‘We’ve ticked all the boxes’ for Schengen entry
The government insists Cyprus is well on track to join the Schengen Area. Notably, though, it no longer says this will happen this year but rather that this is their ...
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Questions raised over Drousiotis photos
A photograph shared by researcher Makarios Drousiotis on Thursday, purporting to depict an injury on the arm of the woman nicknamed ‘Sandy’, appears to have been uploaded to the Internet ...
Parliament green-lights extension for reduced VAT on first homes
The House on Thursday passed legislation extending the time period during which people applying for a permit for their first home may benefit from discounted VAT.
Three years ago, regulations ...
Two suspects held in connection to spate of arson attacks in Paphos
Two persons were remanded in police custody on Thursday on suspicion of involvement in a string of recent arson and attempted arson incidents.
Paphos district court ordered the two held ...
Illegally operating hotels given further grace
MPs on Thursday grudgingly voted to grant yet another extension to hotels and tourist accommodation premises currently operating without a full permit, allowing these businesses to set their paperwork in ...
Candidates standing for MP to be submitted on May 6
Formal submissions of candidacy for the upcoming parliamentary elections will take place on May 6, while the House will dissolve on April 23, officials announced on Thursday.
The details were made known ...
Investigation into building collapse ‘to be complete within week’
Investigations into a block of flats which collapsed in Limassol’s Yermasoyia, killing two, are expected to be complete within the week, chief of Limassol CID Costas Michael said on ...
Golden visas set to be discussed by parliament
A parliamentary committee will on Wednesday convene extraordinarily to discuss a bill aiming to tighten up the rules regarding the granting of so-called ‘golden visas’.
The legislative proposal, put forward ...
Court orders controversial zoo shuttered
A zoo in the Nicosia district seemed headed for definitive closure on Thursday, after a court ruling reconfirming that the facility was in breach of safety regulations and was operating ...
Company loses €93,000 in fake email scam
Police said on Thursday they’re investigating the theft of some €93,000 from a Nicosia-based company, apparently tricked into making the payment by a fake email sent to it.
The complaint ...
Egypt to buy all Aphrodite gas output from Cyprus
Egypt has agreed to buy all the output of the Aphrodite gas reservoir in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone once the field starts production, international media reported on Thursday.
According to ...
Government orders probe into ‘cabal’ allegations
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday pledged a full investigation into explosive allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, as law enforcement authorities appeared to have their hands full as they also ...
Cow farmers fined over manipulating milk market
The Supreme Constitutional Court has upheld a €2.1 million fine previously slapped on the Organisation of Cattle Farmers (POA) for practices severely constraining market competition, it emerged on Tuesday.
The fine ...
Foot and mouth found at five more farms
Foot and mouth disease has been identified at five additional farms, authorities said on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infected farming units to 59.
Three of the new cases were ...
Seven in ten households say under financial stress
Nearly seven in ten households face financial distress to a lesser or higher degree, while four in ten families have taken out bank loans, according to a survey published on ...
Who exactly are Cyprus’ Rosicrucians?
The brotherhood of the Rosicrucians – which operates chapters in Cyprus – is a little understood group whose activities and purpose are not clearly defined, an expert said on Monday.
Theologian Theodoros ...
Multi-million contract for Nicosia old town
Nicosia municipality on Monday signed a multi-million contract for restoration works to be done within the old town.
The contract – worth €3.44 million – was signed at the municipality headquarters.
The project – ...
Minister questions GSI if electricity prices were to go up
The possibility that the Great Sea Interconnector project might not materialise if the cost is too high on Cypriot electricity consumers was left open on Monday by the energy minister.
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War jitters hit tourism bookings
Fingers crossed: that’s how industry stakeholders see the fate of the tourism sector this year amid the war raging in the Persian Gulf. Prospective travelers, already spooked, are either ...
Survey finds low trust, widespread discontent among Cypriots
Cypriots have low social trust, are generally disenchanted with politics and politicians, while a significant segment are unsatisfied with their life, according to a survey released on Thursday.
The research ...
Fire breaks out at Limassol police facility, one person suffers burns
One person was said to be in a serious condition while six more were being treated for respiratory problems after a fire broke out on Thursday afternoon in the holding ...
Foot-and-mouth cases rise to 50 farms in Cyprus
A new instance of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was detected on Thursday, bringing the total number of affected farming units to 50.
According to the veterinary services, the latest affected farming unit ...
Parliament simplifies House speaker election rules
Parliament on Thursday gave the nod to new rules for the election of the House President, making the procedure more straightforward.
The new rules will first apply this June, when ...
Parliament scraps student aid fund, shifts role to scholarships
Parliament on Thursday voted through a bill abolishing the social support body – offering financial assistance to disadvantaged students – and transferring its operations and assets to the State Scholarships Foundation.
The ...