EU supports Cyprus on migration pressure

The EU will stand with Cyprus under pressure from increased migration flows, European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas pledged. He argued Turkey would not move outside a framework of incentives and sanctions,

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COVID19: Work from home to be enforced

Working from home will be reintroduced as the government tightens COVID-19 measures to curb a new wave of coronavirus cases. The emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, coupled with the island’s new

Five released after basketball player assault

Five men arrested in Nicosia in connection with the brutal beating of an American basketball player have been released without charge, police said. The men were arrested in connection with the attempted

Tight security for Pope visit

Part of the capital Nicosia will be on lockdown to accommodate Pope Francis’ visit with central roads closed to the public and more than 500 police officers on duty to protect the

Maronites hope Pope can save them

As day breaks over a tiny hamlet in northwest Cyprus, some 20 people in an ancient Church observe a morning liturgy in an even more ancient language. For centuries, this small community

Second suspect sought over missing women

Cyprus police have issued an arrest warrant for a second person connected to the disappearance of two Russian women, 33 and 43, believed to have been murdered. Authorities have detained a 32-year-old

China, Cyprus elevate relations

Cyprus and China issued a joint statement on the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations as the two countries agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. Upgrading ties could see

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