Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyComputer-based driving licence test for Cypriots
The oral driving licence test in Cyprus will be soon replaced with the computer test. According to the new bill, which is submitted for discussion in parliament, computer-based test will cost no more than…
IncidentsRecord high speed registered by the police
Record high speed demonstrated a 28-year-old motorcyclist. The biker was moving along Nicosia-Limassol highway at a speed of…
TourismBicycle patrols on Ayia Napa and Protaras beaches
Police patrols on bicycles will be introduced this weekend on the East coast beaches of Cyprus. It was…
SocietyMaximum electricity consumption registered in Cyprus
Energy consumption in Cyprus reached 1,090 MW for 1 day. The highest indicator for the last 7 years…
SocietyHot and humid day
Thursday will be hot and humid with the wind speed increasing to 8 m/s in the afternoon. Day…
TourismAgain record tourist numbers in Cyprus
Head of the Association of Cyprus Travel Agents (ACTA) Ntinos Kakkouras said that “Cyprus will again beat the…
CultureCypriot students won NASA competition
A team of students and graduates of the University of Cyprus was recognized as the best among 2…
EconomyNo compulsory insurance for farmers
Minister of Agriculture Nikos Kuyalis presented a new scheme for agricultural insurance. According to the bill, insurance will…
SocietyCooler weather in Cyprus
Wednesday will come with the cooler weather after extremely high temperatures. The day will be sunny and it…
PoliticsGuarantees and security issues still to be agreed
The main stumbling block at Crans-Montana talks in Switzerland was again the issues of security and guarantees. Greek…
SocietyHeat safety centre will be open in Nicosia
Municipality of Nicosia announced the opening of a multifunctional centre with air conditioning and refreshments. Residents of the…