Wildfire evacuation plan review for Larnaca, Limassol almost done
The reviewing process of the “Polyvios” evacuation plans ahead of the upcoming wildfire season is in progress and will be completed by the end of April, the interior ministry told ...
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Remote controlled lifejacket system to support Paphos rescue operations
A remote-controlled lifejacket system has been introduced to help improve rescue operations for bathers at Ta Bania beach, the Paphos municipality said on Wednesday.
“This specific initiative constitutes practical support ...
Social security services warn of fraud email over alleged €10 fee
The social security services have warned the public on Wednesday of fraudulent emails requesting beneficiaries to pay an alleged administrative fee of €10.
According to the social security services, the message ...
Fuel prices could drop within the next 15 days
The ceasefire between Iran and the United States could result in a fuel price drop in the next 10 to 15 days, chairman of the petrol station owners Savvas Prokopiou said on ...
Gesy warns of scam SMS
The national health insurance organisation (HIO) on Wednesday warned of fake SMS falsely appearing to be sent by the general health scheme (Gesy).
According to the HIO, the messages request ...
HMS Dragon docks for maintenance
The British destroyer the HMS Dragon, which had arrived in Cyprus at the end of March, has stopped at a port in the region for maintenance works and resupply, the ...
€26.3 million in legal fees owed to the Republic by foreigners
Thousands of foreigners owe the Republic several million euros legal fees, with the total sum amounting to €26.3 million, according to an audit report published on Tuesday.
“Amounts payable to the ...
JRCC carried out rescue exercise with Greek frigates
Cyprus’ Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre (JRCC) took part in an exercise with the Greek military frigates Kimon and Psara within the naval territory of Cyprus on Tuesday.
“This exercise, ...
More than one third of elderly describe health status as ‘good’
A total of 36.4 per cent of Cypriots aged 65 and older see their health as very good or good, with men at 37.6 per cent feeling slightly better than women, at 35.3 per ...
Demonstration outside parliament over foreclosure bill
Demonstrators gathered outside parliament on Monday to protest over the scheduled vote on the foreclosure bill.
“Let their humanity speak and let them see what’s out there, how people ...
Animal Party joins Ecologists’ ballot for parliamentary elections
The Animal Party and the Ecologist’s movement on Monday announced that they would collaborate for the May parliamentary elections and stand on the same ballot.
“We are united by ...
New Cancer Institute ‘significant institutional development’
The creation of a national cancer institute is a “significant institutional development” strengthening the oncological care in Cyprus, the Pancyprian Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (Pasykaf) said on Monday.
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Dam levels improve but water caution urged
Despite a 33.9 per cent increase in dam capacity, authorities are urging the public to use water cautiously, water development department (WDD) chief technical engineer Marios Hadjicostis said on Monday.
“We ...
Police intensify crackdown on fireworks ahead of Easter
Three Molotov-type inflammable devices were seized as part of police operations to prevent the use of firecrackers and the lighting of bonfires ahead of the upcoming Easter holidays on Monday ...
€250 Easter allowance for low-income pensioners
The Council of Ministers on Monday approved a €250 Easter allowance for low-income pensioners.
According to the deputy ministry of social welfare, the number of beneficiaries amounts to approximately 10,050 people in 2026, ...
Car destroyed by fire in Paphos
A car belonging to a 31-year-old man was completely destroyed by fire in Paphos in the early hours of Monday morning.
The police said they were informed about the incident ...
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Christodoulides and Erhurman to meet in the afternoon
President Nikos Christodoulides is scheduled to meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman at the residence of the UN special representative in Cyprus Khassim Diagne in Nicosia on Monday afternoon.
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Today’s weather: Mild temperatures, partly cloudy in the afternoon
On Monday, the weather will initially be overwhelmingly clear with increased cloud cover, leading to light rains and isolated storms in the afternoon.
Temperatures will rise up to 22 degrees Celsius ...
Is it time for a meat-free Easter?
Meat belongs to Cyprus like the sea lapping our shores. It is so ingrained in Cypriot culture that we even dedicate whole days to it, Tsiknopempti for example.
But amid ...
NGOs accuse ministry of failures over Akamas violations
BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria and Opok on Friday sharply criticised the agriculture ministry’s handling of environmental violations in Akamas, following a meeting with the ministry’s director-general for the ...
Over 10,000 new voters register ahead of elections
A total of 10,031 new voters had applied to be added to the electoral roll for the upcoming elections as of Thursday, head of the elections service Menelaos Vassiliou said on ...
Probe launched after detainee sets fire in Limassol holding cells
An investigation has been launched after a 39-year-old detainee allegedly set fire to a cell at Limassol police headquarters on Thursday, assistant police director Lefteris Kyriakou said on Friday.
“We ...
€7.7 million for farmers affected by adverse weather
A budget of €7,693,500 has been allocated for farmers whose crops and fixed assets were damaged due to poor weather conditions in 2024 and 2025, the agriculture ministry announced on Friday.
“The proposal ...
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Convicted man punches prosecutor in Limassol court
An unprecedented incident at the Limassol permanent criminal court occurred on Friday when a convicted man physically attacked a representative of the prosecuting authority immediately after his sentence was announced.
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