‘Society judged by how it treats the mentally ill’
The way a society takes care of the mentally ill is a measure of its culture, Health Minister Michalis Damianos said on Monday at a memorial service for those killed ...
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Cyprus’ deputy minister heads to Copenhagen for EU migration talks
Deputy Migration Minister Nicolas Ioannides will travel to Copenhagen on Monday, to participate in the informal meeting of EU justice and home affairs ministers, which will take place on Tuesday.
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Transport drivers give minister 30-day ultimatum over tachograph concerns
A 30-day deadline and a warning of further mobilisations were issued on Friday to the labour minister by the national assembly of Category A transport drivers and the artisans and ...
Paralimni-Deryneia to install AI-powered wildfire detection system
The Paralimni-Deryneia municipality announced on Friday that it will install FireWatch AI, a cutting-edge early wildfire detection system, following a decision by the municipal council.
“As part of the agreement, 15 ...
Man has rucksack robbed at bus stop in Larnaca
A 24-year-old man had his rucksack robbed while waiting at a bus stop in Larnaca on Thursday night, the police said on Friday.
The rucksack reportedly contained “personal items” and €50 ...
Woman arrested for car thefts
A 33-year-old woman was arrested in Paphos on Wednesday, suspected of burglary and the theft of three vehicles.
According to a complaint submitted to the police nearly a year ago ...
Man arrested for theft six months later
A 37-year-old man was arrested for stealing €2,200 on Wednesday, following a six-month police investigation.
The theft took place between January 11 and January 13 in Famagusta, where the suspect allegedly stole the ...
Parents urged to check out nurseries before enrolling their children
Parents are urged to check the credibility of nurseries and daycare centres before enrolling their children, the director of social welfare services (SWS) said on Wednesday.
Maria Kiraji was speaking ...
Yiannaki trial postponed
The trial against the former volunteer commissioner Yiannakis Yiannaki has been postponed until July 28, following a request made jointly by the prosecution and the defence.
Yannaki stands accused of forging ...
Paphos students work on rehousing Gazans
Students at Neapolis University in Paphos have taken part in an international academic initiative to design temporary homes for Palestinians made homeless by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The “Design ...
Lanes on highway to close for works
Lane closures on the highway on Monday and Tuesday for works were announced by the public works department on Wednesday.
On Monday, asphalting works will take place between 8pm and 5.30...
Over 2,000 fake toys and keyrings found
Over 2,000 fake toys and goods including Labubu and Stich products were confiscated on Monday, the customs department said on Tuesday.
Customs and police officers carried out organised searches in three ...
Call for overhaul of student grant scheme
The need to modernise and remodel the framework governing student grants was the focus of an open discussion held between Disy president Annita Demetriou and a group of university students.
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Arrest after man bites police officer
A 35-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for biting a police officer on a bicycle who was trying to arrest him, police said on Tuesday.
The incident took place at ...
Suspect in Amargeti shooting to remain in custody until trial
A 55-year-old man accused of attempting to murder a 41-year-old in Amargeti, Paphos, will remain in custody until his trial before the criminal court, scheduled to convene on September 24.
According ...
Woman’s stolen belongings recovered after beach theft in Limassol
The belongings of a 68-year-old woman, which had been stolen earlier from a beach in Limassol, were recovered by members of the bicycle police in the possession of a 27-year-old ...
Car destroyed by fire in Paphos
A vehicle was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Tuesday in the Paphos district.
According to a police statement, the blaze broke out at around 5.00am in ...
Two minors involved in moped crash
A road collision involving two underage boys riding a moped occurred on Monday afternoon in the Larnaca district.
According to the police, the incident took place at around 5pm in ...
Man arrested in connection with arson case in Larnaca
A 33-year-old man was arrested to provide insight into an arson investigation case which occurred on Saturday, July 12, in the Larnaca district.
According to a police statement, the fire was ...
Two women injured as car overturns on highway
Two women were injured when their vehicle overturned on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway on Monday, causing traffic to build up.
Police said after overturning, the vehicle came to a standstill in ...
Suspect remanded for eight days after Paphos murder
An ongoing relationship between a man murdered in Paphos on Sunday and the man thought to have killed him’s ex-wife is now considered the main motive behind the crime, ...
British tourist faces long recovery after four-storey hotel fall in Cyprus
A 24-year-old British man who fell from a fourth-floor hotel balcony while on holiday in Cyprus is set to be discharged from hospital but remains unable to walk.
Sam Hudson, ...
Over 37 tonnes of batteries recycled in first half of 2025
More than 37,000 kilograms of used batteries were recycled in Cyprus during the first half of 2025, according to the non-profit organisation Afis Cyprus, which coordinated a series of public awareness and ...