Cyprus’ new Refugee Law of 2026 has faced criticism due to provisions that allow the detention of children under certain…
Scheduled power cut hits Limassol and Paphos on 31 March
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has announced that electricity supply will be cut off on Tuesday, 31 March 2026,…
SafeCY fixed, approach overhauled: Interior Ministry responds to damning shelter report
The Ministry of Interior has acknowledged gaps and weaknesses in Cyprus’s civil defence shelter programme, saying improvement efforts have been…
Cyprus has a new dog law. Here is what it means for you.
After ten years of debate, Cyprus has a new dog law. The House of Representatives passed the Dogs (Amendment) Law…
Man fires hunting rifle and threatens group in Limassol village churchyard
An unknown man fired a hunting rifle into the air twice and threatened a group of three young people in…
Cyprus faces rising obesity rates; 75% due to genetic factors
Obesity is becoming an increasingly pressing issue in Cyprus, with experts attributing 75% of the problem to genetic factors. Research…
Rain, rough seas and snow on the mountains this weekend
Friday will see periods of locally increased cloud cover. Winds will blow from the south-west to west, moderate to strong…
ADHD affects around 7% of children and 3% of adults in Cyprus
ADHD affects around 7% of children and 3% of adults in Cyprus, the ADHD Association Cyprus has said, as it…
Parliament passes law to regulate volunteer groups in crisis situations
The House of Representatives has passed a new law to regulate volunteer groups, with 42 votes in favour and 4…
Police on patrol rescue sleeping man from burning Larnaca house
Police officers on patrol in the Oroklini area of Larnaca rescued a 36-year-old man from a house fire on Thursday…