In a significant development, police apprehended two individuals, aged 39 and 40, yesterday, as part of ongoing investigations into an attempted murder case in Famagusta province last November.
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Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, has said that the UNSG's envoy for Cyprus should spend time on the island rather than paying a visit for some days, adding that as he has been informed her appointment will go into effect on January 1st, 2024.
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In an exclusive interview with ''Kathimerini,'' Paphos Mayor Phaidonas Phaidonos asserts that any speculation about Synagermos aligning with the Christodoulides government is definitively put to rest....
Get ready for a mix of clear skies and occasional clouds today as temperatures climb to a comfortable 20 degrees inland, 21 on both the west and east coasts, reaching a slightly warmer 22 on the remaining coastlines.
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In a dramatic twist, Lisbon finds itself grappling with a housing crisis, ranking second only to Athens in soaring housing costs among major European cities, reports Bloomberg. ...
There have been signs and monsters about the works being done in Akamas and the breaches of the conditions of the Special Ecological Assessment (SEA) but the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Xenophontos, is still not sure that he should order a disciplinary investigation to be held accountable....
In the picturesque town of Escondido, California, a captivating saga unfolds as a disabled Malaysian Serama chicken named Nubz finds his place in the hearts of the online community, all thanks to the compassion of dog walker Meech Davignon....
In a disheartening turn of events, the community of Lakatamia was struck by sorrow when unidentified individuals set ablaze the cherished Christmas tree that graced the neighborhood....
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director General for Europe, Peter Wilson and the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Kyriacos Kouros chaired the first annual review of the UK-Cyprus Memorandum of Understanding....
Cyprus’ financing needs for 2024 amount to €1.3 billion, largely to be covered by the issuance of a €1 billion EMNT bond, the Finance Ministry’s Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has said.
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Without agreement on the European budget, the first day of the European Council meeting was concluded at 2.30 Brussels time (3.30 a.m. on Friday), as no "common ground" was found on the revision of the budget (2021-2027), due to lack of unanimity....
President Christodoulides put an end to the DISY-government-opposition political confrontation from Brussels, in response to a report in the newspaper "Truth" which, citing sources, referred to an invitation by Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, to the President of the Council of Europe - on the sidelines of the brief, informal meeting between the two in the framework of the Climate Summit (COP 28) in Dubai....
In a significant initiative, a four-member team from ''Volunteer Doctors - Cyprus,'' formerly known as Doctors of the World, is gearing up for a medical-humanitarian mission to Egypt.
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In bilateral meetings held in Geneva, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou emphasized the shift from illegal to legal migration channels, as stated in a press release by the Interior Ministry on Friday. ...
Acting Permanent Secretary of DG Growth at the Finance Ministry, Andreas Zachariades, said on Thursday that as of Friday, Cyprus will be among the first ten EU member states that have submitted the third payment request from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism of the EU....
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has conveyed to IOM (International Organization for Migration) Director General Amy Pope Cyprus' willingness to look into implementing a pilot programme to attract labour force from third countries....
Cypriot banks rank second to last among European banks in terms of paying interest on total household deposits, according to data released on Wednesday by the European Banking Authority (EBA), as part of its annual risk assessment of the European banking system....
In the ongoing investigation into the death of National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou in 2005, anthropologist Eleftheria Harilaou testified about examining his exhumed bones....
The Mall of Cyprus decided to extend the hours (from 2 to 4 hours) for free parking ahead of the festive period, as reported in «K» the marketing manager of the mall, Giorgos Pissis, noting that this decision started from 01/12 and is valid until 31/12....
The Ministry of Finance has officially disclosed the main provisions of the agreement reached with trade unions PASYDY and FCC, outlining significant salary advancements for public and broader public sector employees, including those within Local Government Authorities. ...
In the quirky world of Dimitris Foutsias, the consumption of meat is not just a culinary choice—it's downright illegal. ETHAL brings "Meatball," directed by Marina Vronti, to the stage, delivering a thought-provoking and often humorous take on veganism, political correctness, and societal norms....
