’s development from ape to human is chronicled by bicommunal theatre group finds ELENI PHILIPPOU
Scorching satire and criticism of the course and evolution of man is what Antilogos ...
Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Sunday that Nicosia is not bound in any way by Greece’s decision to support the Turkish candidacy for the General Secretariat of the ...
It is imperative to find new and innovative ways to address “unprecedented challenges” that threaten our national security, Cyprus’ Defence Minister, Michalis Giorgallas, speaking at the start of the 5th ...
A striking image of what it meant for thousands forced to leave their homes serves as a reminder through its use thousands of times a day finds Eleni Philippou
Launched ...
Paphos district court issued a two-day remand for a 40-year-old man, who is suspected of sexually assaulting a 59-year-old woman, authorities said on Sunday.
According to the police, the man ...
Four possible scenarios for the future of the Cyprus problem in 2035 were presented by a group of 36 Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots on Sunday, who conducted a study to see ...
Cyprus’ Environment Commissioner, Maria Panayiotou stressed the importance of changing habits and mentality for a clean environment and sustainable future, addressing an event for the “Earth Hour” in Nicosia, noting, ...
A 37-year-old man was arrested, after police found over 2,000g of cannabis and a dozen grammes of cocaine in his possession, authorities said on Sunday.
According to police, the drug ...
Paphos police said on Sunday they fined twelve drunk drivers, and arrested two individuals for driving under the influence of narcotics.
According to police, 38 people were fined in an operation ...
Police arrested a 63-year-old man in Korakou, Nicosia suspected of having wounded four people with a knife, authorities said on Sunday.
According to police, the man was found at approximately 4:45...
Rain is expected inland and, in the mountains, later Sunday, as the weather is set to get progressively cloudier throughout the day, the met office said.
According to the met ...
Banks have been criticised for being slow in responding to the recent ECB interest rates hike
Cyprus’ main banks are set to increase interest rates on deposits this year after ...
Pensioners union Ekysy on Saturday said that its members in the Polis Chrysochous district are determined to fight to resolve all the issues that they are currently facing.
According to ...
Police on Saturday afternoon released a statement saying that a four-year-old girl has been transported to Makarios hospital in Nicosia after she fell from the second floor of an apartment ...
Citizen activist and former MP Kate Clerides has been involved in the island’s politics for years. In her new book, she takes readers along on her personal journey
Having ...
Scotland beat Cyprus 3-0 in their first Euro 2024 Group A qualifier on Saturday after second-half substitute Scott McTominay grabbed a double at Hampden Park.
Backed by a vocal crowd, Scotland ...