Riot police quell violence at asylum camp

Cypriot riot police used tear gas to quell violence at a migrant reception centre on Friday after clashes between different ethnic groups caused a fire to break out, authorities said. Police said

Global index ranks Cyprus justice 18

The Cyprus criminal justice system ranks 18 from 140 globally after going up two places on the respected international survey World Justice Project that Norway topped. The index covers issues related to

October economic sentiment improves

In October 2022, economic sentiment in Cyprus improved as confidence was driven by the services sector and retail trade gains. The Economic Research Centre of the University of Cyprus’ Economic Sentiment Indicator

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Cabinet to block pay demands before 2023 vote

The Cabinet decided to freeze any new off-budget claims and requests from November 1 until the February presidential elections to ensure fiscal discipline and avert any electoral influence, said Finance Minister Constantinos

Farming incident with Turkish military

Greek Cypriot farmers have protested a new incident of harassment by Turkish troops in the UN-controlled buffer zone outside Nicosia. The community leader of Denia, in Nicosia district, Christakis Panayiotou, protested a

Bases concern over drug driving arrests

British Bases Police in Dhekelia confirmed that 14 arrests were made in as many days in October for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These statistics have led to increased