Thousands of Cypriot consumers face a frustrating holiday wait as “problematic” parcels from non-EU countries remain trapped in a month-long…
Police to merge drug squad and intelligence unit under new FBI-style department
Police are set to finalise the establishment of a new Anti-Organised Crime Directorate, modelled after the Greek ‘FBI’, with a…
Budget ‘scissors’ barely touch €13.7 billion as parliament cuts €10.2 million
Parliament approved the 2026 state budget on Wednesday with cuts amounting to just €10.2 million from total credits of €13.7…
Mainly fine Friday before clouds gather for weekend showers
The weather on Friday will be generally mainly fine, though locally increased cloud will be observed at intervals, especially in…
Workers walk out at Larnaca port over rats, sewage and lack of drinking water
Workers at Larnaca port staged a work stoppage on Thursday morning over health and safety conditions they say endanger their…
Cyprus property tax and company fee bills head to parliament on Monday despite ministry objections
Two AKEL bills proposing a property tax on assets valued over €3 million and a tiered annual fee on companies…
Cyprus vehicle permit renewals begin 7 January with 11 March deadline
Vehicle circulation permit renewals for 2026 begin on 7 January and must be completed by midnight on 11 March, the…
Government releases first wave of €100-per-week aid for grounded Takata airbag recall victims
The Ministry of Transport has initiated the first phase of financial support for vulnerable motorists whose vehicles were rendered inoperable…
Explosives attack targets home of painter George Gavriel as art censorship row turns violent
The home of painter George Gavriel was the target of an explosive attack late Thursday afternoon, 18 December, following a…
Nazi gestures ‘have no place in society,’ DISY says after fascist salute incident
The conservative Democratic Rally (DISY) has issued a condemnation of Nazi gestures made by students at a secondary school in…