Cyprus will impose an outright ban on single-use plastic items such as cups and straws as of 1 October to reduce pollution. Retailers caught supplying the market with such products are hit
Cypriots were awoken at dawn on Wednesday to the sound of air-raid sirens marking the exact time, 5.30 am, when 48 years ago, Turkish troops invaded the island, landing on a beachhead
Famagusta and Paphos tourism stakeholders are glad to see Cypriot holidaymakers chipping in to compensate for the loss of Russian tourists following the war in Ukraine and EU sanctions. Cypriots, taking advantage
Cyprus will participate at the 22nd Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham next week, with 12 sports federations represented in the bid for medal glory. The Cyprus delegation consists of 34 men and
A wildfire raging on three fronts in the Limassol village of Ayios Amvrosios that destroyed two holiday homes has been brought under control with authorities suspecting arson. The fire department said the
The cost of consumer goods and services in Cyprus continued to climb in June, on an upward spiral for the past 18 months, rising to 111.34 points or 9% on an annual
President Nicos Anastasiades has tested positive for COVID-19, Cyprus government spokesperson Marios Pelekanos said on Tuesday. The news was also confirmed by the president himself, taking to Twitter, also wishing a speedy
Monday was a historic day for Cyprus’ traditional cheese as the island’s agriculture minister, Costas Kadis, confirmed that stakeholders reached a win-win agreement over how halloumi is made. Speaking on CyBC radio
Cyprus’ tourism chief said he is pleased that arrivals so far this year have already reached 75% of the first half levels of the 2019 record year, and at two thirds of
The hotel occupancy rate in the Paphos district during July will reach 80%, according to the chair of the local hoteliers association Thanos Michaelides. He said last month, hotel occupancy in Paphos
