Cyprus

Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides on Sunday thanked the whole team behind him as he marked the end of a podium drought winning gold in the Laser category at the World ...

The protection of workers’ rights has been a priority for the government since it came into power, President Nicos Anastasiades said in an event to mark Labour Day on Sunday. ...

Egg freezing allows women to delay starting a family, and in Cyprus the government even contributes to the cost. Gina Agapiou finds out more Hundreds of women freeze their eggs ...

An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was recorded between Cyprus and Lebanon, the geological survey department announced on Sunday. The quake was felt at 12.02pm, the department of the ...

The result of Akel policies are still fresh in the memory of workers, Government Spokesman Marios Pelekanos said on Sunday in response to charges made by the leader of the ...

Young people today are offering maximum yet receiving the minimum, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Sunday addressing a Labour Day event organised by left wing union Peo which saw ...

May 1 is a milestone for the struggles of all workers, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said in a message on Sunday saying the current government attaches particular importance to the protection ...

A 44-year-old man was remanded for five days on Sunday by the Famagusta District court after being caught allegedly bringing illegal migrants into the country. According to the police, at 6.20 ...

All-cause excess mortality in Cyprus last year saw a massive 16.5 per cent deviation from the mean of the previous five years, a just-released peer reviewed study has found. The anomaly ...

A recently introduced programme in Cypriot airports allows passengers with hidden disabilities to discreetly receive necessary assistance Travelling can be a hassle for anyone, but it may easily turn into ...

However there is always something to admire Gardeners are weather watchers. For them it can be too cold, too hot, too wet or too dry and there is always something ...

This summer is looking to be a busy one for Paphos Airport, with 59 destinations in 21 countries connected through flights by 15 airlines that will gradually exceed 250 per week, Transport Minister Yiannis ...

By Gina Agapiou and Antigoni Pitta Social inequalities are becoming more pronounced, trade union Peo said in a joint statement with Turkish Cypriot labour unions ahead of international workers’ day, ...

Larnaca district court on Saturday ordered the eight-day remand of a 19-year-old caught attempting to smuggle drugs from abroad through Larnaca airport, police said. Drug squad Ykan commander Michalis Katsounotos ...

Paphos police on Saturday said the drug squad (Ykan) made two arrests related to drugs offences after placing an apartment complex in Paphos under surveillance. The arrests were of two ...

A 27-year-old Paphos football fan is in hospital after falling during a match, police said on Saturday. According to the police report, the man had been participating in celebrations after ...

High concentrations of dust were being recorded on Saturday according to measurements from ground stations of the air quality monitoring network operated by the department of labour inspection. The public ...

This May, the island’s biggest dog show will be hosting a parade of shelter dogs. Alix Norman finds out more There are close on 200,000 stray dogs in Cyprus. Nobody ...

Inflation’s surge following excessive stimulus and an energy crisis makes the way ahead hazardous By Andrew Shouler Stagflation is upon us, inflation leading towards economic stagnation. Western economies are ...

Police have made a sixth arrest in relation to a drugs raid in Nicosia in February. According to a police report, a 40-year-old man, was arrested by police late Friday. ...

Deputy Minister of Tourism Savvas Perdios earlier this week said that small, local communities are at the heart of the national tourism strategy moving forward. Perdios’ comments were part of ...

President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday night expressed the hope that prospects for the peaceful resolution of global disputes, including that of the Cyprus issue, could come about from the ashes ...

Adolfo Laurenti, Principal European Economist for multinational financial services firm Visa, earlier this week participated in an event co-hosted by the Cyprus Economic Society, as well as the Cyprus Association ...

The Famagusta Tourism Board (Etap) on Thursday night held an event designed to showcase the district’s tourist product to Polish tour operators. The presentation took place at the Thalassa ...