Mayors of Paphos and Lefkoniko Suspended Amid Criminal Probes
The mayors of Paphos and Lefkoniko are being placed on suspension after authorities informed the Interior Ministry that both are under criminal investigation, officials said Wednesday. The ministry said the…
US Warships and Fighter Jets Swarm Cyprus Airspace
US military aircraft began an air exercise in the Nicosia Flight Information Region on Tuesday, at a time of heightened tension in the Middle East, Cypriot authorities said. A NOTAM…
Cyprus Papers Highlight Holguin’s Message: No 5+1 Talks Without Progress
A recent interview by UN Secretary‑General’s Personal Envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguín has drawn wide attention in the Greek Cypriot press, after she told Turkey’s ANKA news agency that…
Cyprus President, Turkish Cypriot Leader Set February 24 Meeting Under UN Auspices
The President of Cyprus is scheduled to meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman on Tuesday, February 24 at 11 a.m., according to a written statement from government spokesman Konstantinos…
Maria Kola Elected Deputy Leader of Cyprus Greens
Maria Kola has been elected deputy president of the Greens–Citizens’ Cooperation movement, winning 51.02 percent of the vote at an extraordinary party congress. Her rival, Kyriakos Tsimillis, received 48.98 percent,…
Cyprus launches EU‑funded program for assisted voluntary returns of third‑country nationals
Cyprus’ Department of Migration is implementing a new program to support assisted voluntary returns for third‑country nationals, the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection said in a statement. The…
Cyprus aims to launch remote work for public employees on April 1
The government in Cyprus plans to introduce remote work in the public sector starting April 1, local media reported. Fileleftheros said the plan would allow civil servants to work remotely…
Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou Dies at 94
Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou has died at the age 94. Vassiliou, who led the Republic of Cyprus from 1988 to 1993, had been hospitalized since Jan. 6 with a…
AKEL criticizes government over minimum wage decision, says workers left exposed
Cyprus’ AKEL party on Tuesday sharply criticized the Christodoulides government’s new minimum wage framework, saying the levels set do not reflect the cost of living expected in 2026, fall short…
Cyprus President Calls New Turkish Actions in Avlona ‘Particularly Worrying’
Cyprus’ president on Tuesday called recent Turkish actions in the Avlona area “particularly worrying,” saying the government has lodged diplomatic protests and is in contact with the head of the…