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James Morphakis

James Morphakis

Journalist

James covers politics, social and cultural affairs for the Cyprus Mail. Having lived between the UK and Cyprus and travelled extensively across Europe, he brings a broad international perspective to his reporting. In his spare time, he is an avid reader and keen sailor.

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image Larnaca taxi drivers to stage four-hour strike

Larnaca taxi drivers to stage four-hour strike
Taxi drivers in Larnaca will hold a four-hour work stoppage on Tuesday, 13 January, from 7am to 11am, according to an announcement made by the taxi union (Poat) on Friday. The ...
image Six year sentence for cannabis possession in Larnaca

Six year sentence for cannabis possession in Larnaca
A 38-year-old man was sentenced to six years by the Larnaca criminal court on Friday for possessing nearly two kilograms of cannabis. The court found the defendant guilty of possessing ...
image Cyprus crematorium moves into development phase

Cyprus crematorium moves into development phase
Plans for a further crematorium in Cyprus were announced on Friday and have already moved into an active development phase following a partnership between the Cyprus Cremation Society and European ...
image Poaching incident reported in Nicosia

Poaching incident reported in Nicosia
Police and the game and fauna service on Friday said they are investigating a case of poaching in Nisou. Officers were sent to the area shortly before 9pm on Tuesday ...
image Cardiovascular disease primary cause of death in Cyprus

Cardiovascular disease primary cause of death in Cyprus
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death nationwide, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Thursday. Speaking at a conference on cardiovascular health, the minister said that although deaths from ...
image Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude felt in Paphos and Limassol

Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude felt in Paphos and Limassol
An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale was felt in the Paphos district on Thursday, the geological survey department reported. The tremor occurred at 1.25pm and was centred near Ayia ...
image Holy Synod suspends former bishop Tychikos indefinitely
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Holy Synod suspends former bishop Tychikos indefinitely
Former bishop Tychikos has been indefinitely suspended by the Holy Synod following his decision to appeal to the civil courts over his removal from the Paphos bishopric. The Holy Synod ...
image Audit Office urges freeze on party funding

Audit Office urges freeze on party funding
The Audit Office has advised the blocking of grants due to political parties this year, escalating a dispute over €2.1 million in public moneys allocated to the parties in 2018 but never ...
image Paphos marina bids due as project enters decisive phase

Paphos marina bids due as project enters decisive phase
Proposals for the forthcoming Paphos marina at Kissonerga are being submitted throughout January, with the deadline set for January 23. Paphos chamber of commerce and industry president (Evep), George Mais, said ...
image Justinian-era harbour uncovered at ancient Peyia

Justinian-era harbour uncovered at ancient Peyia
Evidence of a vast harbour, alongside more than 700 kilograms of Late Roman amphora fragments, has been uncovered during excavations at the ancient port of Peyia, the antiquities department announced on ...
image Patient airlifted from merchant ship south of Limassol

Patient airlifted from merchant ship south of Limassol
A patient was airlifted from a merchant vessel on Wednesday by the rescue coordination centre in Larnaca. The operation was launched at 11.45am when the vessel was sailing around 90 nautical ...
image Cyprus municipalities announce Epiphany programmes

Cyprus municipalities announce Epiphany programmes
Public ceremonies ending with crosses being thrown in the water, followed by swimmers keen to claim it, will be held on Tuesday by the municipalities of Nicosia, Paphos and Ayia ...