Arrests after thefts from cars
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca on Saturday night in an ongoing case of conspiracy, theft, illegal possession of property and drugs.
According to police, at 11.40 on Saturday night ...
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Hope for hotel labour peace as employers accept proposal
Employers have agreed to a labour ministry proposal in the ongoing negotiation for the renewal of collective agreements in the hotel industry, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said on Monday.
He ...
Women’s a capella chorus performs live in Paphos
A unique musical evening is coming to Paphos this weekend as the Cyprus-based choir Spellbound performs live on the Markideio Theatre stage. The women forming the chorus will not be ...
TV shows we love: Eric
I am not really a fan of Benedit Cumberbatch’s acting. He always seem to play the same character, stuck on the right (or wrong?) side of the UK’s ...
President fires police chief, deputy director of prisons
Arriving back in Cyprus on Sunday night, President Nikos Christodoulides fired the police chief and the deputy director of prisons.
The move follows the escape last week – and subsequent arrest ...
Convicted murderer arrested in Limassol
Police on Sunday afternoon arrested the convicted murderer who has been on the run since Thursday after he was spotted on the Limassol sea front.
He was arrested at around 5.30...
US lifts arms embargo on Cyprus for one more year
The lifting of a US arms embargo against Cyprus for another year has been branded a “grave mistake” by the Turkish foreign ministry, it emerged on Sunday.
The Turkish Foreign ...
‘Greece will not recognise the pseudo-state’
‘Greece will not be drawn into a discussion of recognising the pseudo-state,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriacos Mitsotakis said on Sunday.
In a post on social media, and referencing his recent ...
Hundreds demonstrate against bases role in Gaza war
Hundreds of demonstrators lined up outside the base of Akrotiri on Sunday to protest about the ongoing killing in Gaza and calling on the government to take action against military ...
Government to focus on care for the elderly
The Cyprus government recognises both the benefits of longevity and the challenges that arise in caring for the elderly, deputy welfare minister Marilena Evangelou said on Sunday.
Speaking at the ...
Remand after man found with drugs
A Nicosia man has been remanded in police custody after officers found him with 450g of cannabis.
According to the police, while officers were on patrol on Saturday they stopped ...
We don’t want to go back to the past says Tatar
The possibility of holding a meeting to discuss the next steps was raised between Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and the United Nations Secretary-General although it would not include issues ...
Authorities in north warned convicted murderer was on the run
Authorities in the north were informed immediately when it was realised that convicted murderer Doros Theofanous had escaped prison guards on Thursday and was on the run, informed sources told ...
Resumption of talks ‘depends on Turkish side’
It was clear from his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the resumption of negotiations depends on the Turkish side, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday.
“Both the secretary-general ...
Earthquake overnight near Paphos
A 4.3 Richter earthquake was reported overnight in the seas off Paphos.
According to the EuroMediterranean Seismological Center, the earthquake occurred at 2.18 on Sunday morning with an epicenter 47km southwest of ...
TV shows we love: The Man With 1,000 Kids
I have three children and tbh at times it can be slightly overwhelming. So I am intrigued by those who appear on my social media feeds with eight or more ...
Premiere screening of Cypriot documentary film Skammata
A significant documentary film for Cyprus titled Skammata directed by Danae Stylianou will be screened in Nicosia and Limassol soon. The film’s premiere will be held on Tuesday, September 24 ...
Weather warning issued for Monday
Another yellow weather warning was issued on Sunday for high temperatures on Monday.
The mercury is set to hit 40C inland and 33C in the mountains, the Met Office said.
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Athletes achieved ‘best ever’ results for Cyprus at Olympics
The Cyprus Olympic team performed flawlessly on all levels, beyond just their competitive presence at the Paris Games, head of the mission and Vice President of the Cyprus Olympic Committee ...
Seven members of Missing identified this year
Five Greek Cypriots and two Turkish Cypriots listed as missing persons have been identified so far in 2024, statistics released by the Committee for Missing Persons on Sunday showed.
At the ...
Two arrested after icon stolen from church
Police arrested two people on Sunday after a valuable icon was stolen from the Apostolos Andreas church on Kyrenia Avenue in Platy Aglandjias, Nicosia.
Police received a report on Saturday ...
‘EU can help break deadlock on Cyprus issue’
With its political and economic tools, the EU can help break the deadlock, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Sunday.
He said President Nikos Christodoulides’ contacts with European and international ...
Teen reportedly admits committing murder
A teenager currently being held on remand for a double murder in Limassol last month has reportedly admitted to the killing, Limassol District Court heard on Sunday.
The court on ...
‘Fire is sometimes a forest’s friend’
The summer period being marked by fires raises questions about the future of forests and the impact on the environment and humans as they are replaced by burned out areas, ...