Cyprus patients' advocate logs 534 complaints in first four months
More than 500 complaints and requests reached the patients' advocate office between May and August 2026, with care quality the single largest category.
EU Adopts New Welfare Regulation on Cats and Dogs
A fresh EU regulation makes microchipping obligatory for cats over time and tightens rules on breeding, housing and sales. For Cyprus, home to a huge stray cat population, the change raises practical questions.
Cyprus referred to EU court over waste failures, with fines on the table
Brussels has taken Cyprus to the Court of Justice of the European Union after years of missed deadlines on waste treatment, leaving the island exposed to heavy financial penalties.
Cyprus cuts VAT to zero on meat, bread, milk and coffee
The Council of Ministers has approved a decree setting a zero VAT rate on a basket of staples, with the measure running until the end of May 2027.
Cyprus plans AI cameras to catch phone use and seatbelt offences
The Transport Ministry has opened public consultation on a bill allowing fixed cameras to book drivers for holding a phone or skipping a seatbelt, even without a speeding offence.
Digenis Akritas Avenue in Nicosia to shut in stages for culvert upgrade
Part of Digenis Akritas Avenue between Kallipoleos and Larnakos will close in phases from October 5 so the stormwater culvert beneath it can be repaired and reinforced.
Cyprus bill sets solar deadlines, raises building fines to €250,000
Cabinet-approved draft law would force energy upgrades on commercial buildings, phase in solar installations and lift the maximum administrative fine fivefold to €250,000.
Heavy rain floods parts of Cyprus highways, police urge caution
Friday morning downpours hit motorways across the island, with flooding on the Limassol-Paphos route near Polemidia. Drivers are advised to slow down and use headlights.
Rain, storms and possible hail to persist across Cyprus until Monday
Unsettled conditions are forecast to linger over the island through the start of next week, with showers, isolated thunderstorms and cooler than usual temperatures.
Wildfire breaks out near Tala as winds hinder crews
A fire is burning in dry vegetation on rough ground close to the Tala community in Paphos. Aircraft and ground teams are battling the flames in strong winds.
Cyprus seeks EU go-ahead to cut heating oil tax further
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has opened a derogation process with Brussels to lower the consumption tax on heating oil beyond the reduction already approved in the latest support package.
Cyprus Marks Independence Day with Military Parade Featuring New Israeli Systems
Cyprus wraps up its October 1st independence celebrations with a military parade in Nicosia showcasing Barak MX air defence systems and contingents from Egypt, France, the UK and the US.