POLICE Androulla Vassiliou’s driver is the latest officer to be reassigned as the government reviews costly protection arrangements. Photo credit: @SecretService X Fitiris cuts police protection for former officials to reduce state spending Newsroom Justice Minister Costas Fitiris’ review of police protection for political figures and former state officials is already freeing officers for other duties, as the government continues efforts to reduce unnecessary public expenditure. READ MORE
Body found in Paphos forest identified as missing 75-year-old The discovery brings a tragic end to the search for Erato, who disappeared from the Kampos Tsakkistras area on Aug. 23. Newsroom 03/09/2026 | NEWS
Officials considers blocking welfare payments from being spent on gambling Proposals include a restricted benefits card and barring Minimum Guaranteed Income recipients from casinos and online betting ... Newsroom 03/09/2026 | NEWS
Gloria Steinem, feminist icon who made women’s rights impossible to ignore, dies at 92 The journalist and Ms. magazine co-founder spent more than six decades challenging inequality in homes, workplaces and politics. ... Newsroom 03/09/2026 | NEWS
Welfare recipients stuck carrying paperwork the state could collect itself Vulnerable families risk losing their only income for months, and may pay hefty bank fees, because two institutions cannot ... Newsroom 03/09/2026 | NEWS
14,000 cigarettes found in passenger’s luggage at Larnaca airport The 57-year-old paid €4,200 after customs officers intercepted him before a flight to the United Kingdom Newsroom 03/09/2026 | NEWS
Kyrenia ferry sailed despite storm closure at Turkish port, testimony says Nine people are dead and 19 remain missing as questions over the captain’s decision trigger a political crisis in the occupied ... Newsroom 03/09/2026 | NEWS
Van driver arrested after police chase and warning shots in Ypsonas Police say the driver failed to stop for a vehicle inspection, triggering a pursuit through the Limassol area. Newsroom 03/09/2026 | NEWS
Workers could face higher Social Insurance contributions Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas says higher pensions are guaranteed but leaves open the possibility of increased worker ... Newsroom 03/09/2026 | NEWS
West Nile cases double in days as Cyprus mosquito alert grows Eight people have required hospital treatment, with health officials urging residents to clear stagnant water from gardens ... Newsroom 03/09/2026 | NEWS
Body found in Paphos state forest Forestry Department officials discovered the unidentified body in the Kallinikos area on Thursday morning. Newsroom 03/09/2026 | NEWS
