Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsArrested for cutting a tree
Police arrested two men for illegal cutting of a tree. Owners of shops and restaurants on Makariou street in Paphos complained about similar accidents earlier. Police found the suspects after checking the video footage from…
Incidents240 traffic offence in one day
Police recorded 240 traffic offences during the regular checks of motorists, which took place in the capital of…
SocietyCloudy weather with possible rains
Cloudy weather is expected today with showers possible in some areas. Air temperature will drop to +26°C in coastal…
TourismAir tickets to Crete and Rhodes go on sale
Cyprus Airlines has announced the beginning of the air ticket sale to Crete and Rhodes. Flights to Rhodes…
PoliticsGeorge Lillikas to run for president
Leader of the Citizens’ Alliance Giorgos Lillikas officially announced his plans to run for the presidential elections in 2018…
PoliticsTurkey is avoiding guarantee discussion
At the meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Beijing, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan ignored the discussion…
SocietyCypriots are against killing of snakes
Reptile specialists warn about the start of the breeding season for snakes and urge people not to kill…
SocietyThe heat will continue until weekend
Warm and sunny weather is expected today. The air temperature in Cyprus right now is 2-3°С higher than…
EconomyCyprus 3D seismic survey will start in 2018
This high-tech study can detect minerals at great depths using a three-dimensional model. To be able to do…
CultureCyprus international film festival to be held in Paphos
The 12th Cyprus International Film Festival will be held in Paphos in June, as well as the second…
SocietyCyprus and China sign an agreement for recognition of academic titles
Academic degrees awarded by the Cypriot universities from now on will be recognized by China at the academic…