Cyprus

Saturday 06 December | 15:58

Letymbiotis: reshuffle will have no effect on Council of EU presidency

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Saturday promised that Friday’s cabinet reshuffle will have no effect on Cyprus’ preparations to undertake the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency ...

By Tom Cleaver

image Edek leader rules out leaving government despite party’s fury over cabinet reshuffle

Saturday 06 December |

Updated on 6/12 15:36

Edek leader rules out leaving government despite party’s fury over cabinet reshuffle

Edek leader Nikos Anastasiou on Saturday ruled out the prospect of his party withdrawing its support for the government after his party had hours earlier released a statement expressing fury ...

By Tom Cleaver

Saturday 06 December | 14:47

EU to pay €2.3m to help Cyprus recover from wildfires

The European Commission has allocated €2.3 million from the European Union solidarity fund to help Cyprus recover from the extensive wildfires which broke out in the Limassol and Paphos districts in ...

By Tom Cleaver

image Christodoulides ‘has answers’ for Erhurman’s four-point negotiation plan

Saturday 06 December |

Updated on 6/12 14:14

Christodoulides ‘has answers’ for Erhurman’s four-point negotiation plan

President Nikos Christodoulides “has answers for all issues” related to ongoing talks on the Cyprus problem, including Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s four points to restart negotiations, government spokesman ...

By Tom Cleaver

image Woman arrested for stealing holy relic

Saturday 06 December |

Updated on 6/12 12:58

Woman arrested for stealing holy relic

A 44-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a holy relic from a church in the Nicosia district village of Pano Deftera, the police said on Saturday. The ...

By Staff Reporter

Saturday 06 December | 10:19

Yellow weather warning issued for storms

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the met office for storms on Saturday. The warning will remain in effect between midday and 6.30pm, with storms expected to hit ...

By Staff Reporter

Saturday 06 December | 10:16

Today’s weather: Storm Byron to bring rain and hail

Storm Byron is set to bring with it rain and storms on Saturday afternoon, with it possible that hailstones will also fall in various parts of the island. As such, ...

By Staff Reporter

Saturday 06 December | 10:00 art

Shoes of Cyprus residents go on show

The footsteps of the people of the city become the common ground of memory, says the Larnaca 2030 team as it presents an exhibition by visual artist Marios Spiliopoulos, Human Traces ...

By Eleni Philippou

Saturday 06 December | 04:24

Criminal offences to trigger loss of asylum status under new law

Following the passage of a new bill on Thursday, migrants granted asylum in Cyprus will soon be at risk of losing their international protection status if they commit crimes, making ...

By Johanna Pauls

Friday 05 December | 21:49

George Penintaex enters parliament after Mousiouttas’ ministerial appointment

George Penintaex is to become a member of parliament for Dipa after one of the party’s MPs, Marinos Mousiouttas left parliament to become labour minister on Friday. He joins ...

By Tom Cleaver

Friday 05 December | 21:13

Who are the four new names in Cyprus’ cabinet?

Four new names are set to be added to Cyprus’ cabinet on Monday with six positions changing hands following President Nikos Christodoulides’ announcement of a cabinet reshuffle on Friday evening, ...

By Tom Cleaver

Friday 05 December | 19:32 christmas

One more festive Christmas tree to be lit up

The Nicosia Municipality’s Christmas events are in full swing. Bringing a bit of that festive magic to different areas of Nicosia is the Ayios Dometios Christmas Fest, an all-day ...

By Eleni Philippou

Friday 05 December | 19:03

Polish embassy denies intending to blame Turkish state for disinformation

The Polish embassy in Nicosia on Friday said it had no intention to “attribute responsibility for disinformation material distributed online to the Turkish state” after an employee of the embassy ...

By Tom Cleaver

Friday 05 December | 19:01

Agriculture ministry promises three new water projects by 2026

Three new water projects will advance by summer 2026, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced on Friday after talks with an Edek delegation led by party leader Nikos Anastasiou. During the meeting, ...

