Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
TourismHundreds of thousands of visitors lost after Thomas Cook collapse
Thomas Cook provided seat capacity of 456,000 for 2019 on its flights to and from Larnaca and Paphos airports to the UK, Scandinavian countries and Germany. This equates to approximately 230,000 passengers flying in…
CultureCeline Dion might perform in Cyprus in 2020
World-famous Canadian singer Celine Dion has left her fans in Cyprus thrilled when she posted a picture on…
SocietyWalkers complain of dangerous mountain trails
Forestry department insists public have been notified of discontinued paths With temperatures still in the 30s in most…
IncidentsWoman attacks policeman after being denied entry into Cyprus
A 28-year-old who was denied entry into Cyprus upon her arrival at Larnaca airport on Saturday noon, was…
SocietyTime to hit illegal parkers where it hurts most
INDEED it was a tragic irony, as the technical chamber Etek put it on Thursday, that a disabled…
SocietyCyprus recalls heartburn drug, possible cancer link
The pharmaceutical services on Friday recalled every medication containing ranitidine as a precautionary measure over concern of its…
IncidentsDrunk driver arrested after injuring girl
Police arrested a 56-year-old drunk driver after he hit and injured a nine-year-old girl in Limassol on Thursday…
IncidentsClashes at Limassol court during murder trial
Clashes erupted in a Limassol courtroom on Thursday where the three brothers charged with the murder of 44-year-old…
PoliticsEducation reforms up to the government, not unions, says spokesman
EDUCATIONAL reforms can only be implemented by the government and such policies cannot be planned by others, government…
IncidentsRoad death during mobility week a ‘tragic irony’ , technical chamber says
The Technical Chamber Etek on Thursday slammed the authorities for sitting on their hands after a man was…
EconomyCyprus has third highest share of part-time workers in EU
Cyprus has the third highest share of part-time workers in the EU because they cannot find a full-time…