Police urge caution as heavy rain cuts visibility near Kofinou
Downpours around Kofinou have reduced visibility on the roads, police said, asking drivers to slow down and keep their distance from the vehicle in front.
Cyprus patients sent abroad still await advance payments as ministry warns of doubled workload
Health Ministry officials told parliament that paying advances before patients travel abroad for treatment would double their workload, while patient groups said families are left to rely on fundraisers and donations.
Cyprus raises student grants and income limits for 2025-26
The cabinet approved €11.5m in student allowances for the 2025-2026 academic year and lifted the family income ceiling from €39,000 to €44,000 for households with two children.
Cyprus braces for storms, hail and strong winds on Wednesday
A yellow warning covers the island from 2am to 6pm on October 28, with hail and powerful gusts possible as showers spread eastward from the west.
Fuel stations warn pump prices may climb again as oil stays high
Station owners say the recent dip at the pumps is not reflected on world markets, and another increase is possible if crude keeps trading near current levels.
Storm system to bring rain to Cyprus, disrupting October 28 parades
A weather disturbance moving from Greece will reach Cyprus on Tuesday night, bringing rain and storms that are expected to affect Wednesday's national anniversary events.
Nicosia centre shut to traffic Wednesday for October 28 parade
Police will close several central streets and ban parking from midnight October 27 ahead of the parade and the doxology at the Archbishopric.
Cyprus court: citizenship by registration cannot be passed to a new spouse
The Administrative Court of Appeal has upheld a refusal to grant Cypriot citizenship to a foreigner married to someone who himself acquired nationality by registration.
Cyprus to receive 110,000 flu vaccine doses after two-week delay
The health ministry says the shipment arrives on Tuesday, allowing jabs for children and under-65s to begin; the hold-up stemmed from a change in WHO guidance that slowed production across Europe.
Cyprus braces for rain, thunderstorms and possible hail from Tuesday
Unsettled weather will bring local showers and isolated storms across the island this week, with temperatures dropping below normal by Friday.
Okypy staff to strike for 48 hours over stalled pay deal
Unions representing around 1,600 state health workers say a 48-hour walkout on November 10 and 11 will go ahead unless Okypy honours the previous collective agreement and unblocks talks on a new one.
Water outage hits Germasogeia streets after network fault
A broken water main has left several streets in Limassol's Germasogeia district without supply, with repairs expected to finish near midnight on Monday.