Pending the review of studies concerning the stalled Great Sea Interconnector project to link the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus, the regulatory authorities of Cyprus and Israel are making ...
Mystery of Russian diplomat’s ‘suicide’ deepens amid alleged spy links
The death of a Russian embassy employee found hanged in his office in Nicosia on Monday has intensified international scrutiny, as investigative outlets and foreign media publish extensive links to ...
Cypriot artist Della wins Music Moves Europe Award
Cypriot artist Della was among the winners of this year’s Music Moves Europe Awards (MME Awards), announced on Thursday night at Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) in Groningen, the Netherlands.
The ...
Turkish VP reiterates two state solution during north visit
Turkish vice president Cevdet Yilmaz has restated Ankara’s position that the Cyprus issue can only be resolved through the coexistence of two separate states on the island, during a ...
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George Vassiliou’s body lies in state, President signs book of condolences
The body of former president George Vassiliou, who passed away on Tuesday night aged 94, will lie in state at Ayia Sofia cathedral in Nicosia on Friday between 10am and 5pm, ...
Supermarkets to remain open on Saturday
Supermarkets will remain open on Saturday despite the day being declared a public holiday for the funeral of former president George Vassiliou, its association said on Friday.
Head of the ...
Envoy briefs Security Council on UN reports for Cyprus
The Security Council was briefed on Thursday night behind closed doors on the UN chief’s two reports on Cyprus, covering his good offices mission and Unficyp’s mandate.
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Upcoming films to watch in Larnaca
Weekly film nights are taking place in Larnaca thanks to the Larnaca Cinema Society, which continues to bring independent world films to the coastal city. Every Monday night, the Municipal ...
UK foreign office issues travel advice for Cyprus
The UK foreign office has issued travel advice for at least 18 countries in the Middle East, including Cyprus, due to “a heightened risk of regional tension”, particularly regarding Iran.
“There ...
The one thing everyone keeps Googling about Cyprus
What’s Google’s number one search term relating to Cyprus?
Take a guess, go on…
Is it halloumi? Could it be politics? Perhaps, given that most of our planet ...
One in hospital after student punch-up involving mother
One person ended up in hospital after a series of fights among female students in Paphos, it was made known on Friday.
The incidents happened on Tuesday, when two students ...
Police arrest seven in overnight operations
Seven individuals were arrested overnight in the framework of police operations to crack down on crime and enhance the sense of security among the public.
Two were arrested in Limassol ...
Two trapped in car after Paphos accident
Two people were hospitalised on Thursday evening after being trapped in their vehicle following an accident in Paphos.
The fire brigade was notified of the accident at 7.05pm and sent ...
House fires in Paphos and Larnaca, all residents safe
The roof of a stone-built house in Pano Arodes, Paphos, caught fire on Thursday night, believed to have been caused by a faulty chimney. The residents managed to exit the ...
Young man arrested for drug possession, tried to escape check
A 21-year-old was arrested on Thursday evening in Larnaca for possession of drugs, after trying to avoid a police check.
At round 8.50pm, Aradippou police were investigating a complaint that ...
Rain over the next days, snow on Troodos 28cm
Rain clouds form on Friday, mainly to the west and over the mountains, yielding isolated showers, as the snow on Troodos’ peak remains at 28cm.
Temperatures will reach 16C inland, 18...
Cyprus shipping ministry expects marine pollution plan to be ready by summer
Deputy Ministry of Shipping director general Theodoulos Mesimeris expects that the new comprehensive strategy to prevent, monitor, and respond to marine pollution will be ready before the summer season begins.
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Police probe Ayia Napa exploitation claims after Channel 4 documentary
Police have launched an official investigation into allegations of exploitation and sexual harassment of young British women in Ayia Napa, following a Channel 4 documentary and related material circulating on social ...
Avlona leader reports fresh buffer zone violation by Turkish farmers
The community leader of Avlona village reported on Thursday another violation of the buffer zone by ‘Turkish farmers’, saying he has alerted both the Cyprus foreign ministry and the United ...
MPs move to tighten rules on property sales to foreigners
Parliament on Thursday began discussing proposed legislation to curb the sale of real estate to non-Cypriot nationals, with some MPs even calling the matter one of national security.
Aristos Damianou, ...
Gesy IT failures raise calls for contingency plan
Repeated failures of the Gesy IT system this week have raised concern among healthcare providers, with the president of the pharmaceutical association warning that the state should have had a ...
Cyprus–Israel Aphrodite gas deal nears completion
The formulation of a bilateral agreement between Cyprus and Israel on the management of the Aphrodite-Ishai gas fields “appears to be in the final stages,” the state-run news agency said ...
Iranian diaspora in Cyprus urges parliamentary action as protests escalate
Members of the Iranian community in Cyprus have stepped up calls for political action as protests inside Iran intensify, urging the government to take a public stance in support of ...
Supreme Court lifts MP Sykas’ immunity over abuse probe
By a unanimous decision the Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the parliamentary immunity of Disy MP Nikos Sykas, allowing authorities to investigate allegations that he exercised physical violence against his ...