Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyNew measures against smoking school teachers
The Cyprus government discusses the implementation of new punishing measures toward teachers, who are smoking at the school’s premises. At the first violation, the teacher will get a verbal warning from the school’s principal.…
EconomyThe EC will evaluate the prospects of the new gas field
The European Commission will evaluate the possibilities to use the potential gas reserves, which were found under the…
TourismPaphos plans to attract Japanese tourists
The Mayor of Paphos Mr. Phedon Phedonos met with the representative of the Japanese Association of Tourist Agencies…
TourismJamie Oliver opens his first restaurant in Cyprus
The Jamies’ Italian Restaurant has officially opened in Nicosia. The celebrity chef and author of numerous books and…
EconomyCyprus is not Offshore
In the light of the Panama Papers topic which has been the center of international news recently specialists…
SocietyShop opening times during Easter period
The shops in Cyprus will be closed on 1st and 2nd of May. On Friday and Saturday the working…
SocietyWarning from the Cyprus Forestry Department
The Cyprus Forestry Department has expressed its concern regarding the illegal chopping down of trees, which happens every…
TourismBlue Air launches new flight
The budget airline Blue Air will conduct flights from Larnaca to Lutton airport in London from 25th of…
TourismGreek Embassy confirms its ability to process all visa requests
The Embassy of Greece has denied the information about mass delays in issuance of visas to Russian tourists.…
PoliticsLeaders of two sides meet once again
Nicos Anastasiades and leader of the Turkish-Cypriots Mustafa Akicnhi have tried to resolve the main disagreements during their…
IncidentsArmed robbery of McDonald’s in Limassol
Police is searching for armed criminals who robbed McDonald’s restaurant in Limassol this morning. According to the police,…