Cyprus

Interior Ministry outlines provisions of new housing scheme

A new housing scheme will allow owners of existing homes to build an additional housing unit for family members, the Ministry of Interior announced. The...

Makarios Hospital opens new Paediatric Surgery Department

Work to create a new Paediatric Surgery Department at Makarios Hospital has been completed, the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) announced. The organisation said upgrades...

Serious safety risk in Nicosia FIR over Turkish flights and staff shortages

Serious concerns over Nicosia FIR safety have been raised before Parliament by the Cyprus Air Traffic Controllers' Association (CYATCA), citing Turkish military flights and staff...

Nicosia ramps up mosquito control efforts after recent rains

Nicosia Municipality has intensified mosquito control measures following recent rainfall, focusing on areas where breeding sites have been identified or residents have submitted complaints. The...

Tourist arrivals down 3.3% in August compared with 2025

Tourist arrivals reached 581,880 in August 2026, compared with 602,026 in August 2025, marking a 3.3% decline from the record year. Compared with August 2024,...