Archaeologists have discovered an in situ working floor up to 12,000 years old at the Drousha-Skloinidia archaeological site on the…
Car breakdown blocks Limassol-Nicosia motorway near Zygi as heavy rain hits
An immobilised vehicle blocked the Limassol-Nicosia motorway near Zygi, with no injuries reported from the incident, police said. Removal operations…
Police hunt corroborating witnesses in rape probe against Paphos mayor
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 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…
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…
Police resist calls to reveal speed camera locations, as MPs say ‘you’ve made citizens your enemies’
Police and government ministries have rejected calls to pre-announce where mobile speed cameras will operate, warning the move would endanger…