EP backs Varosha’s return to Greek Cypriots

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola expressed the institution’s clear position for the return of Varosha so its lawful Greek Cypriot inhabitants can go home. Following a meeting with House speaker Annita Demetriou on

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Child abuser gets 12 years

A 47-year-old man who sexually abused an underaged child has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after the Limassol Criminal Court found him guilty on all charges. The court proceedings were

COVID19: 1 death, patient numbers steady

Cyprus reported one coronavirus death during the past week on Friday, a 92 year old woman, while hospitalisations remained almost unchanged at 44, up two from last week. Critical cases dropped from

COVID19: Updated fourth jab rollout

Authorities will roll out a second booster shot against COVID-19 next week for everyone over 30 with updated vaccines, covering Omicron, said the Health Ministry Friday. The rollout will be launched once

August saloon car sales jump 12%

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

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Cyprus-made drones for Ukraine army

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

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Bases bird trapping arrest

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