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The difficulties faced by the elderly, and the need to make it easier for them to access the services they need to live an independent life were discussed by lawmakers ...

In two of the television debates of presidential candidates, Disy candidate, Averof Neophytou said the US lifted the arms embargo on Cyprus only after the candidate of the so-called centre ...

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela has called for calm and understanding following the suspension of two doctors over complaints of medical negligence at the Makarios children’s hospital. His comments on ...

By Nikolaos Prakas and Elias Hazou Torrential rains and storms battered the island on Monday, with rainfall expected to continue through to Thursday. Larnaca experienced heavy flooding while parts of ...

Local products will now boast a dedicated “Cyprus Made” label and logo, which aims to increase exports in the years to come. The new label and logo were presented on ...

President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday sought to play down comments he made about the three main candidates being partners – which drew strong reactions from all political camps. The president on ...

The Famagusta mayor on Monday called for meetings with representatives of the five UN security council members over the latest threats that more areas of Varosha will be reopened. Mayor ...

Narcotics were consumed in antiquity for medicinal and ritualistic purposes Late Bronze Age juglets discovered in Israel containing traces of opium were produced in Cyprus, further fuelling a 1960s theory ...

No more vague statements: Presidential candidates must clearly and loudly declare their positions so voters can make a real decision By Christos P. Panayiotides In Cyprus, we have a unique ...

Could Cyprus become a destination for those wishing to save money by spending the winter months away from home in a warmer place? With revenue and arrivals up throughout 2022 compared ...

Coffee has gone up on average 16.9% in past year, sugar 43%, low fat milk 22% Coffeeshops have long been an integral part of Cyprus culture providing for a range of tastes from ...

Government more interested in pleasing credit-rating agencies than citizen welfare By Les Manison In presenting the government budget for 2023 to the House of Representatives the minister of finance, Constantinos Petrides, ...

‘The only reason there is some life in the market is because of the money flowing from the south’ By Esra Aygin As Turkish Cypriots go through one of the ...

Amidst reports that teachers were seen smoking at high schools, state secondary education teachers’ union Oelmek on Thursday said all faculty has “fully complied” with the legislation. The education ministry ...

Left-wing trade union Peo claimed on Saturday that the Anastasiades-Disy government deprived workers of €7.5 billion worth of income during ten years in office. The union held a demonstration march at 10...

Some of the policies earmarked for the green transition may need to be revised as people will be shouldering an enormous burden due to the increasing energy prices, Finance Minister ...

Diving accidents recorded a significant increase in recent years, with most people involved developing decompression sickness and requiring oxygen therapy, state health services organisation (Okypy) said on Friday. Accidents have ...

Cypriots trust their bankers less than anyone else in the European Union, according to the latest findings of the Eurobarometer. Despite trusting the advertising material of banks, only 17 per cent ...

A project which will connect the Cypriot, Greek and Israeli power grids through the world’s longest submarine power cable which will total over 1,200 kilometres with a 2,000 Megawatt capability that ...

The island’s inland revenue service on Friday warned businesses that they must adopt the use of card payment machines or risk hefty fines. In a statement, it warned that ...

State health service Okypy said on Friday it is unfortunate for doctors to be suspended following the suspension of two doctors being investigated for medical negligence over the death of ...

Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides on Friday confirmed reports there will be a further partial reopening in areas of Varosha, namely that of Ayios Memnonas. Speaking to CyBC radio, Kasoulides said ...

Two deaths from Covid and 2,759 new cases were recorded over the past week, the health ministry announced on Friday. The deaths referred to a woman aged 89 and an 84-year-old man. ...

Police in Nicosia are investigating attempted murder, after two officials operating traffic cameras were shot at with a hunting rifle in Kokkinotrimithia, authorities said on Friday. According to police, at 11:35...