British same-sex couple departs from Cyprus with surrogate twins
After a delay of two months due to UK passport issues, the British fathers left Cyprus on Thursday with their surrogate-born twins who were born in the north.
Pasan and ...
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Cyprus records highest EU rise in female managers
The number of women in managerial positions in Cyprus has risen by 10.5 per cent in the last decade, according to Eurostat data published on Wednesday.
This marks the highest increase ...
Photovoltaic systems in schools generate 35 per cent energy savings
Significant energy savings of 35 per cent have been achieved by installing photovoltaic systems in 405 schools in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol, Famagusta and Paphos, the education ministry said on Tuesday.
The photovoltaic ...
Water supply cuts announced as Peyia desalination unit delayed
Water cuts are expected from May onwards as the submission deadline for tenders to create a mobile desalination plant in Peyia were on Tuesday extended by two weeks.
Local mayor ...
Two UCy projects look at obesity in Cyprus
Two studies are ongoing on the island into the causes, impacts, and prevention of obesity, the University of Cyprus said on Tuesday, World Obesity Day.
One of the two programmes, ...
Over 1,500 Syrians planning on leaving Cyprus
Approximately 1,200 Syrians have withdrawn their asylum applications with an additional 500 requesting the revocation of their subsidiary protection status, reported figures on Tuesday showed.
A further 20 have requested withdrawal of their ...
Deputy migration minister attends EU Home Affairs Council in Brussels
Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides travelled to Brussels on Tuesday to attend the EU Home Affairs Council meeting on Wednesday, where discussions will focus on internal security, geopolitical challenges and ...
Price cap set on bottled water at key locations
The maximum resale price of drinking water will be set at €0.60 per 0.5-litre bottle until the end of 2025, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Friday.
This legally binding price cap ...
Cypriot students lead Europe in e-cigarette and hookah use
Cypriot students rank first in Europe for e-cigarette and hookah use, with 4.3 per cent reporting daily consumption – well above the European average of 3.1 per cent.
According to the latest results ...
Man remanded for theft following Oroklini arrest
A 34-year-old man was remanded in custody for four days on Friday by the Larnaca court on suspicion of theft.
Police charged him with theft, possession of burglary tools, and ...
Cypriot startups to receive €26 million boost from 33East and EIF
Cypriot startups are set to receive a significant boost with €26 million in funding secured by venture capital firm 33East in partnership with the European Investment Fund (EIF).
The fund aims ...
Farmers to receive support after cold weather devastates potato crops
Potato producers will receive financial aid and compensation after their crops suffered damage from recent cold weather and hail, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday.
Starting today, farmers can ...
Swede who escaped police custody pleads guilty
The 49-year-old Swedish national, Hans Jonny Uven, who escaped police custody in December pleaded guilty to felony charges and escaping from lawful custody before the Larnaca court on Thursday.
Meanwhile, ...
Bicommunal meeting on establishment of UN-led peacebuilding institution
Greek and Turkish Cypriot parties have discussed the establishment of an institution for peacebuilding and conflict resolution in a meeting at Ledra Palace on Wednesday.
The institution could be established ...
Three sentenced after 22kg Paphos cannabis find
Three men were sentenced to 13 and 15 years in prison on Tuesday for importing large amounts of drugs.
The men, aged 31, 45 and 46 were arrested by the drug squad (Ykan) in an ...
Consumers Association warns of unsafe electronic devices
The Cyprus Consumers Association (CCA) on Tuesday warned that faulty and poor quality electronic devices were widely available in the market.
It said Cyprus faces significant challenges in addressing the ...
Ancient bible seized at checkpoint handed over to antiquities department
An ancient bible dating back to 1795 AD was handed to the antiquities department by the customs department on Tuesday following a ruling by Nicosia district court.
The book was seized ...
Record-low temperatures reported in parts of the island
A record low temperature of -3.7C was reported in Athalassa on Monday night, the lowest temperature recorded since the opening of the meteorological station in 1981 while Frenaros at -1.2...
Restrictions for kite flying on Green Monday
Flying kites and drones near Larnaca and Paphos airports will be prohibited on Green Monday, March 3, due to the risks they pose to flight safety and air traffic.
Authorities have ...
Cyprus Airways to change flights on Thursday on Friday
Several departing and arriving flights on February 27, 28 and March 1 will be affected by changed schedules in response to a strike in Greece.
According to the airline, four Cyprus Airways flights ...
Paphos-Israel flights to be resumed from March
Flights between Paphos and Israel will be resumed from March onwards. Israeli airline El Al will start operating flights on March 8, followed by Arkia airlines on March 15 and Ryanair on ...
Cities offer shelter for those affected by the cold
Larnaca Municipality has opened a heated day-center for people in need of warmth due to the prevailing cold weather.
The offer is aimed at people in need that do not ...
10,000 donate DNA for biomedical research
Ten thousand people have voluntarily donated DNA samples and medical history to the University of Cyprus center of biobanking and biomedical research, it said on Monday.
The DNA samples are ...
A fair playing ground?
Private education is offered at all levels in Cyprus, and remains a popular choice. There are currently some 14,580 students across the island enrolled in private schools, according to the education ...