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Dust pollution in Cyprus is a public health hazard requiring legislative action, according to pulmonologist Dr Haris Armeftis, who warned that rising concentrations are increasingly affecting both vulnerable groups and ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced the issuance of a €2 commemorative coin marking the Republic of Cyprus’ assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the European ...

Culling of pigs has begun at the first pig unit confirmed to be infected with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Palaiometocho area, Veterinary Services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said on Friday, ...

Fuel prices in Cyprus remain among the lowest in Europe, consumer protection service director Constantinos Karagiorgis said on Friday. “We are monitoring refinery prices and the shipments arriving in Cyprus. ...

The municipality of Strovolos warned parliamentary candidates and property owners on Friday about the illegal placement of election banners and advertising structures within its boundaries ahead of the parliamentary elections. ...

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Friday called on the European Union to provide more funding for transport systems in remote areas of Europe, while addressing the day’s trans-European transport ...

The Turkish armed forces are mulling the prospect of stationing a new commando brigade in the mountains above Kyrenia, the Cyprus Mail understands. Turkish defence ministry spokesman rear admiral Zeki ...

Two forest fires caused by lightning strikes were brought under full control on Friday shortly after breaking out, the forestry department said. In a statement, the department said the first ...

Cyprus has a deeply rooted coffee culture that goes far beyond a simple daily caffeine fix. On the island, coffee is a ritual, a social anchor, and a reflection of ...

Muddy rain, thunderstorms, hail and even power disruptions struck in various parts of the island on Friday as an unsettled weather passed across the island with conditions expected to persist ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the Antalya diplomacy forum. The meeting was also attended by Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun ...

Three people were arrested after 14g of heroin was seized, police announced on Friday. On Thursday, members of the anti-drug squad stopped a vehicle in Larnaca at around 3.30pm after ...

The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was welcomed on Friday by Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, who emphasised the necessity of full respect and implementation of the agreement. In a ...

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis on Friday released a new audio file related to the accusations he has levelled against former supreme court judge Michalakis Christodoulou and his associates regarding a litany ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Friday said he was satisfied with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp)’ intervention in Pyla this week, saying the force had taken measures ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said that now is the time” for the European Union to strengthen its ties with countries in the Middle East as he looked ahead to ...

The annual Christodoula March, due to have been held on Saturday, has been postponed due to the forecast of severe weather, the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society and the Bank of Cyprus ...

A 58-year-old man was arrested following the seizure of a large quantity of cannabis-related products in Limassol, police said on Friday. Officers searched a container in a warehouse in cooperation ...

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Nicosia, police said on Friday, after he collected a parcel containing 400g of cannabis. He is being investigated for his involvement in the ...

Four films that capture the drive to push beyond limitations, life-changing mountain climbs and bold expeditions are coming to Cyprus. The Mountains on Stage event showcases remarkable films with real-life ...

Police on Thursday night arrested a 30-year-old and a 51-year-old man were arrested as part of investigations into cases of burglary and theft in Protaras on Thursday. “The two suspects ...

Cyprus has the most courteous drivers in the world! According to a recent survey from discovercars.com, our island ranks number one for driver politeness – just ahead of New Zealand ...

On Friday, the weather will be predominantly overcast with sporadic rain showers that may be accompanied by thunderstorms. Temperatures will range from 25 degrees Celsius inland, to around 24 degrees on the ...

The cause of death of the man who was found dead on the coast of Akamas remains undetermined after an autopsy of his body was carried out on Thursday. According ...