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Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) chair Bruna Szego, visited Cyprus on Thursday, as part of her tour across European Union member states to enhance coordination between AMLA and National Competent Authorities (...

An agreement has been reached regarding the state’s financing of local authorities, with the MPs from the House interior committee saying the central government and local authorities have found ...

Parliament on Thursday doubled down on a law it had passed earlier this month compelling the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) to spend a specified amount as compensation to residents ...

Concerns over risks to customers, staff, and public health have been raised due to the absence of effective laws for tattoo artists and piercers, said the Commissioner for Administration and ...

The House on Thursday passed a law aiming to tighten up screening of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) where such investments are deemed to possibly impact national security. The controls will ...

Trade unions on Thursday appeared to signal that a deal with employers is feasible over the Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA) dispute, ahead of a crunch meeting between the sides ...

A “fiscal nuclear bomb” looms over Cyprus due to the risks attached to the LNG import project at Vasiliko as well as the Great Sea Interconnector, an opposition MP said ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday expressed strong concerns over the indefinite strike announced by the Cyprus transport workers’ union, which is expected to begin on ...

Cenk Tosunoglu, the son of Turkish Cypriot independent ‘MP’ Hasan Tosunoglu, was on Thursday arrested, standing accused of crimes related to the possession and circulation of child sexual abuse material, ...

A new proposal allowing Cypriot courts to deport foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes was submitted to the House of representatives on Thursday, following a request by Disy parliamentary spokesman ...

The Davila municipal parking lot in Nicosia will be closed from November 3, 2025 until February 2, 2026, the Nicosia municipality announced on Thursday. The closure will take place during the Christmas holiday season ...

A memorandum of understanding for the promotion of gender equality at work, was signed on Thursday between Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou and the employers’ federation (OEV), with First Lady ...

Water supply will be reduced in the Vavla and Lagia districts of Larnaca from Thursday until 5pm on Friday, said the Larnaca district government. According to authorities, this measure is ...

Cyprus is entering the final stage of preparations for assuming the presidency of the Council of the European Union in early 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, describing it as ...

By Christina Michailidis Across Europe, CBD (cannabidiol) appears to have become part of mainstream wellness culture. Found in creams, oils, gummies and much more, it promises relief, relaxation and regeneration ...

Two people have been arrested in Greece’s second city, Thessaloniki, in connection with the murder of 49-year-old Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous, the police said on Thursday. According to the ...

The annual coastal bird survey took place on the British bases area (SBA) coastline on September 22 and October 17, recording a total of 392 Eleonora’s Falcons, it was announced on Thursday. “...

The 30-year-old convict who was arrested in connection with the murder of 49-year-old Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous had his remand extended for a further eight days on Thursday. The man, ...

A total of €700 million has already been allocated to more than 100 projects under the Thalia 2021-2027 cohesion policy programme, the finance ministry said on Thursday. The ministry mentioned this week’...

Lefkara mayor Sophocles Sophocleous accused the interior ministry on Thursday of ignoring illegalities involving Turkish Cypriot properties in the town. “They are turning a blind eye,” he said. Speaking on ...

The closing statements from both the prosecution and the defence in the case against Cypriot journalist Ali Kismir, who faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of having “...

The House interior affairs committee on Thursday discussed a government bill to repeal the legislation which allows for Cypriot passports to be granted to foreign investors, thus removing the provisions ...

Collaboration between Cyprus’ two sides to ensure the smooth supply of medical supplies to those who need them is “now a necessity”, former Turkish Cypriot ‘health minister’ and current ‘MP’ ...

The Cyprus Tax Department on Thursday announced that a possible temporary online portal shutdown may take place on November 17, between 4.30pm and 7.30pm, due to scheduled maintenance works. The works ...