Police issue 384 traffic fines in Paphos operation
Police issued a total of 384 traffic fines during a targeted operation conducted in the Paphos district and on surrounding highways between 6am and 6pm on Thursday.
According to the police, ...
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Cultivating historical literacy essential for democracy, says minister
The cultivation of historical literacy remains a vital component of citizenship education, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Friday at the Cyprus Paedagogical Institute.
“Students who approach history as a ...
Three in custody after attempting to steal €15k worth of sheep
Remands were handed to three people on Thursday who had been caught attempting to steal around €15,000 worth of sheep on the British base of Dhekelia.
The trio had been apprehended ...
Limassol and Marseille sign cooperation memorandum on port development
A memorandum of cooperation was signed on Thursday in Limassol between the cities of Limassol and Marseille, aiming to strengthen commercial and technical ties between their respective port authorities.
“Carrying ...
Lady’s Mile declared safe for swimming by British bases after contamination scare
The British bases declared Lady’s Mile beach safe for swimming on Thursday evening, a day after issuing a warning advising the public to stay out of the water due ...
Cyprus among EU countries with lowest share of pension recipients
In 2023, 45.1 per cent of people aged 50 to 74 across the EU were receiving a pension. In Cyprus, the rate was significantly lower at 37.8 per cent, the fifth-lowest in the bloc.
Only ...
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Debate continues over safety of swimming at Lady’s Mile
The British bases on Wednesday reiterated their warning to refrain from swimming at Lady’s Mile beach, despite the continued insistence by the Environment Department and the mayors of Limassol ...
Teens arrested in Limassol after delivery driver attack
Limassol police carried out dozens of checks on Tuesday night after yet another delivery driver was attacked by ten hooded individuals on Monday night.
Dozens of checks aimed at “tackling ...
Man remanded over 18kg cannabis shipment via Larnaca airport
A 34-year-old man was remanded for eight days by the Larnaca district court on Wednesday, after allegedly attempting to import 18kg of cannabis discovered in a courier parcel at Larnaca ...
Irish travel show films in Larnaca for upcoming season
Larnaca is currently serving as the scenic backdrop for the Irish travel series Téacs Taistil (which translates as “Travel Text”), with a filming crew capturing Cyprus’ charm for the ...
Cyprus will continue to stand with Armenia
House President Annita Demetriou said on Tuesday there was “a great momentum” in relations between Cyprus and Armenia.
“Cyprus will continue to stand by Armenia and its people, on the ...
Two remanded over Omonia fan club attack
Two men, aged 40 and 22, were remanded in police custody for eight days on Tuesday following an attack on the Omonia fan club in Lakatamia on Sunday night.
Police are investigating ...
Bioethics Committee proposes plan for AI use in health sector
The Cyprus National Bioethics Committee on Tuesday called for the preparation of a national strategy for the use of AI in healthcare
“The aim is to create a human-centred framework ...
Mesoyios park to feature sculptures of local artists
Three sculptures by Cypriot artists will be on permanent display at Larnaca’s newly launched Mesoyios (Mediterranean) artists’ park by the end of the year.
Katerina Stavrou and her work ...
Paphos attempted murder and robbery suspects to stand trial
The two men arrested on charges of attempted murder and robbery on May 10 and May 18 in Paphos will be brought before court in June, police said on Monday.
Paphos police’...
Cyprus ranks second at the international low-vision song contest
The Pancyprian Organisation of the Blind earned second place at the “Euro Low-Vision 2025” (ILSC) international song contest, held in Berlin on Friday.
The Cypriot entry titled “Compass” was performed by ...
Paphos murder and robbery suspects to stand trial in June
The two men arrested on charges of attempted murder and robbery on May 10 and May 18 in Paphos will be brought before court in June, police said on Monday.
Paphos police’...
Cabinet set to approve teacher evaluation proposal
The proposal for changing how teachers are evaluated, which has been strongly condemned by the unions, is set to be approved by the cabinet on Tuesday.
“Our proposal is expected ...
Two cars and one house damaged in fires
The fire department on Monday reported two fires in the Nicosia area leaving two cars in Engomi and a house in Tseri damaged.
Fire department spokesman Andreas Kettis said that ...
Demetriou to hold meetings in Armenia
House President Annita Demetriou is set to meet Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan as part of her three-day-visit to the country in Yerevan on Monday
On Tuesday, she will be ...
How Cyprus’ climate has changed down the centuries
Historical climate patterns could offer a way to combat climate change
The fifth month of 2025 is nearing its end, and Cyprus has already faced its first wildfire, several heatwaves and ...
Cyprus ranks below EU average on LGBTI rights
With Saturday marking the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Cyprus finds itself once again below the EU average on LGBTI rights.
In Cyprus, same-sex couples are ...
Ladies Mile beach deemed unsafe for swimming
The British Bases (SBA) issued a warning on Saturday that the Ladies Mile beach should not be used for swimming until further notice.
According to the bases, recent water analyses ...
No desalination units in Paphos ‘a serious void’
The Akamas mayor and the Paphos Hoteliers Association on Saturday added their disappointment about the government’s decision to locate all desalination units donated by the UAE in Limassol rather ...