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Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos spoke by phone on Wednesday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to address the recent US-Iran ceasefire and its implications for regional stability. Taking to social ...

The veterinary services confirmed on Wednesday that seven additional livestock units have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, authorities said Wednesday, pushing the total number of infected farms to 66 as containment ...

The deepening rift over the future of the Larnaca port and marina project intensified on Wednesday after transport minister Alexis Vafeades blocked the ports authority (CPA) from presenting development proposals. ...

Three of the four defendants accused of participating in a criminal syndicate in Larnaca were conditionally released on Wednesday after the court removed several charges from the indictment, significantly altering ...

A remote-controlled lifejacket system has been introduced to help improve rescue operations for bathers at Ta Bania beach, the Paphos municipality said on Wednesday. “This specific initiative constitutes practical support ...

Police arrested a 64-year-old man in Larnaca on Wednesday after finding 60 firecrackers in his possession. The man was pulled over by police officers at around 11am and found two packages ...

Christos Clerides disclosed on Wednesday that he was aware of allegations linked to the ‘Sandy’ case years before they became public. Speaking to local media, the former Bar Association president ...

Cyprus is entering a phase of full energy transition, with the government prioritising independence from imported fossil fuels as the “only realistic option” for economic stability, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos ...

Police have been granted new powers as of Wednesday to immediately suspend driving licences in serious cases of drink and drug driving. Under the new procedure, officers conducting roadside checks ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday addressed key challenges in the energy sector, the utilisation of natural gas, and international efforts to promote Cyprus as an investment destination during a roundtable ...

Journalist and Volt parliamentary candidate Makarios Drousiotis has sharply criticised the police over their handling of corruption allegations, accusing investigators of attempting to discredit evidence before even examining it. In ...

The Limassol criminal court sentenced two men, aged 62 and 47, to 22 and 20 years in prison, after finding them guilty of the illegal possession of over 100kg of drugs. The two men ...

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday for causing grievous bodily harm when he shot a 39-year-old in the leg, in Limassol, on December 30, 2024. The ...

Evidence submitted by journalist Makarios Drousiotis to the police regarding claims he has made regarding a former supreme court judge whom he accuses of rape, and others, will be forwarded ...

The cabinet approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening the police’s Motorised Immediate Action Unit (MMAD), including the introduction of a points-based system favouring candidates with special forces ...

Easter Lamb Shanks with Cyprus PotatoesBig flavour, minimal effort. This slow roasted lamb dish captures the essence of a traditional Cypriot Easter: tender meat, rich juices and potatoes soaked in ...

The social security services have warned the public on Wednesday of fraudulent emails requesting beneficiaries to pay an alleged administrative fee of €10. According to the social security services, the message ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday announced that there is “no longer grounds” for him to continue attempting to mediate between the north’s ruling coalition and trade union ...

The ceasefire between Iran and the United States could result in a fuel price drop in the next 10 to 15 days, chairman of the petrol station owners Savvas Prokopiou said on ...

The national health insurance organisation (HIO) on Wednesday warned of fake SMS falsely appearing to be sent by the general health scheme (Gesy). According to the HIO, the messages request ...

President Nikos Christodoulides criticised the House on Wednesday for trying to pass dozens of bills – including some that are unconstitutional – before it dissolved later this month ahead of the May 24 ...

As Cyprus’ livestock sector is still reeling from the foot and mouth outbreak that saw over 30,000 animals culled, state services are at odds over a solution which is rapidly turning ...

This year, Orthodox Easter falls on Sunday, April 12. While it is a very religious time of year, attention is also given to traditional foods, flaounas, red eggs, kokoretsi, lamb on ...

A fire broke out in abandoned house in Agioi Trimithias was likely deliberate authorities said on Wednesday. The blaze was reported at 4:58am in a pile of waste materials, including ...