Night pharmacies open across Cyprus on Friday, September 25
Duty chemists will stay open overnight in all districts on Friday, September 25, with at least one location in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and Famagusta.
Cyprus bill targets coordinated online harassment and doxxing
A new proposal in the House would criminalise organised online targeting and the publication of personal details, with tougher penalties for fake accounts.
Migrant background students outperform Cypriot peers in PISA survey
The latest PISA results show first generation migrant students scoring higher than Cypriot students in reading, maths and science, while Cyprus lags behind EU and OECD averages.
Labour inspectors to target undeclared construction workers next month
The labour inspection service will sweep construction sites next month to catch undeclared workers, with fines starting at €1,000 per employee.
Diesel price hits record €1.997 a litre across Cyprus
Cyprus diesel hit an all-time high on Friday, with the average pump price reaching €1.997 a litre, as fuel industry groups renewed calls for a VAT cut.
Limassol block evacuated after balcony collapse, 56 flats cleared
A fifth-floor balcony in a Limassol complex fell onto the one below on Thursday, prompting authorities to evacuate all 56 apartments in the building.
Limassol Wine Festival returns for its 64th year
The annual Limassol Wine Festival runs from September 26 to October 4 at the Municipal Garden, with wine tastings, live music, traditional dances and workshops.
MPs flag flaws in Gesy personal doctor system
Parliament examined patient lists of up to 2,500, uneven training among personal doctors and a planned shift in how they are paid, as MPs weigh legislation on registration limits.
Cyprus to tighten golden visa scheme before Schengen entry
Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides says around 12,000 permits issued since 2013 are under scrutiny, with decisions expected on stricter rules as Cyprus prepares to join Schengen.
Cyprus pension reform cuts early retirement penalty to 7.5 per cent
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas says the reform will raise pensions for thousands of retirees from January 1, without increasing the retirement age or contributions.
Vandalised school bus routes in Nicosia and Larnaca resume
Two school bus routes suspended after vandalism are running again, with security guards, conductors and CCTV promised while talks on a long-term fix continue.
Social insurance benefits go digital as processing speeds up by 70 per cent
Applications for paternity, maternity, parental leave and funeral allowances can now be filed online, with processing up to 70 per cent faster, according to Deputy Research Minister Nicodimos Damianou.