Majority of Cypriots feel ‘anxious, dissatisfied and angry’ – poll
Over 90 per cent want to see a cap on migration
The vast majority of Cypriots, more than two thirds, feel dissatisfied, anxious and angry about the general state of affairs ...
Anastasiades: Cyprus will continue its energy policy despite Turkish threats
President Nicos Anastasiades said on Thursday Cyprus would continue with its energy policies, despite any provocation or threat face from Turkey.
“Cyprus does not object to Turkey’s participation. We ...
UN Secretary General remains committed to restarting Cyprus talks (Updated)
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will remain committed to being involved in the process of finding common ground to restart Cyprus talks, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and ...
Timeframe very tight for prices on a ‘basket of goods’
Questions have emerged whether the government will be able to pass a bill proposal being discussed from Wednesday for prices on a ‘household basket of goods.’
The ‘household basket,’ which ...
Our View: Government over optimistic in pushing through new court system
The eagerly anticipated reform of the justice system, which was to have been in place at the start of 2023 has been put back six months at request of the supreme ...
Tamasos bishop turns against Russian church because of war
Russia’s war in Ukraine is looking to play a significant role in the upcoming elections for archbishop, with the throne’s hopefuls making statements on the unity and stance ...
Justice delayed again: new courts put back six months (Updated)
The highly touted two additional supreme courts envisioned within the justice reform package passed in summer – and aimed at speeding up the snail’s pace rate of court cases – are ...
€80m to be spent on healthcare services
Cyprus health services will get an €80 million revamp through the Cyprus Tomorrow plan which includes the completion of the first phase of the long-awaited new mental hospital.
National health care ...
New anti-corruption authority unable to work
The newly established anti-corruption authority is having to hire experts from abroad as locals are refusing to assist in investigations such as the passport programme.
The five-member body, selected by ...
Let’s make sure that every Turkish soldier leaves Cyprus, Senator Menendez says
US Senator, Robert Menendez, has stressed the need for every Turkish soldier to leave Cyprus, and reiterated that he will not approve the sale of F-16 fighters to Turkey.
He ...
Pay gap shows women only earn 90% of what men do
The pay gap between men and women in Cyprus is 9 per cent, meaning that women on the island earn 91 cents for every euro earned by men, Commissioner for Gender Equality ...
Our View: If we don’t recognise the ‘TRNC’ shouldn’t we ignore anniversary of its declaration?
As is the practice every year on November 15 for the last 39 years, Greek Cypriots condemned the unilateral declaration of independence with the customary fiery statements and pledges to continue the ...
Prison overcrowding has grown worse in recent years
Overcrowding is a perennial problem at the central prison but has grown worse in recent years, the ombudswoman said on Tuesday after completing an investigation, and calling for immediate action ...
Protests condemn UDI in the north (update 2, photos)
Thousands of students protested across the island on Tuesday, condemning 39 years since the north’s unilateral declaration of independence (UDI). At the same time, the north was celebrating the anniversary ...
In principle agreement to windfall taxes for energy companies
Government agencies on Tuesday agreed in principle with the notion of windfall taxes for fuel companies and renewables producers – as proposed by main opposition party Akel – but voiced reservations about ...
Climate justice gets harder as world population passes 8 billion
By Gloria Dickie
The world population surged past 8 billion people on Tuesday, the United Nations said, warning that more hardship is in store for regions already facing resource scarcity due ...
Government, Akel trade barbs over president’s interview (updated)
An interview given by President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday night recapping his tenure as president, discussing everything from the Cyprus problem to Disy’s in-house fighting, became the topic of ...
Suspect in prison murder case complains of treatment by police
A suspect in the murder of a central prisons inmate, currently being held on remand in police custody, has reportedly accused a police officer of inappropriate conduct.
The suspect, currently ...
Pregnancy is ‘not a dangerous thing’
The House human rights committee on Monday debated a proposed bill to create a specialised queue for vulnerable groups at public and private sector services.
The bill, proposed by ruling ...
Our View: candidates should be made to explain how they will fund their policies
Although the candidates continued their meetings with groups of voters and their visits around the country, they have scaled down their campaigning last week as a mark of respect to ...
Sewerage board causing a stink over misuse of employee
An unpleasant smell is hovering above the Nicosia sewerage board where an employee was pressured into being a manager’s servant – for ten years.
The organisation’s council are holding ...
2022 was ‘excellent’ year for managing fires says forestry department
2022 has been the most successful in terms of fire management and prevention efforts for decades, the forestry department said Monday.
Of the 179 fires that broke out on lands managed by ...
Archbishop elections on December 18 (Update 3)
The elections for a new archbishop will be held on December 18, the Holy Synod said on Monday.
Nominations will be submitted on November 22.
Bishop of Paphos Georgios, currently the caretaker ...
Opening of new airport in north delayed yet again
By Esra Aygin
The opening of the long-awaited new Ercan/Tymbou airport has once again been postponed, prompting the Turkish Cypriot media to question if it will ever be operational ...