We don’t want to go back to the past says Tatar
The possibility of holding a meeting to discuss the next steps was raised between Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and the United Nations Secretary-General although it would not include issues ...
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Authorities in north warned convicted murderer was on the run
Authorities in the north were informed immediately when it was realised that convicted murderer Doros Theofanous had escaped prison guards on Thursday and was on the run, informed sources told ...
Resumption of talks ‘depends on Turkish side’
It was clear from his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the resumption of negotiations depends on the Turkish side, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday.
“Both the secretary-general ...
Earthquake overnight near Paphos
A 4.3 Richter earthquake was reported overnight in the seas off Paphos.
According to the EuroMediterranean Seismological Center, the earthquake occurred at 2.18 on Sunday morning with an epicenter 47km southwest of ...
TV shows we love: The Man With 1,000 Kids
I have three children and tbh at times it can be slightly overwhelming. So I am intrigued by those who appear on my social media feeds with eight or more ...
Premiere screening of Cypriot documentary film Skammata
A significant documentary film for Cyprus titled Skammata directed by Danae Stylianou will be screened in Nicosia and Limassol soon. The film’s premiere will be held on Tuesday, September 24 ...
Weather warning issued for Monday
Another yellow weather warning was issued on Sunday for high temperatures on Monday.
The mercury is set to hit 40C inland and 33C in the mountains, the Met Office said.
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Athletes achieved ‘best ever’ results for Cyprus at Olympics
The Cyprus Olympic team performed flawlessly on all levels, beyond just their competitive presence at the Paris Games, head of the mission and Vice President of the Cyprus Olympic Committee ...
Seven members of Missing identified this year
Five Greek Cypriots and two Turkish Cypriots listed as missing persons have been identified so far in 2024, statistics released by the Committee for Missing Persons on Sunday showed.
At the ...
Two arrested after icon stolen from church
Police arrested two people on Sunday after a valuable icon was stolen from the Apostolos Andreas church on Kyrenia Avenue in Platy Aglandjias, Nicosia.
Police received a report on Saturday ...
‘EU can help break deadlock on Cyprus issue’
With its political and economic tools, the EU can help break the deadlock, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Sunday.
He said President Nikos Christodoulides’ contacts with European and international ...
Teen reportedly admits committing murder
A teenager currently being held on remand for a double murder in Limassol last month has reportedly admitted to the killing, Limassol District Court heard on Sunday.
The court on ...
‘Fire is sometimes a forest’s friend’
The summer period being marked by fires raises questions about the future of forests and the impact on the environment and humans as they are replaced by burned out areas, ...
MP warns brown bread may not be what it seems
Bread sold as wholemeal may not be, chairman of the House environment committee Charalambos Theopemptou has said.
In a post on Facebook he cautioned shoppers that although the bread looks ...
Paphos man crashes into pole trying to escape police
A 24-year-old Paphos man has been arrested after running into a pole while trying to escape the police.
While traffic police were carrying out checks on Saturday afternoon they signalled ...
Cyprus role in returning to the moon
Global space players have chosen Cyprus as the base for the first international space innovation centre, which will build bridges of cooperation in humanity’s effort to return to the ...
Man arrested for sharing sexual abuse images
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a case of sending images of the sexual abuse of children over the internet.
He was arrested on Saturday on the ...
Arrested man set for extradition
A 71-year-old man wanted by Europol who was arrested on Saturday will remain in police custody until Tuesday, the Papahos District Court ordered.
The Europol arrest warrant against him referred ...
Man rescued from seas off Paphos
A man who fell into the sea from a cargo ship in the open seas outside Paphos was rescued on Saturday night, the JRCC said.
Five hours after it started ...
1.2 tonnes rubbish pulled out of Paphos sea
Rubbish weighing 1.2 tonnes was collected from the harbour in front of Paphos castle on Sunday, among which old tyres, iron and even an armchair were found.
In just one hour, 12 ...
Rich programme coming up at Animafest
It is almost time for a favourite local festival to return to the rural village of Salamiou in Paphos for its 23rd edition. As one of the oldest festivals of ...
One more rescued after diving off sea caves
Another person was rescued on Saturday by the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) after getting into distress after jumping into the sea at the Sea Caves in Cape Greco.
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Further yellow weather warnings for Sunday, Monday
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Monday as high temperatures are again forecast.
The warning will be in place from 11am until 5pm with maximum temperatures ...
Mitsotakis visit ‘not just symbolic’
The visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Cyprus, was not only of symbolic importance but it was more one of substance, the presidency said in a post on ...