A public probe into whether excessive force was used at an anti-corruption protest last year has concluded that two police officers should face criminal prosecution, while several more must be disciplined. The
Total registrations of motor vehicles reached 2,484 in August 2022, recording an increase of 8.1% from 2,298 a year ago, according to the Statistical Service. Passenger saloon car sales rose by a
The Ukrainian army has received military recognition drones manufactured by Cypriot company Swarmly, costing €700,000, paid for by the charitable foundation of Serhiy Prytula. The 26th Artillery Brigade and the 120th Reconnaissance
A Greek Cypriot man is due to appear in court on September 19 after he was arrested for illegal bird trapping in the Pyla Range area of Xylophagou inside the British bases
A Larnaca high school headmaster stole the show on the first day of students returning to class after he expelled dozens of children for two days over their “inappropriate hairstyles”. In comments
An agreement with pharmaceutical companies to always distribute the COVID-19 vaccine in its updated form was achieved during the informal EU Health Ministers’ meeting in the Czech Republic. The deal was sealed
Authorities are toughening laws on dog ownership to clamp down on pet abandonment and reduce the number of strays on the island’s streets and attacks. A bill approved by the cabinet comes
S&P Global Ratings raised its long-term issuer credit rating on Bank of Cyprus to BB- from B+, citing improvements in its asset quality and easing of economic risks. The upgrade of the
Romanian low-cost air carrier Blue Air suspended all flights from Wednesday until 12 September, spreading concern among analysts that Cyprus could feel the knock-on effect. Blue Air carries out some seven weekly
President Nicos Anastasiades has congratulated the new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss and wants to work with her to enhance further and deepen the longstanding partnership. “Cyprus and the UK share historical
