Cyprus

Midday police chase in Nicosia leads to two arrests

A police chase in Nicosia unfolded at around 12:30 yesterday when officers signalled a driver to stop for inspection. According to the authorities, the...

Cyprus allocates limited funding to social policy

Only a small share of GDP is directed towards social policy in Cyprus, according to new data highlighted by the Cyprus Paraplegics Organisation (OPAK)....

55 suspects convicted and €239k in fines for bird poaching

Cyprus authorities issued 55 convictions and €239,770 in fines for bird poaching between 10 September and 25 November, according to the Committee Against Animal...

Child Commissioner: “Grey areas” in the protocol for the accommodation facility

Visit to the hosting facility The Commissioner for the Protection of Children’s Rights, Elena Perikleous, visited the hosting facility on Tuesday following the incident involving...

Earthquake 3.9 Richter felt across several areas

An earthquake was recorded on Wednesday evening and was felt in several areas across the island. Initial information from the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre stated...