Cronyism and inequity continue with new Cyprus government
By Les Manison Newly elected President Nikos Christodoulides promised in his campaign that his government would be one of “broad social acceptance”. For the economy...
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Turkish Cypriots in mixed marriages file to EU over citizenship denial
Republic is dragging its feet over conferring IDs/passports to their children Traction is being gained by a group of Turkish Cypriots in mixed marriages, who...
Larnaca couple tormented by neighbour’s overflowing cesspit
Stench of raw sewage returns just a few days after cesspit is emptied A British man living in Oroklini has exhausted all his resources in...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Political rejuvenation enters the age of recycling
THE POLITICAL renewal that Prez Nik II promised in the election campaign was put into practice, not for the first time, with the return to...
Our View: New energy plan sets realistic objectives
After a decade of high-sounding declarations, timelines that fell by the wayside, alliances that came to nothing and ambitious projects on paper – government ambitions...
‘Seismic diplomacy’ fell flat in Cyprus
Politics hamper work of bicommunal committees. The Turkish earthquake was one tragic example Fears that certain bicommunal technical committees are underutilised have been exacerbated by...
Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship sails into Limassol port
Royal Caribbean cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas sailed into Limassol port on Saturday, with Cyprus’ deputy shipping and tourism ministers there to mark the...
Ioannis Kapnoullas appointed as new prison director
Ioannis Kapnoullas is officially taking over the role of prison director until June 2026, it emerged on Saturday. He was appointed as acting prison director...
Arabian Gulf immediate priority for Cyprus’ foreign policy
The Arabian Gulf region is an immediate priority for Cyprus’ foreign policy, while relations with Saudi Arabia have been developing over the past five years,...
Ayaz expected to appear before German court
Kurdish activist Kenan Ayaz has arrived in Germany and is expected to appear in court, the Kurdish cultural centre Theofilos said on Saturday. “We are...
