Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos has been placed on leave whilst police investigate a woman’s allegation that he raped her approximately…
Cloudy Friday with local showers before weekend weather clears
Friday will be temporarily mainly overcast with periods of local rain and an isolated thunderstorm expected. The phenomena will become…
Cyprus and Israel to sign Aphrodite gas field deal in 2026, president says
Cyprus expects to sign an agreement with Israel in 2026 for the development and exploitation of the Aphrodite gas field,…
President announces Cyprus ‘supercomputer’ and national ‘AI factory’
Cyprus will launch its first AI Factory in the immediate future and is advancing creation of a national supercomputer in…
Cyprus makes Schengen progress, as country leverages EU presidency for accession push, Christodoulides says
Cyprus is finalising technical preparations for full integration into the Schengen Zone in 2026, President Nicos Christodoulides announced on Wednesday,…
Christodoulides sets 2026 agenda with €1.2bn defence boost, housing measures and pension reform
President Nicos Christodoulides outlined more than 55 policy initiatives for 2026 on Wednesday, spanning economic reform, energy security, digital transformation…
UK brings tech, education and online safety to Limassol’s youth tech festival
The British High Commission and British Council Cyprus will host a UK Pavilion at the 4th Youth Tech Festival in…
Illegal fireworks: €50,000 fines and criminal liability for couples at weddings and baptisms
People who use illegal fireworks at weddings and baptisms — along with event organisers and venue operators — will now…
AI-powered cameras to record drivers holding mobile phones or without seatbelts
Cyprus is deploying artificial intelligence cameras to catch drivers using mobile phones after 19 people died last year from careless…
Parliament to vote on zero alcohol tolerance for young drivers within two weeks
The parliament will vote within two weeks on bills imposing zero alcohol tolerance for young drivers, learner drivers and people…