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Cyprus must adopt a balanced and long-term energy strategy combining conventional power generation, renewable energy, storage, electricity interconnection and demand management, energy systems expert and former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (...

Israeli scientists have released around 200 predatory beetles in Cyprus in order to save the island’s prickly pear trees from a destructive invasive species. According to Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, ...

The Famagusta District Local Government Organisation (EOA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence to improve the efficiency, reliability and long-term sustainability of ...

Apollo Global has agreed to buy easyJet in a deal that values the European budget airline at about £5.70 billion ($7.7 billion), the companies said on Thursday, as rival suitor Castlelake abandoned ...

Every season, whether it is Christmas or summer, Lefkara Municipality puts together an exciting agenda of things to do, see, browse and taste. Local artisans, craftspeople, tourists, residents and visitors ...

Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a suspected arson attack at the abandoned former Corner pub building in Nicosia. The fire broke out at around 4.30pm on ...

Road access to the arrivals at Larnaca airport will be reopened to the public on Friday, the justice ministry announced on Thursday. The decision was taken on the initiative of ...

Energy Minister Michael Damianos on Thursday welcomed the entry of French investment group Meridiam as the majority shareholder in the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), saying the move gives the project “...

Five men accused of terrorism offences connected to an alleged plot targeting Israeli interests in Cyprus were committed for trial on Thursday before the Larnaca criminal court, with proceedings set ...

The Great Sea Interconnector, which, if completed, will link the energy grids of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel, is a “European issue”, Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou said on Thursday. “No ...

Work has begun on a €9.2 million project to replace around 100 kilometres of ageing water pipelines in central Limassol, in a move aimed at improving water quality, reducing leaks and lowering ...

The roadmap put forward for the next steps on the Cyprus problem by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his visit to the island last week aims to bring about ...

The central prisons are facing a growing security crisis marked by violence, drugs, overcrowding and staff shortages, the prison guards’ union Isotita (Equality) claimed on Thursday, as its dispute with ...

Culture must be “open to all”, newly appointed Deputy Culture Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina said on Thursday as she officially took over the portfolio from outgoing deputy minister Vasiliki Kassianidou. Speaking ...

July was overall moderate in temperatures, apart from 11 days during which temperatures exceeded 43C in Nicosia, the meteorological department told the Cyprus Mail on Thursday. “It was not a record ...

Those found responsible for the wildfire that broke out at the Kalo Chorio firing range last month “will be held accountable in accordance with the law”, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas ...

A 37-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca airport on Thursday on suspicion of having stolen over €800,000 worth of money and vehicles by posing as a vehicle importer without actually importing ...

Eight Ukrainian children affected by Russia’s war have spent a holiday in Cyprus following an initiative by President Nikos Christodoulides. The trip was made possible through cooperation between the ...

What is fueling the rise of boutique wineries? A new generation of wine lovers is reaching for labels with prestige or legacy, they are seeking connection, authenticity and something crafted ...

Wine villages across the island are celebrating the “grape wish” on Thursday, to mark the feast of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ. On this day, vine growers take the first ...

Cypriot Australian writer and performer Koraly Dimitriadis has been named a finalist in the short stories category of the American Book Fest Fiction Awards in Los Angeles for her debut ...

Neither the government of Greece, nor the government of Cyprus offered any confirmation or denial of reports that they intend to issue a navtex, a message used to transmit information ...

The new Larnaca Dhekelia road has opened to traffic after some 26 years of planning, with authorities on Thursday heralding the €14.8 million project as a major upgrade for accessibility and tourism ...

A 26-year-old of Asian origin has lost an appeal against his detention in an opiates case pending his trial, the court of appeal announced on Thursday. In its decision on ...