MIGRATION Commissioner points to Cyprus’ own history of displacement while urging stronger support and integration policies for refugees and asylum seekers. Photo credit: Unsplash Refugee protection is a matter of human rights, commissioner says Newsroom Human rights commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides has renewed her office’s commitment to protecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in a message marking World Refugee Day. READ MORE
EU could propose social media age limits for children this summer, von der Leyen says European Commission considers bloc-wide restrictions on minors’ access to platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Newsroom 12/05/2026 | NEWS
Sandy case nears critical stage with Legal Service set to take over Europol findings expected by the end of the week while FBI report remains pending. Elizabeth Georgiou 12/05/2026 | NEWS
Woman loses €39,000 in online ‘investment’ scam Fake investor, fake lawyer and fake official allegedly convinced 64-year-old to keep sending money in a case police say ... Newsroom 12/05/2026 | NEWS
Parliamentary elections expected to cost €6 million Around 6,500 staff and police officers to work during the voting process. Newsroom 12/05/2026 | NEWS
Two men arrested after man was dragged on car bonnet during highway hit-and-run Police say a 23-year-old was allegedly driving the rented vehicle during the incident. Newsroom 12/05/2026 | NEWS
Dead cattle transported to burial site despite farmer objections Farmers temporarily blocked roads near the buffer zone in an attempt to stop the transport operation. Newsroom 12/05/2026 | NEWS
High school student becomes Cyprus health minister for a day (video) Teen wins nationwide contest and joins Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides for meetings and hospital visits. Newsroom 12/05/2026 | NEWS
Garbage truck catches fire in Limassol after batteries ignite Driver dumped two tons of waste at roadside after spotting flames inside vehicle. Newsroom 12/05/2026 | NEWS
Trozena plan fuels clash over development and protected nature zones (photos) Abandoned village project raises alarm over Natura 2000 impact and environmental limits on construction. Dorita Yiannakou 12/05/2026 | NEWS
Police defend response in shocking windshield drag case Officers say chasing fleeing driver sooner could have put 65-year-old victim’s life at greater risk. Newsroom 12/05/2026 | NEWS
