Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
EconomyHow to build a house illegally?
HOW do you build a house on agricultural land where residential construction is not permitted? Easy, you apply for a permit for a farm warehouse and build a house instead. A barn does not…
SocietyHigh temperatures expected to recede somewhat by Monday
The current scorching spell is expected to begin receding by Monday, the met office said Sunday. On Sunday…
EconomyUnemployment down to 7% in July
July this year saw a further decline of unemployment in Cyprus to 7 per cent (or 31,000 persons,…
Incidents“Rite of Purification”: how a pregnant Russian woman persecuted foreigners
50-year-old pregnant Russian woman suspected of murder in Cyprus A pregnant 50-year-old Russian woman was detained in Cyprus…
IncidentsWoman kills her child, tries to kill herself
A child was found dead and his mother injured inside a flat in Yeri, Nicosia, police said on…
IncidentsOne person dead in Strovolos factory fire
One person is reported to have burned to death in the large fire raging in the industrial area…
IncidentsMan in detention found dead in cell
A 37-year-old being detained in custody at the Lakatamia police station was found dead in his cell on…
PoliticsHow Brexit will affect Cypriot students in the UK
How Cypriot students in the UK are affected by Brexit will depend on what form it takes, a…
IncidentsOver 9kg of cannabis seized in Larnaca
Larnaca drug squad seized more than nine kilos of cannabis on Wednesday morning and arrested two 24-year-olds. The…
SocietyFrench to be introduced at all day primary schools
French Language instruction will be introduced at certain all-day primary schools as a pilot project with the start…
IncidentsWoman attempted to smuggle cocaine in coffee to man in custody
A woman attempted to smuggle 32g of cocaine to a 36-year-old man being held in custody during his…