Cyprus ranks first in Europe as regards the cleanest swimming waters, according to the results of the European Commission’s latest report that were announced on Friday. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment, the 2022 report notes that Cyprus is by 99.2% compliant with the strictest specifications...

Cyprus’ tourism revenue experienced a remarkable increase of 41.5 per cent in March 2023, according to a report released on Friday by the state’s statistical service. According to the report, Cyprus’ total tourism revenue amounted to €97.8 million during this time, compared to €69.1 million in the same month of...

The beaches of Argaka, Gialia and Pomos received an award for quality it was announced on Wednesday. In total, Paphos beaches have been distinguished with the awarding of 18 “Blue Flag” certifications the tourism development organisation (Etap) said. As a result, Paphos won the 2022-23 “European Silver Coast of Quality”...

Police on Thursday met with the minister of justice to discuss criminalisation of false, imaginary or non-existent complaints. According to an announcement by the Cyprus police association (Sak), a bill on the matter has already been sent for legal technical review to the legal services and upon its completion will...

The Cyprus fisheries department on Wednesday reminded the public of the importance of protecting the island’s turtles as more are expected to visit beaches in the coming months, warning that hefty fines will be imposed on anyone that disturbs the creatures. The island hosts two out of seven species of...

In addition to mobile traffic camera vans being attacked in drive-by shootings or via stones thrown at the operator some drivers have now found new ways to ‘break’ the system. Specifically, they have been parking their vehicles directly behind the vans carrying the mobile cameras, thus, preventing them from photographing offenders. As if that is […]

A four-year-old boy has died in Paphos, with first reports pointing towards a drowning, police said on Tuesday.   According to Paphos CID head and spokesman Michalis Nicolaou, around 10.45am on Tuesday morning, the unconscious child was taken by his parents to a private doctor, who determined he had died.  ...

On Tuesday the weather will be partly cloudy with local rains and isolated storms expected, mainly in the northern half of the island. The winds will be mainly south-westerly, weak to moderate, up to 4 Beaufort and locally strong, up to 5 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough. Temperatures...

Parliamentarians on Monday sounded upbeat that legislation regulating which homes would be eligible for reduced VAT will go to the House plenum for a vote on June 8. The ‘sweet spot’ – a synthesis of disparate proposals put forth by MPs – would see the discounted 5 per cent VAT...

Plenty of sunshine and warm on Monday but caution is advised if doing strenuous activity outside. Dust will also be in the atmosphere. The winds will be variable, moderate to strong, easterly to north-easterly, force 3 to 4 Beaufort. And the sea smooth to slight. The temperature will rise to around 33 C inland, around […]

An effort to modernise and improve the way the judicial system operates is in the pipeline, Justice Minister Anna Procopiou said on Tuesday, saying new courts will be established. “This includes both creating new courts and changing structures or even strengthening them within existing courts,” she said. Speaking at the...

Paphos is set to experience its best flight schedule in 30 years, according to Nasos Hadjigeorgiou, the head of the Paphos Regional Board of Tourism (Etap). In statements made to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Hadjigeorgiou noted that from June onwards, more than 250 incoming flights per week are expected...

The met service issued another yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday morning. Hail may also fall in some areas, mainly inland. The alert is in force between 11am and 6pm. Meanwhile, temperature will rise to around 25C inland, 23C around the coast and 12C in the...

The Meteorological Service on Saturday issued a yellow alert for rain and hail all across Cyprus in effect from 11 am till 6pm. The winds will be strong, force 4 to 5 Beaufort, mainly westerly to north-westerly. And the sea slight to moderate. The temperature will rise to 26 C inland, 22 C to 24 […]

A drunk driver was taken into custody around midnight on Wednesday for alleged verbal abuse, disturbance of the peace and for resisting arrest after he was involved in a car accident with another car in the village of Anavargos, near Paphos. According to Paphos police spokesperson Michalis Nikolaou, traffic police...

Police on Wednesday are looking for the perpetrators of a break-in at a Paphos pharmacy and kiosk, which culminated in arson of a vehicle. According to police spokesman and Paphos CID chief, Michalis Nikolaou, at 2:30 am the owner of a pharmacy on Aristotelous Savva Street in Anavargos received notification...

Low pressure is expected to hit Cyprus as from Thursday with rain on the way along with a drop in the temperature, according to the island’s Met Service. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday it will be mostly cloudy and local showers and isolated thunderstorms are on the forecast – mainly in the afternoon and evening. […]

Driving licenses will have to be renewed every 10 years while new rules will improve safety for all road users, according to a draft bill to be debated before parliament on Thursday. At the same time, an information exchange network within all EU countries will allow access to a driver’s personal data. The European Commission […]

A three-hour work stoppage at Paphos General Hospital’s Emergency Department begins at 9:00 on Thursday in protest against a prevailing under-staffing. However, only Pasyki union doctors will be on strike till noon and this means disruption should be minimized, according to state radio. A Pasyki union statement on Wednesday said: “Instead of finding two doctors, […]

Both tourism and the property market in Cyprus are being damaged by outdated and unworkable laws governing swimming pools, which have seen many complexes closing theirs over the last few years. The problem is that Cyprus recognises communal pools found at private complexes as public ones and therefore applies stringent...

Today, Sunday, the weather will be mainly fine but with medium and high clouds. Winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly, force 3 Beaufort, over smooth to slight sea. The temperature will be 28 C inland, 25 C on western and southern coasts, 23 C in the eastern and northern coastal areas, and 18 C in […]