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3721. Government scrambles to counter teacher strike

The government is putting together measures to minimise the impact of next week’s teacher strike, with the education minister saying he is willing to pick things up with the unions from where they were left off at the last handshake...

3722. Suspects remanded in sex trafficking case

The five suspects detained Tuesday on sex trafficking charges, including three cops, have been remanded in custody while police did not rule out additional arrests pending the investigation...

3723. Earthquake in Turkey shakes Cyprus

Residents in Cyprus were shaken Wednesday morning by an earthquake some 66 kilometres off Turkey’s Antalya province...

3724. Human trafficking network busted in Cyprus

Cyprus police arrested five people, including three cops, following the unraveling of a human trafficking network that was forcing Eastern European women into prostitution...

3725. No paddles go up for Berengaria hotel

Despite a recent spike in interest for the auction of the abandoned Berengaria hotel in Cyprus, the historic building failed to draw bidders who would be willing to meet the minimum asking price of just over €2 million...

3726. Week starts off with mixed weather

There is still a chance of rain and thunderstorms in the late afternoon Monday and Tuesday, while weather is expected to clear up by mid-week as temperatures rise slightly...

3727. Two men attempt 'mission impossible' in Nicosia

Two men were seen throwing a rope over a part of the inner-city wall that separates north from south in downtown Nicosia, with bystanders watching in awe as the scene unfolded just like a Hollywood movie...

3728. INTERVIEW WITH THE FRENCH MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

3729. Cop fires shot after smart device flags vehicle

Police in Limassol fired a warning shot after a driver of a vehicle, which was flagged by the new ANPR system, sped away with cops ending up arresting two other people on foot...

3730. Isolated showers on the way

Clouds and showers are expected during parts of Friday, despite overall clear skies throughout the day, with a chance of thunderstorms and even hail over the weekend and into next week...

3731. Cop arrested for using fake sick notes

Paphos law enforcement officials are searching for a police officer, following allegations that he was presenting a fake doctor’s note to go on medical leave multiple times...

3732. The noose is tightening for Russians oligarchs

3733. UN keeps a lid on Cyprus talks guessing game

UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric says the consultations of UNSG's special envoy on Cyprus Jane Holl Lute are under way to determine the future of the negotiations but there is nothing concrete to announce as of yet....

3734. Taking action to clean up Akamas

Putting all other obligations on hold just for a day and armed with the slogan #akamascleanup, we dedicate one Sunday to clean one of the most beautiful spots in the Mediterranean...

3735. Trump warns Syria, Russia and Iran not to attack Idlib

3736. Cabinet meets to address teacher crisis

The Cabinet is holding an emergency session Tuesday at noon to discuss the teacher crisis, with a whole host of problems in the backdrop including a slowdown by the unions...

3737. Latest boatload of refugees prompts Cabinet meeting

Twenty presumptive refugees, mainly women and children, arrived in the Republic of Cyprus on Monday, prompting a partial Cabinet meeting on Tuesday in the wake of recent undocumented arrivals...

3738. Private schools unaffected by labour dispute

3739. Moody’s thumbs up to Bank of Cyprus bad loans sale

Moody’s credit rating agency says the recent sale of Non-Performing Loans by the Bank of Cyprus worth €2.8 billion is a positive step...

3740. India president in Nicosia for talks

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind is on an official two-day visit to the Republic of Cyprus, where he is expected to sign a number of bilateral agreements between the two countries...

3741. Greek seamen to stage fresh 24-hour strike

Greek seamen have decided to stage a fresh 24-hour strike after their union on Monday rejected an offer for a 2 percent annual pay hike following negotiations with the sector’s employers, Kathimerini understands....

3742. Cypriot jihadist facing extradition to Guantanamo

The US government is requesting for the “Beatles of ISIS” squad, one of them of Cypriot origin, to be moved to Guantanamo Bay, a move that could p[ossibly make them eligible for the death penalty...

3743. Cyprus goes all out in the maritime insurance game

Cyprus has been a serious contender in the maritime and shipping industry, but recently it emerged as one of few unbeatable alternatives for big foreign P&I clubs looking to set shop home away from home...

3744. Education crisis at end of tether

Difficult days lie ahead in public education, with state teachers unions saying a last-minute proposal by ruling party Disy, at least at face value, is no different than the latest government measures already rejected...

3745. More refugees picked up in Nicosia and Paphos

About 30 refugees on foot were picked up in the last 24 hours in Nicosia and Paphos, with authorities trying to ascertain the circumstances under which they reached the Republic of Cyprus...

3746. Teacher demo forces eleventh hour debate

The government is contemplating a suggestion that would allow proposed education measures to take hold but only through the end of the calendar year, in exchange of labour peace and talks with the teachers unions...

3747. Turkish Cypriots to touch base with Ankara

Turkish Cypriot officials are reportedly getting ready for a trip to Ankara where they will discuss the Turkish economic crisis and its impact on the northern part of the island...

3748. Bank of Cyprus gets rid of small business bad loans

The Bank of Cyprus says it has sold a portfolio of non-performing loans worth €2.8 billion to Apollo Global Management, a transaction that will reduce its stock of NPLs to €5.2 billion...

3749. Odysseas says Harris was being stubborn

The auditor general is pointing fingers at the finance ministry’s handling of the Cyprus Cooperative Bank affair, telling an independent investigation committee that some actions were misleading...

3750. May says sides need to build trust on Cyprus

The British Government continues to support a settlement in Cyprus, UK Prime Minister Theresa May told MP Theresa Villiers known for her opposition to security guarantees on the island...