Proposed law would ban face coverings at demos
Opposition party Disy is to table a bill which seeks to ban face coverings at demonstrations and large gatherings, claiming that “disruptive elements” infiltrate such...
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Angry farmers close roundabout (updated)
With the participation of 50 to 60 tractors, farmers from western Nicosia closed the Kokkinotrimithia roundabout on Sunday in protest over the unequal treatment they...
Afternoon teachers protest, demand job security
Teachers responsible for afternoon classes demanded job security during a protest outside the education ministry on Wednesday. The independent group of teachers who offer lessons...
Boat owners protest fees rise at Larnaca marina (updated)
Boat owners at Larnaca marina on Sunday held a demonstration against plans by private developer Kition Ocean Marina to raise docking fees for the second...
Greek, Turkish Cypriots to hold joint demonstration for Women’s Day
A joint event will be held with Turkish Cypriot organisations on International Women’s Day, Peo union and the federation of women’s movements (Pogo) announced on...
Limassol communities demonstrate against asphalt plants
Residents of four Limassol communities on Monday morning held a protest demanding the removal of the asphalt plants from their area. Representing the communities of...
Shouldn’t people have a say in how green spaces are managed?
By Efi Xanthou So, some good Samaritan wants to donate €1.7 million to the Limassol municipality, what is people’s problem with this? Can’t Cypriots appreciate...
Ukrainian woman pleads not guilty in knife incident
A 55-year-old Ukrainian woman accused of brandishing a knife at a demonstration by Russian activists pleaded not guilty to charges of carrying a weapon to...
Demonstrators call for closure of skies over Ukraine
Despite the cold, demonstrations were held in all towns on Sunday afternoon to protest against the ongoing war in Ukraine. Organised by Women of the...
Communities near Vasiliko say will close energy centre
The nine communities near Vasiliko announced on Friday they will close the local energy centre to protest the recent government decision to move two asphalt...
