2+ week, 3+ day ago   (209+ words) A government scheme supporting repairs to homes of enclaved and resettled Greek Cypriots in the occupied north is being finalised. Nicosia, Cyprus. A new scheme to support the maintenance and repair of homes belonging to enclaved and resettled Greek Cypriots…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (276+ words) The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos resumed on Thursday, with the next hearing set for September 17. Paphos, Cyprus. The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos resumed on Thursday, with prosecutors calling several co-workers of the alleged rape…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (262+ words) Lawmakers called for stronger community mental health services, legislative changes and a national 24-hour support hotline. Nicosia, Cyprus. People who should not be hospitalised in psychiatric hospitals are currently receiving inpatient treatment at Athalassa psychiatric hospital, House health committee chairwoman…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (204+ words) Iran suspends 10% freight charge on foreign oil and gas vessels Cyprus Inform Iran suspends 10% freight charge on foreign oil and gas vessels Iran has halted a 10% charge on freight fees for foreign vessels carrying oil, gas and liquid petroleum products…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (282+ words) Former Portuguese minister Bruno Macaes said Europe must confront shifts driven by artificial intelligence, protectionism and the rise of China and India. Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Portuguese minister Bruno Macaes warned that Europe faces an “existential” question over its position in…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (201+ words) Police, prosecutors and the Athens medical association are examining the clinic where Giorgos Mazonakis suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. Athens, Greece. Police, prosecutors and the Athens medical association (ISA) have inspected the private clinic where Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis suffered…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (274+ words) The government announced housing schemes allowing additional floors on existing homes and access to state-owned plots for eligible households. Nicosia, Cyprus. The government on Wednesday announced two housing schemes intended to expand affordable housing options, including a measure allowing families…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (250+ words) Panikkos Vakkou is expected to move from CySEC to the Central Bank of Cyprus, with George Karatzias set to return to CySEC as chairman. Nicosia, Cyprus. Panikkos Vakkou is expected to move from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (223+ words) Authorities have fenced off parts of the derelict former Othello cinema after an inspection found severe structural deterioration and health hazards. Engomi, Cyprus. The derelict former Othello cinema was classified as dangerous on Tuesday after an inspection identified serious structural…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (305+ words) A Union of Cyprus Journalists study found rising social media use, declining television use and low public trust in Cyprus media. Nicosia, Cyprus. Social media is the leading source of news for Cypriots, while trust in the media remains low,…...