7 h. ago Damianos met with Greek Deputy Health Minister Marios Themistocleous in Nicosia

Health Minister Michael Damianos met with his Greek Deputy counterpart Marios Themistocleous at the Health Ministry to discuss the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the health sector on Friday. “We are here to further discuss the strengthening of these relations and what we have done and what we will do in the coming months, always […]

Politics

14 h. ago Greens submit 33 new cases of property usurpation in north to police

The Green Party on Friday said it had delivered to police 33 new cases involving the usurpation of Greek Cypriot properties in the north. The data was delivered to CID in Nicosia by a delegation of party members. The Greens said the information concerned cases of illegal exploitation, advertising, buying and selling. It said the […]

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22 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: shipping, film industry, Finance Minister, banks, tourism

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars of trust and economic stability”. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), held at the Hilton Nicosia, Patsalides outlined key priorities for […]

Economics

25 h. ago EU trust at risk over Makarios Avenue reopening, greens warn

In taking a decision to re-open Nicosia’s Makarios Avenue to traffic, Cyprus has risked its credibility with the EU, Greens MP Charalambos Theopemptou said on Thursday. Theopemptou, the chairman of the House environment committee, was speaking at the transport committee in parliament, which was discussing the issue along with micromobility in the capital. Recently, Nicosia […]

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32 h. ago Shell Cyprus offers strong presence at ‘Meet the Legends’ classic motorcycle event

Shell Cyprus and Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) recorded a strong presence at the inaugural “Meet the Legends” event, organised by the Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Club on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia. The event brought together a wide community of classic motorcycle enthusiasts, from club members to curious visitors, all eager to […]

Sport

33 h. ago XM warms up for 2026 Limassol Marathon with creative billboard campaign

Two billboards have been placed along the motorway: one in the direction from Paphos to Limassol, and the other serving routes from Nicosia, Larnaca, Ayia Napa and Protaras towards Limassol. These billboards symbolically depict the 42.2-kilometre distance to the heart of Limassol, specifically the starting point of the XM Limassol Marathon on the Molos Promenade. […]

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42 h. ago Financial stability in Cyprus not to be taken for granted, warns CBC chief

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars of trust and economic stability”. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), held at the Hilton Nicosia, Patsalides outlined […]

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62 h. ago OPAP Paphos 3×3 2025, Enavsma Foundation to host weekend of sport at Castle Square

Following the successful OPAP Cyprus 3×3 Series 2025 events in Nicosia and Protaras, the heart of 3×3 basketball fans is now beating in Paphos. The coastal city is putting on its basketball gear for the OPAP Paphos 3×3, which will take place over the weekend of June 14-15, 2025. 3on3 Cyprus LTD in collaboration with […]

Sport

64 h. ago Two members of bizarre criminal group ‘to appear in court next month’

Two members of a bizarre criminal group which made headlines earlier in the year after using forged state seals and impersonating officials are to appear in Nicosia criminal court next month, according to reports on Wednesday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that the pair, the group’s 45-year-old alleged ringleader and a 62-year-old man who was […]

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65 h. ago Nicosia development licencing directorate broke own rules with HQ building

The Nicosia district development licencing directorate broke its own rules when adding a new floor onto the top of its headquarters, according to a report released by the audit office on Wednesday. The report wrote that it had initially been planned that with the coming of local government reform last year, the new district development […]

Politics

66 h. ago Road closures announced as major phase of Nicosia revamp project begins

The Nicosia municipality has announced a new phase of roadworks as part of the major redevelopment project “Revitalisation of the Inner Perimeter of the Moat – Phase A”, with fresh closures coming into effect from Tuesday, June 10, 2025. As of that date, a key section of the road network — from the “OXI” roundabout […]

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67 h. ago Protest held in Nicosia against Freedom Flotilla ‘abduction’

An estimated 150 protestors came together in Nicosia on Tuesday evening to protest the capture and deportation of activists aboard the Madleen, which was sailing to Gaza as part of the “Freedom Flotilla” to bring aid to the strip, by the State of Israel on Monday. They described Israel’s treatment of the boat and its […]

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3 d. ago Mayor calls for expropriation of Turkish Cypriot properties in Nicosia

Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos on Tuesday called on the state to expropriate Turkish Cypriot buildings that are in bad shape, in a move that would revitalise the old part of town and grow building stock. “There is no other way,” the mayor said in remarks during a workshop organised by the Scientific and Technical Chamber […]

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4 d. ago Two car thefts in Cyprus spark police warning over carelessness

Two separate car theft cases – one in Nicosia and another in Larnaca – have prompted a strong warning from police after it was revealed that valuables and even keys had been left inside the parked vehicles. In Nicosia, a woman reported her car stolen at around 10.40pm on Sunday night. The vehicle, worth €15,000, […]

Events

7 d. ago German woman arrested over north property testifies over flight with Elam MEP

The 49-year-old German woman who stands accused of having sold Greek Cypriot property in the north on Friday told the Nicosia criminal court about the flight from Germany to Cyprus she spent with Elam MEP Geadis Geadi which ended with her being arrested in July last year. Friday’s hearing formed part of the “trial within a […]

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7 d. ago Cyprus, FAO boost cooperation on food security and climate resilience

Cyprus on Friday agreed to expand its cooperation with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), focusing on food waste, water resource management, and food security. The decision came during an official meeting in Nicosia between Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou and FAO director-general Qu Dongyu, who is on a two-day visit to the island. […]

Society

8 d. ago Young pianists take the spotlight with Cyprus Symphony Orchestra

An evening of brilliance awaits classical music lovers as the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents the Young Pianists Gala Concert and Competition Finals, the glittering finale of the Chopin in Cyprus festival. Taking place on June 13 at Pallas Theatre in Nicosia, the concert brings together rising stars, masterful repertoire and world-class direction. Under the baton […]

Politics

8 d. ago School safety responsibility lies with teachers, not hourly staff, Isotita says

The sectoral council of hourly auxiliary secretarial staff of school boards, part of the national union Isotita, issued a statement on Thursday criticising what it called “misleading remarks” made during a recent session of the House education committee. The committee had been discussing concerns around pupil absences and communication with parents. Some educational organisations reportedly […]

Politics

9 d. ago ‘No improper pressure’ despite phone calls over passport cases

A former senior interior ministry official told a Nicosia court on Wednesday that although he received repeated phone calls from former House president Demetris Syllouris and other MPs regarding citizenship applications, he was never asked to act unlawfully. Kypros Kyprianou, who served as director general of the ministry of interior between December 2017 and August […]

Sport

9 d. ago Η NUXE SUN λάμπει ξανά με τα νέα Gold Tanning oils SPF30 & SPF50

H NUXE παρουσίασε τη νέα εμβληματική σειρά λαδιών μαυρίσματος Σ’ ένα glamourous event στον εντυπωσιακό 10ο όροφο του 360 Tower Nicosia, o Όμιλος ΠΑΠΑΕΛΛΗΝΑΣ και η εταιρεία φυσικών καλλυντικών NUXE, παρουσίασαν την Παρασκευή 30 Μαΐου, τη νέα σειρά αντηλιακών λαδιών υψηλής προστασίας με χρυσή λάμψη, NUXE SUN SPF30 & SPF50 GOLD. Σ’ ένα απόγευμα με […]

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