Rebekah Gregoriades

A fire has been raging since 10.30am on Tuesday in the area of Pyrgos, Limassol, with firefighters and volunteers operating in the area along with water drops from planes. Firefighters ...

A car crash in Ayia Napa in the early hours of Tuesday damaged a gas cylinder and caused a gas leak. The fire brigade said it received a call at 4.48...

The Forestry Department issued a red alert for forest fires across the island on Tuesday. The department called on the public to be extremely careful while in the countryside and ...

Symptoms such as persistent bloating and abdominal discomfort should not be ignored, as they could be early warning signs of gynaecological cancer, the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (...

The transformation of Nicosia’s old municipal market into a research and innovation centre, which now hosts the headquarters of the Cyens excellence centre, has been chosen as one of ...

Authorities on Monday immediately terminated works on a building being demolished in Ayios Andreas, Nicosia, following the discovery of asbestos sheets on the site. The Nicosia district government organisation (EOA) ...

Investigations into faulty Takata airbags are at an advanced stage and the police are still taking statements, police press officer Michalis Michail said on Monday. Speaking to the Cyprus News ...

No criminal or disciplinary charges will be brought against police officers in connection with the escape of lifer Theodoros (Doros) Theofanous, also known as the hairdresser, police said on Monday. ...

Nicosia’s temporary green points in Kaimakli and Ayios Dhometios will be closed from August 1 to 16, due to the summer holidays of the companies removing and receiving the waste, the ...

A 39-year-old biker died on Sunday night in Nicosia after his motorcycle hit the pavement and then a signpost. The police said the accident happened at 10.20pm on Ayios Georgios ...

The visit of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Cyprus aims to encourage the island’s leaders to resume negotiations towards a settlement, UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin said on Monday ...

Restoration works are currently underway at 70 cemeteries across Cyprus in an effort to build trust between the two communities, co-chairman of the bicommunal technical committee for cultural heritage Sotos Ktoris ...

The police are investigating attempted destruction of property, following explosions at two shops in Limassol. The police were notified on Monday at around 1.15am that explosions had occurred near the ...

Two people wearing hoods entered a kiosk in Limassol on Sunday night, assaulted the employee and fled with a small amount of cash. The police said the suspects are still ...

Nothing has emerged to substantiate claims of sexual violence against an inmate at the central prison in Nicosia, the justice ministry said late on Sunday. The complaint was made by ...

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrives in Cyprus on Monday evening in the framework of efforts to solve the Cyprus problem, with the government saying it was “reservedly optimistic”. Earlier on ...

The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, who stands accused of rape and domestic abuse, begins on Monday behind closed doors. Paphos criminal court chief justice Lia Markou announced ...

The police arrested 12 individuals for offences such as theft, breaking and entering, illegal possession of drugs and property, and residing on the island without a permit, during overnight operations in ...

Three people aged 28, 21 and 15 have been arrested in connection with a brawl in Limassol on Saturday night – apparently due to differences between two families – which resulted in the stabbing of ...

A fire on Sunday at Koloni location on the border with the Akamas national forest park burned two hectares of wild vegetation. The fire started at 6.55pm and was placed ...

The week starts off sunny with temperatures reaching 37C inland, 35 along the coast and 28 in the highest mountains, but expected to gradually increase over the coming days. Winds will be ...

Parents often joke about nearing care home age when getting out of the car requires a grunt or two, while their children likewise quip that they should be treated well ...

One in five Europeans and one in four children live in poverty, Social Welfare Deputy Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina said on Friday, highlighting Cyprus’ efforts during its presidency of the Council ...

The prosecution in the ‘golden passport’ case concerning alleged irregularities in Cyprus’ citizenship-by-investment scheme told the court on Friday that it had provided all the information requested by the defence ...