Fourteenth body recovered from Kyrenia ferry wreck
A fourteenth body has been recovered from the wreckage of a ferry which sank off the coast of Kyrenia, Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel said on Sunday.
He said ...
Thousands go to Troodos for event at presidential residence
Thousands flocked to the mountains on Sunday to attend the Let’s Go Troodos 3 event at the presidential residence of Troodos, which for the third consecutive year opened its doors, ...
25 years since 9/11: the day the world changed
We all remember what we were doing, the day the world changed 25 years ago when the planes hit the Twin Towers in New York on 9/11, 2001. I was in a London ...
Two in custody over Nicosia burglary
Two people were arrested on Sunday afternoon as part of an investigation of a case concerning the conspiracy to commit a felony, burglary, theft and malicious damage, committed in August ...
Education minister welcomes start of new school year
For the government, the start of the new school year on Monday will be welcomed with a firm commitment to the human-centered dimension of education, continuing reforms, innovations and the ...
GSI ‘going ahead as planned, through Cyprus’
The Great Sea Interconnector is progressing as planned and will pass through Cyprus, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos said on Sunday.
He said “everything is running normally” both as regards the ...
No more bodies recovered from Kyrenia ferry wreck, authorities pursuing ‘new methods’
No bodies could be recovered from the wreckage of a ferry which sank off the coast of Kyrenia last week, Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel said on Sunday, promising ...
‘Discussions underway to keep fuel price down’
A discussion is underway on how to cover the rise in fuel prices given that these are generated by international events that no one can control, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos ...
The biggest Cyprus concerts of September
September arrives with a packed cultural calendar and with more live music nights than we can count! Renowned musicians from the Greek pop and rock scene, international jazz and opera ...
The Anabasis of Kilimanjaro: the mountains we all climb
Five days into our climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, shortly after midnight on June 15, 2026, under a sky ablaze with stars and thinning air, Karim Tabet, my fellow climber from Lebanon, our ...
Applications open for ferry victims’ families to claim support
The application platform for emergency financial support for the families of the dead and missing from the Kyrenia ferry sinking is now open, the Stelios Foundation said o Sunday.
“We ...
Further remands in murder for hire case
Three men were further remanded in police custody on Sunday on suspicion of being involved in a conspiracy to commit murder and participating in a criminal organisation.
They were initially ...
Polis farmers to block road over lack of water
Farmers and residents of the Chrysochous valley warned on Sunday they will proceed with with pubic measures over the interruption of irrigation and the serious consequences that such a development ...
Number of unaccompanied minor migrants in Cyprus falls
The number of unaccompanied minor migrants in Cyprus has decreased to less than 350, from about 1,100 who were the responsibility of the social welfare services before the establishment of the deputy ...
Cyprus declared one of safest places for Israeli travellers
Cyprus remains one of the countries considered by Israel to be of the lowest risk level, without a special travel warning, a new assessment by Israel’s National Security Council ...
Does the Achilles Shield have an Achilles heel?
Greece’s €3 billion Achilles Shield deal with Israel is expected to significantly strengthen the country’s ability to protect itself against drones, aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, but experts caution ...
Fan experience to be upgraded at Cyprus’ main stadium
The maintenance and upgrading of the GSP stadium’s facilities, the creation of new sources of income and the reorganisation of the athletics department are the three main priorities for ...
Meloni praises ‘deep friendship’ with Cyprus
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday praised the “deep friendship” between Italy and Cyprus, responding to congratulations by President Nikos Christodoulides for her becoming as the longest-serving leader of ...
Minimum wage bill to head to parliament by the end of the year
A bill to establish minimum wages is set to be forwarded to the House by the end of the year, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said on Sunday.
In response to ...
Boost for 17,000 families as child benefit increases
An additional 17,000 families stand to get child benefit, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, announcing an increase in both the amount of the benefit and the income limits.
“The maximum ...
Armoured limousine purchase currently merely a proposal
The proposal to purchase an armoured presidential limousine was based on technocratic criteria, after assessing the needs and condition of existing official vehicles, government sources said late on Saturday.
The ...
Schengen
What could Schengen membership mean for Cyprus?
President Nikos Christodoulides’ meeting with European Council President Antonio Costa on Friday, followed by his call for a political decision on Cyprus’ Schengen bid “as soon as possible”, has placed ...
Seven arrested in overnight police operations
A strong police presence was out over Saturday night across the island with the aim of preventing serious crime and maintaining public order, the force said on Sunday.
A total ...
Today’s weather: Mainly sunny, heating up
The day will be mostly sunny on Sunday although clouds are likely to develop in the afternoon with temperatures showing a slight rise.
Wind will also pick up in the ...
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