Cyprus News

As the clock ticks closer to the opening of Melco’s casino resort in Zakaki, Limassol, stakeholders appear to be excited for the tourism prospects the project is bound to ...

The creation of a deputy migration ministry, the implementation of the Eastern Mediterranean Action Plan, and pressing Turkey are amongst the state’s key priorities to alleviate Cyprus’ migration challenges. ...

Cyprus has immense potential to gain from the blue economy, President Nikos Christodoulides said at the inauguration of the Blue Economy Innovation Centre of Limassol Municipality. He emphasised that Cyprus’ ...

Cyprus and Greece have launched an initiative for the appointment of an EU Commissioner for maritime and shipping affairs from 2024, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday. Speaking at the launch ...

Parts of Larnaca and Nicosia have suffered power cuts as some lines have been cut, with power expected to be restored by 4.30pm. Spokeswoman for the Electricity Authority Cyprus, Christina ...

A 38-year-old man was remanded for six days after he appeared in Famagusta court on charges of drugs possession. The police explained that the drug squad saw the man placing ...

Police are investigating the cause of an injury sustained by a 12-year-old boy who is now intubated at Nicosia general hospital with a fractured skull and brain hematoma. Famagusta police ...

Bibliophiles have plenty to look forward to this month as three events will celebrate the world of reading and writing. Nicosia will host three distinct book bazaars this May, one ...

Taste of Cyprus: Hearty meals that are quick to whip up Leek and Feta Pie Phyllo pastry tends to be quite intimidating if you have not used it before. I ...

A recent survey suggests Cyprus has the most marriages per population in Europe. Alix Norman looks at why residents are rushing to tie the knot, and it’s not a ...

The European Maritime Day in Cyprus commenced with a grand opening ceremony held at Larnaca’s Medieval Castle on Thursday, according to an announcement released yesterday. The event, organised by ...

Turkey’s illegal actions in Nicosia flight information region (FIR) prevent the smooth functioning of air traffic and put obstacles in Cyprus’ genuine effort to safeguard flight safety, permanent secretary ...

Cyprus wants to see solidarity from EU partners through actions on the migration crisis, President Nikos Christodoulides told 26 EU ambassadors to the island on Friday. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou spoke ...

It is now more important than ever to strengthen human resources technological skills through training, including vulnerable groups of the population, said Deputy Minister of Research, Philippos Hadjizacharias at the ...

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos will travel to Brussels on Sunday, where he will participate in the proceedings of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (EFC), which will take place on Monday, ...

A team of experts will be flying to Cyprus early in June after the audit service filed a complaint about the defence ministry’s refusal to share documents connected to ...

Cyprus on Friday issued a subdued response to comments from Italian energy giant ENI that for the construction of the controversial EastMed pipeline the participation of Turkey would be necessary. ...

A handful of Cyprus-based companies were among the 300 entities hit with US sanctions on Friday. The three companies are Robarin Ltd, Aquila Capital Group, Huriya Private Cyprus Ltd. The list ...

The presence of Cypriots and Greeks in the Rich List of UK residents published by the Sunday Times is also strong this year. In this year’s Rich List with 350 ...

Two women were hospitalised for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Tersefanou in the Larnaca district at Friday lunchtime. A lit candle in a bedroom of a residence in ...

A 48 per cent increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting the north was recorded during the first four months of this year compared to the same period last year, ...

Voting for Turkish citizens begins on Saturday in the north in view of the second round of Turkey’s presidential elections on May 28, which will last for five days from ...

Cyprus is facing an unprecedented housing crisis, which primarily affects the younger generations, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday as he laid the foundation stone for the new social housing ...

Nesting season has begun for Cyprus sea turtles, the fisheries department announced on Friday, saying the first nests were spotted at Lara Beach in Polis Chrysochous. The department cautioned the ...