Cyprus

Agreement signed to support voluntary returns of asylum seekers

On Monday, Cyprus signed a €1.1 million deal in Nicosia to open an Assisted Voluntary Returns Hub (AVR HUB). The centre will house up...

Occupied North: High chance of early “parliamentary elections”

Community Democracy Party (KKT/TDP) chairman Zeki Çeler declared Wednesday there is a “very high probability” of early parliamentary elections in the occupied north. Speaking on...

Teacher evaluation: Directors’ role reduced – bill heads to plenary

The House Education Committee completed the detailed examination of the new Teacher Evaluation System bill on Wednesday. Chairman Pavlos Mylona announced the legislation now...

Two British women jailed 4 months for tobacco smuggling

Paphos District Court sentenced two British women to four months in prison without suspension on Wednesday after they tried to leave Cyprus with more...

Former Presidents to get state car for only 5 years

The House Institutions Committee decided Wednesday to slash post-tenure perks for former Presidents of the Republic and former House Speakers. The bill heading to plenary: Official...