Rebekah Gregoriades

Despite all the “good work done so far”, Cyprus still has a long way to go in preventing disasters, an issue that can be resolved with proper training for prevention, ...

Cooperation between Cyprus and the United States in energy, trade and investment is increasingly becoming a strategic necessity for regional stability and transatlantic energy security, Energy Minister Michael Damianos said ...

In the aftermath of the collapse of a building in Limassol, which killed two people, the Real Estate Development Association has called for the administration framework for co-owned buildings to ...

Anti-flood works in Paralimni will be going ahead with a budget of €14,280,000, funded by the finance ministry and the EU’s Thalia 2021-2027 social cohesion programme, the Famagusta district government ...

Pensioners’ organisations have demanded the “immediate lifting of an injustice against widowers” so that their rights are “equal for all”, regardless of the date of death of their spouse. In ...

A video showing a 14-year-old girl beating a peer in the presence of bystanders has alarmed parents’ associations, who blamed parents and children alike for the shocking display of bullying. ...

Livestock farmers threatened to shut down Larnaca airport on Thursday as protests escalated following an unsuccessful meeting with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, intensifying disruption at the Rizoelia roundabout. Lasting four ...

The Environmental Movement has opposed any military exercises in areas of ecological importance and on Thursday called on the government to rethink manoeuvres in Akamas. Any military exercises in the ...

A 32-year-old man accused of attempted murder in Cyprus has been arrested in Romania, with extradition procedures now underway. According to a police statement issued on Thursday, the suspect was ...

Three individuals were arrested for various offences during overnight police operations to clamp down on crime. The police pulled over 316 vehicles and checked 420 drivers and passengers, and filed 140 reports, including 48 ...

Electricity authority (EAC) employees went on a 24-hour strike on Thursday, with trade unions warning of further escalating measures. Union boss Kyriacos Tafounas told media that, unless the government engages ...

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Cyprus on Thursday for an official visit, ahead of the EU informal council that kicks off in Ayia Napa. Earlier on Thursday, Christodoulides will ...

The fine mist early on Thursday gave way to mainly fine weather with a few passing clouds, which in the afternoon may bring isolated showers in the mountains. Winds will ...

A month before the parliamentary elections and just a day before the House dissolves, Disy leader Annita Demetriou has urged people to exercise their right to vote by scrutinising the ...

Five laws concerning foreclosures have been sent back to parliament by President Nikos Christodoulides, who said they were unconstitutional, legally vague and may adversely affect the economy and banking system, ...

Livestock farmers will be gathering on Thursday at Rizoelia roundabout in Larnaca to protest the ongoing mass culling of animals due to the foot and mouth outbreak, while the police ...

Police investigations into the ‘Sandy’ case are entering a critical phase pending the arrival of FBI experts to assist in inquiries over the allegations made against prominent personalities, while Europol ...

A 27-year-old woman from Colombia has been identified as the second victim found in the rubble of a building that collapsed in Limassol’s Yermasoyia on April 11. Colombian press named ...

Fuel prices may drop slightly, possibly as early as Wednesday or Thursday, Consumer Protection Service director Constantinos Karayiorgis said on Wednesday. Karayiorgis pointed out that this was a complicated sector ...

Electricity authority (EAC) headquarters and customer service officers will remain closed on Thursday due to the 24-strike called by the trade unions. In a statement on Wednesday, the EAC said ...

The police are implementing tight security measures on Thursday and Friday for the informal meeting of the EU heads of state or government, meaning that roads Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta ...

Two people were arrested in Paphos on Tuesday, one for possession of drugs and the other – found in the former’s house – for residing in Cyprus illegally. The police pulled ...

Police are investigating a fire in a parked car in Limassol. The car, which went up in flames at around 2am on Wednesday, belongs to an 80-year-old woman. The fire ...

Four people were arrested during overnight police operations, one for failing to appear in court, two for illegal residence and one for drink driving with an alcotest indication of 125μg ...