2 h. ago Environmental group condemns rally in Paphos forest as illegal

Organising car races in the Paphos state forest, a Natura 2000 special protection zone, violates both national and EU legislation on nature and biodiversity conservation, environmental organisation Terra Cypria said on Friday. The group called on the agriculture ministry to cancel the rally, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, in the areas of Anadiou, Stavros tis […]

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3 h. ago Paralimni municipality calls for relocation of migrant facilities

The presence of migrant facilities in the heart of the Paralimni-Deryneia tourist area is tarnishing the municipality’s image and damaging the region’s reputation as a top travel destination, the local authorities have stated. In an official announcement, the municipality urged all relevant bodies to take immediate action to relocate these facilities. “The municipality expresses its […]

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6 h. ago Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus strengthens bilateral cooperation

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus strengthens bilateral cooperation  EAC News Cambodia

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28 h. ago Thanasis Nicolaou’s mother calls for justice following investigation findings

Justice can only be served by punishing those responsible for the death of soldier Thanasis Nicolaou in 2005, his mother, Andriana Nicolaou, said on Thursday, following the release of an independent investigation report into the case. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, she reiterated her readiness to proceed with private criminal prosecutions. The long-awaited report, […]

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29 h. ago Paphos EOA employees stage work stoppage over collective agreement

Employees at the Paphos district organisation (EOA) staged a two-hour work stoppage on Thursday, demanding the signing and implementation of their collective agreement. The protest began at 10 am, with trade unions SEK and PEO present. Workers held placards calling for the agreement’s signing and the regulation of labour relations. SEK representative Andreas Elia said […]

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54 h. ago Open Call for Bodossaki Foundation’s PLATO Programme (Greece and Cyprus)

Open Call for Bodossaki Foundation’s PLATO Programme (Greece and Cyprus)  fundsforNGOs

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3 d. ago BirdLife calls on EAC after another rare vulture found electrocuted

BirdLife Cyprus on Tuesday morning said another vulture was found dead under a voltage power line of the electricity authority (EAC) in the Korfi area of Limassol. According to BirdLife, the two-year old male vulture showed “apparent burns and clear indications of electrocution to his body”. An autopsy was ordered to unambiguously determine the cause […]

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3 d. ago Endangered vulture electrocuted on electricity pole, BirdLife reports

Endangered vulture electrocuted on electricity pole, BirdLife reports  in-cyprus

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3 d. ago Former English School board member accuses government of political motives in dismissal

A former board member of the English School in Nicosia, Sener Elcil, has strongly condemned his dismissal from the school’s board on Monday, calling for the institution to remain free from political and personal interests. In a letter to President Nikos Christodoulides, Elcil expressed his concern that the school, which has long been a symbol […]

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4 d. ago Hellenic, Eurobank volunteers take part in Cape Greco green actions

Aware of its own responsibility and the important role all are called upon to play in protecting the environment, Hellenic Bank, a member of the Eurobank Group, is doing its part for a greener Cyprus. On the initiative of the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare Antonia Theodosiou, and in cooperation with the Cyprus […]

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4 d. ago ‘Lights Off, Impact On’: Cyprus tourism unites for Earth Hour 2025

The Earth Hour Cyprus Team, in collaboration with the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), is calling on the tourism industry to take part in this year’s Earth Hour, as part of the “Lights Off, Impact On: Earth Hour for Sustainable Tourism” campaign. Hotels and tourism stakeholders across Cyprus are invited to switch off their lights […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus to call for ‘no different treatment of invaders’ on European armament

Cyprus is to push for “no different treatment of invaders” with regard to the European Union’s plans to boost its military defences, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Monday, ahead of a meeting of the bloc’s 27 member states’ finance ministers. “Cyprus supports the efforts and the channelling of resources to strengthen Europe’s defence security. […]

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4 d. ago RIF launches €2 million fast track programme for Cypriot businesses

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Monday announced a new call for proposals under its Fast Track Innovation programme. According to the announcement, the programme aims to support existing businesses that wish to invest in the development and commercialisation of innovative products and services. It has a total budget of €2 million. “The Fast […]

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5 d. ago Michaelidou calls for ‘intensified’ efforts to resolve Cyprus problem

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Sunday called for “intensified” efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem. “Given the ongoing illegal Turkish occupation of our homeland for over 50 years, we must intensify our fight for the liberation and reunification of our homeland. Focusing our side’s efforts on the diplomatic path and peaceful dialogue, our primary goal […]

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5 d. ago Interim leader Sharaa calls for peace as Syria hit by deadliest violence in years

Syrian leader Ahmed Sharaa called for peace on Sunday after hundreds were killed in some of the deadliest violence in 13 years of civil war, pitting loyalists of deposed President Bashar al-Assad against the country’s new Islamist rulers. The clashes, which a war monitoring group said had already killed 1,000 people, mostly civilians, continued for […]

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5 d. ago Syria’s Sharaa scrambles to contain deadliest violence in years

Syrian leader Ahmed Sharaa scrambled on Sunday to contain some of the deadliest violence in 13 years of civil war, pitting loyalists of deposed President Bashar al-Assad against the country’s new Islamist rulers. The clashes, which a war monitoring group said had already killed 1,000 people, mostly civilians, continued for a fourth day in Assad’s […]

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5 d. ago Our View: Christodoulides lacked perspective in questioning Turkey’s place at EU defence talks

Before Thursday’s European Council, President Nikos Christodoulides said that Turkey should be left out of summits called by European countries about Ukraine and European defence. According to press reports, he was concerned about the presence of Turkey at last Sunday’s informal conference in London about Ukraine. This raised questions as to whether there was an […]

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7 d. ago Journalists’ union calls for ‘strengthened’ women’s presence in media

The Cyprus journalists’ union on Friday called for women’s presence in the media to be “strengthened” and for there to be gender equality in the media industry. In a statement made to mark International Women’s Day, which will be celebrated on Saturday, the union said it stands in full solidarity with the International Federation of […]

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7 d. ago BoCCF: open calls for ‘Faneromeni25’, ‘Moments at the Museum25’ proposals

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation’s (BoCCF’s) “Faneromeni25 Arts Festival” and “Moments at the Museum25” series of events, invites artists and groups to submit proposals for participation themed as “Contemporary expressions of Cypriot identity” in dialogue with “Cyprus Insula” exhibition, which has been extended until the end of 2025. Following previous years’ success, with the […]

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7 d. ago Our View: Surplus of unnecessary officials unlikely to be dealt with logically

At least the majority of 93 deputy mayors, who were elected some nine months ago thanks to the so-called reform of the local government, have the decency to complain about being paid to do nothing. On Wednesday they met for the second time in a fortnight to decide how they would push their demand for […]

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