US hopes to strengthen relationship with ‘good partner’ Cyprus
The US hopes to continue its relationship with Cyprus and “make it stronger”, ambassador in Nicosia John Breslow said on Monday, adding that Cyprus was “as good a partner as ...
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Evidence presented in ‘golden passport’ trial
The trial of the golden passport case with four defendants, including former transport minister Marios Demetriades, continued on Monday before the Nicosia criminal court with the presentation of evidence.
The ...
Larnaca EOA makes ‘significant progress’ in processing permit backlog
Larnaca’s self-government district organisation (EOA) has completed almost 92 per cent of backlogged permit applications received from the previous authorities, while at the same time processing all new applications, which ...
Cyprus’ nutritionists call for affordable food for all
Cyprus’ dietitians and nutritionists joined the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on Friday in calling for innovation, cooperation and policies that secure adequate, safe, nutritious and affordable food for ...
Cyprus stadiums submit CCTV details for evaluation
Stadium authorities have submitted comparative tables of their CCTV systems, the Cyprus Sports Organisation said on Friday.
The stadium licencing authority will now examine the information to determine and agree ...
10,000 anti-flu vaccines to be made available to private sector
The health ministry has approved the distribution of 10,000 anti-flu vaccines for the private sector from the total secured by the ministry.
The decision follows a request submitted this month to ...
Central Bank exercise gauges terrorism response readiness
A full-scale field exercise at the Central Bank on Friday evaluated the operational readiness and coordination of authorities in addressing a terrorist attack, which could impact the security of crucial ...
Paphos-Polis highway to go ahead on proper basis
The transport ministry assured on Friday that works on the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous highway would continue, based on legal procedures, realistic planning and financially substantiated positions.
Responding to criticism, the ministry ...
Farmers to receive aid for fertilisers and fuel
Farmers are set to receive emergency support from the EU to help cover the rising cost of fertiliser and ‘coloured’ fuel used in farming, the agriculture ministry said on Friday.
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Five arrested in European €114m VAT fraud probe, three in Cyprus
Five people have been arrested this week – three in Cyprus – during an investigation by the European public prosecutor’s office into cross-border VAT fraud amounting to €114 million.
The arrests were ...
‘Everyone knew’ how Stylianos was living
Mental health services head nurse Kyriaki Ioannou told the court on Friday that everyone was aware of the conditions in which 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou – who took his own life – was ...
Court rejects bail appeal in alleged terror plot case
The Larnaca criminal court on Friday rejected a renewed application for the release of a 54-year-old man accused of involvement in an alleged terrorist plot, ruling that no new evidence ...
Pension reform talks continue, deadline for opinions nearing
The amended bill on pension reforms is expected to be delivered to the social partners on Friday, with Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas hoping that the government will be able to ...
Weather to gradually improve, clouds clear on Sunday
Rain and thunderstorms have started to subside and the weather is expected to start improving on Friday, senior meteorological department officer Michalis Mouskos said on Thursday.
Mouskos told CNA that ...
Military exercise tests Cyprus’ full operational capabilities
The final phase of the Iris 2026 military exercise took place on Thursday at Kalo Chorio – the first time with drones included – with Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas saying that maintaining a ...
Central Bank terrorist attack simulation to test resistance
Forces will be deployed to the Central Bank on Friday for a full-scale field exercise and firing of blank cartridges, to evaluate the effectiveness of security measures in the event ...
Cyprus, Greece exercise to coordinate casualty responses
Joint manoeuvres on October 20 between Cyprus and Greece off the Greek island of Andros will see the two countries’ operational forces strengthening their preparedness and coordination in responding to incidents ...
Fire brigade responds to 78 calls in 24 hours, 13 flood related
The fire brigade responded to dozens of calls largely related to the storms on Wednesday, including to release a person trapped in a car in a flooded road.
According to ...
Woman dies of injuries six weeks after being run over
A 32-year-old woman, who had been hit by a car six weeks ago while crossing the road in Limassol, died on Thursday of her injuries.
On September 2, the woman had ...
Cyprus aims at ‘balanced EU budget’ during two-day council
President Nikos Christodoulides will be participating in the European Council in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, which will focus on the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034, aimed at reaching a ...
Rialto theatre to be leased to Limassol municipality
The cabinet decided on Tuesday that the government would retain ownership of Rialto theatre in Limassol and lease it to the municipality with clear regulations as regards to the administration, ...
New amendments to pension reform bill a ‘step forward’
Three amendments to the bill on pension reforms were announced on Monday, following a meeting of the labour advisory body, which Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said was “a step forward”.
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Melios Zoo a farm, bear ‘did not escape’
Melios Zoo has been operating as a “farm” since it opened 26 years ago, despite the fact that it is home to wild animals, one of which – a bear – escaped on ...
Woman rescued after driving off cliff
A vehicle dropped eight metres off a cliff and into a riverbed when the driver swerved off the road at 9.04pm on Sunday on the Gourris-Kalo Chorio road in the ...