Cyprus
-
Police seek six suspects in violent Nicosia mall attack
Police have released photos of six individuals wanted in connection with a violent incident at a Nicosia Mall café on…
Read More » -
Ministers approve voting rights for 17-year-olds
Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to bills governing the electoral process, including expanding the vote to seventeen-year-olds. In his opening…
Read More » -
Cyprus reports second-highest excess death rate in EU for November
Cyprus recorded the second-highest excess mortality rate among European Union member states in November 2024 at 18%, surpassed only by Finland at…
Read More » -
European Commission welcomes discussion on new check points
The European Commission has welcomed the meeting between Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on…
Read More » -
TRNC intensifies efforts for Hellim exports to the EU
Efforts to begin exporting Hellim (Halloumi) to the European Union under the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) programme are…
Read More » -
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus exceed 4 million for the first time in 2024
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus in 2024 exceeded four million for the first time, recording a historic value with 4,040,200 arrivals,…
Read More » -
Cypriots use cards 1.3 times more than their European peers
Cypriots use cards 1.3 times more frequently than their European peers, while the contactless card payments capture more than half…
Read More » -
Ministry of health to take measures against raging seasonal viruses
The Ministry of Health is implementing new measures to address rising respiratory infections and flu cases, following warnings from the European Centre…
Read More » -
Flu deaths in Cyprus rise to eight
Eight people have died from influenza A in Cyprus since the start of winter, while ten patients are currently receiving treatment in intensive care…
Read More » -
Over 10,000 irregular migrant departures form Cyprus in 2024
In 2024, departures of irregular migrants exceeded 10,000 (either through voluntary returns, deportations or relocations to other European countries), placing…
Read More »