‘Complete unanimity’ in Greek parliament over Cyprus
The matter of Cyprus is “one of the few on which there is complete unanimity” within the Greek parliament, its speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis said on Tuesday during a visit to ...
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Former footballer Ozil visits Cyprus to boost Tatar’s re-election campaign
World Cup-winning former footballer Mesut Ozil visited northern Cyprus to boost incumbent Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s election campaign with less than three weeks to go until election day.
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Keravnos warns of risks in funding of GSI
It is risky to allocate funds for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos warned on Monday, citing studies that suggest the project may not be financially ...
Social workers will not proceed with further strikes
The 24-hour strike of social workers objecting to the deputy welfare ministry’s decision to “arbitrarily” assign them duties belonging to the department for social integration was successful, therefore no ...
Suspected attempted murder in shooting outside Limassol hotel
A man has reportedly been injured after being shot by unknown individuals in front of a Limassol hotel on Monday evening, with police investigating the incident as attempted murder.
According ...
Limassol schools cited for name violation
Schools operating under the “American Academy Limassol” brand name are using the trade name irregularly, the education ministry said on Monday .
According to the ministry, the schools, including a primary ...
Tatar heads election polls with 41.8 per cent of vote
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is leading the current polls at 41.8 per cent, compared to opponent Tufan Erhurman’s 40.1 per cent, ahead of elections in the north on October 19, Turkish ...
Affordable housing to be priority for EU presidency
Laying the foundation for a European affordable and sustainable housing strategy will be among Cyprus’ key priorities set out for the approaching EU Presidency, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said in ...
Supreme Court weighs decision to send case to EU
The Supreme Constitutional Court on Monday reserved judgement on a request to refer the dismissal of a former district court judge to the Court of Justice of the European Union ...
‘Lot of attention worldwide on Cyprus problem’
Great attention is being placed by world leaders on what can be done for the Cyprus problem and the next steps, US ambassador in Nicosia Julie Davis said on Monday.
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Sklavenitis cheapest supermarket according to e-kalathi
Sklavenitis had the cheapest shopping basket at €930.60 for 234 products, according to e-kalathi, while on the other end of the scale AlphaMega came in at €1,017.05, a whole €86 more expensive, for the ...
Pensioner remanded after cannabis plants found
A six-day remand order was issued against an 81-year-old on Monday after his arrest the previous day for the cultivation and possession of cannabis.
Police said they are now searching ...
President not engaged in ‘blame game’ at NY meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides “did not become entangled in a blame game” with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar during their meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday, government spokesman Konstantinos ...
Women aged 18–26 can now sign up for National Service
Women aged 18 to 26 were as of Monday able to enlist in the army for voluntary service and can submit their interest by October 24, to appear on October 30 and 31 at Limassol’...
Four new employment incentive schemes for vulnerable groups
Four new incentive schemes, totalling €18 million, have been approved to support the employment of groups facing labour market barriers, including women, young people, and those over 50.
Announced by the finance ...
Customs agents ready for interim solution after strike ends
The customs department’s new automated import system (AIS) is expected to be implemented around noon today. Since this morning, customs agents have been briefed on the interim procedures agreed ...
Countdown to EU presidency
Fewer than 100 days remain for Cyprus to iron out the remaining logistical challenges as it prepares to assume the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union in ...
Cyprus marks unique bicommunal pride
People from all over Cyprus gathered on Friday evening to celebrate the annual bicommunal pride, which traditionally ends with a big gathering in the buffer zone.
“What makes it so ...
Four arrested after 97kg of cannabis, 5kg of cocaine found in inflatable toys
Police on Saturday arrested four people suspected of smuggling 97 kilograms of cannabis and 5 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside inflatable toys that arrived in a shipping container from Greece.
According to ...
UN cuts for 2026 mostly spare its elite, draft budget shows
UN cost savings plans for next year envisage far smaller cuts to senior staff than to lower ranks – including the special adviser for Cyprus – a draft budget document shows, a ...
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Customs agents end strike over new import system
The work stoppage of customs agents which had initially been indefinite has officially ended, with customs agents on Saturday announcing that they would start working with the new automated import ...
Cyprus and Saudi Arabia signed memorandum of cooperation in New York
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud during a meeting in New York on Friday signed a memorandum of cooperation, aiming ...
Young woman in critical condition after Limassol car accident
A 25-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being severely injured in a car accident on the Paphos-Limassol highway on Friday afternoon.
According to the police, the young woman was ...
Christodoulides ‘realistic’ about Cyprus problem, calls for expanding global alliances
With international law as the only tool in our quiver, Cyprus cannot be liberated, President Nikos Christodoulides said, speaking at an event of the federation of Cypriot American organisations in ...