Cyprus’s parliament unanimously passed emergency legislation on Thursday extending the road tax renewal deadline to 31 March 2026, after technical…
‘Larnaca no longer smells of spring — it smells of death’: A farmer’s cry from the foot-and-mouth frontline
“We are in mourning, we are grieving” — those were the first words Anastasis Zannettos spoke when Phileleftheros reached him…
Parliament passes radiology centres law requiring physical presence of specialist doctors
Cyprus’s parliament passed legislation governing the operation of radiology diagnostic centres on Thursday, adopting the Health Ministry’s position that a…
Azerbaijani man pleads not guilty to spying on British and Cypriot military bases
A 44-year-old Azerbaijani national holding a British passport pleaded not guilty on Thursday to five charges including espionage, after allegedly…
Limassol carnival left 50 tonnes of waste behind — and 500 volunteers to tackle it
More than 500 volunteers took part in a post-carnival cleanup along Arch. Makariou III Avenue in Limassol following the Limassol…
Ten killed in fires last year as Cyprus prepares 13-aircrafts to contain summer wildfires
The Cyprus Fire Service responded to 13,401 incidents in 2025, of which 7,154 were fires, Fire Service Chief Nikos Longinos…
Turkish Cypriot unions and parties rally outside US embassy office in occupied Nicosia against Iran war
Representatives of 36 Turkish Cypriot trade unions, parties and organisations rallied outside a US embassy office in occupied Nicosia yesterday…
Parliament moves to regulate nicotine pouches under tobacco control law
Cyprus’s parliamentary Health Committee has secured the agreement of all parties involved — including licensed importers and distributors — on…
Cyprus parliament proposes extension for vehicle licence renewals
Cyprus’ House of Representatives is introducing a bill to extend the deadline for vehicle licence renewals after website issues led…
Interior Minister acknowledges shortcomings in civil defence preparedness
Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou acknowledged the shortcomings in the country’s civil defence preparedness, noting that past failures prevent Cyprus from…