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Ayia Napa mayor Christos Zannetou visited army camps and guard posts in the area on Holy Wednesday, ahead of the Easter holidays. Zannetou was accompanied by the commander of the 7...

The government’s decision to zero the rate of value added tax on meat, poultry, and fish is having a “very positive impact”, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday. ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said that ensuring public safety across all sectors is the state’s primary obligation, during a visit to the Cyprus police academy ahead of the Easter holidays. ...

An independent criminal investigator is appointed to investigate the recent allegations by Ioanna Fotiou, known publicly as Annie Alexui, in regard to corruption allegations she has levied against seven police ...

Maronite Archbishop of Cyprus Selim Sfeir met Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday, ahead of the forthcoming Easter weekend. Sfeir was joined by Yiannakis Moussa, the Maronite Cypriot community’...

Four new cases of foot and mouth disease were confirmed on Thursday with infections detected in Dromolaxia and Yeri, bringing the total number of affected livestock units nationwide to 70. According ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Keve) tourism committee on Thursday warned that Cyprus’ tourism sector is at a critical juncture, calling for immediate state intervention to prevent ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday he was leaving open the possibility of referring the foreclosure laws back to the House, as many aspects needed to be examined. The laws, ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday that allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis will be investigated “to the end”, as the government continues to reject claims that the key witness ...

The British bases police force has marked a milestone with a passing out parade held at the officers’ mess in Episkopi. The event celebrated 16 officers who completed their two-year probation, ...

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday confirmed that the holy light, which is also known as the holy fire, will arrive in Cyprus in advance of Easter, thanking his Greek ...

Isolated rain and storms are expected on Thursday afternoon, mainly in mountainous areas, in the south, the east and possibly inland. Temperatures are expected to reach around 21 degrees inland.   Mild ...

A law requiring compensation for surplus electricity generated by photovoltaic systems has been referred back to parliament on Thursday by President Nikos Christodoulides. The decision was taken following the law’...

A 19-year-old Cypriot man will run 100 kilometres solo from Kourion, Limassol, to Paphos harbour and back on Sunday, April 26, to raise awareness for mental health and support the Cyprus Samaritans. ...

Energy Minister Michael Damianos on Thursday said the Eastern Mediterranean can play “a leading role in addressing the climate crisis and shaping the new energy landscape in the region”. The ...

Evidence linked to Makarios Drousiotis’ deposition, including a mobile phone belonging to lawyer Nikos Clerides’ former client, ‘Sandy’, as well as more than 130 disputed digital files, has been sent to ...

Debate over the north’s ruling coalition’s planned alterations to the payment of the cost-of-living allowance for public sector workers continued into the early hours of Thursday morning at ...

Seven people were arrested during coordinated police operations carried out across Cyprus on Wednesday night, authorities said on Thursday. The arrests relate to a range of offences, including assault, indecent ...

A 37-year-old was arrested on Wednesday as part of investigations into a case of alleged sexual harrassment, indecent assault and assault causing actual bodily harm. According to the police, the ...

Three people were injured in a clash between teenagers and foreigners in the Trachoni area of the British bases on Thursday morning. According to the bases police, two people were ...

Nikos Stylianides has withdrawn his Alma candidacy for the May 24 parliamentary elections, as a “matter of principle” following the removal of Demetris Papadakis from the Alma ballot. Stylianides, who was ...

Two 19-year-olds and a 16-year-old were arrested in Larnaca and Limassol as part of intensified police patrols ahead of the Easter holidays on Wednesday night. According to the police, the ...

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Cyprus has become an increasingly attractive destination for expats, digital nomads, and retirees thanks to its favorable tax regime, EU membership, and high quality of life. Understanding how tax residency ...