New bus lane into Nicosia to service park and ride at GSP
A new bus lane will begin operating on the highway into Nicosia starting September 4, to ease traffic congestion in the capital with the creation of a park and ride in ...
More protests erupt in Chlorakas, second night of violence
A new wave of protests began in Chlorakas on Monday night with groups of people chanting “get out” as part of a fresh attack against migrants living in the area.
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Refugee NGO and village mukhtar battle it out over latter’s actions at protest
A social media firestorm has broken out on Monday, following attacks against migrants, their businesses, and cars in Chlorakas overnight, with the village mukhtar and a refugee NGO trading accusations ...
Significant finds at Cyprus’ lost ancient temple
An ancient temple lost to the sands of time, rediscovered in 1885 but forgotten once again – only to be “rediscovered” in 2021, has finally been unearthed by a German team of archaeologists.
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Yiannaki’s qualifications ‘authentic’, says audit office
The auditor office said on Monday that health ministry permanent secretary Christina Yiannaki’s Egyptian dentistry degree is “authentic”, after weeks of speculation over its validity.
The speculation reached fever ...
Increased prices on most staple food items
A total of 32 out of 45 staple food items have seen their prices increase, the Consumer Protection Service (CPS) said on Monday, in its July 2023 price observatory.
Reductions were recorded for 13 ...
North says it pays Republic €14 million for electricity
The north paid the Republic around €14 million for electricity in the space of the last month, its electricity authority (Kib-Tek) employees’ union (El-Sen)’s general secretary Ahmet Tugcu said on ...
Political parties condemn Chlorakas attack (Updated)
Political parties on Monday condemned the attacks on people and homes in Chlorakas during an anti-migrant protest overnight, while far-right opposition Elam has instead blamed the attacks on migrants.
The ...
Cyprus firefighting team in Greece moves to new front
The Cypriot firefighting mission in Greece will focus on battling blazes in the Dadias region in Evros as of Monday.
The Cypriot team had been focusing on fires in the ...
Heavy rains hit Paphos, more expected (updated)
A yellow weather warning is in place as the Met Office on Monday warned of further heavy rains and thunderstorms after unsettled weather hit various parts of the island earlier ...
More young, diverse voices needed at diaspora conference, Nepomak says
More young voices need to be heard at the annual diaspora conference, the World Organisation of Young Overseas Cypriots Nepomak said on Sunday.
The 21st World Conference of Diaspora Cypriots ...
A forgotten and neglected hideaway
The ‘Rest House’ at the forestry station at Stavros tis Psokas could use some TLC, and some electricity
Deep in the heart of the Paphos Forest is the time-forgotten Stavros ...
Polarisation efforts go against majority’s will for reunification, president says (updated)
Those who seek to create tension and a negative climate do not reflect the desire of the overwhelming majority of Greek and Turkish Cypriots to reunite the island, President Nikos ...
Cypriot mission moves to “dangerous front” in Evros
The Cypriot firefighting mission in Greece relocated to a “large and dangerous” front in Evros on Sunday.
The 31-member team travelled to Alexandroupolis on Sunday together with the Special Forest ...
Intercity buses take off but still a long road ahead
They are increasingly popular but are still burdened by breakdowns and rude drivers, but it’s all about to change
An Intercity bus which randomly went up in flames, leaving ...
Sanctions against Turkey in case of new developments in Varosha, says US senator
US Senator Robert Menendez proposed sanctions be imposed against Turkey if the country proceeds with further developments in the fenced-off area in Famagusta.
The carrot and stick motivational approach could ...
Storms and rain expected in the last days of August
The met service said storms are expected on Sunday, less than a week before the end of August.
Isolated showers or thunderstorms will affect mainly the mountains and eastern half ...
Truck overturns in Limassol roundabout
A double cab pickup truck overturned in a roundabout in Limassol on Saturday afternoon.
The driver was rushed to the district’s public hospital. It is understood that he suffered ...
Meteor and planet sightings among topics of coming free event
The recent meteor and planet sightings are among the topics that will be discussed in the coming free science café meeting on Tuesday.
The event, held at the Kition planetarium ...
Fires ease in area where Cypriot firefighters operate (updated)
The Cypriot firefighting mission in Greece has been moved to a different area after battling fires in Parnitha until late at night on Friday.
The 31-member team is now operating ...
Refugee stamp exhibition opens in Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa Mayor Christos Zanettou said he hoped the refugee stamp would soon be replaced with a peace stamp, during the inauguration of an exhibition at the centre of Sefer ...
Greek Cypriot side reiterates aim to resume talks ahead of UN official’s visit
The aim is the resumption of the UN-led peace talks for the solution of the Cyprus issue, the Greek Cypriot side reiterates, ahead of the visit to Cyprus of the ...
Troodos meeting sets out future objectives and reforms for Cyprus
President Nikos Christodoulides presented the government’s future objectives and major reforms during a long meeting with the ministers at the Troodos presidential residence.
The entire cabinet, as well as ...
Arson attack at Limassol mosque
Arsonists targeted a Limassol mosque early on Saturday, only hours after Muslims had gathered there to pray.
Police said an unknown person approached the Jedit Mosque located in the old ...