Court dismisses heir’s demand to widow’s pension
The right to a widow’s pension is inextricably linked to the person entitled to it and cannot be transferred to their heirs, the Supreme Constitutional Court ruled on Monday.
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Man remanded for motorcycle theft, assaulting police officer
A 25-year-old was remanded in custody for four days on Monday by the Limassol district court in connection with the theft of a motorcycle, assault, threats, assaulting a police officer ...
German usurpation trial continues with online investigations
The trial of German real estate agent Eva Isabella Kunzel, facing charges in Cyprus of usurping Greek Cypriot property, continued on Monday at the Nicosia criminal court, with the examination ...
‘Loonies’ remark ‘unthinkable’ from an MEP
The use of the term ‘loonies’ to describe people with mental disabilities is a “rotten perception” and it was unthinkable that an MEP would do so, president of the Cyprus ...
Alleged ringleader, five others, remanded in organised crime case
The 48-year-old alleged ringleader of a crime syndicate which made headlines earlier this month after a mass brawl broke out in the centre of Larnaca appeared in court on Monday ...
Three arrested, 168 booked in overnight police operations
Police operations continued on Sunday night, resulting in three arrests and 168 individuals reported for traffic violations.
In Nicosia, a 28-year-old was arrested for assaulting a police officer and causing a ...
Police respond to emergency call for injured toddler
Police officers on Sunday responded to an emergency call by a couple who requested help to safely take their toddler to hospital, after a fall.
The police received a call ...
Monday overcast, snow on Troodos 17cm
The week starts off overcast with 17cm of snow on Troodos’ peak.
Temperatures on Monday are expected to reach 17C inland, 19C along the coast and 10C in the highest ...
Tziortzis enters Nascar Euro Series 2026 with trusted Alco sponsorship
Vladimiros Tziortzis pushes forward in his Nascar Euro Series 2026 championship title bid with his long-standing supporter – Alco Filters – renewing its collaboration with the Cypriot driver.
Tziortzis will be competing in ...
Unity the EU’s ‘greatest strength’ Christodoulides tells MEPs
Unity is the European Union’s greatest strength and “only by acting together, across institutions and across member states, can we translate unity into action”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on ...
Taxi drivers on strike, determined to take further measures
Taxi drivers across Cyprus staged a 24-hour strike as of 6am on Tuesday, escalating their protest over what they describe as widespread illegal passenger transport and weak enforcement of taxi ...
Blood reserves running low, health ministry issues plea
Reserves of blood and its derivatives are running low, prompting the health ministry on Tuesday to renew its plea for donors to come forward.
In a press release, the health ...
Syria ceasefire ‘essential for regional security’ says foreign ministry
Cyprus has reaffirmed its support to Syria’s stability as “essential for regional security” and urged all parties to implement the ceasefire, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
“Cyprus is ...
Faulty chimneys cause roof fires in Lefkara, Akaki
A faulty fireplace chimney has been determined as the cause of fire in a Kato Lefkara home on Monday evening.
The fire brigade said it was notified at 6.54pm that ...
Christodoulides in Strasbourg for Cyprus’ EU priorities, meets Metsola
Cyprus’ aim to promote an “autonomous union, open to the world”, will be presented on Tuesday in Strasbourg, where President Nikos Christodoulides is set to address the European Parliament plenum.
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Police operations continue overnight, nine arrested
Police operations to crack down on crime and maintain public order continued overnight, with nine arrests across Cyprus.
In Nicosia, two people were arrested, one for illegal residence and the ...
Passengers for UK arrested in tobacco haul
Three passengers were arrested on Monday at Larnaca airport, after large quantities of duty free tobacco were found in their luggage, the customs department announced on Tuesday.
The passengers were ...
Four at large in connection with Larnaca brawl
The police are searching for four more individuals in connection with a brawl that broke out in Larnaca on Saturday afternoon.
On Monday evening, the police arrested five people wanted – ...
Cold spell continues, 21cm snow on Troodos
Cold weather continues on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 12C inland, 14C along the coast and 0C in the highest mountains, where snow in the morning was 21cm on Troodos’ peak.
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Large colony of rare bats spotted in Troodos cave
A large colony of rare bats has been discovered in Troodos cave, the Forestry Department said on Monday.
In a post on Facebook, the department said the discovery of the ...
Cyprus-Israel power grid connection moving forward
Pending the review of studies concerning the stalled Great Sea Interconnector project to link the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus, the regulatory authorities of Cyprus and Israel are making ...
George Vassiliou’s body lies in state, dignitaries sign book of condolences
The body of former president George Vassiliou, who passed away on Tuesday night aged 94, lay in state at the Ayia Sofia cathedral in Nicosia on Friday ahead of his state ...
Envoy briefs Security Council on UN reports for Cyprus
The Security Council was briefed on Thursday night behind closed doors on the UN chief’s two reports on Cyprus, covering his good offices mission and Unficyp’s mandate.
The ...
UK foreign office issues travel advice for Cyprus
The UK foreign office has issued travel advice for at least 18 countries in the Middle East, including Cyprus, due to “a heightened risk of regional tension”, particularly regarding Iran.
“There ...