One in two workers victim of bullying, MPs hear
One in two workers is the victim of bullying, MPs heard on Wednesday as the House legal affairs committee kicked off a debate to make bullying into a specific criminal ...
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Authorities in north reportedly looking at opening Ledra Palace crossing to all vehicles
The leadership in the north appears to be having second thoughts about opening more crossing points, it appeared on Wednesday, with the possibility of increasing movement through the Ledra Palace ...
Agriculture minister calls for patience over Akamas plan
Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis on Sunday called for the communities of the Akamas to be “patient” when it came to the local plan for the area.
Asked to comment on ...
Only PDO halloumi to be sold as of Monday
The grace period for selling halloumi that is not PDO registered is over and from Monday only that which does can be sold, Agiculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Sunday.
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President signs condolences book for Queen in London
President Nicos Anastasiades on Sunday signed the book of condolences for the Queen at Lancaster House in London near Buckingham Palace.
On Monday he will attend the funeral of Queen ...
€192 million investment in Aphrodite announced
Oil companies operating the Aphrodite gas field have approved a €192 million investment to start drilling, Israeli company NewMed said on Sunday.
The amount will also cover other development costs for ...
Animal Party demands conclusions on death of savannah cat
The Animal Party on Sunday demanded answers from the agriculture ministry over the delay in issuing the conclusions of how savannah cat Berton died more than a month after a ...
€8,000 fine after tobacco items found without duty being paid
A man found with 70 cartons of cigarettes and 13.75kg of shisha tobacco in addition to nine boxes of heated cigarettes for which duty had not been paid was on Sunday ...
Use of ferry service surpassed expectations
Initial expectations for the Cyprus-Greece passenger ferry were surpassed with almost 8,000 people using the service this year.
The service, which closed for the year on Friday, was initially estimated to ...
Earthquake felt in Paphos
An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale was felt by people in Paphos at lunchtime.
The quake hit at 12.50 with an epicentre some 26km off the coast.
The quake had ...
Defence minister welcomes ‘historic’ decision to lift US arms embargo (updated)
Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides on Sunday said the total lifting of the US arms embargo against Cyprus was a “historic” development.
This decision, he said, reflects excellent Cyprus-USA relations.
He ...
National Guard takes part in multi-national exercise (video)
The National Guard this week co-organised themilitary training exercise Military Lion with the armed forces of Jordan and the central administration of the United States, the defence ministry announced on ...
Man intubated after gas cylinder explodes
A man was injured from an explosion which appears to have been cased by the incorrect use of a gas cylinder, the fire service announced on Sunday.
The incident happened ...
Women paid 9% less than men
Women still get paid less than men and in Cyprus this difference is nine per cent, gender equality commissioner Iosifina Antoniou said on Sunday, marked around the world as International ...
Dherynia municipality named as Green Town
Dherynia municipality has been awarded as the Green Town of Cyprus for the initiatives it has taken for the environment, it announced on Sunday.
The award was given by the ...
Police confiscate computer towers
Twelve computer towers were among evidence taken by police on Saturday night during an investigation into a property in Paphos suspected as operating as an illegal gambling operation.
After securing ...
Cyprus wine industry on an upward path
Cypriot wine exports are up over 60 per cent, Commerce Minister Natasa Pilides said on Saturday night opening the annual Wine Festival in Limassol.
“The ministry of commerce, realising the dynamics ...
‘Government has raised the bar for development of rural areas’
The government has set the bar high for the revitalisation of rural areas, to attract both residents and businesses to these areas, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Saturday night.
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Fourth arrest after violence at football game
One more person, aged 33, has been charged for offences related to the violence that broke out at a football match last week at the Aek arena, police said on Sunday.
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Three arrested as 19 migrants arrive
Three people have been arrested for the illegal movement of migrants after the arrivals of 19 in the Famagusta area on Saturday afternoon, police announced on Sunday.
During police questioning, the ...
President signs book of condolences for Queen (update 2)
President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday said hopes the close relations between Cyprus and the UK will continue, as he signed today the book of condolences for the death of Queen ...
TV shows we love: Instant Home Makeover
I love a home makeover show and, roll your eyes if you will, judging by Netflix Top 10 rankings I am not alone. The latest – Instant Home Makeover – sees a crew ...
Anastasiades takes delivery of presidential jet during Athens visit
Turkey has exceeded all limits but we will respond with responsibility, Greek Prime Minister Kyriacos Mitsotakis said on Friday after meeting Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades at the Maximos Mansion in ...
Minimum wage could be lower than first thought
Labour Minister Kyriakos Koushos will present his final proposal for the minimum wage to social partners on Wednesday and media reported on Sunday that it could well be lower than ...