Police to launch drunk driving campaign
Police will launch a campaign on Monday which will run until June 16 to clamp down on drunk drivers and those under the influence of
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British tourist dies suddenly in hotel swimming pool
A British tourist, 48, lost consciousness on Sunday while swimming in the pool of a hotel in Paphos he was staying in with his family.
EC shipping chief calls for political solution to Turkish ban
European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) President-elect Claes Berglund has called for a “political” solution to Turkey’s unilateral actions against Cypriot shipping which have been in
Final approval of Estia loan scheme expected in next two weeks
The green light for the Estia scheme to help home owners pay off loans is expected to be given in the next couple of weeks
New winery opened in Omodos (updated)
President Nicos Anastasiades on Sunday performed the official opening of the Domaine Vassiliades Oenou Yi winery in the Limassol foothills. The government recognises the long-term
Search continues for third body at red lake
The search of the red lake in Mitsero should be complete within the next three days, fire service chief Markos Trangalos said on Sunday. Speaking
Cyprus has high number of blood donors
Cyprus has one of the highest rates of blood donors in the world compared to the size of the population, Volunteerism Commissioner Yiannis Yiannaki said
Five-month-old died from dehydration and fever
A five-month-old baby taken to first aid at Larnaca general hospital on Friday night died from dehydration and a high temperature, an autopsy showed on
Cyprus and Russia aim to find new areas of cooperation
Cyprus and Russia aim to find new areas of mutually beneficial cooperation and to strengthen existing synergies, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Saturday evening, addressing
Teen motorcyclist dies on the road in Limassol
A teenage motorcyclist was killed on the road at dawn on Sunday. According to police, the 19-year-old from Latvia died in an accident in Limassol.
EAC unions to meet Monday to consider strike measures
Unions of staff at the electricity authority (EAC) will meet again on Monday and have said they will not rule out taking measures. Speaking to
53-year-old remanded following arrest on European warrant (updated)
A 53-year-old man was remanded in custody for five days by the Limassol District Court on Sunday after being returned to the island on Saturday
Arrest after fatal traffic accident in Paphos
A 27-year-old man involved in a traffic accident on Saturday afternoon in which a 36-year-old woman lost her life has been arrested. According to the
Two arrests in Paphos after school broken into
Two people were arrested on Friday night in connection with illegally entering a school. The two, aged 28 and 17, were arrested after a warrant
Government to make school buses safer
A government committee decided on further safety measures to be taken on buses on Tuesday, after reports emerged a 14-year-old girl was hit on the
Autopsy of victim due to be held as red lake search continues
UK-based Cypriot state pathologist Andreas Marnerides will reportedly be back in Cyprus on Monday for the autopsy on the fifth body retrieved in the ongoing
Mothers march against climate change (updated, photos)
On Mother’s Day, marked around the world on Sunday, Mothers Rise Up-Cyprus held a protest march from the House of Representatives to the Presidential Palace
‘Blatant new attack on Cyprus EEZ’ (updated)
Turkey’s illegal activities in the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) constitute an unprecedented violation of Cyprus’ sovereign rights, revealing the true intentions of Turkey in
33-year-old on remand after child porn found
A 33-year-old man was remanded in police custody for five days on Sunday by the Limassol district court following his arrest on Saturday during investigations
Contract government workers to stage 48-hour strike (updated)
Contract workers in the government sector will stage a 48 hour strike on Monday and Tuesday to protest over not getting the same treatment as
