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The prospect of a railway line being constructed in Cyprus is not to be laughed at, European transport commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas said on Tuesday. “Don’t laugh at [the idea ...

European transport commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas on Tuesday said he considers himself to be a second Cypriot commissioner, alongside his “good friend”, fisheries commissioner Costas Kadis. “For me, Cyprus has two ...

Cyprus’ close relations with most of its neighbours can aid the European Union’s fight against illegal and unregulated fishing when it takes over the Council of the European Union’...

The police’s efforts to procure anti-drone systems turned into a fiasco dragging on for seven years, until finally the endeavour was dropped altogether, the Audit Office said in a ...

Students from around the EU raised concerns about future employment, political representation, and housing during a discussion with President Nikos Christodoulides and European Parliament president Roberta Metsola on Tuesday. The ...

Beekeepers on Tuesday welcomed a new law that bans use of the term ‘filtered honey’, mandates clear labelling of country-of-origin percentages and redefines confectionery honey to prevent consumer confusion. The ...

Police have caught more than 4,500 drivers either drunk, under the influence of drugs or both, while 43 people have died in fatal accidents compared to 41 last year, local news media reported ...

Turkey’s strategic goal of joining the European Union could be supported by Cyprus if there are developments on the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. “I have ...

A fairytale-themed Christmas village is set to take over the presidential palace once more, on December 13 and 14, inviting the public into a festive open-house celebration aimed at supporting small businesses ...

House president Annita Demetriou met with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Tuesday morning, expressing her appreciation for Metsola’s consistent support on the Cyprus issue. “Metsola always remembers Cyprus – ...

Inmates of the central prison will be granted an additional visit from close relatives in view of the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, the prisons department said on Tuesday. ...

The 70-year-old, who died after being hit by a car in Paphos on Monday night was Paphos resident Christakis Vryonis, police said on Tuesday. The police said the 70-year-old had ...

On Tuesday, the weather will be partly cloudy with a chance of isolated rain showers in the higher mountains. Temperatures will reach up to 22 degrees Celsius inland, around 23 degrees on ...

Major disagreements came to the fore in parliament on Monday, as MPs and interest groups continued debating six government bills comprising the proposed tax reform. One point of contention relates ...

The EU must have a leading role in efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Monday. Speaking in Brussels after the foreign ...

Cyprus secured support for three major initiatives in the EU’s newly approved list of priority energy projects on Monday. Chiefly mandated by the European Commission is the long-awaited Great ...

One thousand transplant donations across 36 countries have been facilitated by the Karaiskakio Foundation, it said on Monday as it marks its 30th anniversary. “For 30 years, the Karaiskakio Foundation has been ...

Cyprus marked International Maratheftiko Day with a renewed push to strengthen the position of Cypriot wine in global markets, Commerce Minister George Papanastasiou said on Monday. He said the government ...

A consensus appeared to take shape in parliament on Monday over amendments to a law regulating public gatherings and parades, which critics have called draconian. The law had been passed ...

Cyprus will pursue a “balanced and forward-looking” education agenda during its EU presidency in the first half of 2026, as the cornerstone of a resilient, cohesive, competitive and innovative Europe, Education ...

Organised patient groups on Monday urged MPs to withdraw a draft law on naturopathy and acupuncture, warning that it could harm public health. The Cyprus federation of patients’ association (Osak) ...

Key pillars of a European policy seeking to connect the past with the future, culture with innovation, and identity with security will feature as Cyprus prepares to take over the ...

Towns across the island have embraced the Christmas spirit with extravagant Christmas tree lighting ceremonies taking place in front of crowds. In the capital, the celebrations took place on November 23, ...

The body of a 76-year-old British pensioner who died while on holiday in Paralimni was reportedly returned to the UK without his heart, British media reported on Monday. Michael Graley, ...