One in six in Cyprus at risk of poverty
Around 17.1 per cent of people in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025, according to figures released on Thursday by Eurostat, with the total number affected reaching ...
Letymbiotis says Turkey should ‘look in the mirror’ over stalling EU relations
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Thursday called on Turkey to “look in the mirror” over the lack of progress in its relations with the European Union, after Turkish Foreign Minister ...
Cyprus’ hidden gem of a winery
For those who love adventure and discovering hidden gems, visiting off-the-beaten-path wineries offers a rare chance to taste handcrafted, low-intervention wines in stunning, remote locations. These wineries may not be ...
€1m approved for missing person DNA identification
A €1 million fund has been approved for specialised genetic testing to help identify remains of missing persons, the office of the presidential commissioner said on Thursday.
Officials said the new ...
Cypriot MEP calls for halt to funding of Turkish Cypriot farmers over foot and mouth
Cypriot member of the European Parliament Costas Mavrides, of Diko, on Thursday called for a halt to European Union funding of the Turkish Cypriot agricultural sector, alleging that Turkish Cypriot ...
Eni Cyprus offers two scholarships for postgraduate studies in Italy
Two scholarships for a postgraduate programme at the Politecnico di Torino have been announced by Eni Cyprus Limited, the energy ministry said on Thursday.
The scholarships are for the 2026–2027 academic ...
Smart meter installations to continue across Cyprus in May
The mass installation programme for electricity smart meters will continue throughout May 2026 across all districts, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) said on Thursday.
In Nicosia, installations will take place ...
Cypriot MEPs demand more support for Lebanon
Cypriot members of the European Parliament demanded more support for Lebanon amid an insurgency being undertaken by Iran-backed militia Hezbollah and an ongoing invasion being launched by Israel, with MEPs ...
Supreme Court rejects appeal over 2013 ‘haircut’ case
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from a Polish woman seeking compensation from Cyprus for losses during the 2013 banking crisis, it was made known on Thursday.
The case involved ...
Rare breeds decision lies with veterinary services, says Malas
Decisions regarding animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease that belong to rare breeds fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Veterinary Services, special scientific committee head Stavros Malas said on Thursday, ...
Raouna: Antisemitism has no place in Europe or anywhere
Antisemitism “has no place in Europe or anywhere”, European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said, as she addressed the European Parliament in light of a number of incidences of antisemitic ...
Christodoulides to meet Erhurman next week
President Nikos Christodoulides will hold his next meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman next Friday, May 8, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday.
He wrote in a post on ...
Public must be made an ally, says Fitiris at police graduation
The public must be made an ally, as no security system can be truly strong without trust and cooperation from the people, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Thursday during ...
Man gets ten years for Paralimni stabbing
The Famagusta criminal court sentenced a 24-year-old man on Thursday to ten years in prison after he admitted to causing grievous bodily harm with intent in a stabbing in Paralimni.
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Turkey and EU ‘held hostage by one country’, Fidan says
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan lamented that relations between his country and the European Union are being “held hostage by one country” during a joint press conference with his Austrian ...
Gov’t aims for swift completion of ‘Sandy’ probe, says minister
The government’s objective is for the police investigation into the “Sandy” case to be completed as soon as possible, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Thursday, while noting he ...
Religious group candidacies to be submitted on May 6
The candidacies for representatives of the Maronite, Armenian and Latin religious groups at the House, to be elected during the May 24 parliamentary elections, will be submitted on May 6, the chief ...
Dana lambasts Christodoulides’ ‘provocative’ statements on Cyprus problem
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s undersecretary Mehmet Dana lambasted as “provocative” recent statements made by President Nikos Christodoulides on the Cyprus problem, as well as plans for French soldiers ...
Faulty pipe leaves Limassol residents without water
Residents in some areas of Limassol were left without water on Thursday after a fault in a pipeline.
The Limassol EOA said the affected households were in St Peter and ...
Elderly man in intensive care after crashing into lorry
An 87-year-old man was seriously injured on Wednesday when his vehicle collided with a lorry in Kokkinotrimithia, Nicosia.
The police said that at around 11am, while driving along Griva Digenis ...
Six arrested in overnight police operations
Six individuals were arrested overnight in the framework of organised police patrols in urban areas.
The police pulled over 309 vehicles and checked 368 drivers and passengers, filing 187 reports for various offences, ...
Man charged with premeditated murder dies in hospital
A 54-year-old foreign national, in custody at the central prison for the premeditated murder of his 34-year-old partner, died in hospital late on Wednesday night.
The justice ministry said the ...
Local showers, temperatures set to drop
Thursday started off mainly fine with low clouds and fine mist in some areas. Clouds will continue to gather and in the afternoon may bring local showers and possibly an ...
What’s on this weekend
May’s first weekend arrives with a packed events agenda, and the warmer the weather gets, the more the cultural calendar will fill up. This weekend, enjoy live music, spring ...