Cyprus

Reaction in occupied north to Independence Day parade: ‘Small island, big trouble’

The Turkish Cypriot press on Friday focused on Thursday’s military parade in Nicosia marking the 66th anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus, alongside controversies...

New yellow warning issued for severe thunderstorms and hail

The Department of Meteorology has issued a new yellow warning for isolated strong thunderstorms, valid from 10:00 on Friday until 17:00. The unstable weather...

CIA report reveals Soviet efforts to counter Enosis through Makarios, AKEL and Ankara

A declassified CIA report from 12 February 1965 offers a detailed account of how US intelligence assessed Soviet policy during one of the most...

Cyprus child benefit to rise by up to 10% from 2027

Significant changes to the Cyprus child benefit system are included in a new bill submitted to Parliament, with higher income thresholds, increased payments for...

Heavy rain causes water accumulation on motorway

Heavy rainfall is affecting several areas of Cyprus, causing water to accumulate on parts of the Limassol-Paphos motorway near Polemidia, according to police. Rain is...