Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyEarthquake in Famagusta area
Area around Famagusta was shaken by the small earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale. According to the Cyprus Seismological Centre, the epicentre of the earthquake was 20 km south-west of Paralimni, near the Ayia-Thekla…
CultureHow to stop illegal trade of cultural objects
Cyprus was hosting the International Conference on Illegal Trade of Artefacts and Cultural Objects, where participants discussed possible…
SocietyCloudy Monday
Cloudy skies expected today in Cyprus. Air temperature in Limassol, Larnaca and Nicosia will reach +26°С. In Paphos only as…
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EconomyLimassol Port will be connected with highway
The port of Limassol will be connected to the Limassol – Paphos motorway. Construction work on the road…
TourismRecord tourist numbers in April
Profits from Cyprus tourism industry in April increased by 27%, which is about 280 thousand euro. This is…
IncidentsArrested for cutting a tree
Police arrested two men for illegal cutting of a tree. Owners of shops and restaurants on Makariou street…
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…