#Cyprus

Immediate and drastic measures must be taken to better equip the island’s police force, the police association (Sak) said on Monday after a spate of incidents involving youngsters erupted ...

By Euripides L Evriviades The recent visit of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) marks a critical juncture in the bilateral relations between the ...

The multilateral meeting for the Cyprus problem may take place in the first three months of the next year, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters, he specified ...

The presence of permanently active French military forces in the Eastern Mediterranean would not be possible without Cyprus, a strong friend and partner of the French armed forces, Ambassador of ...

A leaked memorandum from the ministry of agriculture caused great consternation a couple of weeks ago. In it, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou – whose portfolio also includes rural development and the ...

The Christmas Village at the presidential palace grounds opened to the public on Saturday, featuring over 60 small businesses offering handicrafts and traditional products. The event, running for the weekend, aims ...

Blood supplies are expected to face significant pressure next week due to an increase in surgeries and transfusions planned ahead of the Christmas holidays, head of the blood bank, Androula ...

Overnight clashes with police officers in Limassol, Larnaca, and Nicosia on Friday led to dozens of arrests, leaving widespread destruction in their wake. Damaged property included police vehicles, school buildings, ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday hailed Cyprus’ upgrade to an ‘A-’ long-term credit rating by Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings, marking a significant milestone for the country’s economy. ...

Over one third of all deaths in Cyprus are associated to lifestyle factors such as smoking and lack of exercise, a public health seminar revealed on Friday.   The seminar, focusing ...

A €75 million money laundering case may leave Cyprus exposed, as French press reports point to those involved holding Cypriot passports. When invited by independent MP Alexandra Attalidou to comment, Interior ...

The Cipromed project, with a total budget of €4.7 million, is bridging the gap between science and practical application, enabling consumers to source protein from microalgae and insects while helping producers ...

Two women jointly facing some 60 charges for usurping Greek Cypriot property in the north were ordered on Friday to remain in custody until their next hearing slated for February 24 at ...

The proposed bill to impose a tax on banks’ windfall profits would jeopardise the stability of the financial system, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday. His comments came a ...

Cyprus has urged the European Union to take a proactive role in shaping Syria’s future, highlighting the direct impact the country’s situation has on migration, security, and regional ...

Cyprus’ economy is projected to maintain its resilience in 2025, with an anticipated growth rate of 3.1 per cent – significantly higher than the EU average – Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Friday. ...

The House plenum passed an education ministry bill on Thursday night introducing strict provisions for the establishment and operation of branches of foreign universities in Cyprus. Greek ambassador Ioannis Papameletiou ...

Nearly 95 per cent of Cypriots use the internet at least once a week, with usage among young people aged 16 to 24 reaching an almost universal 99.9 per cent, according to data from ...

The House of Representatives on Thursday decided to postpone a scheduled vote on new regulations governing the recall of car components, which would have set out what to do with ...

A number of Syrians living in Cyprus have already withdrawn their asylum applications and have renounced their subsidiary protection status, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Thursday. Speaking on ...

The House of Representatives unanimously accepted President Nikos Christodoulides’ referral regarding the second amendment to the Constitution, which enshrines the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Following ...

Cyprus is the only state outside Nato and its Partnership for Peace programme that has been included in the list of countries eligible to participate in US military training programmes ...

A touted “pay as you throw” waste management programme is close to implementation, perhaps as early as next year, according to Environment Department director Elena Stylianopoulou on Thursday. “Its main ...

President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Thursday his vision of transforming Cyprus from a consumer of defence products to a producer. “I am announcing a series of targeted measures to further ...