Cyprus Mail

Cyprus further solidified its position in the global satellite industry in 2024, with the launch of its fifth telecommunications satellite by Overhorizon, a company with Swedish ties. This marks another significant step for Cyprus in space technology, following the country's successful satellite launches under the national flag, which includes active…

Cyprus has made significant strides in its journey towards digital transformation and green innovation in 2024, primarily by leveraging €1.2 billion from the European Recovery and Resilience Plan. This substantial investment is primarily allocated to enhance energy efficiency and expand the use of renewable energy, thereby facilitating the digital transition…

Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt are gearing up for a trilateral summit of the three countries’ heads of government, which is set to take place in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Wednesday. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi are all set to…

Charalampos Stylianou Police in Larnaca are investigating a violent assault that left two residents injured after a group allegedly forced their way into an apartment and attacked the occupants with a knife. According to initial findings, the incident occurred around 10:40pm on Sunday when several individuals reportedly broke into an…

By Charalampos Stylianou Public hospitals are facing mounting pressure due to a surge in seasonal respiratory infections, with influenza and Covid-19 spreading rapidly across the community. According to the spokesperson for the state health services Okypy, Charalambos Charilaou, the number of patients visiting emergency departments has doubled since mid-December, making…

The north’s ‘agriculture ministry’ on Tuesday announced its intention to import “high value sheep” from abroad with the aim of being able to bolster halloumi production in the face of increasing demand. The ‘ministry’ said that the north saw a 10 per cent increase in its sheep and goat population…

Greek Cypriot violations of the United Nations buffer zone are “acts of self-defence”, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday. Speaking to public broadcaster CyBC as draft copies of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ latest reports on Cyprus were circulated, he stressed that Guterres must not “equate” violations of the buffer…

Cypriot retailers are gearing up for a wave of winter sales starting this week, following a robust holiday shopping season. While there is no formal or set sales period, it has become customary for discounts to be announced after the Christmas holidays, typically beginning in early January. Some retailers have…

Three drunk drivers were involved in car accidents over the long weekend, police said on Tuesday. As a result of the first, three people were taken to Paphos General Hospital as a 23-year-old driver involved in a head-on collision tested positive on an alcohol test. His test showed 39μg instead…

Reducing electricity costs for households and businesses remains a key priority for the government, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Tuesday. Speaking at a Transmission System Operator Cyprus event to mark the launch of the third trial period for a competitive electricity market, the minister outlined plans for a fully…