Sirens wail again in Akrotiri
The sirens went off once again in Akrotiri and residents received an sms concerning an ongoing security threat.
The alert was over a few minutes later.
“There is an ongoing ...
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District govt inspects collapsed building in Nicosia’s old town
The Nicosia district government on Monday conducted an inspection of the site of a building which collapsed in Nicosia’s old town, saying afterwards that the building appears not to ...
Four arrested, 372 traffic reports filed in overnight operations
The police arrested four people and reported 372 individuals for traffic violations in overnight operations to combat crime and instil a sense of safety among the public.
The arrests were made ...
Man arrested for stealing bike, beating owner
A 31-year-old was arrested on Sunday in connection with the theft of a motorcycle in Paphos.
On Sunday at noon, a 27-year-old reported that his motorcycle had been stole. The ...
Larnaca flights cancelled amid continuing Middle East crisis
A total of 38 flights to and from Larnaca airport were cancelled on Monday due to the crisis in the Middle East.
According to airport data, 19 arrivals and 19 departures of various ...
Early week fine weather, dust on Wednesday, rain on Thursday
The week starts off with mainly clear skies and passing clouds in the afternoon. Fine dust in the atmosphere can be expected as of Wednesday.
Winds will be a northeast ...
Tychikos a non-issue says church, patriarchate not interested
The issue of ousted Paphos bishop Tychikos exists no more and, once the Church of Cyprus charter has been revised, a new bishop will be elected, archbishopric spokesman Christakis Efstathiou ...
Christodoulides: Gesy must be continuously evaluated
The national health scheme (Gesy) is “one of the most important social achievements in our country and must be continuously evaluated,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday.
Arriving at the ...
Phedonos’ case file back to police for further probe into abuse claims
The case file concerning suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos has been sent back to the police from the attorney-general’s office for further investigation into the alleged rape of a ...
Christodoulides vows support for farmers over outbreak
The government is standing by all those affected by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and “together we will find the best solutions for those people and our country”, President Nikos Christodoulides ...
Three arrested in overnight police operations
Wide-scale traffic checks carried out on Thursday night resulted in the filing of 121 traffic complaints, including three arrests for drink driving and speeding, the police said on Friday.
According to ...
Gender equality ‘essential for peace in Cyprus’
Gender equality is “not only a fundamental human rights principle, it is an essential foundation for peace, reconciliation and a sustainable future in Cyprus”, the technical committee on gender equality ...
British foreign office warns of possible terrorist attacks in Cyprus
The British foreign office has updated its warning for Cyprus, valid on Friday, that “terrorist attacks in Cyprus cannot not be ruled out”.
“Regional escalation poses significant security risks and ...
Christodoulides irked over UK remarks on bases’ role in crisis
The attacks in Cyprus were aimed exclusively at the British bases, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday evening, expressing frustration over remarks made earlier in the day by British Defence ...
House, car destroyed in separate fires in Nicosia
Two fires were reported overnight in Nicosia.
At around midnight, the police were notified of a fire in a house in Yeri, property of a 33-year-old man.
The house was ...
Nearly 40 flights cancelled on Friday
Thirty-nine flights have been cancelled on Friday to and from Larnaca airport, amid the Middle East crisis.
According to airport data, the flights affected are 22 arrivals and 17 departures, to and ...
Clear skies give way to rain and thunderstorms
Friday starts off mainly fine, with clouds forming from noon onwards, bringing rain and possibly isolated thunderstorms.
Winds will be a variable gentle breeze of 3 Beaufort, turning into a southwest ...
National Security Council on alert ‘around the clock’
The National Security Council is coordinating actions around the clock, and President Nikos Christodoulides participates in person whenever necessary, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday.
He added that the ...
Fourth suspect arrested for assault against driver
The police arrested a 23-year-old man on Wednesday afternoon in connection with the assault against a 46-year-old in Limassol.
He is the fourth suspect to be arrested for the February 12 ...
Christodoulides, Mitsotakis discuss regional hostilities
The regional hostilities were discussed on Thursday during a phone call between President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Cyprus News Agency sources said they exchanged views on ...
French frigate arrives off Cyprus, Spain to send ship
The French frigate the Languedoc arrived off the coast of Cyprus, the French military announced on Thursday.
It stressed in its announcement that the frigate’s arrival constitutes “French commitment ...
Security threat in Akrotiri over after siren alert
Sirens wailed on Thursday in Akrotiri and residents received sms alerts that there was an ongoing security threat.
“Only for Akrotiri residents: There is an ongoing security threat. Please remain ...
Mass culling as more FMD cases confirmed at cattle unit in Dromolaxia
Veterinary authorities confirmed on Thursday that a case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected at a cattle unit in Dromolaxia, prompting the immediate culling of the entire herd in accordance ...
Former Akel MP Irene Charalambides joins Alma
Former Akel MP Irene Charalambides officially announced her collaboration with Alma movement, the party of former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides, ahead of the May 24 parliamentary elections, waving the banner of the ...