Drug‑related offences in north Cyprus rise

Drug‑related offences in north Cyprus rise

Drug‑related offences have increased across  north Cyprus over the past two years, according to new figures from the ‘Police General Directorate,’ which also reports stepped‑up enforcement operations. Police recorded 778 drug cases in 2024–2025, and legal proceedings were initiated against 1,168 suspects. Case numbers rose from 340 in 2024 to 438 in 2025, while the […]

25.02.2026 10:45
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Seven arrested in nationwide police operations
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Seven arrested in nationwide police operations

Seven people were arrested over Tuesday night for various offences including the illegal possession of a firearm, illegal residency in Cyprus, and impersonation, police said on Wednesday. Police stopped and checked a total of 294 drivers and passengers and inspected 18 different premises, which resulted in three complaints related to delinquency. Traffic checks were conducted […]

25.02.2026 10:40
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Yedek subaylık için son yoklama 9 Mart'ta

Yedek subaylık için son yoklama 9 Mart'ta

Güvenlik Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı, 49’uncu dönem 1’inci Devre Yedek Subay (Asteğmen ve Çavuş) aday adaylığına 6 Mart’a kadar başvuranların son yoklamalarının 9 Mart’ta 08.30-16.00 saatleri arasında ASAL ve Seferberlik Şube Müdürlüğü’nde gerçekleştirileceğini açıkladı.

25.02.2026 10:35
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Kikis Ioannou honoured for his role in evolving Petrolina’s services, digital strategy
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Kikis Ioannou honoured for his role in evolving Petrolina’s services, digital strategy

A significant distinction highlighting the dynamic presence of the third generation in Petrolina’s ongoing evolution is the award presented to Kikis Ioannou, Assistant Marketing Manager of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited, at the 2nd CBN Young Dragon Awards. The awards recognise professionals under the age of 40 for their contribution to business development in Cyprus. This […]

25.02.2026 10:34
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DSS operations debut in Cyprus to help employers scale with skilled talent
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

DSS operations debut in Cyprus to help employers scale with skilled talent

Dynamic Staffing Services (DSS), an international recruitment and workforce solutions company with nearly five decades of experience and operations across 16 countries, today announced its official launch in Cyprus. With workforce shortages increasingly limiting business growth across industries, DSS is entering the market to help Cypriot employers scale with confidence by delivering skilled, experienced international […]

25.02.2026 10:24
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Trade unions call on parliament to bring Cyta into energy
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trade unions call on parliament to bring Cyta into energy

Cyta trade unions have called on parliament to support the finance ministry’s bill to modernise the organisation and open it up to the provision of new services, including energy, ahead of discussions set for March 2. The trade unions said not passing the bill would limit Cyta’s future prospects and its ability to compete on […]

25.02.2026 10:22
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Funding crisis threatens security plans for US World Cup matches just 100 days before kick-off
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Funding crisis threatens security plans for US World Cup matches just 100 days before kick-off

Representatives from cities hosting the FIFA World Cup later this summer testified before a congressional committee on Tuesday, laying out their concerns over potentially “catastrophic” problems with security as the event nears. Speaking at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, witnesses pointed at two primary reasons why security preparations are far behind where they need […]

25.02.2026 10:20
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Güney Kıbrıs’ta genel seçim takvimi dün başladı

Güney Kıbrıs’ta genel seçim takvimi dün başladı

Güney Kıbrıs’ta 24 Mayıs’ta gerçekleştirilecek milletvekilliği (genel) seçimi için takvim dün başladı. Fileleftheros’un haberine göre, Seçim Dairesi Başkanı Menelaos Vasiliu dün Omega TV’de yaptığı açıklamada, seçim takviminin resmen başladığını duyurdu. Vasiliu’nun açıklamasına göre, 24 Mayıs’ta gerçekleştirilecek genel seçime kayıtlı 27 siyasi parti katılacak. Kütüğe kayıt için başvurusu incelenen iki parti adayı daha bulunuyor. Süreçlerinin tamamlanması...

25.02.2026 10:16
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