Today’s weather: Partly cloudy, some showers
On Tuesday the weather will be partly cloudy with local rains and isolated storms expected, mainly in the northern half of the island. The winds will be mainly south-westerly, weak ...
Cyprus wines in the spotlight at annual competition
The island’s wines will once again be the focus of attention by international experts at the 14th Cyprus Wine Competition in Limassol this week.
Speaking at a press conference ...
2,810 foreign nationals bought real estate in the north last year
Last year the ‘cabinet’ in the north granted permits for the purchase of real estate to 2,810 foreign nationals, while during the first three months of 2023 alone about 1,000 such permits were ...
Bill for reduced VAT on first homes to go to plenum June 8
Parliamentarians on Monday sounded upbeat that legislation regulating which homes would be eligible for reduced VAT will go to the House plenum for a vote on June 8.
The ‘sweet spot’ – ...
Deputy minister vexed over appointment scandal
Deputy Culture Minister Michalis Hatzigiannis said on Monday that publication of a woman with a criminal record appointed to work at his ministry is barbaric and distorted.
In his statements, ...
Education ministry to scrap secondary school mid-term exams
Secondary teachers’ organisations on the island on Monday hailed the education ministry’s decision to scrap mid-term exams.
The education ministry on Monday decided to abolish the mid-term exam and ...
EU will intensify its support to Cyprus regarding migration
Interior minister Constantinos Ioannou informed on Monday European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas about the migration policy being followed by Cyprus to tackle issues of illegal migration.
Ioannou said that ...
New cancer institute puts Cyprus on the map as a research hub
Medical experts and cancer patients alike hope to see new and innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to the disease on the island with the inauguration of the Nicola David-Pinedo Cyprus ...
Teens apprehended for vandalism, arson
Five young teens were called in for questioning on Monday after police and firefighters uncovered arson attacks across high schools in Limassol.
It is understood that the vandalism centred around ...
Deputy attorney-general Angelides lashes out over latest allegations
Deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides on Monday delivered a stinging verbal attack on the auditor-general, whom he accused of a deliberate and concerted campaign to blacken his name, vowing that he ...
‘Don’t expect any miracles,’ energy expert says about natural gas initiatives
Energy expert Charles Ellinas on Monday brushed aside comments made by Eni CEO, Claudio Descalzi that no EastMed pipeline could be feasible without Turkey, to which the government issued a ...
All students who sat problematic physics exam to be given full marks
All students who sat a physics paper that has been mired in outrage will be given full marks for the questions that appear not to have been part of the ...
Local authorities crucial to immigrant integration, says Larnaca mayor
Local authorities must play a decisive role in the social integration of immigrants and refugees arriving in Cyprus, President of the Union Municipalities and Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras said on ...
AEL fans damage traffic cameras ahead of cup final
Seven traffic cameras were damaged in Limassol by AEL fans who organised a roughly one thousand-strong rally at 5pm on Sunday.
Police detailed that the rally took place ahead of ...
Christodoulides set to travel to Germany, meet Lagarde, Scholz
President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin later this week where they will discuss the Cyprus problem and the proposal for greater EU involvement in ...
Painting the bigger picture
If the walls of Cyprus could speak, they’d be crying out for more than divisive slogans and political graffiti. ALIX NORMAN meets a couple whose larger than life murals ...
UN resolutions are clear about buffer zone, Christodoulides says
The status of the island’s 180-km long buffer zone is clearly set out in resolutions and decision of the UN, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday, commenting on recent ...
The new Turkish Navtex is illegal, says government spokesman
The new Navtex issued by Turkey is illegal, government spokesperson Constantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday, adding that the national airspace, Flight Information Region (FIR) and maritime area come under the ...
Aspros Potamos-Toxeftra road in Akamas remains closed
The forestry department said on Monday that the Aspros Potamos-Toxeftra road in the Akamas national forest park would remain closed due to improvement works.
The public is requested, in order ...
Checks on bike, e-scooter users to be stepped up
Police on Monday launched week-long awareness campaign for e-scooter and bicycle users.
The campaign will include increased checks, they said.
“Members of the police will provide information to the public ...
Reaction to sanctions hit economy harder than sanctions themselves
Comments on and reaction to UK and US sanctions hit Cyprus’ economy harder than the sanctions themselves, chairman of the Cyprus Bar Association Christos Clerides said on Monday.
“When I ...
Limassol a pioneer in innovation efforts says mayor
Limassol municipality will on Friday host its third Blue Economy forum titled Aligning Citizens’ Welfare with the Goals of the Mission Cities for Climate Neutrality, Mayor Nicos Nicolaides has announced.
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Forestry department issues fire warning
Due to strong winds expected around the island on Monday, the forestry department warned of an increased risk of forest fires, saying that in the event of an incident, it ...
Today’s weather: Unsettled with showers, strong winds
On Monday the weather will be partly sunny and unsettled with increased clouds expected to bring rain in the west and south and in the highlands from noon onwards. Winds ...