Road deaths up 50% from 2021

Following the death of another young biker on Sunday, Cyprus has mourned 25 road accident victims in just over six months, with authorities puzzled why measures have not paid off. A traffic

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Pushback to VAT change on home buys

MPs are undecided on whether to pass a European Union directive reducing the size of homes entitled to lower 5% VAT or face hefty financial penalties, while the construction industry wants authorities

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Campaigning to save Akamas

Environmentalists are not ‘buying’ official promises that a local development plan will not threaten Akamas, the island’s nature reserve, home to unique fauna and endangered species. Despite promises from government officials, including

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Rapist grandfather jailed for 20 years

A 54-year-old grandfather was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of repeatedly raping his 11-year-old granddaughter. The Larnaca-Famagusta Criminal Court Friday passed sentence on the man after finding