Fatal road accidents spike this year
Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos on Monday said his ministry was concerned by this year’s high number of road fatalities, going against the consistently falling rates seen in the past ...
More than three million crossings to the north so far this year
More than two million visits by foreign nationals and more than one million by Greek Cypriots were made to the north in the first five months of this year, Turkish ...
Experts from Spain to help Cypriot officials deal with bird poisonings
Bird experts from the Spanish region of Andalusia will be in Cyprus this week to hold a seminar explaining how to identify poisoned baits, BirdLife Cyprus said on Monday.
The ...
First ferry docks in Greece, hailed as ‘very positive’ (updated)
The first ferry trip between Cyprus and Greece in 21 years dropped anchor in the Greek port of Piraeus at 6.30pm on Monday afternoon, marking the reconnection between the ports of ...
Vassiliko communities demonstrate over asphalt plants, threaten further action
Demonstrating residents of nine communities in the Vassiliko area on Monday blocked entry to the facility to protest the environmental degradation of the area.
Holding placards reading ‘Health and safety’, ‘...
Greece-Cyprus-Armenia to hold trilateral summit
Closer trilateral ties will be promoted during meeting between officials of Greece, Cyprus and Armenia in Patra on Friday.
Greece will be represented by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andreas ...
Health minister says improvements on the way at Larnaca hospital
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela said some issues are yet to be solved at Larnaca general hospital after he visited the facility on Monday, although two new specialists have been requested ...
More support sought for voluntary return of migrants
Closer cooperation on voluntary returns and integration were the main focus of a meeting on Monday between the interior ministry and senior officials from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
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Farming secures €850 million from EU, national funds
A total of €850 million has been paid out to farmers since 2014 from European and national funds, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Monday.
He was speaking at an apricot celebration ...
Weather forecast: Mainly fine with high temperatures expected throughout the week
After light fog and dust were observed in the island over the weekend, the weather on Monday will be mostly clear, with isolated clouds on the southern coast.
Temperatures will ...
Weekend Escapes: Episode 5 “Pafos Historical Sites”
Every location has a unique narrative to tell. “Weekend Escapes” ushers you into the series’ next exciting chapter, which highlights Pafos’ rich historical landmarks. The Pafos Archaeological Park and adjacent ...
Coronavirus: Two deaths and 3,470 new cases in past week
Two Covid deaths and 3,470 positive cases out of 53,416 tests were recorded during the past week, according to the health ministry’s weekly report, released on Friday.
The deaths concerned a ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due in Cyprus today on an official visit. The Greek leader arrives here at a time of increasingly belligerent Turkish ...
Weather forecast: Mainly fine with higher than average temperatures
Temperatures are expected to improve on Wednesday after a few unstable days this week.
However, clouds are expected in the afternoon, with possible isolated showers especially on the mountains.
Temperatures ...
Weather forecast: Mainly fine with possible clouds and isolated showers
After heavy rain hit the island on Tuesday, the weather is expected to improve on Wednesday.
However, clouds are expected in the afternoon, with possible isolated showers inland and on ...
Book outlines how to age healthily
It’s all about balancing good nutrition, maintaining flexibility and wellbeing, the author of a new guide tells Alix Norman
Age may be just a number, but 50 is a big ...
Doctor receives 18-month suspended sentence for role in death of 10-year-old boy
A doctor was on Friday sentenced to 18 months in prison suspended for three years after being found guilty for his involvement in the death of a 10-year-old boy in 2018.
Larnaca ...
UNSC failing to see resolutions implemented says Cyprus ambassador
The UN Security Council must step up its game in demonstrating resolutions can be implemented, the island’s permanent representative to the UN said during Thursday’s plenary session.
At ...
Weekend Escapes: Episode 4 “Blue Lagoon”
In the fourth instalment of “Weekend Escapes,” the alluring waters of the Blue Lagoon on the north-western tip of Cyprus take centre stage, set against the backdrop of the Akamas ...
Local environmentalists add voice to European campaign to stop gas projects
Friends of the Earth Cyprus (FoECY) is taking part in an international effort to stop 30 EU-backed gas projects from moving forward.
Protestors claim the EU Commission has given these climate-destructive ...
Turkish foreign minister to visit Lapithos this weekend
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusolu will visit the north his weekend with the occupied village of Lapithos reportedly the focus of his trip.
According to Turkish Cypriot newspaper Kıbrı...
Coronavirus: No deaths but 2,207 new cases in past week
There were no Covid deaths recorded during the past week, according to the health ministry’s weekly report, released on Friday, while 2,207 tests out of a total of 58,585 came back ...
Pancyprian exams get underway with modern Greek paper (updated)
The Pancyprian exams got underway on Friday morning with 5,200 students sitting the modern Greek paper, with upper secondary schools across the island hosting the examinations.
Modern Greek is the only ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the Akamas development plan is gearing up to take centre stage amid allegations of backroom deals, electioneering and illegal procedures, while no one can agree anything: ...