Cyprus

Larnaca municipality will be setting up a food distribution center for Easter for beneficiaries of the Social Grocery card on Good Friday, April 22 between 8.00 and 9.30am at the municipality’s ...

A series of discussions “2040” organised by the NGO Oxygono address the need to formulate a long-term vision for four cities of Cyprus supported by their citizens. The series started with “...

We asked various people on the streets of Nicosia how they see the war, and if they’re worried about a possible escalation.

Cyprus authorities “categorically deny” any involvement in the alleged hacking of the British foreign ministry after a digital rights watchdog named it as one of the three countries from which ...

Police arrested a 45-year-old man on Monday night, for assault leading to real bodily harm and causing damage at a sports venue. According to the police statement, the 45-year-old was ...

In today’s episode, the trial of a British pensioner who killed his terminally ill wife, and afterwards tried to commit suicide, has been postponed to June 16. In other news, ...

Two individuals, aged 41 and 27, were remanded for two days on Tuesday for conspiracy to commit a crime and attempted theft, illegal possession of property, traffic violations, and driving under the ...

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas will meet the scientific advisory committee on the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic on Tuesday to discuss new relaxations ahead of the Easter Holidays, amid an ...

Two people were arrested in Larnaca late Monday night after being spotted moving suspiciously by members of a police patrol. According to police statement, the two individuals were seen with ...

The Animal Party of Cyprus has said in an announcement that any form of commercial or other exploitation of animals should have no place in upcoming Easter celebrations. Included among ...

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (Eppo) has just three active investigations involving Cyprus, the attorney-general’s office said Monday, adding that this fact “fully vindicates” its own position. In ...

The state is aiming for a quick-fix solution to the Koshi municipal waste deadline and will launch an open tender, as studies warned the current site is set to overflow ...

The cost of this Easter’s Sunday lunch is set to cost households 20 per cent more than the last, with key goods such as meat and flaounes hitting the hardest. “...

A new study has revealed that while the Cypriot National Guard’s weaponry and equipment remains numerically unchanged, increasing requirements in maintenance, difficulties in replacing obsolete hardware, and other international ...

The embattled twice-yearly exams programme came in for further criticism on Monday, as Akel reiterated its call for them to be scrapped and MPs discussed various proposals to reform the ...

A cyclist is in critical condition after the driver of a car tried to overtake but crashed into him, along the Paralimni-Sotira road. Famagusta police spokesman Steve Theodoulou said that ...

The government on Monday announced the successor to Andreas Mavroyiannis as chief negotiator for the Cyprus issue, while speculation tied Mavroyiannis’ resignation to the 2023 presidential elections. In a written statement, ...

Infrastructures for abused children and women should be available in all districts, Deputy Minister for Social Welfare Anastasia Anthousi said on Monday during a visit of the House human rights ...

The funding and subsequent renovation works at the Maronite village of Kormakitis, centred on its primary school, were reviewed by a senior government official on Monday. Presidential commissioner for humanitarian ...

The deputy ministry of shipping announced on Monday that it had completed the evaluation of tenders for a ferry link between Cyprus and Greece. The winning company behind the successful ...

A €40 million action plan aimed at revamping Nicosia’s walled city was presented on Monday which will provide incentives for young families to move into the area and grants for ...

Russia has “no intention” of recognising other authorities other than the Republic of Cyprus, the Russian embassy in Nicosia said on Monday as it rubbished reports regarding the creation of ...

Covid-19 restrictions at the crossing points are to be lifted from 9am on Tuesday, the bicommunal technical health committee announced on Monday. This means that proof of vaccination and test ...

A 33-year-old man is expected to be deported from the island after he was arrested in Paphos without the necessary documents, police said on Monday. Officers found the man walking ...