By Alexandra Theodorou

Friday 05 December | 18:55

Attempted murder suspect freed on bail

The 48-year-old man suspected of attempting to murder a 61-year-old in Vryssoules last August by running him over with a car was released on bail on Friday. He is due ...

By Rebekah Gregoriades

Friday 05 December | 18:11

Paphos authorities gear up for severe weather

Paphos authorities are on standby for the approaching severe weather system dubbed “Byron,” with crews and equipment ready to manage potential flooding as emergency services inspect vulnerable areas. The Paphos ...

By Alexandra Theodorou

Friday 05 December | 17:56

Close allies of north ‘PM’ Ustel face court over corruption, bribery charges

Close allies of the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel have this week faced court and sackings from their jobs within the north’s largest ruling political party the UBP ...

By Tom Cleaver

Friday 05 December | 17:50

Deputy ministry handles up to 250 homelessness cases annually

The deputy welfare ministry is required to find housing solutions for approximately 250 people across Cyprus each year, according to deputy ministry officer, Phaedra Exadactylou. The comment follows public concern after ...

By James Morphakis

Friday 05 December | 17:44

Unions hail new penalties for attacks on health-care staff

Trade unions Pasydy and Pasynm on Friday welcomed amendments to the criminal code tightening penalties for attacks on health-care professionals on duty, approved by the House on Thursday evening. Pasynm, ...

By Johanna Pauls

Friday 05 December | 17:37

Six changes as Christodoulides announces cabinet reshuffle

President Nikos Christodoulides announced six changes to his cabinet on Friday in the second major reshuffle of his term so far, and the first in almost two years. Michael Damianos, ...

By Tom Cleaver

Friday 05 December | 17:09

Mayor urges state to fund Faneromeni school project

Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos on Friday called on the government to immediately fund the full restoration and expansion of Faneromeni school so it can house the University of Cyprus’ architecture ...

By Rebekah Gregoriades

Friday 05 December | 16:48

House committee ‘approaching end’ of ‘arduous’ tax reform debate

The House finance committee is “approaching the end” of its debate regarding the government’s sweeping tax reform proposals, committee chairwoman and Diko MP Christiana Erotokritou said on Friday, describing ...

By Tom Cleaver

Friday 05 December | 16:44

EAC offers €100 shopping vouchers to consumers who switch to e-bills

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) on Friday announced a holiday campaign offering 100 consumers the chance to win €100 shopping vouchers if they switch from paper bills to e-bills. The campaign ...

By Rebekah Gregoriades

Friday 05 December | 15:55

Local apple innovation earns EU recognition

A pilot solar apple-drying project in Kyperounda has gained international attention after securing a place in the final round of the Rural Inspiration Awards in Brussels. The initiative aims to ...

By James Morphakis

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Letymbiotis: reshuffle will have no effect on Council of EU presidency

Edek leader rules out leaving government despite party’s fury over cabinet reshuffle

EU to pay €2.3m to help Cyprus recover from wildfires

Christodoulides ‘has answers’ for Erhurman’s four-point negotiation plan

Woman arrested for stealing holy relic

Yellow weather warning issued for storms

Today’s weather: Storm Byron to bring rain and hail

Shoes of Cyprus residents go on show

Criminal offences to trigger loss of asylum status under new law

George Penintaex enters parliament after Mousiouttas’ ministerial appointment

Who are the four new names in Cyprus’ cabinet?

One more festive Christmas tree to be lit up

Polish embassy denies intending to blame Turkish state for disinformation

Agriculture ministry promises three new water projects by 2026

Attempted murder suspect freed on bail

Paphos authorities gear up for severe weather

Close allies of north ‘PM’ Ustel face court over corruption, bribery charges

Deputy ministry handles up to 250 homelessness cases annually

Unions hail new penalties for attacks on health-care staff

Six changes as Christodoulides announces cabinet reshuffle

Mayor urges state to fund Faneromeni school project

House committee ‘approaching end’ of ‘arduous’ tax reform debate

EAC offers €100 shopping vouchers to consumers who switch to e-bills

Local apple innovation earns EU recognition