James covers politics, social and cultural affairs for the Cyprus Mail. Having lived between the UK and Cyprus and travelled extensively across Europe, he brings a broad international perspective to his reporting. In his spare time, he is an avid reader and keen sailor.
A pilot solar apple-drying project in Kyperounda has gained international attention after securing a place in the final round of the Rural Inspiration Awards in Brussels.
The initiative aims to ...
Emmanuela Lambrianidou resigned as director general of the defence ministry on Thursday, citing personal reasons only a few days after her appointment.
Lambrianidou, who served in the public sector for ...
A joint operation between the British bases and the drugs squad (Ykan) in Trachoni has resulted in the arrest of a Cypriot man and the seizure of a substantial quantity ...
Cyprus has experienced a notable decline in English proficiency over the past year, according to an international ranking agency.
The island fell to 40th place globally in the latest EF ...
The House plenum assembly on Thursday evening approved decisions for how many hours civil servants could work from home being the responsibility of the Council of Ministers, not the legislature.
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The plenary assembly has voted in favour by 30 votes to accept the president’s referral to reassess vehicle inspection fees.
The referral concerns a provision added to article 2 of the ...
The UN secretary-general’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, arrives in Cyprus tonight ahead of a fresh round of contacts.
She will meet the Turkish Cypriot leader, Tufan Erhurman, on ...
Cyprus is ready to steer the European transport agenda in the coming months, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Thursday.
Arriving in Brussels, Vafeades underlined that Cyprus is assuming the ...
The teacher evaluation reform reached a critical stage this week as the education committee finalised its examination, ahead of a decisive plenary vote on December 15.
But the legislative debate was ...
Authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal bird trappings, issuing €239,770 in fines and securing the convictions of 55 suspects following reports issued on Thursday.
The committee against bird slaughter (CABS), released ...
Human Rights Watch has urged President Nikos Christodoulides to use Cyprus’ forthcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union to reinforce the bloc’s commitment to human rights and ...
Archbishop Georgios and some political leaders expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people on Wednesday, during a symbolic event at the Palestinian embassy in Nicosia.
The occasion marks the international day ...
Customs officers have recently intercepted significant quantities of undeclared tobacco and luxury goods at Larnaca airport.
According to a department announcement on Wednesday, customs officials identified five passengers preparing to ...
The newly formed ‘Green party of Cyprus’ and Animal party have announced a shared political platform for the 2026 parliamentary elections.
At a press conference on Wednesday, the leaders of both ...
A Christmas bonus will be paid to thousands of benefits recipients, supporting around 65,000 families at a total cost exceeding €17 million following a cabinet decision, the deputy ministry said on Wednesday.
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A 71-year-old woman from Paphos has reported falling victim to an online investment scam after responding to an advertisement promoting what was presented as a state-backed investment platform, police said ...
A tense three-hour standoff in Limassol ended without injury on Wednesday, after a 65-year-old woman who had threatened to blow up her home using gas cylinders was safely escorted to ...
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 ...
Lawyer Christos Triantafyllides on Tuesday formally requested guidance from the government regarding the public service to which his client, former prisons chief Anna Aristotelous, should report to.
In a letter ...
The postal service officially launched a new automated system on Tuesday aimed at modernising its customer service.
The system, presented at the Nicosia district post office, integrates advanced technology to ...
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with last Thursday’s violent incidents outside the Apollon club in Limassol, involving clashes between AEL and Apollon fans.
Police said testimony ...
The electricity authority of Cyprus (EAC) is continuing its mass installation of smart meters across the island in December.
In Nicosia, installations shall commence between Stavrou and Spyros Kyprianou avenue, ...
Cyprus’ strengthened position within the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) dominated discussions during a high-level meeting in Larnaca.
Talks were held on the sidelines of the Middle East regional ...
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 ...