Cyprus pension reform talks resume over retirement age
The Labour Advisory Body meets again with Minister Marinou Mousioutta to discuss the pension reform bill, as the retirement age remains the main sticking point.
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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.
Food, comedy, music and festivals fill Cyprus weekend calendar
From Nicosia's Fork Food Market and a car-free day in Ayioi Omologites to English-language comedy and open-air classical concerts, the island hosts a packed programme of events in the coming days.
Food markets, comedy and festivals fill Cyprus weekend calendar
Fork Food Market returns to Nicosia, English-language comedy tours Paphos, Limassol and Nicosia, and a car-free day opens Ayioi Omologites as festivals and concerts fill the island.
Cyprus-Lebanon power cable talks begin, aimed at exporting surplus renewables
Official talks have started on an undersea electricity cable linking Cyprus and Lebanon, which could let the island export renewable energy that currently goes to waste.
Fire near Droushia brought under control
A fire broke out in the Monastiria area of Droushia, near Paphos, on Wednesday evening. Crews have brought it under control, but steep terrain and darkness are slowing the work.
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.
Cyprus expands Natura 2000 network to cover 30 per cent of its territory
Around 30 per cent of Cyprus now falls under the Natura 2000 network, with 72 areas designated for conservation, the agriculture minister told MPs.
Guterres rules out expanded Cyprus meeting at UN general assembly
The UN secretary-general said no 3+1 or 5+1 meeting on the Cyprus problem will be held during the general assembly on September 28, stressing that conditions for a successful outcome are not yet in place.
Larnaca parents demand action over cancelled school bus routes
Parents in Larnaca say hundreds of pupils have been left without transport as school bus services were repeatedly cancelled, and they are calling on the transport ministry to step in.
MPs demand firm timetable for school air conditioner rollout
A House education committee meeting on Wednesday called for a strict schedule to install and switch on air conditioners in all schools, as many classrooms still lack working units.
Nicosia exhibition traces Serbian artist's first years in Cyprus
Closely Observed at In Toto Gallery in Nicosia showcases seven works by Milenko Stevanović, created between 2021 and 2026, exploring portraiture and the act of looking.