Cyprus marks eight years since GDPR implementation, data commissioner says
Cyprus marks eight years since the General Data Protection Regulation came into force, a milestone that reshaped personal‑data protection across the EU, the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data…
Cyprus, UN review wildfire procedures in buffer zone ahead of fire season
The Forest Department held two meetings with United Nations representatives as part of preparations for the start of the wildfire season and efforts to strengthen operational readiness. The discussions focused…
Cyprus promotes halloumi and commandaria at Milan’s Tuttofood exhibition
The Energy, Commerce and Industry Ministry, through the Cyprus Trade Center in Athens, took part for the first time with an information stand at the Tuttofood international food and beverage…
Health minister warns of rapid spread of new nicotine products targeting youth
Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides has said that, despite significant progress in recent years, the fight against smoking remains demanding as new tobacco and nicotine products continue to enter the market,…
Applications for contract soldiers open until July 13, Defense Ministry says
Applications for the recruitment of Contracted Soldiers in the National Guard will be accepted until July 13, the Defense Ministry announced, inviting eligible candidates to apply. According to the ministry,…
Cyprus to activate new emergency alert system on June 2
Cyprus will launch its new public early‑warning system, CY‑Alert, on June 2, officials said Tuesday. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou and Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nikodimos Damianou…
Talks continue between veterinary services and livestock farmers over foot‑and‑mouth response
Consultations between the Veterinary Services and livestock farmers on next steps in managing the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak are continuing. Representatives of farmers’ organizations met Monday with the director of the Veterinary…
Government to keep seeking cross‑party cooperation, spokesman says
The government will continue to seek cooperation with all responsible political forces to carry out its policy program, the spokesman said. Speaking on state radio, Konstantinos Letymbiotis said voters in…
Police arrest two in overnight patrols; more than 200 traffic violations recorded
Police arrested two people during coordinated overnight patrols in urban areas, including one suspect accused of assaulting an officer, authorities said. Officers stopped and checked 347 drivers and 103 passengers…
Second house collapse reported in Larnaca; no injuries
A wall and part of a ceiling collapsed in a house in the Chrysopolitissa area of Larnaca, the second such incident in recent days. No injuries were reported. Police said…