Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyChildren of refugee mothers face discrimination
Children of refugee mothers are still being discriminated against in certain ways despite having been granted refugee status a few years ago, a report by the ombudswoman has found. In 2013 the state recognised…
PoliticsTurkish FM launches attack over gas and political equality
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu stoked tensions on Monday by warning Greek Cypriots to accept a joint gas…
SocietyState doctors demand action over staff shortages
State doctors on Monday said they were sick and tired of waiting for those in charge to address…
IncidentsArrest after police break up fight
A 25-year-old was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning after police tried to break up a…
IncidentsUsing phones at the wheel focus of new police campaign
As part of continuing efforts to reduce the number of traffic accidents the police will on Monday begin…
IncidentsOrganised gangs targeting Paphos homes
That the Paphos village of Tala has not reported a single robbery in the past month should be…
PoliticsNo deal on terms of reference, Lute makes brief comment
After six rounds of separate consultations with UN envoy Jane Holl Lute and an informal joint reception on…
PoliticsArchbishop will talk to secret service about Russian church in north
Archbishop Chrysostomos said on Friday he would seek information from the Secret Service (KYP) on the number of…
TourismCyprus has reached peak summer tourist arrivals
SPEAKING at the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Crowne Plaza hotel in Limassol, President Anastasiades said the government…
SocietySecondary schools reopen, problems remain
Exams, uniforms and mobile phones dominate discussion As secondary schools were reopening on Friday, students and the education…
SocietyAgriculture minister announces massive tree-planting drive
Between November and next February more than 70,000 trees will be planted, Minister of Agriculture Costas Kadis announced…