Pensioners demand equal rights for all widowers
Pensioners’ organisations have demanded the “immediate lifting of an injustice against widowers” so that their rights are “equal for all”, regardless of the date of death of their spouse.
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Parents alarmed over schoolgirl assault video as TV watchdog warns media
A video showing a 14-year-old girl beating a peer in the presence of bystanders has alarmed parents’ associations, who blamed parents and children alike for the shocking display of bullying.
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Farmers threaten airport closure as protest escalates after failed talks
Livestock farmers threatened to shut down Larnaca airport on Thursday as protests escalated following an unsuccessful meeting with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, intensifying disruption at the Rizoelia roundabout.
Lasting four ...
Environmental Movement says ‘no’ to Akamas manoeuvres
The Environmental Movement has opposed any military exercises in areas of ecological importance and on Thursday called on the government to rethink manoeuvres in Akamas.
Any military exercises in the ...
Attempted murder suspect who fled the country arrested in Romania
A 32-year-old man accused of attempted murder in Cyprus has been arrested in Romania, with extradition procedures now underway.
According to a police statement issued on Thursday, the suspect was ...
Three arrested in overnight operations, 48 caught speeding
Three individuals were arrested for various offences during overnight police operations to clamp down on crime.
The police pulled over 316 vehicles and checked 420 drivers and passengers, and filed 140 reports, including 48 ...
EAC employees on strike, may escalate measures
Electricity authority (EAC) employees went on a 24-hour strike on Thursday, with trade unions warning of further escalating measures.
Union boss Kyriacos Tafounas told media that, unless the government engages ...
Macron in Cyprus for talks ahead of EU informal council
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Cyprus on Thursday for an official visit, ahead of the EU informal council that kicks off in Ayia Napa.
Earlier on Thursday, Christodoulides will ...
Mainly fine with afternoon showers in the mountains
The fine mist early on Thursday gave way to mainly fine weather with a few passing clouds, which in the afternoon may bring isolated showers in the mountains.
Winds will ...
Disy leader calls on people to vote in upcoming elections
A month before the parliamentary elections and just a day before the House dissolves, Disy leader Annita Demetriou has urged people to exercise their right to vote by scrutinising the ...
Parliament scrambles to pass referred foreclosure laws before dissolution
Five laws concerning foreclosures have been sent back to parliament by President Nikos Christodoulides, who said they were unconstitutional, legally vague and may adversely affect the economy and banking system, ...
Farmers to stage protest as police brace themselves for arrival of EU leaders
Livestock farmers will be gathering on Thursday at Rizoelia roundabout in Larnaca to protest the ongoing mass culling of animals due to the foot and mouth outbreak, while the police ...
Police ‘Sandy’ probe at critical stage pending FBI arrival
Police investigations into the ‘Sandy’ case are entering a critical phase pending the arrival of FBI experts to assist in inquiries over the allegations made against prominent personalities, while Europol ...
Colombian woman identified as second building collapse victim
A 27-year-old woman from Colombia has been identified as the second victim found in the rubble of a building that collapsed in Limassol’s Yermasoyia on April 11.
Colombian press named ...
Fuel prices to ‘drop as early as today’
Fuel prices may drop slightly, possibly as early as Wednesday or Thursday, Consumer Protection Service director Constantinos Karayiorgis said on Wednesday.
Karayiorgis pointed out that this was a complicated sector ...
EAC offices shut during strike, no power cuts expected
Electricity authority (EAC) headquarters and customer service officers will remain closed on Thursday due to the 24-strike called by the trade unions.
In a statement on Wednesday, the EAC said ...
Nicosia, Ayia Napa roads to close for EU leaders
The police are implementing tight security measures on Thursday and Friday for the informal meeting of the EU heads of state or government, meaning that roads Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta ...
Paphos police arrest two for drugs, illegal residence
Two people were arrested in Paphos on Tuesday, one for possession of drugs and the other – found in the former’s house – for residing in Cyprus illegally.
The police pulled ...
Police investigating Limassol car fire
Police are investigating a fire in a parked car in Limassol.
The car, which went up in flames at around 2am on Wednesday, belongs to an 80-year-old woman.
The fire ...
Four arrested in overnight operations, one for drink driving
Four people were arrested during overnight police operations, one for failing to appear in court, two for illegal residence and one for drink driving with an alcotest indication of 125μg ...
Rain in the mountains, fine dust as of Friday
Wednesday starts off mainly fine, with clouds and isolated showers expected from noon onwards in the mountains, while fine dust will linger in the atmosphere as of Friday.
Winds on ...
EAC trade unions ‘disappointed’ over energy minister meeting
Trade unions said they were disappointed from Tuesday’s meeting with Energy Minister Michael Damianos, who pointed out that problems in the energy sector could not be solved overnight.
Peo ...
Macron to pay ‘historic’ visit to Cyprus
French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Cyprus on Thursday for an official visit – his second in 45 days – which the government has described as “historic”.
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said ...
Bus drivers demand safety measures following incident
Bus drivers have demanded measures for the protection of themselves and their passengers in a letter sent by trade unions Sek and Peo to bus companies, following an incident in ...