1,500 Israeli fans expected for Limassol derby
An estimated 1,500 Israeli basketball fans are expected to travel to Limassol for Thursday’s EuroLeague clash between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv.
According to Israeli media reports, the ...
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Preparations begin for two new crossing points
The Greek Cypriot members of the technical committee on crossing points are expected to meet this week to begin preparations for the opening of two new crossings agreed by the ...
Bomb hoax prompts evacuation of Paphos school
A school in the Paphos district was evacuated at around noon on Wednesday following a bomb threat that police believe was a hoax.
“It appears to have been a malicious ...
Woman remanded over Peyia murder
A 35-year-old woman suspected of involvement in the murder of a 51-year-old British man who was stabbed to death in Peyia on Monday was remanded in custody for seven days ...
Elam calls for children’s commissioner to resign
Far-right party Elam on Wednesday called for the immediate resignation of children’s rights commissioner Elena Perikleous following a dispute over an alleged bullying incident at a Nicosia school.
“Instead ...
Thousands paid by welfare services to those not eligible, audit report finds
Inadequate controls and mismanagement concerning guaranteed minimum income (GMI) payments were revealed in an audit report published on Wednesday.
Serious gaps in the control mechanisms of the welfare benefits management ...
Tillyria leaders press president on Kokkina crossing left out of new openings
President Nikos Christodoulides is scheduled to meet the community leaders of Tillyria on November 19 to discuss the opening of a possible crossing point in Kokkina.
According to president of the ...
Man dies in road accident on Astromeritis highway
64-year-old Apollonas Zosmidis died in a road accident on the Evrychou – Astromeritis highway near the village of Koutrafas on Tuesday evening.
Police said that the accident occurred around 6pm, as ...
Fourth arrest in AIGIS operation
A fourth person was arrested part of a police operation codenamed “AIGIS” on Tuesday night.
The 32-year-old suspect was arrested on a court warrant in connection with an ongoing investigation ...
Eight arrested in overnight police operations
Eight people were arrested as part of overnight police operations on Tuesday night.
Police said that the arrests concerned, cases of conspiracy to commit a misdemeanour, causing malicious damage, car ...
Today’s weather: Partly cloudy, showers in the west
On Wednesday, it will be partly cloudy, with isolated showers expected, mainly in the mountains and in the west.
Temperatures will rise to 21 degrees Celsius inland, around 22 degrees on the ...
Police say prevented serious criminal act
Police on Tuesday carried out a large scale operation aimed at preventing what authorities said was a “serious criminal act”, leading to the arrest of three suspects aged 36, 48 and 70.
Local ...
MPs discuss further support measures for primary sector
A new timetable for the reactivation FMD affected livestock units was presented by Agriculture Minister Christos Senekis at the House on Tuesday as announced further compensation payments for farmers.
“We ...
Businessman testifies in Phedonos case
The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, accused of rape and domestic abuse, continued with the hearing of businessman and prosecution witness Theodoros Aristodemou before the Paphos criminal court ...
Man sentenced to four years for arson
A 56-year-old man was was sentenced to four years in prison on Tuesday after admitting to the arson of a vehicle in Limassol in March.
The incident occurred on March 25, ...
Hearing in Thanasis Nicolaou case postponed
Dead conscript Thanasis Nicolaou’s mother Andriana Nicolaou did not speak at court on Tuesday after the prosecution filed a request for time to be given so she can complete ...
First replacement animals arrive at FMD affected farm
A total of 28 goats and sheep were transferred to a livestock unit in the Pachna area of Limassol on Tuesday.
“For us, this is something very special because we have ...
Health budget rises to €1.4bn amid Gesy concerns
The health ministry’s budget for 2027 will reach €1.4 billion, an increase of around three per cent compared to 2026, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides told the House health committee on Friday.
Presenting ...
Health Ministry considers acquiring dedicated air ambulance aircraft
The possible acquisition of a special aircraft for the airlifting of patients, as well as financial support for patients and their families travelling abroad for treatment were at the centre ...
Regional tensions put pressure on Cyprus aviation
Cyprus’ strategic location at the crossroads of three continents brings significant responsibilities for aviation safety, particularly amid ongoing regional tensions, Transport Minister Evie Tsolaki said on Friday.
Addressing the Flight ...
Polis, Tillyria oppose Kokkina crossing replacement
Polis Chrysochous municipality and communities in Tillyria on Friday expressed strong concern over reports that a proposed crossing point at Kokkina could be replaced by one at Kambos.
In a ...
Wildlife care centre inaugurated in Yeri
A new wildlife care and rehabilitation centre for wild animals was inaugurated in the Nicosia district of Yeri on Friday.
“With the creation of new, modern facilities, we are substantially ...
Health ministry expands support for fertility treatment
The number of subsidised fertility treatment cycles will increase from four to five, with government funding remaining at €4,500 per attempt and set to be included in the health ministry’s 2027 ...
Dramatic weather sees waterspouts in Protaras
Three waterspouts appeared in the Pernera area of Protaras on Friday morning as intense weather conditions hit parts of the island.
Pictures and videos posted online depict the phenomenon, showing ...