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US officials flown from Erbil to Cyprus’ Akrotiri base
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

US officials flown from Erbil to Cyprus’ Akrotiri base

United States officials were flown from the Harir airbase near the Iraqi city of Erbil to the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus, the Cyprus Mail has been informed, though it is not clear whether they remain there. A spokesperson for the British defence ministry said that the US officials, some of whom were consular […]

Getting to grips with our dogs
Culturecyprus-mail1mo ago

Getting to grips with our dogs

After our recent piece ‘Why Cyprus needs its cats and dogs’ on the island’s relationship with our felines and canines (Cyprus Mail, February 9), canine behaviour consultant Nick Ravignat got in…

New ‘security threat’ declared at Akrotiri
Worldindex-hrcyprus-mailklix-ba+2in-cyprusexpress-tribune1mo ago5 sources

New ‘security threat’ declared at Akrotiri

A new “security threat” was declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus shortly after midday on Monday, the Cyprus Mail has learned. Sources informed the Cyprus Mail that personnel at the base were told of the threat, and instructed to “return to your homes and stay inside until further notice”. They were also […]

Storage capacity in dams reaches 19.8 per cent
Environmentcyprus-mail1mo ago

Storage capacity in dams reaches 19.8 per cent

Water runoff into the island’s dams saw a substantial uptick in recent days, although the overall situation remains precarious, a former official told the Cyprus Mail on Tuesday. Over the past four days alone, approximately 3.3 million cubic metres (mcm) flowed into the reservoirs – bringing total storage up to 19.8 per cent of capacity on […]

Cyprus Mail Calls for End to Arbitrary Teacher Appointments
Politicscyprus-mail11d ago

Cyprus Mail Calls for End to Arbitrary Teacher Appointments

An editorial in the Cyprus Mail argues for an end to the long-standing practice in Cyprus where anyone with a university degree could become a public school teacher, regardless of their specific abilities, as long as their degree was recognized.

Cyprus fuel stocks stable – but outlook ‘can change overnight’
Businesscyprus-mail1mo ago

Cyprus fuel stocks stable – but outlook ‘can change overnight’

For the moment, Cyprus does not face a problem in relation to its fuel stocks amid the Persian Gulf energy crunch, the Cyprus Mail has learned. “Right now we are fine, but it’s only a snapshot, things can change from one day to the next,” said George Papanastasiou, the former energy minister. About 20 per […]

Stay informed with the Cyprus Mail on Telegram and beyond
Technologycyprus-mail1mo ago

Stay informed with the Cyprus Mail on Telegram and beyond

Want the latest breaking news, in-depth analysis, and local updates delivered exactly where you want them? We’ve expanded our digital presence to ensure you never miss a beat. Join us on Telegram For the fastest updates and a clutter-free news feed, our Telegram channel is the place to be. Get instant notifications on breaking stories directly to […]

Christodoulides to meet Guterres in Brussels
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Christodoulides to meet Guterres in Brussels

President Nikos Christodoulides will hold a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres next week, with that meeting most likely set to take place on the sidelines of next week’s European Council summit in Brussels, presidential press office director Victor Papadopoulos said on Thursday. He told the Cyprus Mail that the meeting will likely take […]

A mission simple, it is non‑negotiable
Politicscyprus-mail1mo ago

A mission simple, it is non‑negotiable

In an exclusive interview with the Cyprus Mail, President of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE), Roman Završek, explores the CCBE’s Standing Committee’s future aims, which will…