UNHCR alarmed by treatment of migrants stuck in buffer zone
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday that it is “alarmed” by the safety of 31 migrants trapped in Cyprus’ buffer zone, after two weeks of migrants being forced to ...
Strong UK-Cyprus relations lauded at King Charles’ birthday reception
The relationship between the UK and Cyprus is unique and deeply valued, British High Commissioner Irfan Siddiq said on Wednesday at King Charles’ official birthday party in Nicosia and lauded ...
New project to boost Turkish Cypriot business via the Green Line
The European Commission on Wednesday launched the ‘eunite: SME’ project designed to support private sector development in the Turkish Cypriot community and boost Green Line trade.
In an announcement, the ...
Serial drink driver issued driving ban in Paralimni
The Famagusta District Court on Wednesday banned a 41-year-old from driving any motor vehicle, after he was found drink driving twice and causing two accidents.
As Steve Theodoulou, spokesman for ...
‘All we see is black,’ Paphos residents mourn fire destruction (Update 4)
Firefighters were battling ‘continuous and intense’ flare-ups between the communities of Polemi and Kourdaka, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Wednesday afternoon.
The fire that broke out on Tuesday ...
Beach party season kicks off
It’s official. Summer is here and the sizzling hot temperatures on the island mean one thing – the arrival of beach parties. In June two seaside fiestas are coming to ...
Fire in Nicosia
The fire service on Wednesday was working to extinguish a blaze in reedbed in Nicosia, the service spokesman announced.
Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis said in a post on the ...
Last minute dithering over local government reform
MPs at the House interior committee decided on Wednesday to reconvene in an extraordinary session on Thursday, supposedly to give local authorities and the interior ministry a day to hash ...
Cyta Partners with PVCC to boost volunteerism
Cyta has partnered with the Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC) to enhance social well-being through volunteering.
The state-owned telecommunications company has reinforced its commitment to fostering an inclusive and prosperous society ...
NBA legend Jerry West dies at 86
Jerry West, a Hall of Fame player, executive and the inspiration for the silhouette NBA logo, died on Wednesday morning. He was 86.
West won nine NBA championships as a player, ...
Cyprus Central Bank governor opposes windfall tax on banks, citing economic harm
Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Wednesday opposed the imposition of a windfall tax, emphasising that such a tax would harm the economy by disrupting the necessary ...
Attorney-general grilled over move to dismiss auditor-general (Updated)
Attorney-general George Savvides took the stand for close to five hours on Wednesday before the Supreme Constitutional Court, which is hearing the case calling for auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides’ dismissal on ...
Primary, nursery schools partially closed due to heatwave
Some classes will be cancelled on Friday, due to the high temperatures of around 43C expected to affect the island, the education ministry announced on Wednesday.
Thursday is already a ...
Cyprus calls for adjustments in EU state aid to tackle energy challenges
The Office of the Commissioner for State Aid Control has advocated that Cyprus’ energy isolation and high energy costs, combined with other unique challenges related to the island’s energy ...
Two former officials under investigation over Akamas roadworks
Possible disciplinary offences by state officials have been recorded in the investigation into illegal intervention in the Akamas, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Wednesday.
An investigative officer is expected ...
Cyprus will buy more firefighting aircraft – minister
Cyprus has a specific plan for the procurement of private aerial firefighting means to upgrade and ensure self-reliance, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Wednesday.
Panayiotou, who was expected to ...
American professor to be given honorary citizenship of Paphos
By Robert Morgan
Professor Joan Breton Connelly, head archaeologist of Yeronisos island off Peyia, will be given honorary citizenship of Paphos on Friday, June 14 in a ceremony at the Attikon ...
House focuses on innovative RES schemes
Two new items of legislation intended to support integration of innovative renewable energy source technologies into the grid and encourage use of solar energy by farmers, have been proposed by ...
Nine years for cocaine smuggler
A woman will spend nine years in prison for attempting to smuggle nearly a kilogramme of cocaine into Cyprus, the Larnaca criminal court ruled on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old was arrested ...
Embracing the New Moon in June
On June 6 around 2:40pm, the New Moon graced the sky in the sign of Gemini. This celestial event holds profound significance for all of us.
June is barely a few ...
Local officials assess Paphos fire damage
Paphos district administration officials were on Wednesday recording the damage that was caused by the recent fires that ravaged properties across the region prompting the evacuation of residents from five ...
Greece shuts schools and Acropolis as heatwave hits
Greece shut the ancient Acropolis tourist site, suspended schools and stationed medics across Athens on Wednesday as it faced the first heatwave of the summer.
Temperatures were expected to hit 43 ...
European Commission targets Chinese EVs with additional duties over subsidy concerns
The European Commission notified car makers on Wednesday that it would apply additional duties of up to 38.1 per cent on imported Chinese electric vehicles from next month, a move likely ...
Titmus smashes 200 metres freestyle world record at Olympic trials
Ariarne Titmus smashed the 200 metres freestyle world record at Australian Olympic trials in Brisbane on Wednesday, upsetting the previous holder Mollie O’Callaghan in an exhilarating final.
Olympic champion Titmus ...