Supreme Court rules on keeping IP addresses to fight online crime
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favour of the retention of the IP addresses of internet users for the purpose of investigating internet crime.
According to a statement from ...
Outgoing health minister pushing for better ambulance service
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela said on Tuesday that he will work to promote a bill to parliament on the regulation of ambulance drivers, almost four years after the cabinet approved ...
Cyprus economy has performed ‘remarkably’ says IMF official
The Cypriot economy has achieved remarkable performance in recent years amid a period of sustained instability, a senior official with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.
The comments ...
Ukrainian nationals get temporary protection extended for a year
Ukrainian nationals who received temporary protection in Cyprus will have their permit automatically extended for one more year, the interior ministry announced on Tuesday.
Those who are already beneficiaries of ...
Parents call for exams to be invalidated after ‘tragic’ results (updated)
The Pancyprian Federation of Parents’ Associations on Tuesday asked for the results of the first cycle of the twice-yearly exams held in January to be invalidated, citing results “that can ...
Disy leadership race: Harris Georgiades joins race for top post (updated)
Disy’s Harris Georgiades on Tuesday said he will run for the party leader, amid speculation on what the future of the party would hold.
Georgiades is currently Disy’s ...
Minister hails green growth in practice for water supply
Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis on Tuesday hailed his ministry’s work on green growth and the circular economy during a tour of the wastewater treatment plant project in Achna.
The ...
Library of humans: challenging stereotypes
Facing your own prejudices or broaching a generally taboo subject is the aim of Human Library events. The Cyprus branch has an event coming up in Nicosia. ELENI PHILIPPOU turns ...
Hospital payment scheme seeks to establish minimum quality of care
A bid to streamline remuneration for services offered at hospitals under the national health scheme Gesy is underway with proposals from its operator, the health insurance organisation (HIO), already in ...
Cats and dogs among Cyprus’ invasive species
Ten invasive species have been red listed in Cyprus for their dangerous impact on the environment, according to a presentation this week by BirdLife Cyprus and the forestry department.
And ...
CVAR hosts Gülden Plümer’s book presentation
The launch event of Gülden Plümer’s book titled They Weren’t the Only Ones That Disappeared, in which she wrote about her 15 years of experience and memories ...
Sentence of child sex abuser increased to 15 years
A man who committed the “extremely vile” crimes of sexually abusing three children and was sentenced to 10 years in prison in a “blatantly inadequate sentence” has now had his sentence ...
Israeli sports technology company expands to Cyprus
i-BrainTech’s decision is seen as a vote of confidence in Cyprus
Israeli sports technology company i-BrainTech, a pioneer in athletic brain training, on Tuesday announced its plan to expand ...
Indian farm workers’ mistreatment case under investigation
Details emerged on Tuesday of the shocking working conditions under which 14 Indian workers were employed at a Famagusta livestock farm.
The workers, all legally documented, were allegedly forced to work ...
Amathountos bishop to stand in Paphos election on Sunday (updated)
Amathountos bishop Nicolaos announced his candidacy for Paphos bishop on Tuesday, saying that although he was hesitant at first, he could not say no after “the sincere efforts” by those ...
Animal Party event on Ledra Street
The Animal Party will be giving out plants and other small gifts along with information leaflets on the importance of biodiversity for Valentine’s Day, an announcement said on Tuesday.
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Man charged for obstruction of police work
Police on Monday arrested a 58-year-old man for obstructing a police officer in the performance of his duties.
According to the police, around 5 pm while in search of a wanted ...
Woman begging with fake baby arrested in Paphos
Police on Monday arrested a woman for public nuisance and begging with a fake baby on a main road in Paphos.
According to police spokesman Michalis Nicolaou, shortly after 11am ...
Live Afro-Brazilian and Latin music this carnival season
Carnival fever is on! Limassol is getting ready for its biggest party of the year which lasts over a week and spills throughout its old town streets. Ten days of ...
Faulty chimney causes fire in three-storey Emba house
Fire broke out on Monday shortly after 9pm in a three-storey house in Emba village in Paphos.
The police and the fire services arrived at the scene and brought the ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, a day after Nikos Christodoulides was voted in as Cyprus’ elected president, the horse trading over cabinet members appeared to be in full swing. The president-elect ...
Man arrested for Nicosia car arson
Police in Nicosia arrested a 26-year-old man early on Tuesday for a case of car arson under investigation.
Half an hour after midnight police received the report that a car ...
Nicosia man arrested for hiding ammo on his roof
Police in Nicosia on Tuesday arrested a 38-year-old man for illegal possession of ammunition.
Police had obtained a court warrant to search the man’s residence and arrived on the ...
Today’s Weather: Mostly clear
On Tuesday the weather will be mostly clear with increased cloud cover in some areas. The winds will be mainly north-easterly, weak to moderate up to 4 Beaufort at time strong, ...