Cyprus cancer‑prevention group urges stronger national strategy on tobacco use
Cyprus’ cancer‑prevention organisation PASYKAF is calling for a renewed national strategy on tobacco control, warning that the rise of nicotine…
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Cyprus recorded EU’s highest prison overcrowding rate in 2024, Eurostat says
Cyprus had the most overcrowded prison system in the European Union last year, according to figures published by Eurostat. The…
Child‑poverty risk falls in Cyprus, but EU highlights severe gaps in housing, energy and access to services
Cyprus has seen a decline in the number of children at risk of poverty or social exclusion in recent years,…
New directive restricts police use of firearms in Cyprus
Cyprus’ Police Headquarters has issued a new directive tightening rules on when officers may fire their weapons, local media reports.…
Abandoned Limassol village sees major Israeli investment, local officials confirm
An abandoned village in the Limassol district has been purchased by Israeli investors, who have begun work on homes and…
Environmental groups urge Cyprus president to act on Natura 2000 protection
Five environmental organisations have sent an open letter to the president of Cyprus calling for clear commitments and concrete action…
Record number of candidates file for May 24 parliamentary elections
Candidates have formally entered the final stretch ahead of Cyprus’ May 24 parliamentary elections, which will determine the new composition…
Cyprus, Greece and Jordan vow deeper cooperation at Amman summit
Cyprus, Greece and Jordan reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue, de‑escalation and regional peace during their fifth trilateral summit in Amman.…
60 convictions in 2025 for child‑sexual‑abuse offences
Police recorded 60 convictions in 2025 for child‑sexual‑abuse offences, according to the Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Office. The unit…
Case filed over assault on football referee; court issues stadium ban
The case against a 38‑year‑old man accused of attacking a referee during a football match has been formally filed before…