Cyprus marks second wave of Turkish invasion (Updated)
Monday marks the 49th anniversary of the second phase of the Turkish invasion during which Turkish military forces who invaded the island on July 20, 1974, seized more areas of the Republic, ...
Cyprus: the price of abuse of political power
It hurts the economy, society and the environment
Under the democratic system of Cyprus the executive and legislative branches of government are elected by the people to serve the people. ...
Bumpy ride for Cyprus’ marinas
But are they finally in a safe harbour?
Ports have long been a crucial feature of Cyprus’ economy for obvious reasons, but the recent coating of the island’s coastline ...
Who is behind Jho Low parody account?
The man behind the Jho Low parody account on X/Twitter that has hit the news this week said on Sunday that the police had not contacted him over recent ...
UNSG to make move to solve Cyprus problem before mandate up
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres intends to make moves to solve the Cyprus problem before the end of his mandate, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Sunday.
In an interview ...
Cyprus tourist arrivals up 32% this year
Cyprus tourist arrivals have increased by 32 per cent this year, deputy minister for tourism Costas Koumis said on Sunday, expressing the hope that visitors will continue to flow to the ...
Who decides who is a Cypriot?
The Cyprus Supreme Court: The applicants were born in Cyprus on either side of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus of July 20, 1974 and are descended from parents who are of mixed ...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: ‘Jho Low’ the king of the Cypriot Twitterati
CONGRATULATIONS to the unknown Twitterer (though I’m not sure what to call them since the name change) who goes by the name of Jho Low, for his commendable shit-stirring ...
Foreign interests buying up private healthcare sector
A report on Saturday raised fears over the private health sector in Cyprus transforming into a monopoly held by foreign interests, after it emerged US company CVC Capital is allegedly ...
Police deny presidential pressure to close Jho Low parody account
Police on Saturday denied reports it had tried to shut down the Jho Low parody account on X (formerly Twitter) after pressure from President Nikos Christodoulides.
Instead, police had moved ...
Work to begin on Aradippou photovoltaic park
Construction on a photovoltaic park in Aradippou is set to begin next month, making the municipality the first in Cyprus to have its own solar park, it emerged on Saturday.
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Increased police measures ahead of August 15 holiday
Police will be taking increased measures ahead of the August 15 public holiday, in a bid to ensure public safety.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency on Saturday, police press officer ...
Peak of Perseid ‘shooting stars’ visible this weekend
The peak of the Perseid phenomenon, known in lay terms as shooting stars, started on Friday and will last through Sunday.
During this time up to 100 shooting stars per hour ...
Cyprus graduates’ employment rate at 81.4 per cent
The percentage of graduates in Cyprus that find work within a year of completing education was recorded by Eurostat to be at 81.4 per cent, just below the bloc’s average ...
Our View: Cyprus banks bounce back after ten years of uncertainty
After more than a decade of uncertainty, Cyprus’ two systemic banks, Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank have made a full return to healthy profitability, sound fundamentals and positive prospects. ...
Controversy arises over meeting with Israeli national security minister
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to Cyprus and meeting with Justice Minister Anna Procopiou has caused a lot of controversy, as she is the first EU member ...
Surprise and anguish over attorney-general’s appeal in Hunter case
The attorney-general’s decision to appeal 76-year-old David Hunter’s sentence and verdict has caused surprise and anguish in both his defence team and family, as well as the broader ...
Disgraced bishop vacates Kiti residence, moves to village
Former Kiti bishop Chrysostomos, who was found guilty of sexual assault, has moved to his village of Paliometocho, after weeks of refusing to follow orders from the Holy Synod to ...
Fisheries department addresses concerns over turtle nesting on Gialia beach
The fisheries department on Friday responded to a social media post picked up by news sources, following the publication of a photo showing turtle tracks on an organised beach in ...
‘Tourism thriving once again’ in Ayia Napa
Occupancy rates in Ayia Napa hotels are now similar to those seen before the Covid-19 pandemic, mayor Christos Zannetou said on Friday.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Zannettou explained ...
Police have ‘no intention to silence anyone’
The cybercrime police on Friday said it had made no request for the parody social media account Jho Low Presidential Godson to be closed.
“Our aim was not to silence ...
Forestry department urges caution amidst recent wildfires
The forestry department on Thursday said the recent spate of devastating wildfires that have ravaged Cyprus over the past days must serve as a wakeup call for collective reflection and ...
Our View: Suspension of tax treaty has little impact on the economy
The decision of the Russian Federation to suspend its double taxation agreements with a host of countries it considers ‘hostile,’ including Cyprus, because of the sanctions they have imposed, should ...
Chinese-led consortium adjusts LNG terminal timeline, aims for July 2024
The Chinese-led consortium with the contract to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Vasilikos have just filed a new timetable, promising to deliver the project by July 2024, the ...