Farmer’s harassment by Turkish troops to be reported to EU
The harassment of a Greek Cypriot farmer within the buffer zone by troops from the north will be reported to the EU, the government spokesman said on Wednesday.
The incident ...
Housing funds for Greek Cypriots living in north
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a housing scheme for Greek Cypriots who reside in the villages of Rizokarpaso and Ayia Triada in the north, or have decided to resettle there.
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Dozens injured during fight at Pournara (photos) (Update 3)
Dozens of people were injured during a mass fight at the Pournara migrant reception centre in Kokkinotrimithia early on Wednesday, requiring riot police to intervene.
An earlier fight broke out ...
Air force exercise with French military
From Wednesday until Saturday, fighter jets from the French air force will take part in a joint training exercise within Cyprus’ air space, the defence ministry said.
An announcement said ...
Turkey pitches its unorthodox policy to London investors
Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati pitched Turkey’s unorthodox economic policy to investors in London on Tuesday, pledging to keep the exchange rate stable, bring inflation down to single digits and ...
EU says Cyprus should do more to tackle invasive species
Cyprus is not doing enough to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species, which are one of the five major causes of the loss of biodiversity in Europe, the ...
Briton Norris to race for McLaren until 2025
Lando Norris will remain a McLaren Formula One driver until at least the end of 2025 after committing to a new four-year deal, the Woking-based former champions said on Wednesday.
The 22...
Chief Paris attacks suspect Abdeslam says he killed no-one
Salah Abdeslam, the main suspect in a jihadist rampage that killed 130 people in coordinated attacks across Paris in November 2015, on Wednesday told a French court he had never killed or ...
Key role for OUC in water management project
The Open University of Cyprus is training Jordanian and Palestinian postgraduate students in water resources management.
The training is taking place as part of the Open University of Cyprus’ (OUC) ...
Japan diverting LNG to Europe, extra cargoes arriving in March
Japan has decided to divert some LNG cargoes to Europe in response to requests from the United States and European Union, with the extra shipments expected to arrive in March, ...
Coronavirus: Thursday’s free testing sites for eligible groups
A total of 37 free rapid testing sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Thursday, the health ministry announced.
Aside from any documents exempting them from vaccination (i....
Greece says energy financial support since September exceeds 2 bln euros
Greece will subsidise power bills for households and businesses facing soaring energy prices for a sixth consecutive month in February, the energy minister said on Wednesday, taking the total cost ...
Performing Biography: The stand-up way
‘Performing Biography-The stand-up way’ is a method created and taught by Lia Haraki in a series of three independent workshops taking place over three long weekends in February, March and ...
Coronavirus: Cabinet extends test to stay to national guard
The cabinet on Wednesday decided to extend ‘test to stay’ to the National Guard.
The measure is already in place in schools with the aim to keep them open in ...
Gesy doctor to be prosecuted for faking invoices (Updated)
The Cyprus Medical Association on Wednesday condemned the actions of a Gesy doctor, who will be prosecuted for requesting payments for services he did not provide.
“We were truly disappointed ...
PASYKAF unveils design of new Nicosia base
The Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF) has unveiled the design of an imposing new Nicosia base, heralding a milestone event in the history of the Association.
The ...
Arrest in north after Turkish Cypriot businessman murdered
An arrest has been made in the north in relation with the murder of a well-known Turkish Cypriot businessman with alleged links to the underworld, Turkish Cypriot media reported on ...
Boy who fell from tractor in stable condition
A five-year-old boy who was hospitalised after falling off a tractor is in stable condition, police said on Wednesday.
Rural police head Charis Hadjiyiasemi told the Cyprus News Agency that ...
India’s Karnataka state to shut schools after ‘hijab ban’ triggers protests
India’s southern Karnataka state has ordered schools and colleges to shut for three days, its chief minister said on Tuesday, after protests erupted in response to some schools refusing ...
‘I’m the solution, not the problem’ says Arteta, after Aubameyang remarks
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described himself as the “solution” in his relationship with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, after the Gabon striker said he left the Premier League club because the Spanish boss ...
Leaders agree on action plan for women’s participation in peace process
The two Cypriot leaders have agreed on an action plan to ensure a more “equal and meaningful” participation of women in the peace process, the UN said on Wednesday.
A ...
Iran unveils missile with range of 1,450km
Iran unveiled a new missile with a range of 1,450 kilometers on Wednesday, the semi-official news agency Tasnim said, a day after the resumption of indirect talks in Vienna on salvaging ...
Russia warns UK: Drop sanctions rhetoric or expect short talks in Moscow
Russia told Britain on Wednesday to drop its sanctions rhetoric when its foreign and defence ministers fly to Moscow for talks amid tension over Ukraine, or else face the likelihood ...
Fire department kicks off series of drills
By Andreas Pavlou
The fire service on Wednesday began a series of drills to improve its operational capacity, spokesman Andreas Kettis said.
Kettis said Wednesday’s exercise focused a mock ...