Massive projects going ahead despite environment department’s concerns
The government is using an EU loophole in the Habitats Directive and tarmacking the island
I would like my tax money to be spent on hospitals, schools and on two ...
Our View: GPs need to stand firm for wait lists to get shorter
Health Minister Popi Kanari, concerned about the long waiting times for appointments with specialist doctors, met bosses of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) to discuss ways of reducing these. The ...
Haaland scores twice as Man City clinch Champions League last 16 place
Erling Haaland scored twice as holders Manchester City cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games remaining after a 3-0 victory over Swiss side Young Boys ...
Newcastle beaten by Dortmund, shock defeat for Barca
Borussia Dortmund scored once in each half to beat Newcastle United 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday and provisionally take over the lead in Group F with two games ...
Cyprus a ‘constructive factor’ in the region, summit speakers say
Speakers at the Economist’s 19th Annual Cyprus Summit on Tuesday highlighted the role of Cyprus as a “constructive factor” in a region shaken by crises.
Both the US Ambassador ...
Russian firm says Baltic telecoms cable was severed as Chinese ship passed over
A Russian fiber optic cable under the Baltic Sea was completely severed last month when a Chinese container ship passed over it, state company Rostelecom RTKM.MM said on Tuesday.
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Red Cross says humanitarian convoy came under fire in Gaza City
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said a humanitarian convoy came under fire in Gaza City on Tuesday but was able to deliver medical supplies to Al Shifa ...
Israel says its forces operating in ‘heart of Gaza City’ (Updated)
Israel said on Tuesday its forces were operating deep in Gaza City in their battle to wipe out Hamas in the Palestinian enclave, and that the Islamist militant group’s ...
North to invest more in promoting tourism
The north is further promoting tourism in the UK market through participation in the World Travel Market tourism trade show in London, ‘deputy prime minister’ and ‘tourism minister’ Fikri Ataoglu ...
Banking best it’s been in a decade, experts say
The Cypriot banking sector is in the best position it has been in a decade, experts said during a session on the sector’s response in an environment of elevated ...
FM raises concerns about spread of Gaza conflict
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday expressed concerns about the possible expansion of the crisis in the Middle East and the spread of war.
Addressing MPs of the House foreign ...
An evening of live music at BoC Cultural Foundation
Within the framework of the ongoing exhibition Siko Psichi mou…Images and Music of Refugees of 22, a series of music nights will take place in the heart of Nicosia by ...
‘Zero tolerance’ on violence
Interior minister vows to get tough after fight at Pournara sees 33 arrests
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou got tough on Tuesday, warning migrants that had caused trouble the previous night they ...
Bill to protect workers right to sit down
The House plenum should vote before Christmas on a bill proposing to end prolonged periods of standing imposed on employees by businesses, the House labour committee heard on Tuesday.
The ...
Exploitation of hydrocarbons ‘critical’ for Cyprus
It is of critical importance that Cyprus develops the necessary infrastructure to exploit its natural gas because at present its hydrocarbons cannot be effectively utilised, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said ...
Court bars sports fans from stadiums
Nicosia district court on Tuesday fined two people €400 each after they were found guilty of violence in sports stadiums.
They were also excluded from stadiums for three months.
The decision ...
Bill allows for suspension of maternity leave
A bill to allow mothers to suspend their maternity leave if their child is hospitalised and in an incubator was discussed by MPs on Tuesday.
The House labour committee was ...
Controversy over rent of Lapithos church
Controversy has surfaced in the north over payments made to a private company for the rent of the Ayia Anastasia church in Lapithos, which currently operates as a nursing home.
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Justice minister calls for more Frontex help
Justice Minister Anna Procopiou called for the assistance of EU border agency Frontex on Tuesday for all procedures surrounding the management of migratory flows.
Addressing the Economist’s Annual Cyprus ...
Elderly refugees ask for help of fire service
Elderly refugees are requesting assistance from the fire service to carry their groceries upstairs due to the absence of elevators, the House refugees committee heard on Tuesday.
After the committee ...
Six expelled from one school over behaviour
Six teenagers were expelled from the Paphos Technical School on Tuesday due to “their delinquent behaviour”, the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported.
The school’s leaders said the children were “...
Gaza corridor proposal to be discussed at international meeting in Paris
Cyprus’ proposal to establish a humanitarian aid sea corridor to Gaza will be discussed by President Nikos Christodoulides at an international meeting in Paris on Friday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis ...
One in three Cypriots still smoking
Almost a third of Cypriots are still smokers, according to statistics compiled by research company Marc released on Tuesday.
Marc, acting on behalf of Philip Morris Cyprus, interviewed a total ...
Hezbollah MP: group will respond ‘double’ over Lebanese civilians hurt
A Hezbollah lawmaker said on Tuesday that the Lebanese militant group would respond “double” to any Israeli attacks on civilians after a strike that killed three children and their grandmother ...