Young woman rescued after fall at Sea Caves
A young woman who fell from the sea caves in Cape Greco was rescued on Saturday by the emergency services.
According to an announcement, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre was ...
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Irene Charalambidou says she would stand for president if asked
Akel MP Irene Charalambidou said on Sunday if she was asked by the party to stand as its candidate for the presidential elections in 2023 she would say yes.
In an ...
Workers rights an important pillar of government policy says Anastasiades
The protection of workers’ rights has been a priority for the government since it came into power, President Nicos Anastasiades said in an event to mark Labour Day on Sunday.
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Earthquake recorded between Cyprus and Lebanon
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was recorded between Cyprus and Lebanon, the geological survey department announced on Sunday.
The quake was felt at 12.02pm, the department of the ...
Labour Day speeches descend into spat for government and Akel
The result of Akel policies are still fresh in the memory of workers, Government Spokesman Marios Pelekanos said on Sunday in response to charges made by the leader of the ...
Disy government widening inequalities, Akel says in Labour Day address
Young people today are offering maximum yet receiving the minimum, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Sunday addressing a Labour Day event organised by left wing union Peo which saw ...
Government will continue to promote workers’ rights says minister on Labour Day
May 1 is a milestone for the struggles of all workers, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said in a message on Sunday saying the current government attaches particular importance to the protection ...
Man remanded as more migrants found off Cape Greco (updated)
A 44-year-old man was remanded for five days on Sunday by the Famagusta District court after being caught allegedly bringing illegal migrants into the country.
According to the police, at 6.20 ...
Three people charged after Easter bonfire fracas in Emba
Three people have been charged in Paphos for attacking a police officer and resisting arrest, the force said on Wednesday.
According to Paphos CID chief Michalis Nicolaou, the charges include ...
Flight sees illegal Pakistani residents return home
The first joint operation between Cyprus and Germany to return illegal Pakistani residents home was carried out successfully on Tuesday, the interior ministry said on Wednesday.
The operation was carried ...
Seven-year-old boy dies from traffic accident injuries
A seven-year-old boy injured in a traffic accident has died from his wounds, police said on Wednesday.
Limassol resident Sergos Arzoumanides was being treated at the Nicosia general hospital.
He ...
Police investigating after bus fire in Paphos
Paphos police are investigating after an abandoned bus caught fire, they said on Wednesday morning.
According to director of Paphos CID Michalis Nicolaou, at 2am on Wednesday morning the bus ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid test sites for eligible groups on Monday
The ministry of health will operate a total of 31 rapid testing sites on Monday for eligible groups to have free tests.
Eligible groups include minors, the vaccinated and anyone who ...
Man arrested for attacking police officer
A 44-year-old man in Paphos was arrested after he was caught in the act, stealing copper from construction works, police said on Sunday.
The incident took place on Saturday at ...
Myanmar junta says 1,600 prisoners to be freed in holiday amnesty
Relatives of hundreds of prisoners gathered outside Myanmar’s Insein Prison on Sunday after the military government announced the release of 1,600 prisoners in an amnesty to mark the Southeast Asian ...
Suspicious behaviour leads to drugs arrest
Police arrested a 46-year-old man in Paphos on Sunday for illegal possession of drugs and property after he was seen throwing something suspicious out of his car.
Members of the ...
Coronavirus: One death, 1,764 new cases (updated)
One Covid death was announced on Saturday as the ministry of health recorded 1,764 new cases.
The death referred to an 84-year-old man who died on Saturday, bringing to 975 the total ...
Coronavirus: Two deaths, 2,853 new cases recorded on Sunday (updated)
Two people died from coronavirus on Sunday as the ministry of health announced announced 2,853 new Covid cases.
The two deaths bring to 942 the number of people who have died since ...
Police fine more than 950 drivers in three days
More than 950 violations were recorded over the last three days, police said on Sunday.
In a concerted effort across the island, police were active to prevent serious and fatal traffic ...
Coronavirus: Minister calls for patience till Thursday when measures may be relaxed
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas on Sunday called on people to be patient until Thursday when announcements are expected to be made over the relaxation of coronavirus measures.
On Wednesday the ...
Police seek elderly man for driving his car into another pensioner
A pensioner is being sought for willfully causing bodily harm to another person, police said on Sunday.
According to assistant Paphos police chief Michalis Ioannou, the crimes of causing grievous ...
Arrest after €20,000 damages to hotel room
A man has been arrested in Limassol for allegedly causing damages to the hotel he was staying in of €20,000.
According to assistant police chief of Paphos Michalis Ioannou, the 37-year-old ...
Consumers Association calls for withdrawal of bill that would see further taxes on fuel
The Cyprus Consumers’ Association on Sunday called for the immediate withdrawal of a bill that would allow further taxation on fuel.
The association pointed out the “rapid increases in fuel ...
Almost 15,000 Ukrainians now in Cyprus says minster
Almost 15,000 Ukrainians are currently being hosted in Cyprus, a third of whom were living on the island when Russia invaded their country, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Sunday.
Despite ...