Cyprus

Cyprus’ rotating EU presidency in the first half of 2026 offers a “unique opportunity” for the country to promote itself “as a trustworthy partner, with added value in a region of ...

The expanded conference on the Cyprus problem will take place in New York during the second fortnight of July, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday. “The date that the United ...

My sister lives in the States. ‘Say something – anything!’ she’s always being asked. ‘I love your British accent!’ To her, it’s just her voice: the one that orders ...

Cyprus intends to host an EU council in April 2026 with the participation of countries from the broader region, including the Gulf and India, and in this context will be sending ...

The court case against former volunteer commissioner Yiannakis Yiannaki has been postponed till July 10, due to prosecution impediments. The case was set to continue on Monday morning, however new dates ...

All wildfires that broke out in the Paphos district on Sunday were the result of arson, according to the Forestry Department director, Savvas Iezekiel. Speaking on CyBC radio, Iezekiel confirmed ...

Commando squadron officer Marinos Ioannou was handed an 18-month prison sentence on Monday without suspension, for the death of 27-year-old soldier Panayiotis Yiannios, who was critically injured during a helicopter ...

Two people aged 21 and 17 were arrested on Sunday in Paphos in connection with a mugging of tourists, while a third person is still at large, it was announced on Monday. ...

A 28-year-old was found floating unconscious in the sea in the Yeroskipou area in Paphos on Sunday appears to have died from drowning, authorities said on Monday. The man was ...

A 78-year-old woman was killed on Sunday in Limassol when the car she was driving collided head-on with a vehicle from the opposite direction. A third car crashed into them ...

Skies will be mainly clear on Monday morning, with clouds and isolated showers in the mountains in the afternoon. Winds will be a northeast to east gentle to moderate breeze ...

Sunday turned into a day of flames for the district of Paphos, as firefighters faced two wildfires in harsh weather conditions that tested their limits. The first fire erupted early ...

The festival of traditional flavours and handicrafts, “Pame Troodos 2,” has opened for the second year running at the presidential residence in Troodos. Launched by First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, the ...

A fire that broke out on Sunday morning in the village of Foinikaria, Limassol, was swiftly brought under control before it could spread, authorities confirmed. The blaze started at around 11:00...

The president of the European people’s party (EPP), Manfred Weber, has branded Turkey’s push for a two-state solution in Cyprus as “not only unacceptable but unrealistic and dangerous”, ...

Festival season is here there is no doubt about it. Returning to the heart of Limassol’s historical centre is a beloved festival that highlights local artists and music creation ...

Police carried out an overnight operation across Limassol on Saturday, leading to dozens of inspections, traffic offences, and action against businesses breaking the law. The move comes as authorities seek ...

Diary of an exhausted amateur rural dweller In recent years, increasing numbers of us have been moving outside city limits for two main reasons – cost of land and serenity – and ...

Driving environment, social and governance impact through corporate partnerships In Cyprus, City Friends Club helps businesses turn environment, social and governance (ESG) commitments into real impact through waste collection, community ...

The division of Cyprus, the systematic attempt to alter the island’s religious and cultural identity, the illegal construction on Greek Cypriot properties, the illegal actions in the fenced-off city ...

A man from Azerbaijan, suspected of serious offences including espionage and terrorism, will remain in police custody in Cyprus for another eight days. The suspect, who also holds British citizenship, ...

Saturday night saw Cyprus’ Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, declare the government’s firm commitment to supporting the country’s farming sector, warning that climate change and rising costs are putting ...

A man has reported a theft of valuables from his beach bag while enjoying the seaside in Ayia Napa, raising concerns over rising thefts at popular resorts. The 36-year-old holidaymaker ...

A yellow warning has been issued for Cyprus as temperatures are expected to soar to a scorching 40 degrees Celsius inland on Sunday. The Meteorological department announced that the alert will ...