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The reviewing process of the “Polyvios” evacuation plans ahead of the upcoming wildfire season is in progress and will be completed by the end of April, the interior ministry told ...

Ioanna Photiou, known publicly as Annie Alexui, has submitted formal complaints against seven police officers, stating on Wednesday that she sent the material directly to Justice Minister Costas Fitiris while ...

Journalist and Volt candidate Makarios Drousiotis raised further concerns over the handling of his allegations, claiming on Wednesday that President Nikos Christodoulides must clarify the circumstances under which a figure ...

Foreign minister Constantinos Kombos reaffirmed support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in a telephone conversation with his Lebanese counterpart Youssef Raghi, urging “immediate de-escalation by all parties”. According ...

Foreign minister Constantinos Kombos urged full implementation of the US-Iran ceasefire on Wednesday in a call with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar, warning that continued hostilities risk undermining fragile efforts ...

A night not just for laughs but for a charitable cause as well is coming up this month as Motion Comedy collaborates with Voice for Autism. Together, they present the ...

More than half of employees in Cyprus report experiencing stress, placing the country among the most affected in Europe, according to new findings released Wednesday. Data from Gallup’s workplace ...

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos spoke by phone on Wednesday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to address the recent US-Iran ceasefire and its implications for regional stability. Taking to social ...

The veterinary services confirmed on Wednesday that seven additional livestock units have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, authorities said Wednesday, pushing the total number of infected farms to 66 as containment ...

The deepening rift over the future of the Larnaca port and marina project intensified on Wednesday after transport minister Alexis Vafeades blocked the ports authority (CPA) from presenting development proposals. ...

Three of the four defendants accused of participating in a criminal syndicate in Larnaca were conditionally released on Wednesday after the court removed several charges from the indictment, significantly altering ...

A remote-controlled lifejacket system has been introduced to help improve rescue operations for bathers at Ta Bania beach, the Paphos municipality said on Wednesday. “This specific initiative constitutes practical support ...

Police arrested a 64-year-old man in Larnaca on Wednesday after finding 60 firecrackers in his possession. The man was pulled over by police officers at around 11am and found two packages ...

Christos Clerides disclosed on Wednesday that he was aware of allegations linked to the ‘Sandy’ case years before they became public. Speaking to local media, the former Bar Association president ...

Cyprus is entering a phase of full energy transition, with the government prioritising independence from imported fossil fuels as the “only realistic option” for economic stability, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos ...

Police have been granted new powers as of Wednesday to immediately suspend driving licences in serious cases of drink and drug driving. Under the new procedure, officers conducting roadside checks ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday addressed key challenges in the energy sector, the utilisation of natural gas, and international efforts to promote Cyprus as an investment destination during a roundtable ...

Journalist and Volt parliamentary candidate Makarios Drousiotis has sharply criticised the police over their handling of corruption allegations, accusing investigators of attempting to discredit evidence before even examining it. In ...

The Limassol criminal court sentenced two men, aged 62 and 47, to 22 and 20 years in prison, after finding them guilty of the illegal possession of over 100kg of drugs. The two men ...

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday for causing grievous bodily harm when he shot a 39-year-old in the leg, in Limassol, on December 30, 2024. The ...

Evidence submitted by journalist Makarios Drousiotis to the police regarding claims he has made regarding a former supreme court judge whom he accuses of rape, and others, will be forwarded ...

The cabinet approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening the police’s Motorised Immediate Action Unit (MMAD), including the introduction of a points-based system favouring candidates with special forces ...

Easter Lamb Shanks with Cyprus PotatoesBig flavour, minimal effort. This slow roasted lamb dish captures the essence of a traditional Cypriot Easter: tender meat, rich juices and potatoes soaked in ...

The social security services have warned the public on Wednesday of fraudulent emails requesting beneficiaries to pay an alleged administrative fee of €10. According to the social security services, the message ...