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Rape accuser sticks to her story

A British teenager accused of making up gang rape allegations is sticking to her story, telling a judge during cross-examination that she was raped by Israeli teens despite prosecutors pointing to video footage showing consensual sex days prior to the alleged incident...

Spy van owner fires back at police

The CEO of WiSpear, the high-tech company caught in a media storm for owning the confiscated “spy van” in Cyprus, says local police have not done much to dispel false rumours...

Six arrested in fake marriage investigation

Police are investigating suspected marriage fraud following multiple arrests in Nicosia in connection with alleged fake employment contracts...

'74' wins first place at Cyprus International Film Festival

Paul Lambis’ full-length screenplay “74” was awarded the “Best Screenplay” prize at the Cyprus International Film Festival’s Golden Aphrodite awards ceremony, held at the Pallas Cinema-Theatre in Nicosia...

Cyprus asks to review Turkey-Libya deal

Τhe Republic of Cyprus has joined Greece in demanding to review two recent Turkey-Libya deals, with the Cypriot foreign minister accusing Ankara of extorting the memorandum from Tripoli...

Turkey says Greek Cypriots 'spoiled' in the EU

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says his country’s continental shelf is not up for discussion, accusing Greeks and Greek Cypriots of holding maximalist and uncompromising positions....

Day bouncing from sunny to cloudy

A northeastern air current is expected to affect the area over Cyprus, with some strong winds and periods of sunshine mixed with cloudy skies...

President lauds outgoing finance minister

President Nicos Anastasiades thanked outgoing Finance Minister Harris Georgiades for the work he has done in steering the economy “out of deep crisis towards growth" ...

Some new faces in cabinet reshuffle

The government has announced the latest Cabinet shuffle by President Nicos Anastasiades, with a combination of current office holders appointed to new posts and the appearance of some new faces...

Cyprus Tax Webcast November2019

Watch the new Deloitte Tax Webcast for November, presented by Mr. Pieris Markou, Deloitte Cyprus Tax & Legal Services Leader...

Senior citizen dies in Limassol crash

A senior citizen was killed in a traffic accident on Thursday after her daughter lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into a tree in Limassol...

Neighbours criticise Turkey-Libya deal

The foreign ministry of the Republic of Cyprus has condemned the signing of an agreement on maritime boundaries between Turkey and Libya, calling it a “serious violation” of international law...

Condition unknown for man in scooter crash

A young man’s condition remained unknown after he was struck by a car in Limassol as he was crossing the street on an electric scooter...

Police focus on black box in fatal crash

Officials say a black box installed in the car of a Russian man, who is under arrest in connection with Thursday’s fatal accident, could yield important information as the investigation continues...

Coercion claim rejected in Ayia Napa rape trial

A judge has ruled in the ongoing Ayia Napa rape trial that a British teen, who accused a group of Israeli youths of gang rape, was not coerced by police when she retracted the allegations a week later...

PwC Cyprus presented the 'New World, New Skills' programme

Report slams state agencies in teen's death

Social welfare employees staged a walkout on Thursday to protest the suspension of four of their colleagues following a damning report by the Ombudsman’s office on a teen’s death in rural Nicosia...

New EU health commissioner readies plan

Cyprus’ new Commissioner to the European Commission Stella Kyriakides has outlined the goals and priorities for the Health and Food Safety portfolio at a meeting held on Wednesday with Cypriot journalists...

Attorney general weighs in on spy van

The attorney general of the Republic of Cyprus has appointed a special investigator in the “spy van” case, while the Israeli company that sells controversial surveillance vehicles is calling on authorities to investigate what it calls a “false accusations” campaign...

Man killed in violent highway crash

A local driver was killed in a highway accident after his car was struck by another vehicle just outside Mouttayiaka in Limassol...

GoGordian, the new player in property investment

Youths suspected in bicycle drive by

Two youths have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Polis Chrysochous, where a German tourist says he was shot at out of a moving pickup truck...

Shocking details in Limassol torture case

A 21-year-old man was remanded in custody on Tuesday in connection with a case of suspected torture, with an 18-year-old male saying the suspect threatened to kill him if he didn't let him have his way...

Greece caught in US-China conflict on 5G

The development of 5G networks in Greece has been caught in the crossfire of the US-China trade war, with pressure growing on the Greek side...

Island under hailstorm watch

A weather alert is in effect on Wednesday with a thunderstorm warning that includes the possibility of hail in some local areas...

Sisters charged in Larnaca racist rant

Police are moving forward with criminal charges against two women who were captured on video during a racist incident at a Larnaca parking lot in October...

Cyclist shot in broad daylight

A German tourist was shot in the leg in broad daylight while riding his bicycle near the camping site at Polis Chrysochous...

Witness says Nelina pushed ‘walk’ button

Paphos police believe a young girl who was killed in an accident last week had pressed the button at the crossing prior to the incident, while a court has denied an arrest warrant for the driver...

Man dies in senior home fire

A senior citizen died in a fire that broke out in a retirement home in Dherynia, with officials suspecting a lit cigarette might have been the cause of the inferno...

Guterres committed to explore possibility to convene five-party meeting on Cyprus

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that he committed to explore with the President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades, the Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci and the guarantor powers the possibility to convene an informal five party meeting on Cyprus “at an appropriate stage”, following an informal dinner in Berlin attended by both leaders. ...