Church of Cyprus signs deal to donate 15 buses to National Guard
The Church of Cyprus has signed a contract to purchase 15 buses that will be donated to the National Guard. The vehicles will be used to transport contract soldiers and…
Cyprus hotels report steep drop in summer bookings
Summer bookings are running well below last year’s levels, the director general of the Cyprus Hotel Association, Christos Angelides. Angelides said that hotel occupancy for the season is currently between…
Cyprus posts 1.5% budget surplus in first quarter
Cyprus recorded a general‑government surplus equal to 1.5 percent of GDP in the first quarter of 2026, slightly below the 1.6 percent surplus in the same period last year, according…
May snowfall surprises visitors at Troodos
An unusual late‑season snowfall covered the Troodos mountains overnight and into Tuesday morning, creating a rare winter scene in early May. Meteorological officer Andreas Chrysanthou said he does not recall…
Tuesday weather: Partly cloudy skies and periods of heavier cloud cover
A weak low‑pressure system is influencing the area on Tuesday, bringing partly cloudy skies and periods of heavier cloud cover. Isolated showers are possible along the coasts early in the…
Ballot printing for May 24 parliamentary elections to begin on May 9
Ballot papers for the May 24 parliamentary elections will begin printing on May 9 and be completed by May 14, according to the Government Printing Office’s schedule, Chief Returning Officer…
Twelve firefighting aircraft ready ahead of wildfire season, official says
Twelve firefighting aircraft are already prepared to support this year’s wildfire response, with a thirteenth expected to be ready in the coming days, Fire Service Chief Nikos Longinos has said.…
Cyprus foreign minister says ties with Gulf states will deepen
Cyprus will further strengthen its relations with Gulf countries, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said, adding that he plans to make another tour of the region soon. In an interview with…
Two arrested in Limassol after drugs found in home search
Police arrested a 33‑year‑old man and a 34‑year‑old woman after cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine were found in their possession during a search of their home. According to a police statement,…
Press freedom is not a symbolic observance
Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis issued a written statement to mark World Press Freedom Day, saying that press freedom is not a symbolic observance but a constant democratic requirement. He said…