Cyprus

Russian businessman extradited over €28m tax evasion case

A Russian businessman has been extradited from Cyprus to Russia, where he is wanted in connection with a large-scale tax evasion case involving more...

21-year-old arrested while picking up cocaine off the street

Members of the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) have arrested a 21-year-old man in the Famagusta district on suspicion of illegal possession of...

A taste of… Commandaria

The Commandaria Diaries: Uncorking the Past Wilbrand von Oldenburg, a German bishop who chronicled his travels around the Mediterranean, once wrote of Cyprus: “The wines...

Cyprus weather: 34°C with rain and storms possible

Warm weather with afternoon showers Cyprus will see a mix of sunshine and cloud on Friday, with temperatures climbing to 34°C inland and isolated showers...

Thursday turns deadly with four deaths reported within hours

A series of tragedies unfolded on Thursday, with four people losing their lives within a matter of hours in separate incidents across the island....