A midnight inspection of the General Hospitals of Nicosia and Limassol has exposed shocking gaps in patient care, from long ICU waits to a brand-new €1.5 million CT scanner that hasn’t even been used....
The founder of Ark of the World, a well-known charity that runs homes and support programs for vulnerable children and families, has been handed a 9-and-a-half-year prison sentence after an appeals court found him guilty of a string of offenses linked to disciplinary practices inside the group’s facilities....
Fears about artificial intelligence reshaping the job market are growing, especially among younger workers, as new figures and industry warnings suggest major changes could happen sooner than many expected....
A meeting in Dhekelia this week brought together officials from the Sovereign Base Areas Administration and the Republic of Cyprus, with both sides zeroing in on one shared goal: stronger cooperation to tackle crime and security challenges....
It would take about €1 billion for the government’s school construction unit to handle all the work it needs to do, its director told lawmakers, warning that current funding is nowhere near enough....
A police operation carried out earlier today in the Paphos district led to the arrest of 19 individuals who were staying illegally in the Republic of Cyprus, authorities said....
The European Parliament voted last week to approve a resolution affirming that trans women are women, as part of its recommendations for the European Union’s agenda at an upcoming United Nations women’s rights forum....
The Council of Ministers approved a package of measures affecting Cyprus’s contract soldiers (SYOP) during its meeting on Tuesday, announcing changes aimed at strengthening staffing levels and improving incentives within the National Guard....
Electricity Authority of Cyprus crews have been mobilized across the island as severe weather continues to trigger repeated power network faults, according to the organization’s spokesperson, Christina Papadopoulou....
Spanish authorities have detained a 20-year-old man accused of exploiting a weakness in an online hotel booking system to secure high-end accommodation for almost nothing....
We’ve reached the finale of one of the longest-running soap operas on our little island. The much-ballyhooed, shocking, twist-filled telenovela titled Al Jazeera, or as it’s sometimes called, This is Cyprus,...
Cyprus is taking a bold step toward cutting household waste with a new ''Pay-As-You-Throw'' (ΠΟΠ) program set to launch in 2027, aiming to make trash disposal fairer while boosting recycling, Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou said Wednesday....
A 21-year-old construction worker is fighting for his life after plunging from a rooftop Tuesday morning in Paphos, in what authorities say is the latest serious workplace accident under investigation....
Drivers who hesitate to move for sirens could be costing lives, and police are warning the public that the law is clear: when an emergency vehicle approaches, you must make way immediately....
About 30,000 international visitors are expected to arrive in Nicosia as Cyprus takes on the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, a figure that highlights both the scale of the event and its global reach. ...
The Legal Service is taking aim at the controversial acquittal of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris and ex-MP Christakis Tziovanis, announcing it will appeal the decision of the Nicosia Criminal Court.
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Lidl Cyprus, staying true to its commitment to offering the best quality at the best market price, announces a new initiative to support households during the period of Great Lent....
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CARIE), and C.D Multimedia Services Ltd. are pleased to announce the organization of the International Defence and Security Conference and Exhibition, "BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026."...
Cyprus is taking part in international discussions on Gaza, with Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kompos traveling to Washington on Wednesday to attend a meeting of the Gaza Peace Council on Thursday. The island nation has been invited as an observer....
Recent rainfall has given a welcome lift to water supplies in the district of Paphos, with local officials saying the downpours have significantly strengthened dam reserves and improved the region’s overall water outlook....
Mother Nature has decided we need a little excitement today. A system from Northern Greece is officially moving in, bringing a moody mix of clouds and the occasional thunderous roar....
Even though aesthetics is often contrasted with morality, taste is, of course, personal. That’s why the first thing worth noting is the unfortunate and painfully awkward reaction of around forty public figures “from the world of letters and culture” who, through a letter to RIK, demanded the song and its music video be deleted and withdrawn....
Cyprus has made major progress in bringing its hotel sector into compliance with licensing requirements, with the share of properly licensed hotels rising sharply from just 5-6% in 2023 to about 45% today, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis told Parliament on Tuesday....
The Cyprus Police have issued a public warning about a new wave of fraud carried out through the messaging app Viber, where criminals are pretending to be police officers in order to steal personal and financial information....
A man was found dead on Monday afternoon at a construction site in Nicosia, prompting an investigation by authorities into a possible workplace accident....
A family of eight immigrants from Lebanon, including six minor children, was left on the street over the weekend, with their belongings in suitcases and no shelter in sight, prompting a Cypriot citizen to step in and host them temporarily. ...
