President agrees to foreclosure law extension

President Nicos Anastasiades on Thursday signed the foreclosures law extension until January, despite the government’s previous insistence on defrosting it. In an unexpected move, the President signed the law he had referred

EAC strike could cause blackouts

The power supply could be endangered by electricity authority staff deciding to pull the plug on six out-of-date steam turbines at the Dhekelia power station that pollutes the environment. In comments to

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Leaders’ festive meeting produces no joy

President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar met at an UN-hosted festive reception, but there was little to cheer about on the Cyprus issue. During Wednesday’s end-of-year reception at Ledra

Suspect in Oroklini shooting held in custody

A 31-year-old man suspected of shooting at a car with three passengers inside, injuring a six-year-old boy, was remanded in custody for eight days on Thursday. Police said the suspect admitted his

President promoting EU initiative for Cyprus

President Nicos Anastasiades is promoting an initiative to involve the European Union to avert any new Turkish aggression on the island and create conditions for a settlement ahead of elections in Cyprus, Greece and

Woman dies in Limassol horror crash

The death toll on Cyprus’ roads continues to rise, as police on Wednesday said a 62-year-old Hungarian woman became victim 37 to lose their life in a traffic accident this year. The