Eleni Panayiotou

A livestock unit within the infected zone in Mammari has tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, the Veterinary Services announced on Wednesday evening. According to the authorities, the affected holding is ...

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled its first dedicated strategies for islands and coastal regions, bringing together existing and future policy measures aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by ...

The government has made housing one of its top priorities since taking office, fully recognising the difficulties faced by thousands of residents – particularly young people – in securing their own home, ...

The Council of the European Union announced on Wednesday that it has reached a provisional agreement with European Parliament negotiators on new legislation aimed at simplifying defence and security procurement ...

The Court of Appeal has dismissed appeals in two separate criminal cases involving defendants facing a range of serious charges, including rape, sexual offences, psychological violence and child abduction, upholding ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has argued that the European Union should support efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem from outside the negotiating table rather than participate directly in future ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Wednesday called for restraint in public discussion surrounding the army careers of the children of a terrorism suspect, stressing that no assumptions should be made ...

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris stressed on Wednesday that the construction of new prison facilities is a project of strategic importance for the state. In a meeting with a delegation from ...

Concerns over an alleged expansion of the state wage bill do not reflect reality, public servants’ union Pasydy said on Wednesday, responding to reports linking rising personnel costs to the ...

Authorities in Cyprus and Greece are investigating what they believe is an alleged Hamas-linked network operating across the eastern Mediterranean, following the arrest of a 37-year-old Palestinian man in Crete ...

The Audit Office has raised concerns over the Cyprus Sports Organisation’s (KOA) ability to effectively oversee sports federations, saying the body lacks meaningful intervention and enforcement tools beyond the ...

Six people were arrested overnight as part of targeted police operations carried out across Cyprus aimed at preventing serious crime and maintaining public order. Police said officers conducted organised patrols ...

Police arrested a 25-year-old woman in the early hours of Tuesday in Ayia Napa on suspicion of illegally possessing nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, with intent to supply. ...

It looks set to be another largely pleasant summer day across Cyprus, with plenty of sunshine expected after a misty start in some areas. A weak low-pressure system is affecting ...

The first meeting of party leaders and representatives in the newly elected House of Representatives is set to take place at noon on Tuesday under the chairmanship of House President ...

A traffic collision involving four vehicles occurred on Tuesday morning on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway near Dali, police said. According to police, the accident initially led to the closure of the ...

Cyprus and France took another step towards closer defence cooperation on Monday, signing an agreement aimed at making it easier for their armed forces to operate together and French troops ...

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities accused of disrupting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first use of the bloc’s new ...

The ongoing war in Ukraine is set to dominate proceedings on Monday, with the European Union’s 27 defence ministers having descended on Nicosia for an informal meeting of the European ...

The Limassol district court on Friday issued a five-day remand order against a 44-year-old inmate who was arrested in connection with the arson of a betting shop in the early ...

There was broad support among EU ministers for ensuring that every European citizen has the right to live, work and build a future in their home region if they choose ...

Eight samples taken on Thursday as part of efforts to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak returned negative results, while the remaining animal culls are expected to be completed by the ...

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas has ruled out proposals to raise pensions by 125% , while stressing that any increases must remain compatible with the sustainability of the Social Insurance Fund and fiscal ...

The electricity authority (EAC) has advised residents across the island not to be alarmed by low-flying helicopters that will be operating over communities across Cyprus this month as it is ...