School air conditioning rollout pushed to spring as ministry speeds up checks
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou says more schools will have working air conditioners by April and May, as inspections are accelerated over the winter months.
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Cyprus hotels seek another two-year lifeline on fire safety licences
MPs from Disy, Diko and Elam have tabled a bill pushing the fire safety deadline for hotels to February 2029, warning that closures could cost thousands of jobs.
Overnight pharmacies across Cyprus on Tuesday, October 20
Duty pharmacies will stay open through the night in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and the Famagusta district, according to the published roster.
Ayia Napa Medieval Festival returns with queens as its theme
The seaside resort hosts four days of parades, concerts and street performances from October 14 to 18, with free entry and a programme centred on the women who shaped medieval Cyprus.
Cyprus property sales hit 14,969 as Limassol and Paphos drive growth
Sale contracts rose 14 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, with Limassol and Paphos accounting for more than 65 per cent of the increase, land registry data show.
Fire Service handles 14 storm-related calls across Cyprus
Heavy rain kept crews busy from Paphos to Famagusta, with flooded basements, stranded cars and fallen trees among the problems reported since yesterday.
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.
Vehicle fire in Xylofagou damages car engine
A parked vehicle caught fire outside its owner's home in Xylofagou early Thursday, the fire department said. Three fire engines brought the blaze under control within minutes.
Ayia Napa hosts three-day Ceramic, Art and Clay Days
Ayia Napa Municipality and the Cyprus Potters and Ceramicists Association launch a new three-day celebration of clay, opening with an exhibition on September 18.