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UNSC will be directly involved in Cyprus talks
The United Nations Security Council will become directly involved in ongoing talks to settle the Cyprus problem, which entered the final phase earlier with the start of an international conference, UN...
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One in four children target of sexual abuse
One in four children in Cyprus have suffered some form of sexual abuse, or are expected to fall victim to such abuse by age 18, according to the latest available data. Every year, around 80 cases of...
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Shop owners in north struggling with fall in value of Turkish lira
Small shop owners in the occupied areas are struggling after the Turkish Lira lost value against the US dollar, British pound and the euro. “We cannot keep up with foreign currencies gaining value...
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No precedence of the SC participating in conferences, Eide says
By Apostolis Zoupaniotis The role of the UN Security Council is extremely important but there is no precedence of the it participating in conferences, UNSG Special Adviser Espen Barth Eide said. In an...
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Post office finally delivering stolen mail
The post office said on Wednesday that mail stolen by a worker over an 18-month period until October last year was now being delivered after police gave the go-ahead. “We started sending the mail to...
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National health system must be viable, say doctors
The Cyprus Medical Association (PIS) is in favour of the introduction of the national health system (Gesy), provided that it is built on strong foundations to safeguard maximum viability, service...
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Attorney-general crushes latest move to help Laiki creditors
Members of the House ethics committee were angered on Wednesday after the attorney-general said they could not vote to transfer the assets of the defunct Laiki bank to its creditors. Committee...
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BoC board ‘fully supports’ three execs facing criminal charges (Updated)
The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has lent its full support to three members of its upper management team who have been indicted, along with former top executives, in relation to the reclassification of the...
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Tsipras: ready to attend conference, but only if a solution is likely
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Wednesday he stood ready to attend an international conference on Cyprus but only if there were real grounds for a solution. He added that the international...
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Turkes comments create negative climate, president says
President Nicos Anastasiades said a settlement of the Cyprus problem was unthinkable when Turkish officials demand the same rights for Turkish nationals as EU citizens, after a solution. Speaking after...
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Almost 2,500 people and firms identified from Panama Papers
Tax authorities have so far identified some 2,400 individuals and corporations mentioned in the Panama Papers, MPs heard on Thursday. Of these, 1,300 are individuals and 1,000 legal entities, deputy...
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Public transport system ‘appalling’, audit boss says
The island’s public transport is appalling and will have cost taxpayers some €500m over its 10-year contract period that expires in 2020, MPs heard on Thursday. The issue was discussed by the House...
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Extreme cold expected during the weekend
Temperatures inland will drop to as low as one degree on Friday night, the met office announced. Between Friday and Sunday, rain, isolated thunderstorms and snow in hilly and mountainous areas are...
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Minister ‘sick and tired’ of politicking over health system
Main opposition Akel has gone back on its agreement with President Nicos Anastasiades to back the national health scheme because it has entered campaign mode for presidential elections in 2018 a bit...
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Shipping association says costs set to skyrocket under new operator
THE Cyprus Shipping Association has voiced concern over the operation of the Limassol port, after it is taken over by a private company at midnight Saturday. The association was also worried about what...
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Cypriot mobile operators need to prepare for roaming-charge abolition
ΜOBILE operators in Cyprus have to make some investments to provide services for tourists visiting the country in view of the axing of roaming charges in the EU from next June, Vice-President of the...
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Culture capital celebrations get underway in Paphos
CELEBRATIONS to mark the official opening of Pafos2017 got underway in the town on Saturday ahead of the main event later in the evening. A number of free events are being held in Paphos over the...
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Pafos2017: building bridges with culture
PEOPLE turned out in their thousands to watch the official Pafos2017 capital of culture inauguration ceremony held at the town hall square on Saturday night. The show, when it began, following a series...
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Akinci ready to discuss adaptation of 1960 treaty to fit 2017 realities
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci says he is ready to discuss adaptation of the 1960 structure for security and guarantees to fit the situation in 2017 so that both sides can feel secure. He also...
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Going to work on the other side
As talks on a settlement have entered a more decisive phase over the last couple of years, young professionals and companies from both sides of the divide have been setting an example on how...
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