Stolen motorcycle found burned under Nicosia bridge
A stolen motorcycle was destroyed in a fire that broke out on Monday night under a bridge in the Peristerona area of Nicosia, police said on Tuesday.
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Car destroyed in early morning fire in Limassol
A vehicle was completely destroyed in a fire that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday in Limassol, police said.
At around 3.50am, police received a report about a ...
AI project for disaster risk assessment nears completion
A research project using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve natural disaster risk assessment is nearing successful completion, the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence announced on Monday.
The AI-Observer project, launched in ...
Man found smuggling knife to remain in custody until trial
A 57-year-old arrested on Sunday for smuggling a knife to a person being held in a police cell will remain in custody until his trial date set for October 9, police ...
Autopsy carried out on traffic accident victim
The autopsy of 34-year-old of Mohamed Al Ahmed, from Syria, who died after a traffic accident on Sunday in Limassol, revealed multiple severe injuries to his head and body, police ...
Pensioner remanded after cannabis plants found
A six-day remand order was issued against an 81-year-old on Monday after his arrest the previous day for the cultivation and possession of cannabis.
Police said they are now searching ...
Cultural heritage meets environmental action
Sustainable fashion, upcycling and EU policies join forces this week at an exhibition in Paris, featuring the work of Cyprus textile designer Michalis Pantelides, who said “fashion should be slow, ...
Independence Day parade to start earlier for president’s EU trip
The presidential palace announced on Friday that the October 1 Independence Day military parade will begin at 9am instead of the traditional 11am – the first time in 40 years the start time ...
Event champions inclusion of athletes with disabilities in Cyprus
A joint event celebrating the vital role of athletes with disabilities in the Olympics was held on Wednesday by the Nicosia Lions NGO, Cyprus Special Olympics, and the European University ...
Major renovations completed at Nicosia Olympic swimming pool
The inauguration of the upgraded Nicosia Municipal and Olympic Swimming Pool took place on Wednesday, led by Interior Minister Costantinos Ioannou.
“The pool offers Nicosia modern infrastructure, which will provide ...
Military parade commencement time moved to 9am
The October 1military parade has moved its commencement time from 11am to 9am, the defence ministry on Wednesday.
The parade to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Cyprus’ Independence will be ...
More than €30.000 stolen in online fraud case
More than €30.000 have been stolen from two men aged 63 and 66 in Limassol, in a case of online fraud, police said on Wednesday.
In the complaint filed by the two men, ...
Another arrest over burglary and weapon theft
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in connection to an ongoing case of burglary and the theft of a shotgun and an air pistol, which took place in Larnaca ...
Father seriously injured in quad bike accident
A 50-year-old was seriously injured on Tuesday when the quad bike he was on overturned in Famagusta, police said on Wednesday.
At around 5pm, a 19-year-old was driving a quad ...
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Remand after 24kg cannabis found in luggage
A 26-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday at Larnaca airport for importing large amounts of cannabis into the island and has been remanded for eight days, police said on Wednesday.
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TOM announces further recalls
Models of vehicles from well-known brands have been deemed dangerous and were recalled by the European warning system, Safety Gate, the road transport department (TOM) said on Tuesday.
The dangerous ...
‘Explore the ancient history of Cyprus monuments’
The antiquities department has updated the guided tour experience of archaeological sites by launching a new digital platform and placing QR codes at ancient monuments, the deputy ministry of culture ...
Two arrested after bus driver claims assualt
Two men, aged 50 and 22, were arrested on Monday in connection to a case of assault against a bus driver in Larnaca.
“On Saturday, a 59-year-old public transport bus driver reported ...
Europa Donna to stage Pink Figures Mark for 21st time
The 21st Europa Donna Pink Figures March for breast cancer awareness will be held on October 4 and will be “dedicated to the power of advocacy and unity”, first lady Philippa ...
Paphos theft by proxy claim leads to arrest
A 33-year-old foreign Paphos resident was arrested on Sunday afternoon for theft by proxy and money laundering of more than €76,790, police said on Monday.
Police said a complaint was filed ...
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 ...