Maintenance work on the Tax For All online system
The tax department on Friday announced planned maintenance work on the Tax For All online system, which may cause temporary service interruptions on specific dates and times.
According to the ...
Appeals court allows minor to remain in detention until trial
The appeals court ratified a district court ruling by which a minor is being held until his hearing on October 29 in relation with a case of arson and receiving stolen ...
‘No, no, Doreen, Cyprus isn’t hot at all’: weather likely to confuse tourists
This is the kind of weekend that’s probably responsible for a lot of unhappy tourists!
Why? Because our October visitors may go home and say: “No, no, Doreen! Cyprus ...
Further batch of vultures released to grow Cyprus flock
A fourth batch of vultures that arrived in Cyprus from Spain in February were released into the wild late on Thursday as part of efforts to strengthen their population, BirdLife ...
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Limassol businessman shot, dies on way to hospital
A well-known Limassol businessman was shot on Friday morning and died on the motorway on the way to hospital.
The man, identified as 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, was most well-known for ...
Christodoulides outlines Gaza initiative to European leaders
Cyprus’ six-point initiative on Gaza, proposed earlier this week, was set before (European People’s Party) EPP heads of state and government by President Nikos Christodoulides during a teleconference on ...
Distress hand signal leads to domestic violence conviction
British bases police officers on Friday praised the quick thinking and bravery of a child for using the international hand signal for distress which led to their father being sentenced ...
Experience the true flavours of India in Cyprus
Nicosia will spring to life this Sunday as another edition of the Indian Food Festival takes place. Transforming Eleftheria Square into a hub of flavours, spices and aromas, the festival ...
New meetings on Friday to break CoLA deadlock
Continuing the effort to break the deadlock over the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA), Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou will be holding separate meetings on Friday with the employers’ organisations and the trade ...
Mainly fine weather, clouds gather over the weekend
Mainly fine weather with passing clouds can be expected on Friday, with temperatures reaching 28C inland, 26C along the coast and 19C in the highest mountains.
Winds will start off ...
‘Take shingles seriously’ Gesy urges public
A campaign launched by Gesy is urging people to take shingles seriously and get the free vaccine.
People over 60 are encouraged to understand the risks and speak with their general ...
Palestinian envoy urges Cyprus to act over Barghouti beating claim
The Palestinian ambassador here on Thursday appealed to the Cypriot state to “immediately react” to the alleged beating up of a prominent Palestinian figure by his Israeli jailers.
In a ...
Power cuts in Paphos villages on Monday
Electricity supply to certain areas in Paphos will be interrupted next Monday due to maintenance work on the grid, the state-run power utility said on Thursday.
The interruption will occur ...
Cyprus ‘determined to safeguard peace and security,’ defence minister says
Cyprus remains determined to safeguard peace, security, territorial integrity and its sovereign rights, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Thursday, marking the conclusion of a military exercise at the Kalo ...
Organisational gaps at Larnaca hospital despite gains
Operations at Larnaca general hospital may be improving, but the facility still has room to better its organisation as well as the quality of service to patients, MPs heard on ...
Nicosia: Inside Europe’s last divided capital
Nowhere else in Europe can you experience such contrast so intimately — and yet, on both sides, the rhythm of daily life carries on. Children play football near barbed wire. Artists ...
Nicosia among Europe’s three ‘Rising Innovative Cities’
The Nicosia municipality has been selected by the European Commission as one of the three finalists for the title of European Rising Innovative City 2025, it was announced on Thursday.
“This ...
Cyprus backs Armenia’s path towards closer EU ties
Cyprus supports Armenia’s path towards closer alignment with the European Union, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Wednesday evening.
Speaking at the Armenian Embassy during celebrations for Armenia’s ...
Paphos mayor’s public square plan faces council opposition
The mayor of Paphos Phedonas Phedonos’ plan to convert the parking area on Konstantinou Kanaris street into a public square is reportedly facing opposition from a majority of the municipal ...
Larnaca Call urges cancer action ahead of Cyprus EU presidency
Cancer prevention, treatment and care must be prioritised during Cyprus’ 2026 EU Council presidency, Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras and MEPs Michalis Hadjipantela and Giorgos Georgiou have urged the health minister.
The ...
Mitsotakis tells media to not go overboard with interconnector reporting
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged the media in both Greece and Cyprus to “not go overboard” with its reporting on differences of opinion between the two countries over the ...
Poed and Oelmek dismiss teacher evaluation proposal, threaten strike
The education minister’s proposal for teacher evaluations was thrown out on Thursday by teachers’ union Poed which, along with Oelmek, called on Education Minister Athena Michaelidou to an immediate ...
Man remanded after allegedly firing shots to intimidate ex-partner
A 34-year-old man was on Thursday remanded for eight days after allegedly firing shots into the air in an attempt to intimidate his former partner in a neighbourhood in the ...
Online comedian cooking up a storm, just like his mom
While Greek and Cypriot culture are often dismissed as the same, how much this is true is a matter of opinion. The language, the orthodoxism, a – literally – burning love for ...