Turkey’s bid to enter the European Union has been quite the controversial one, having garnered opinions that differ severely. Amidst the controversy, however, both Greece and Greek Cyprus have showed their unanimous support for the nation’s impending entrance into the EU. According to George Katrougalos, Greece’s foreign minister, Turkey entering the EU would work […]
A rare moment of peace is being celebrated as two new border crossings have been opened on the island nation. The first of the two crossing was opened in Dherynia, where scores of people were seen moving on to both sections of the divide within moments of it being opened at around noon. Notably, […]
In what is being considered an interesting turn in what was being touted as one of the most serious alleged sexual abuse cases, the father the five-month-old girl who has allegedly abused her was released on Monday without any charges. The man was initially brought before the Nicosia district court, where a closed-door hearing […]
Around 3,500 have been caught speeding during a week-long campaign carried out by the police. According to the Cyprus Police, 3,453 people were caught for driving above speed limit, with 5 being booked within hours before the end of the campaign. Notable defaulters include two drivers, aged 21 and 23, who were stopped by […]
A court in Cyprus has ordered that a 42-year-old man be detained in police custody for three days for the purpose of facilitating an investigation into a complaint that goalkeeper Francis Odinaka Uzoho was unfit and ineligible to play for Anorthosis Famagusta. In a statement to The Associated Press, Stelios Stylianou, spokesman for the […]
Most Muslim and Christian in Cyprus have actively begun are urging to have the 15th century partially collapsed church speedily repaired. The Church, which is housed inside a United Nations-controlled buffer zone, cuts across the capital city of Nicosia. Religious leaders, which include Mufti Talip Atalay, Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II, as well as the […]
Two men of Syrian origin have been in Paphos in connection of an ATM machine that was attempted to be robbed by someone crashing into it with a truck (which itself was stolen). On 19th February, a pickup truck was crashed into an ATM on the main Kissonerga -Paphos road, with the intention to […]
The country’s foreign ministry has accused the Turkish forces of creating fresh troubles for Greek Cypriots who have been residing in a village that abuts a British military base. According to the foreign ministry, the new fence that has been erected a rural road in Strovilia, prevents farmers from making it to their own […]
Greek-Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades has left for Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt in order to attend the first ever edition of the EU-Arab League Summit. The leaders expects to have bilateral meetings with various heads of states in the region within the event and hopes to adequately to promote Cyprus’ bid to play a more […]
According to the results a study conducted by Eurostat, Cyprus has 3,286 hectares (ha) of land covered with fruit trees. Most of said fruit vegetation consist of orange trees, which take up 1109 ha of space, followed by 377 ha of apple trees, of 933 ha mandarin trees, 312 ha of lemon trees, 299 […]
Following the recent series of openings and expansions on the island nation is The Radisson Hotel Group, which, according a new master development agreement with SunnySeeker Hotels, will be expanding in Cyprus from its current three to six hotels within 2025. The Radisson Hotel Group currently runs three hotels on the island nation – […]
Amid the impending crisis, Nikos Christodoulides, foreign minister of Cyprus has announced that Cyprus in collaboration with EU authorities is making preparations regarding the status of British bases post-Brexit. According to the minister, an “interim solution” would be applied to British bases on the island nation, to avoid any potential mass disruptions caused Brexit […]
As part of an increasing level of cooperation between Turkey and Turkish Cyprus, Minister Cavusoglu, foreign minister of Turkey, will be visiting the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The meeting will have the Turkish foreign minister meeting with Mustafa Akinci, TRNC President, as well as TRNC authorities, along with political party leaders and […]
The British government has announced that it would pay a sum total of £1.0 million (i.e. 1.1 million euros) to the thirty-three Cypriots who had earlier claimed that they were mistreated while in detention during the anti-British rule campaign on the island nation. In a written statement, Alan Duncan, Junior foreign minister has revealed […]
In addition to the series of accolades the island country has been receiving, it has now been declared as the third most sought-after family beach destinations on a new ‘Family Beach Index.’ The index, which ranks 50 family beach destinations across eight European countries, has researchers looking at a variety of factors, from attractions, […]
In the landmark decision on the level of cooperation between southern European countries, a special summit will be held in Nicosia that will address and discuss issues that have both a direct and indirect bearing on their economy and polity. 7 southern European countries (who are also members of the European Union) will be […]
Cypriot police have announced that they are on the hunt for the two men who were trying to adopt a baby girl they originally purchased from Philippines through a domestic worker. Both the two men and the baby girl are currently missing. The two men – who are believed to be a couple, consist […]
The municipality of Strovolos has been declared as the “green capital” of Cyprus after receiving the Green Moufflon Award during the 2018 edition of the Environmental Awards. The high-profile event saw a twenty-eight different awards being given by the government to communities, municipalities and organizations, in addition to a special distinction that was won […]
The organization, which has of recent been trying to find ways to make its services more effective and efficient, has found a way to incorporate modern technology into its practice. According to an statement made by Andreas Gregoriou, Director of the Department of Postal Services to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), the Cyprus Post […]
A retired pensioner, who had been missing for close to two weeks has been found dead. Eleni Plakidi, 69, was discovered dead in the Akamas region after being missing from her home in Argaka since January 10. According to reports, her body was found at a distance from where her car was previously found. […]
