Cyprus News
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SocietyWDD says water resources will remain under full state control amid desalination debate
Nicosia, Cyprus. The water development department said on Wednesday that water resources will remain under full state control and will not be transferred to private entities. It said existing law defines water as a…
PoliticsUS House committee backs bill to anchor Cyprus in IMEC-linked energy and security planning
Larnaca, Cyprus. Cyprus is set to gain an enhanced energy and security role after the US House of…
CultureGiorgos Gavriel defends provocative art after backlash over depiction of Cyprus president
Nicosia, Cyprus. Controversial painter Giorgos Gavriel said on Wednesday that provoking discussion and raising questions are vital elements…
PoliticsCypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou responds to EU funds complaint under investigation
Limassol, Cyprus. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou responded in a TikTok video on Wednesday to a complaint under investigation…
SocietyCyprus reports 164 deportations from prisons and detention centres in 45-day period
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ justice ministry said 164 foreign nationals were deported from detention centres and the central prisons…
CultureCyherbia Botanical Park & Labyrinth announces January-February workshops and events in Avgorou
Avgorou, Cyprus. Cyherbia Botanical Park & Labyrinth has announced a programme of nature-themed workshops and events in January…
WorldUS transfers 150 Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq amid detention security concerns
Washington, United States. The US military said on Wednesday it transferred 150 Islamic State detainees from Syria to…
SocietyPolice chief defends shift reform amid union backlash in parliamentary committee
Nicosia, Cyprus. A tense debate broke out in the parliamentary legal committee on Wednesday over reforms to police…
PoliticsCalls to take Isias hotel collapse case to ECtHR after Adiyaman court frees former officials
Adiyaman, Turkey. Calls grew on Wednesday for the Isias hotel collapse case to be taken to the European…
EconomyAkel warns of potential gap in Cyprus green transition as subsidies set to end in 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou has warned that the planned termination of subsidies for residential photovoltaic systems…
CultureEU allocates €466,400 for sustainable maintenance of restored heritage sites in historic Famagusta
Famagusta, Cyprus. The European Union has allocated €466,400 to strengthen the sustainable conservation of cultural heritage sites in…