New quality label for Troodos products
The Cyprus Institute (CyI) has set its sights on promoting Troodos local products with the introduction of a “Mountain Agriculture Troodos” quality label. The products, currently available in the new ...
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Hooded hooligans attack AEK club house
Unknown hooded men attacked the AEK fans’ clubhouse in Larnaca on Monday night, causing extensive damage.
According to a police statement, around 7 pm on Monday night, a group of 30 unknown ...
Larnaca police arrest fugitive wanted by Chinese authorities
Police have arrested a 49-year-old man wanted by Chinese authorities for fraud.
The 49-year-old is allegedly related to a case of fraud and embezzlement through loans, amounting to 5.6 billion Chinese ...
Movember sees the return of ‘Man Van’ in support of mens health
The Cyprus Olympic Committee (Koe) on Monday announced it will take part in the ‘Movember Cyprus’ campaign, aimed at raising awareness throughout the month of cancer and mental health issues ...
2022 was ‘excellent’ year for managing fires says forestry department
2022 has been the most successful in terms of fire management and prevention efforts for decades, the forestry department said Monday.
Of the 179 fires that broke out on lands managed by ...
Further arrest for murder in prison (Updated)
A 35-year-old was remanded for eight days in connection with the murdered Turkish Cypriot inmate case, while another 11 inmates were detained for another eight days as were three others.
A ...
Limassol residence struck by lightning
Firefighters on Monday responded to a house catching fire in the area of Limassol known as “Havousa.”
Around noon police received a call that the two-story house was ablaze and ...
Almost one fifth of children in Cyprus at risk of poverty
19.2 per cent of children in Cyprus were at risk of poverty in 2021 while the risk for adults reached 16.8 percent, figures released by Eurostat on Monday showed.
Across the EU, 24.4 per ...
Limassol communities demonstrate against asphalt plants
Residents of four Limassol communities on Monday morning held a protest demanding the removal of the asphalt plants from their area.
Representing the communities of Moni, Monagroulli, Pyrgos and Asgata, ...
Talks held on demarcation of Cyprus-Lebanon EEZs
President Nicos Anastasiades and Lebanese Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati on Sunday discussed updating the agreement on the demarcation of each country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Government spokesman ...
Cyprus initiative on climate change to be presented at COP27
President Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday due to present the Cypriot initiative on climate change at the COP27 climate summit in Sharm El Sheikh, which began on Sunday.
However following the ...
International experts to offer ideas on Akamas in November conference
The ministry of agriculture has invited international experts in governance and management of protected areas to discuss ideas on Akamas in November.
The ‘Akamas Workshop’ conference will host attendees from ...
Limassol municipality defends public garden revamp
Limassol municipality issued a long announcement on Friday in response to the dispute that has flared up over its handling of the revamp of the city’s public garden.
In ...
Mixed marriage citizenship will be taken up with ECHR, say TC unions
In a new statement on Friday, Turkish Cypriot unions said they will appeal to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) if the Supreme Court’s decision on mixed marriages ...
Limassol showcases underwater offerings
Limassol tourism organisation (Etal) said in a press release on Friday, it is aiming to promote diving tourism through the creation of four sea routes in the district’s marine ...
Germasogeia unveils sculpture honouring nurses and midwives
The public health contribution of nurses and midwives was honoured on Friday with the inauguration of a small park and sculpture in the heart of the tourist area of Germasogeia
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Supreme Court gets tough on ‘unprecedented scourge’ of child porn and abuse
The Supreme Court has accepted the appeal of the attorney-general, who challenged a ruling for a court of first instance to release on parole a woman facing a multitude of ...
Problem of delayed justice will be better in four to five years, officials say
The backlog of court cases is expected to improve within four to five years, once relevant legislative reforms have been implemented, President of the Supreme Court, Antonis Latsios, said on ...
Over 1,500kg of rubbish removed from Pomos harbour
The Paphos tourism development organisation (Etap) in collaboration with the Pomos community council and the support of volunteers on Monday completed a clean-up of the harbour of Pomos, and its ...
Limassol continues its projects of ‘pouring concrete’ say activists
A group of Limassol citizens calling themselves “The Garden is Ours” on Monday demanded the immediate suspension of construction works at the Limassol public garden playground.
The citizens’ group, which ...
Bystander catches would-be-thief in Limassol
Police on Tuesday arrested a 47-year-old man for an attempted street theft committed in Limassol, minutes after the crime thanks to the quick response of a bystander.
Around 9 am, a 43...
‘Police cannot be everywhere’ official says after clashes at migrant camp
Police cannot be everywhere, head of the police branch of Isotita union Nicos Loizides said on Monday after Friday’s incidents at the Pournara migrant reception centre, which have so ...
Cyprus wheat supplies secure, for now says minister
Following developments in Russia and Ukraine, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis on Monday assured that Cyprus would not face a wheat shortage in the foreseeable future.
Kadis’ comments came in response ...
Police ‘concerned’ after mayhem breaks out at Limassol football match (update 2)
Police chief Stelios Papatheodorou on Monday did not rule out the possibility of banning fans from football games following fights that broke out before, during and after a match between ...