Cyprus

36-year-old detained for abduction of two women

Arrest and court order A 36-year-old man was placed under an eight-day remand by the Larnaca District Court in connection with a hostage situation on...

Fire service rescues 31 people trapped in Avakas Gorge

Fire Service responds to emergency The Fire Service carried out the successful rescue of 31 hikers trapped in Avakas Gorge on Wednesday, following a sudden...

GESY adds barcode feature for easier prescription processing

New system for prescription execution GESY barcode prescriptions come into effect from March 27, introducing a new way for beneficiaries to obtain their prescribed medication...

President Christodoulides announces eight-point support measures

President Nicos Christodoulides unveiled a comprehensive eight-point package to support households and businesses across sectors including electricity, fuels, VAT on food, agriculture, transport, and...

Unfinished building in Nicosia raises safety and oversight concerns

Audit Office flags long-standing issues The Audit Office has expressed concern over an unfinished building on Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue in Nicosia, which has remained incomplete...