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A cold front is still affecting the island and will continue right through to March 25 public holiday, according to the latest Met Office report, with a low pressure system expected ...

Bus drivers decide to continue strike action, labour ministry initiative in the air By Constandinos Tsindas Bus drivers in Nicosia and Larnaca on Monday decided to continue strike action launched ...

Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynold’s newest film The Adam Project dropped on Netflix this week, promising a sci-fi trip using a well-known plot device: time travel. As we desperately wait ...

Residents of nine communities in the Vasiliko area staged a protest on Monday and warned they would step up measures unless plans to relocate asphalt plants to the Kalavasos industrial ...

Forestry department employees, members of Pasydy, held a symbolic protest outside the agriculture and finance ministries on Monday – International Day of Forests – to lobby for additional staff to help address ...

In today’s episode, Disy leader Averof Neophytou was unanimously ratified as the party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming elections, during Disy’s Supreme Council session on Sunday. His ...

A 48-year-old man was found driving in Nicosia on Sunday night with a blood alcohol level five times over the limit. According to police statement, the vehicle of the 48-year-old ...

The Test-to-Stay measure went into effect on Monday morning at kindergartens, pre-primary and special schools. The decision was taken by the council of ministers last week as part of a ...

Evolving economic models must be based on pragmatism as well as ideological perspectives By Andreas Theophanous During the eurozone crisis Germany imposed its own philosophy of strict austerity in addressing ...

The legacy of Stass Paraskos helped put this tiny village on the cultural map It has been described by locals and visitors as one of the most astonishing works of ...

The Zena complex in central Nicosia was never beautiful, but what was once the main meeting place for 1970s and 80s teens now oozes urban decay Walking around the Zena ...

Motorcycle group encouraging more women to put on the leather and get on a motorbike It’s proving hard to scrub that old machismo veneer off the popular conception of ...

Veteran negotiator at various rounds of Cyprus talks should think twice about running for president Andreas Mavroyiannis recently told a journalist that he does not rule out the possibility of ...

The ministry of health will operate a total of 33 rapid testing sites on Wednesday for eligible groups to have free tests. Eligible groups include minors, the vaccinated and anyone who ...

Such a tax for the wealthy would ensure a fairer better serviced society and limit the prevalence of family dynasties By Emily Yiolitis Warren Buffet is not a believer of ...

By Achilleas Demetriades The Russian invasion of Ukraine is at the forefront of the international scene with the world’s attention turned, with grave concern, to what is happening there. ...

Bus strikes in Nicosia and Larnaca will continue, after the proposals from the transport ministry were deemed to be unsatisfactory, it emerged on Sunday. The about face comes after an ...

Police have fined 14 individuals and eight establishment owners or managers in the last 24 hours after 2,756 checks for violation of COVID-19 measures. A Police spokesperson told CNA that six people were ...

OUR POLITICIANS suffered a collective loss of their courage and speech faculty this week after President Putin’s henchman in Kyproulla, Ambassador Stan Osadchiy issued his unveiled threats against our ...

Today is International Day of Happiness. But how has our happiness changed over two years of the pandemic asks ALIX NORMAN. And what can we do to be happier? Happiness ...

The Syrian and Ukraine crises have highlighted the flaws in the current refugee protection system Like the Syrian refugee crisis, the current displacement of people caused by the war in ...

The World Happiness Report ranked the Republic of Cyprus at 41 out 146 nations and territories, slipping slightly since the last report but ahead of its neighbours such as Greece, Turkey, and ...

Continuing its celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is hosting the exhibition 1821 Differently. And indeed, this upcoming exhibition addresses the ...

Cyprus public transport employees suspended their indefinite strike on Saturday, a day after it was announced, following an agreement with the company to retain 36 employees who were recently told they ...