Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsDrunken tourists were arrested in the Larnaca airport
Two drunken Russian tourists were arrested in the Larnaca airport right before the boarding. Two 35-year-old citizens of Russian Federation were demonstrating unacceptable behavior. Right before boarding to the flight to Moscow, one of…
SocietyThe University of Cyprus is ranked 228th among the “Green” Universities
The University of Cyprus achieved 228th place among the “Greenest” universities across the globe. The first place was…
SocietySunny days are returning back to Cyprus
As from tomorrow and until the end of the week, a significant increase of temperature and clearing up…
EconomyThe Ministry of Finance has announced the surplus in the government budget
The Ministry of Finance of Cyprus announced the surplus in the budget by 65,5 million Euros. The improvement…
TourismThe number of passenger travelling to Cyprus has increased by 18%
The CEO of the Hermes Airports Mrs. Eleni Kalogirou stated that according to the data accumulated over the…
SocietyNew oncology centre will be built in Limassol
In cooperation with the government, Bank of Cyprus will finance the project of the Ministry of Health on…
SocietyThe winter weather remains in Cyprus
The weather in Cyprus remains to be cold and dull. Precipitation is expected during the whole day tomorrow.…
SocietyThe situation at the dams has improved
The situation on the dams of Cyprus has improved, however new desalination plants are required. The Department of…
PoliticsThe negotiations concerning the reunification of the island commenced in Geneva
The President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and the leader of Turkish-Cypriots Mustafa Akinci plan to resolve this long-standing…
CultureAll preparations to take the status of the cultural capital will be finished on time
The mayor of Paphos Mr. Fedonas Fedonos stated that all works associated with the opening ceremony “Paphos 2017”…
SocietyAnother speed control campaign started on the island
The traffic police commenced the new campaign for enforcement of the speed limits for 1 week. It is…