Church succession: The road to a new schism?
Alliances are already being forged within the Church due to the Archbishop’s state of health
Although not overtly, scenarios are being floated and alliances are being forged behind the ...
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Cyprus ‘disappointed’ with CoE decision on Titina Loizidou case
The government on Thursday expressed disappointment with the same-day decision by a Council of Europe committee to end the supervision process in the implementation of a prior European Court of ...
‘Scourge’ of traffic congestion can be eased with more buses, trams, MPs told
Traffic congestion on roads can initially be alleviated through the promotion of mass transit – more bus lanes – and eventually with the construction of a tram system in Nicosia and Limassol, ...
Progress made on splitting proceeds of natural gas
Cyprus and Israel have made progress in talks regarding the distribution of future proceeds from the sale of natural gas produced at the Aphrodite reservoir, a part of which extends ...
Former aide accuses Christodoulides of underhanded campaign tactics
The campaign team of presidential candidate Nikos Christodoulides opted for total silence on Monday, after their former social media manager blew the whistle on the campaign’s underhanded tactics, including ...
Israel and Cyprus ministers try to resolve protracted gas dispute
The energy ministers of Cyprus and Israel said on Monday they were seeking a swift settlement to the dispute over the Aphrodite gas reservoir, amid rumours that Israel was considering ...
Nine cases of fake doctors before courts, 15 under investigation
A probe expected to wrap up by year’s end should give a clearer picture as to how many individuals are practicing medicine without the requisite qualifications, having taken advantage ...
Report into prisons controversy handed over to AG
A report relating to allegations and counter-allegations between the central prisons director and the head of the Drugs Squad was handed over to the attorney-general on Thursday.
The report was ...
Lawyers appeal to president for assistance
The Bar Association has at the last minute pulled out of a scheduled meeting with President Nicos Anastasiades, after a letter leaked on Tuesday which the association’s head had ...
Second-hand jewellery sales to be taxed
Lawmakers on Monday began discussion of a bill seeking to tax the sale of second-hand jewellery and precious metals.
In recent years, particularly in the wake of the 2013 financial crash, ...
Edek welcomes court ruling in favour of bondholder
Socialist party Edek on Monday welcomed a recent court ruling in favour of a bondholder whose life savings got wiped out during the 2013 financial meltdown.
In a statement, the party ...
Four to face charges in criminal court over golden passports
Four key players allegedly involved in the ‘golden passport’ scandal – two of whom are leading protagonists in Al Jazeera’s undercover report – would stand trial in the criminal court on ...
Muted response to death of queen
A troubled history with the UK saw a distinct lack of reaction to the news this week compared to other countries around the world
Justifiably or not, the reaction in ...
Students being forced to ditch studies over high cost of rents
University students in Limassol are forking out anywhere from €800 to €1,200 a month for renting a single-bedroom apartment, with many of them forced to ditch their studies as they can no ...
‘Need to tighten up on spyware’
A European Parliament special committee stressed on Thursday the need to tighten up EU-wide rules governing the sale and use of spyware, following the eavesdropping affair in Greece.
The committee – ...
Cyprus’ uneasy relationship with the British monarchy
Cyprus on Thursday joined the international community in offering condolences for the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who during her long reign had not been received well by at least ...
Govt wants to mandate airbags for bikers
The government said Thursday it wants to mandate airbags for professional motorcyclists, especially for food delivery drivers, after a spate of serious road accidents.
Speaking after a parliamentary committee, Transport ...
MPs voice frustration at delays in tabling bill to regulate working from home
MPs on Tuesday voiced exasperation at the government’s delay in tabling a bill that regulates remote working, while the employers and industrialists federation proposed the legislation be put on ...
First criminal court ruling on ‘golden passports’ in November
Larnaca criminal court will on November 4 deliver its judgment in the first trial relating to the controversial citizenship-by-investment programme.
The court announced the date on Tuesday, after hearing clarifications from ...
Searching for compromise over VAT on properties
Lawmakers and industry stakeholders remained unsatisfied on Monday with a revised government bill aiming to tweak the granting of reduced VAT on the purchase of primary residences, even as the ...
MEPs may visit Cyprus over spying in Greece
A delegation of a European Parliament committee looking into the use of spyware may visit the island, apparently to investigate any link between Cyprus and the eavesdropping affair in Greece, ...
Cat found riddled with pellets, now blind
Animal Party Cyprus has called on the chief of police to look into whether owners of firearms in Kakopetria area have permits, after a recent incident where a cat was ...
Central bank seeks tenders for digital system to verify data of bank clients
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has issued a call for tenders for a project to digitally verify the data of bank clients.
The successful bidder will get the contract ...
Passports’ controversy raises new questions
Main opposition Akel on Thursday sought to turn up the heat on the administration, revealing that several beneficiaries of the ‘golden passports’ scheme made significant donations to the ruling party.
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