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.
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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 ...
Nouris calls on parties to back President’s Akamas referral
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris on Sunday expressed the hope that parliamentary parties would have second thoughts on municipal reform and pass the bill sent back by President Nicos Anastasiades.
The ...
All halloumi products have been made legally for decades, cheesemakers say
All halloumi products in Cyprus have been made legally for decades and are subject to checks by both the agriculture ministry and the commerce ministry, the Association of Cyprus Cheesemakers ...
Coronavirus: Free testing sites for eligible groups on Monday
The ministry of health will operate 34 free coronavirus testing units for eligible groups on Monday.
Those able to get a free test include the vaccinated and children.
Proof of ID ...
Coronavirus: Total of €3,500 fines given for Covid violations
Fines totalling €3,500 were handed out by the police in the 24 hours leading to 6am on Sunday morning to those who broke anti Covid regulations.
The fines were given to 21 individuals ...
Worker on ship anchored off Limassol dies (updated)
A foreign worker has lost his life in a labour accident on board a ship docked at Limassol port, police said.
Limassol police spokesman Lefteris Kyriacou said the 38-year-old man ...
Ministry warns of high levels of dust
The department of labour has warned of high concentrations of dust in the air on Sunday with vulnerable groups urged to remain inside.
Measurements taken at 7am showed 76.4μg/m3 ...
Arrest in connection with thefts from building sites
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the recent theft of items from building sites, police said.
During a search of his house a compressor was found that ...
Police seize over 850 firecrackers
Over 850 firecrackers have been seized by the police in the run up to Easter, which are thought to have come from the north.
Police said on Sunday that during checks ...
Coronavirus: One death, 3,347 new cases of Covid on Saturday (updated)
One person was reported to have died from coronavirus on Saturday as the ministry of health recorded 3,347 new cases.
The death refers to an 86-year-old woman who died on Saturday, ...
Coronavirus: Three deaths, 2,314 new cases reported on Sunday (updated)
Three people were reported to have died from coronavirus on Sunday as the ministry of health recorded 2,314 new cases of Covid-19.
The deaths bring to 902 the total since the start ...
Demonstrators call for closure of skies over Ukraine
Despite the cold, demonstrations were held in all towns on Sunday afternoon to protest against the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Organised by Women of the World to protect the sky ...
Peyia beach cleanup collects one ton of rubbish
One ton of rubbish was collected from the beach and in the sea at the Ayios Georgios beach in Peyia, organisers said on Sunday.
The Akti Research centre, the municipality ...
Police rescue more than 10 drivers from snowy roads
More than ten drivers had to be rescued by the police and fire services on Sunday as heavy snowfall and busy roads left many unable to control their vehicle.
Members ...
Coronavirus: Free testing sites on Monday for eligible groups
A total of 37 testing sites operated by the ministry of health will be available for eligible members of the public on Monday.
Those wanting a test need proof of ID ...
Trapped tourists rescued from castle in the north
Members of the civil defence on Sunday had to rescue around 15 tourists who had been trapped by heavy snowfall in the Ayios Ilarionas castle in the north.
According to the ...