UNFICYP talking to both sides to prevent further tensions, spokesperson tells CNA on Mammari incident Updated The UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is investigating the incident that took place on Monday in the buffer zone at Mammari village, Nicosia district, its spokesperson Aleem Siddique has told the Cyprus News Agency. 30-12-2025 17:52 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 31-12-2025 09:18
A settlement of the Cyprus issue will solve the illegality of usurpations, President stresses Updated The solution to the illegality in relation to the usurpation of Greek Cypriot properties in the Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus is the settlement of the Cyprus problem, President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has stressed. 30-12-2025 16:15 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 31-12-2025 09:18
Budget implementation by November 2025: Annual decrease in revenue, increase in expenditure Updated The implementation of the State Budget in relation to revenue during the first 11 months of 2025 recorded a decrease compared to the corresponding period last year, while, on the contrary, there was a slight increase in the implementation of the state budget in relation to expenditure, as announced on Tuesday by the Treasury of the Republic. 30-12-2025 18:37 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 31-12-2025 09:19
Cyprus is fully prepared to assume the EU Presidency, President says Updated The Republic of Cyprus is fully prepared to take over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1, 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides, stressed on Tuesday, after a visit to the Filoxenia Conference Center in Nicosia, which will host a great part of the Presidency's events and activities. Cyprus Justice Minister outlines operational plan for EU Presidency 30-12-2025 17:31 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 31-12-2025 09:20
Improving operational capacity, technological upgrade is our vision says Police Chief Updated Chief of the Police Themistos Arnaoutis outlined the vision for the Cyprus Police during a press conference on Tuesday, pointing out that improving operational capacity, optimal utilization of human resources and technological upgrading are the key pillars. 30-12-2025 18:00 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 31-12-2025 09:20
President says electrical interconnection project is of geostrategic importance Updated The Republic of Cyprus is approaching the electrical interconnection project (Great Sea Interconnector among Israel, Cyprus and Greece) as a project of geostrategic importance, President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, said on Tuesday. 30-12-2025 16:25 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 31-12-2025 09:21
Substantial progress for privatization of CSE, its Chair says Updated Substantial progress was made in 2025 as regards the privatization of the Cyprus Stock Exchange, Chair of CSE Council Marinos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. 30-12-2025 19:02 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 31-12-2025 09:21
Τotal pupils and students increased by 4.7% on annual basis in 2023/2024 Updated The total number of pupils and students at all levels of education during the 2023/2024 school year, reached 218,129, marking an increase (4.7%) compared to the 2022/2023 school year, when the total number of pupils and students was 208,374, the Statistical Service said on Tuesday, based on the results of the Annual Survey on Education. 30-12-2025 18:08 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 31-12-2025 09:21
EU launches public consultation to evaluate the Single-Use Plastics Directive Updated The European Commission has launched a public consultation and call for evidence to evaluate the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). In a press release, it says that this is the first step in examining how well the Directive has reduced the impact of certain plastic products on the marine environment and on human health, while promoting a circular, innovative and sustainable economy. 30-12-2025 12:51 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 31-12-2025 09:22
Yellow warning in place for rain and strong winds Updated A yellow warning for rain, isolated thunderstorms and strong winds, issued by the Department of Meteorology on Tuesday, is valid from 2200 on Tuesday till 2200 on Wednesday. 31-12-2025 06:49 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 31-12-2025 09:22