State officials and ecologists are concerned over the increased fire hazard as wild vegetation has made an unprecedented appearance covering large areas of Cyprus. Prolonged heavy rainfall and lower than usual temperatures
While the government is to appeal an Administrative Court ruling that deemed salary cuts to civil servants pay in 2012 unconstitutional, economists fear that developments could derail Cyprus’ fiscal policy and open
Plans to reform the Cyprus police are on track with the force undergoing its first major revamp since the founding of the Republic in 1960, creating job opportunities for young scientists. Justice
Cypriots feel among the healthiest in Europe with only the Irish saying they felt healthier, according to new EU data. Moreover, seven out of ten people aged 16 or over living in
The Antiquities Department announced its collaboration with the Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, for the development of a comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the World Heritage sites of Nea Pafos and
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties have extended their full support for the nomination of journalist Sevgül Uludağ for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. The parties issued a joint statement circulated
In a meeting in London, Cypriot Defence Minister Savvas Angelides and Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson penned an important agreement strengthening the existing deep defence links between the two nations. The Memorandum of
The quiet town of Larnaca, lingering in the shadow of the island’s commercial development, is expected to leap ahead of the other towns and make great strides in the maritime sector, securing
Inflation in the Republic of Cyprus stood at 1.4% in March while in the Turkish-held north of the island it fluctuated above 29%. The Consumer Price Index increased by 0.83 units and
Nicosia’s strategic objective is to “transform the Eastern Mediterranean from a region of conflict into one of stability, security, development and prosperity”, said Cyprus Defence Minister Savvas Angelides. He was addressing an
