NICOSIA, CYPRUS – April 7, 2025 – American businessman simply known as G.A. was detained at Nicosia International Airport on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, after authorities discovered he had overstayed his visa. The detention occurred during routine immigration checks, with officials confirming strict enforcement of compliance measures. According to airport officials, the businessman, who was […]
Police have arrested a 35-year-old man who is currently in custody following violent clashes that broke out on Saturday afternoon in the Oroklini area. A 27-year-old man sustained serious injuries during the incident and is in critical condition at Nicosia General Hospital. An infant who was also injured in the unrest is receiving treatment at […]
Cyprus will introduce facial recognition technology to its identity card and passport issuance system starting in the summer of 2026, aiming to enhance the detection of individuals attempting identity fraud. This enhancement will be made possible through new software, anticipated to be implemented around June of next year, which will possess the capability to […]
Cyprus has officially launched its inaugural national mental health strategy, a comprehensive three-year plan aimed at addressing the growing mental health needs of its population. The strategy was unveiled on Friday by Health Minister Michael Damianos, who also announced significant upgrades planned for the Athalassa psychiatric hospital during this period. Speaking at a press conference, […]