Cyprus

Between January 20 and 25 the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will install smart meters in selected areas of Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos. The digital devices measure and record electricity, gas ...

A bill for fostering children is being submitted to the House of Representatives, with the best interests of children in mind, Deputy Welfare Minister Marilena Evangelou said on Monday. The ...

More children are being admitted to Makarios III children’s hospital in Nicosia over the past few days, mainly due to flu A, with the hospital currently at 85 per cent ...

The European Commission has welcomed discussions between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar regarding the potential opening of new crossing points. Speaking from Brussels, Commission spokesperson Maciej ...

The dreams began in Paphos. At first, they were small: whispered moments of hope; tiny flames in the dark. Over the months they grew, kindled by compassion and the quiet ...

Doctors have expressed their strong opposition over the “wrong message” they say was sent regarding their pay during the recent discussion of an auditor-general’s report on the state health ...

The Department of Public Works has announced the start of roadworks at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point in Nicosia on Wednesday. Works are expected to last until May 21. Construction will ...

A 21-year-old man was remanded for seven days by Limassol court on Monday in connections with an attack on a food delivery driver last Wednesday. Three minors aged 15, 16 and 17 were ...

The three people, two women and a man, who were arrested after participating in a migrant support protest following the death of the 24-year-old from Pakistan were released on Sunday ...

After a knife attack injuring three young men, aged 16, 18 and 19 in Limassol on Saturday, a 16-year-old appeared in court on Monday and was subsequently placed under eight-day detention. Police are ...

Overnight stays in Cyprus increased by 5.5 per cent in 2024 according to Eurostat. This lists the Republic among the four EU countries with the greatest increase in short term rentals compared ...

As a working stand-up comedian, I have a special place in my heart for Netflix’s stand-up specials. While some don’t like to admit it, Netflix’s decision to ...

A 61-year-old man was arrested on Monday in connection with the ongoing investigation into an animal cruelty case in Peyia, Paphos. According to assistant police director of operations in Paphos, ...

A fire broke out in a sandwich van in Limassol and initial investigations have pointed to arson. The vehicle, owned by a 25-year-old was parked on Elias Kannaourou street in ...

The Animal Party on Monday raised concerns over the widespread presence of guns in the wrong hands on the island, describing the issue as a serious threat to public safety. “...

A 57-year-old man arrested in Peyia after seriously wounding his wife with two gunshots, was remanded for eight days by the Paphos district court on Monday. He is being investigated ...

Monday will be mainly clear with temperatures rising to 20C inland and on the coast, and 12C in the higher mountains. Winds will initially be variable, light to moderate, up ...

A crew member of a merchant ship sailing 12 nautical miles south of Cyprus has been delivered to Limassol General Hospital, according to a statement from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (...

Forty-five people were arrested on Sunday for residing illegally in the territory of the Republic, police said.  In a statement, the police said that members of the Aliens and Immigration ...

Police arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with an ongoing burglary case in Paphos, it emerged on Sunday.   The Paphos district court later in the day ordered his remand for ...

Police arrested three people at the Ledras Street crossing point in Nicosia on Sunday, who took part in a protest in support of migrants.  The protest was held under the ...

Cyprus issued a Navtex on Sunday in relation to the start of drilling at the ‘Electra’ field, in bloc 5 of the Cypriot exclusive economic zone (EEZ). According to the Joint ...

Conservation works at the Church of Panagia (Virgin Mary) in the village of Lysi in the north will start soon by the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage (TCCH), Greek Cypriot ...

A flood of claims of illegal activities at Faros beach in Pervolia prompted the recently appointed regional mayor to say in December that these activities have turned the area into ...