Borrell discusses Cyprus problem with Holguin
The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell met with the UN Secretary General’s Personal Envoy on Cyprus, Maria Holguin on Wednesday to discuss the Cyprus ...
Panayiotou lauds Cyprus’ agricultural, environmental achievements after joining EU
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou on Wednesday lauded Cyprus’ agricultural environmental policies as part of the joining the EU 20 years ago.
On the 20th anniversary of the country’s accession to ...
Storms hit the centre of the capital
Rainstorms hit Nicosia on Wednesday afternoon, as the weather is expected to clear up in the evening.
According to online posts on social media ‘Kairofiloi Kiprou’, the storms hit the ...
Koumis says sports tourism vital to Cyprus tourist industry
The significant contribution of sports tourism to the tourism economy of the country is confirmed, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis told CNA on Wednesday, explaining that this year there is ...
‘The EU will always stand by Cypriots to solve the Cyprus problem’
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that Europe will always stand by the side of the Republic of Cyprus to solve the Cyprus problem.
In a ...
Young motorcyclist in critical condition after Larnaca crash
A 26-year-old motorcyclist is critical condition at Nicosia General Hospital after a crash in Larnaca, police said on Wednesday.
According to police, the crash occurred on Tuesday around 10.45pm, when ...
Turkish Cypriot side hits out on Cyprus’ EU accession
The Turkish Cypriot side has on Wednesday hit out at Cyprus being inducted to EU saying that it as “an unjust and historic mistake”.
According to a statement from the ‘...
Police arrest 23 yr old in Limassol over firecracker possession
A 23-year-old was arrested on Wednesday, under suspicion of illegally possessing thousands of firecrackers, police said.
According to police, the man was found to be in possession of 1,980 firecrackers at ...
Police expand investigation to Larnaca for attempted murder
Police have begun searching for clues in Pervolia, Larnaca, for individuals related to the attempted gangland murder of Demetris Andronicou, it emerged on Wednesday.
Andronicou, aka Demetroui, was shot three ...
President says government will continue to stand by workers
The government will continue to stand by the side of the workers in every fair demand, President Nikos Christodoulides assured in a written statement on Labour Day, praising at the ...
Police arrest 13 in Limassol traffic operations
Police in Limassol arrested 13 people, during operations of the traffic squad overnight, they said on Wednesday.
According to police, in order to prevent juvenile delinquency and protect the property and ...
Cyprus to mark 20 years since joining EU
Cyprus will celebrate 20 years since being inducted into the EU, with an event at the presidential palace.
To mark the anniversary, President Nikos Christodoulides and President of the European Commission ...
15 migrants arrive from the north in Limnitis
Fifteen more Syrian migrants arrived on Wednesday morning in the Limnitis area, after they arrived on a speed boat to the north.
The 15 migrants, seven men, four women, and four ...
Trade unions celebrate Labour Day across Cyprus
Cyprus’ two largest trade union Sek and Peo will be holding a series of events on Wednesday to celebrate Labour Day.
Peo will be holding a series of marches across ...
‘Critical week ahead for Cyprus’
The upcoming week holds critical importance for Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday ahead of the UN Secretary-General personal envoy for the Cyprus problem Maria Angela Holguin’s upcoming ...
Labour minister advocates opening job market to foreign students
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou on Tuesday said opening the labour market for students from third countries is “useful and essential”.
Combining foreign students’ university education with professional development could be ...
Next Amalthea shipment to go ‘when US gives green light’ (Updated)
The next shipment of humanitarian aid to Gaza from Cyprus through the Amalthea initiative is ready to depart “as soon as the United States give us the green light”, President ...
Cyprus ‘will not be blackmailed’ over Larnaca marina
Cyprus “cannot be blackmailed by anyone” over the construction of the Larnaca marina and port, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday.
Questioned by journalists regarding the ongoing dispute between the ...
‘Thousands of families in Cyprus need support for Easter’
Thousands of families are facing financial hardship over Easter, unable to afford even basics like bread and milk, the Pancyprian Volunteers Council (Psse) said on Tuesday.
According to the volunteer ...
Bicommunal event to mark May 1
A bicommunal event will be held to mark May 1, Labour Day, outside the Ledra Palace hotel in Nicosia’s buffer zone.
The event has been organised by Cypriot trade unions ...
Suspected prison guard arsonist remanded
The prison guard who was arrested on suspicion of arson was remanded for eight days on Tuesday.
The 47-year-old man was brought before the Nicosia district court and accused of ...
Ypsonas students will not attend class over dilapidated buildings
Limassol students will not attend classes over escalating frustration about dilapidated buildings and overcrowding, the parents’ association announced on Tuesday.
“On May 17, the students of the six Ypsonas schools will ...
Police ramp up measures ahead of Easter
The police are set to ramp up their activities ahead of the coming Easter weekend, with a heightened presence on Cyprus’ roads.
Between Thursday and Easter Monday, the police will ...
Online public platform to monitor government
Next week undersecretary to the president Ireni Piki will announce an online platform where people will be able to follow the government’s implementation of its action plan, it emerged ...