Today’s weather: Mainly clear
Tuesday’s weather will be mainly clear, with increased cloud cover possible in some areas in the west of the island and in the mountains.
Temperatures will rise to a ...
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Paphos police issue 51 citations in 24 hours
A total of 51 traffic violations were recorded in Paphos during a 24-hour campaign aimed at crime prevention and reducing road accidents.
According to the police, members of the Paphos traffic ...
Greece donates €40,000 to the CMP
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) received a financial contribution of €40,000 from Greece on 30 December 2024.
This donation brings Greece’s financial assistance to the CMP to a total ...
Fire breaks out in Chlorakas home
A fire broke out on Sunday night in the bedroom of a two-storey house in Chlorakas.
According to a post by fire service spokesperson Andreas Kettis on X, the Paphos ...
Police arrest 31-year-old after drug and cash seizure
A 31-year-old man has been arrested by police following the discovery of drugs and a substantial amount of cash in his possession.
According to police, members of the drug squad ...
Cooperation ‘essential’ in driving boom in Cyprus’ real estate sector
Although people may complain about the rising prices, Cyprus’ real estate market is still an ideal sector to invest for long-term security and prosperity, said Yiannis Misirlis, chairman of the ...
Storms possible on Sunday afternoon
Light rains and thunderstorms are possible on Sunday afternoon as the island is caught up in a low pressure system that will also see strong winds.
Temperatures will rise to ...
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Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis dies
Former Prime Minister Costas Simitis passed away at dawn in Greece at the age of 88.
Simitis was transferred, without a pulse, at dawn to the Corinth Hospital, from his cottage ...
UNSG advocates mandate extension for Unficyp
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has recommended extending the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp) until January 31, 2026. In his latest report to the Security Council, covering ...
Man arrested for robbing painting workshop
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of having stolen items from a painting workshop in Limassol, the police announced on Saturday.
The thefts were reported on Thursday by ...
Man arrested for stealing parts from substations
A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of having stolen parts from substations, the police announced on Saturday.
The thefts had been reported on Friday by an employee of the ...
Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy
Saturday’s weather will be mostly cloudy across the island, with light rain possible in some parts.
Temperatures will rise to 17 degrees Celsius inland, 19 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and 10 ...
Three-year term of Cyprus as UNHRC member begins
Cyprus’ first term as a member of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has officially started as of January 1, the foreign ministry said on Friday.
In a post on X, ...
Man remanded remanded over alleged kidnapping and assault
A 28-year-old man was remanded in police custody for seven days on Friday as police investigate charges of kidnapping and causing bodily harm to a 31-year-old foreign national.
According to ...
Elderly driver dies in highway crash near Paphos
An 80-year-old driver lost his life on Friday in a traffic accident on the Paphos-Limassol highway, police said.
According to Paphos assistant police director of operations, Michalis Nikolaou, the pensioner ...
Scheme to incentivise doctors to cut number of C-sections
A pilot scheme by the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) to incentivise gynaecologists and obstetricians to perform natural births instead of caesareans (C-sections) has been rolled out.
The pilot comes ahead ...
Partially cloudy, rains and dust over weekend
Friday will be mostly clear with some increased clouds in the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to 18C inland, 19C on the coast, and 8C in the higher mountains. Winds will ...
Over 950 traffic violations recorded in the last ten days
Some 950 traffic violations were recorded across the island since December 23, the police said on Thursday.
Of the total of 954 violations, 446 were for speeding, 164 for drink-driving, 69 for not wearing a seatbelt,
53 ...
Driver caught at 218km/h on highway
Police on Thursday arrested and charged a 32-year-old driver for going more than twice over the speed limit on the Ayia Napa-Larnaca highway.
The man clocked 218 km/hour while driving ...
Government condemns New Orleans attack
The government on Thursday condemned the attack taking place in New Orleans on New Year’s Day that resulted in the death of 15 people.
“Deeply shocked by the devastating attack ...
Archbishop to bless waters at Ayia Napa
Archbishop Georgios will bless the waters at Ayia Napa on Monday as Cyprus’ Greek orthodox Christian communities celebrate the Epiphany.
Meanwhile, Karpasia Bishop Christophoros will attend a ceremony in the ...
High woman slightly injures police officer
A 56-year-old woman driving under the influence slightly injured an officer while attempting to evade arrest on New Year’s Day.
The incident occurred at around 7pm on Larnaca avenue ...
Man arrested for burglary tools
Paphos police arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of the illegal possession of property, burglary tools, and possession and transportation of an offensive weapon.
Around 6pm on Wednesday police officers ...
Two remanded for attempted murder
Two people were remanded in custody for eight days on Thursday after having been arrested in connection with an attempted murder in the Limassol suburb of Ayia Phyla on Monday ...