Cyprus teachers to rally at presidential palace over appointment system
Poed, Oelmek and Oltek are calling on members to gather outside the presidential palace on Thursday against the education ministry's updated hiring proposal.
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Cyprus bill would let National Guard assist in natural disasters
A proposed law going before the House Interior Committee would create a National Civil Protection Mechanism, shift the Fire Service and bring the National Guard into disaster response.
Diesel in Cyprus reaches record €2.126 per litre in Limassol
A Limassol filling station is selling diesel at an all-time high of €2.126 per litre, while the cheapest on the island costs €1.939 in Pyrga, according to the consumer protection service's price observatory.
Cyprus pushes for heating oil tax break at EU finance talks
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will use Eurogroup and ECOFIN meetings in Luxembourg to press for relief on winter heating costs and more fiscal flexibility for member states.
Limassol–Paphos motorway lane closures and diversions amid severe weather
Heavy traffic built up on the Limassol to Paphos motorway on Wednesday after police shut both lanes near the Kouklia weighbridge. Drivers are being sent onto the opposite carriageway.
Cyprus to add parents' names to new ID cards by end of November
The Interior Ministry says holders of Cyprus' new biometric identity cards will soon be able to include their parents' names, with free replacements for those already issued.
Collision near Moni snarls Nicosia–Limassol motorway traffic
A crash on the motorway by Moni has brought heavy congestion for drivers heading towards Limassol, with police on site managing the flow.
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.
Flu jabs for over-60s begin in early October, doctors place first orders
Cyprus starts its 2026-2027 flu vaccination campaign with people aged 60 and over, as personal doctors order the only vaccine currently available. Appointments are expected from the first ten days of October.
MahallArt festival brings art and film to Ais Yiannis in Larnaca
Larnaka 2030's MahallArt programme lands in the Ais Yiannis neighbourhood from October 8 to 10, with free film screenings, art walks and workshops.
Cyprus flags EU Safety Gate alerts on Ford, BMW and Mercedes models
The Road Transport Department has asked dealers and importers in Cyprus to report whether vehicles and parts named in the EU's Safety Gate alerts for weeks 37–39 of 2026 have reached the local market.
Gesy adds one-time password check for calls involving personal data
From Wednesday, the Health Insurance Organisation will send a one-time code by SMS before its call centre shares any personal information with a beneficiary.