Man arrested for vandalising traffic camera, assaulting operator
A 36-year-old man was arrested in the Pera Chorio area of Nicosia on Sunday on charges of causing malicious damage to a Brinks mobile traffic camera and attacking its operator, ...
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Larnaca man remanded after large drugs stash found
A 32-year-old man was remanded for eight days on Monday following his arrest in Larnaca for possession of cocaine, cannabis and methamphetamine.
Police said officers conducted a search of the ...
‘Bridge is a life lesson, not just a game’
Ask anyone what they think is Lefkara’s claim to fame, and everyone will likely say ‘lace’. A lesser-known fact is that the card game of Bridge first appeared in ...
Why does Cyprus remain a divided island?
From a deeply human perspective, a documentary premiering this week explores the island’s identity and political division over the last 50 years as seen by the people of the island ...
Sea-access system for people with mobility issues installed at Larnaca’s Kastela beach
The Larnaca municipality announced on Friday that a new system enabling people with mobility difficulties to enter the sea has been installed at Kastela beach.
The iSEATRAC Mover system was ...
Fallen tree knocks out power in Larnaca
A power outage struck Larnaca’s Mitropolis area on Friday morning after strong winds toppled a tree, bringing down several Electricity Authority (EAC) poles, the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported.
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Smart beach lockers expand along Paralimni–Deryneia coast
Seven additional smart storage box installations will soon be added along the Paralimni–Deryneia municipal beachfront, the municipality announced on Friday.
“The first installation, consisting of 40 storage boxes, has already ...
€3.3 million released to promote Cyprus as film and TV destination
The finance ministry has released €3.3 million to subsidise foreign television series and films, aiming to promote Cyprus both as a filming location and as a tourist destination, officials announced on ...
Irish family honoured for over 30 visits to Larnaca
A family of Irish repeat visitors has been honoured by the Larnaca mayor and the tourism development authority for making more than 30 trips to the city, the municipality announced on ...
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Nine arrests after migrants cross Green Line
Nine people were remanded for eight days after they helped 16 irregular migrants into the country in the Peristerona area of Nicosia, police said on Friday.
At around 9.30pm on Thursday, ...
Six men on hunger strike at Menoyia over long detention
Four men at the Menoyia migrant reception centre began a hunger strike on Tuesday, with two more joining on Thursday, to protest what they call inadequate legal procedures and unjustified ...
Famous cosplayer Gehe to appear at Cyprus’ Comic Con
World-famous cosplayer Gehe, known for his artistry in character makeup, armour making and prop building, will make an appearance in the 2025 Cyprus Comic Con to take place from October 3 to 5, ...
Delivery driver robbed by group in Nicosia
A 24-year-old food delivery driver was robbed in Nicosia on Tuesday at around 10.15pm, police said on Wednesday.
The delivery driver had stopped to confirm the address he was to ...
Limassol man remanded over stolen goods
A five-day remand order was issued against a 46-year-old man on Wednesday, in connection to stolen property discovered on Tuesday in an abandoned building in Limassol.
The man was arrested ...
Walking bus project launched at Nicosia school
A Walking Bus pilot programme has been launched by the transport ministry and Nicosia municipality at a primary school in Aglandjia, encouraging children to walk to class.
This initiative sees ...
Ancient coins discovered in charity donation
Three ancient coins were donated to the antiquities department after they were found among donations given to the Sophia for Children organisation, it announced on Tuesday.
The three coins were ...
Fire destroys car in Limassol
A fire which broke out in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Limassol left a vehicle completely obliterated, police said on Tuesday.
The fire broke out at around 1.50am ...
Football match ban for man accused of attacking officer
A football match ban was issued against the 25-year-old who attacked a police officer before a match on Saturday, the Larnaca district court said on Monday.
The court set October 9 ...
Patients complain of serious medical negligence
A total of six patients claimed medical negligence or misdiagnosis within two weeks in August, the patients’ association (Osak) said on Monday, urging people to take action.
Osak and the ...
‘I just couldn’t get him out of my head’
Among many things, donkeys are one thing Cyprus is known for, but their wellbeing relies largely on the generosity of tourists, visitors and volunteers. Jo Welsby, is a regular visitor ...
‘Environmental action can be political’
Despite its small population and tight-knit community, Cyprus has long been one of Europe’s biggest offenders when it comes to rubbish pollution.
In 2017, it ranked second highest in the ...
Health minister welcomes paediatric A&E in Limassol general hospital
The Christodoulides government is making health care and services for vulnerable groups a top priority, Health Minister Michael Damianos said Friday as he inaugurated a new children’s waiting area ...
Cyprus’ life expectancy at birth higher than EU average
Cyprus has a higher life expectancy at birth than the EU average, Eurostat data showed on Thursday.
In 2024, the average life expectancy at birth in the euro area was 81.7 years, ...
University of Cyprus welcomes new students
The University of Cyprus successfully welcomed the new academic year, with 1,350 new students, the university’s deputy director of academic affairs, Kleanthis Pissarides told the Cyprus News Agency on Wednesday.
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