Bases say ‘proud’ of RAF Ukraine operation out of Akrotiri (video)
In a post on Facebook, the British Bases said they were proud of the “fantastic job” pilots operating out of RAF Akrotiri were doing defending the skies above Eastern Europe.
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Arrest after drugs, cash found
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Limassol on Saturday night after police found different drugs and a large amount of cash on him.
A police patrol saw the man at ...
Coronavirus: Testing sites closed by snow
Two testing units of the ministry of health programme failed to open on Sunday because of the extreme weather conditions.
Units in Kakopetria and Palaichori did not open because of ...
Rare snowfall seen in Nicosia (updated, pictures, video)
What is set to be the coldest day of the winter began on Sunday morning with rare snowfall in many areas of Nicosia as the impact of the Philippos weather ...
Coronavirus: Seven people and one business fined for violating measures
Seven individuals and one business owner have been fined for breaking coronavirus regulations in the 24 hours leading up to 6am on Friday morning.
According to the police, a total of 1,647 ...
TV shows we love: Love is Blind by Katy Turner
Is love blind? And can a bunch of singles hoping to find a life partner really answer that question?
Love is Blind is a Netflix reality show designed to come ...
Coronavirus: Reevaluation of data shows more deaths, fewer cases
Three additional deaths from Covid were reported on Friday that relate to deaths from 2021, the ministry of health said.
They were found as government scientists reviewed the data, meaning the ...
Coronavirus: Betting shop owner fined €1,500 after customer found without SafePass
A betting shop owner has been fined €1,500 for allowing a customer into the shop without a SafePass.
The fine came as police charged 11 people in the 24 hours leading up to 6...
Arrest after man found with bags of heroin
A 25-year-old has been arrested after he was found in Nicosia with bags of heroin in his possession, police said on Friday.
Following reports of suspicious behaviour in the area ...
Coronavirus: Four deaths, 1,606 new cases (updated)
Four deaths from Covid were announced on Saturday in addition to 1,606 new cases.
The deaths bring to 852 the total since the start of the pandemic.
They relate to two men, ...
Coronavirus: No deaths, 1,794 new cases recorded (updated)
No deaths from Covid were reported on Sunday as the ministry of health recorded 1,794 new cases.
The death toll since the start of the pandemic remains at 823.
Meanwhile of 162 patients ...
Arrest for uploading material showing sexual abuse of children
A 34-year-old man has been arrested for uploading material showing the sexual abuse of children online following a tip off from Europol.
The electronic crime division arrested him after he ...
Coronavirus: Problems created by pandemic mean Cyprus won’t take part in Venice Biennale
Due to the pandemic and problems that arose because of it, Cyprus will not participate this year in the Venice Biennale, the ministry of education announced on Sunday.
The special ...
Support for tour guides essential for tourism, association says
Illegal tour guides are a plague on the industry, posing risks to its future, the Cyprus Tour Guides Association said on Sunday to mark World Guide Day on February 21.
Those ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid testing sites for eligible groups on Monday
The ministry of health will operate 38 testing sites for free rapid tests for eligible groups on Monday.
These groups include minors, those who have had Covid in the last 90 days, ...
Cyprus will not be left alone to handle migrant issues, says EC vice president (updated)
Cyprus will not be left alone to handle migration issues, European Commission vice-president Margaritis Schinas reiterated on Sunday after he was given a tour of the Green Line, adding the ...
Cyprus Peace Council demonstrates against fighter jets at Akrotiri
Opposition to the British Bases being involved in the crisis in Ukraine was expressed by demonstrators on Sunday who held a protest at the entrance to the Akrotiri base.
They ...
Dipa president calls for a government of national unity
Dipa president Marios Garoyian on Sunday proposed the formation of a government of national unity.
Addressing the party’s Electoral Congress, he suggested a common presidential candidate for the 2023 presidential ...
Coronavirus: Tests for four-year-olds to start, ministry urges teachers to use Test to Stay
The obligation of children aged four and above who attend nursery or pre-reception classes too undergo a weekly rapid test will begin on Monday, the ministry of health reminded on ...
Coronavirus: 19 individuals and seven businesses fined for breaking measures
Nineteen individuals and seven business owners were charged with violating Covid-19 measures in the 24 hours leading up to 6am on Monday morning, police said.
The charges were the result of 2,361 ...
Two found driving under influence of drugs
Two drivers in Paralimni have been found driving under the influence of drugs, the police said on Sunday.
The two drivers, aged 24 and 30, had saliva tests taken which have been ...
Archbishop warns Synod not to electioneer, he is not about to retire
Archbishop Chrysostomos has called on members of the Synod to behave within the framework of decency and seriousness.
Speaking to the CyBC, the leader of the church said some members ...
Driver arrested for driving twice over the speed limit
A 24-year-old driver in Larnaca was arrested for driving almost twice over the speed limit, police said on Sunday.
Officers intercepted the vehicle at 11:15pm on Saturday on Spyrou Kyprianou ...
The rise and decline of sociopathy
By Gwynne Dyer
I generally leave the psychohistory to Hari Seldon, but just this once I feel sufficiently motivated to venture into the field. The immediate spur for this departure ...