Paphos mayor trial resumes as key witnesses testify behind closed doors
The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos continued at the Paphos Criminal Court, with key prosecution witnesses called to testify in closed proceedings.
Cyprus Doubles Financial Support for Athletes Ahead of Olympics
President Nikos Christodoulides announced a doubling of financial support for athletes as Cyprus and Greece marked 40 years of sporting cooperation at the Presidential Palace.
Averof Neofytou meets President ahead of New York talks on Cyprus
Former DISY leader Averof Neofytou says he is doing all he can for a Cyprus solution, calling the upcoming effort possibly the last, after meeting President Nikos Christodoulides.
Akamas national park plan scaled back as minister sets out green priorities
Agriculture Minister Christos Senechis told parliament the revised Akamas forest park plan cuts new infrastructure by about 700 sq m, while outlining four environmental priorities for the coming period.
DIPA Backs Nurses, Urges Action on Larnaca Hospital Overcrowding
DIPA has voiced deep concern over conditions at Larnaca General Hospital, where overcrowding and nursing shortages are causing A&E delays and staff burnout, as nurses stage a work stoppage.
Cyprus parliament blasts textbook delays as ministry admits faulty contracts
A parliamentary committee demanded a review of school textbook contracts after deliveries for the 2026-2027 year ran late, with the education ministry conceding the contracts were problematic.
MPs challenge appointments made outside advisory council picks
Lawmakers criticised the government after it emerged that 21 of 94 appointments to semi-state organisations went to people not recommended by the Advisory Council.
Cyprus records 450 poaching complaints a year as penalties fall short
The head of the Game and Fauna Service told a parliamentary committee that around 450 poaching cases are reported annually, but repeat offenders escape deterrent punishment.
Cyprus MPs push for air conditioning in all schools this year
Parliament's education committee, unions and parents demanded a clear timetable for installing working air conditioners in every school, while the ministry insisted the project will be 100% complete this school year.
Cyprus MEPs Press Brussels on Security Guarantees at EU Debate
During a European Parliament debate on the State of the Union, Cypriot MEPs Loukas Fourlas and Geadis Geadi pushed for explicit EU protection of Cyprus against Turkish threats.
Interior Ministry denies blocking vote recount in Cypriot election case
The Interior Ministry says it never prevented a recount of ballots in the 2026 parliamentary elections, after candidate Anastasia Anthousi withdrew her election petition.