High dust levels warning
The labour inspection department on Thursday issued a warning about the high concentration of dust in the atmosphere.
It called on the public to be vigilant and avoid open spaces ...
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Limassol marathon expected to draw 17,000
The Limassol 2024 Opap marathon is expected to draw 17,000 atttendees this year, the organisation announced.
Limassol Mayor Nikos Nicolaidis said the team organising the marathon–the largest sport event in Cyprus–...
Paphos police arrest two for illegal stay and work
Police in Paphos made two arrests on Wednesday for cases involving illegal employment and residence in the Republic.
In the first case, around 9.10pm immigration service officers following a tip-off ...
Today’s weather: Warm and dusty
Thursday will be warm with some low clouds mainly in southeast, fine dust, and temperatures rising to 31C in the interior, 24C on the west coast, 26C on the remaining ...
Shots fired at Limassol business
Police in Limassol were on high alert on Wednesday morning following a report from a 65-year-old owner of a car dealership that unidentified individuals opened fire on his business.
Officers ...
Man charged for €63k scam
A 61-year-old man who scammed someone out of €63,000 was charged in writing and then released, police said on Wednesday.
The man allegedly took the money from a 60-year-old man under ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, Tuesday turned out “to be a very sad day,” President Nikos Christodoulides said after seven members of the World Central Kitchen NGO were killed in an ...
Today’s weather: Warm and hazy
Wednesday will be warm and hazy due to dust in the air, and temperatures set rise to 34C inland, 29C on the south, east and north coasts, 24C on the ...
Suspected extortionist arrested
A 61-year-old man has been arrested as part of the investigation into a case of extortion under false pretences, Paphos police said on Tuesday.
According to Paphos police assistant operations ...
Today’s weather: Hot and hazy
Tuesday will be warm and hazy with fine dust in the air. Temperatures will rise to 33C in the interior, 29C on the south and east coasts, 28C on the ...
Insurance sector accounts for 4% of GDP
The insurance sector has a turnover of €1.4 billion, accounting for about 4 per cent of GDP, it was reported on Monday.
Business new outlet Stockwatch said the data was cited last ...
Tuesday is last day for voter applications
The last day to apply to vote for the June elections is Tuesday, the interior ministry announced on Monday, calling on people register.
The ministry added that no applications will ...
Minor caught driving in Paphos
A minor was found driving in Paphos over the weekend, police said on Monday, while another man was found driving under the influence of drugs.
Police said that after the ...
Fire in Larnaca
A fire broke out on Monday at an agricultural storage facility in Agglisides, Larnaca, the fire service said.
According to fire services spokesman Andreas Kettis, the fire broke out in ...
‘Cambridge Day’ a first for Cyprus
Nicosia is set to host “Cambridge Day” on April 7, an event aiming to promote the educational offerings of the University of Cambridge and foster connections with people interested in studying ...
New migrant boat arrives at Cape Greco
A boat with 20 irregular migrants on board was detected off the coast of Cape Greco by the police on Sunday.
Police and an ambulance rushed to the coast to carry ...
Woman arrested after swallowing packets of cocaine
A woman was remanded in custody for eight days on Sunday after having admitted to Larnaca airport police that she had swallowed packets of cocaine before travelling to Cyprus.
The ...
Second arrest in cable theft case
Police on Sunday announced a second arrest as part of their investigation into the theft of over a kilometre’s worth of electricity cables.
The man arrested is 49 years old ...
Today’s weather: Above 30 degrees Celsius
Sunday’s weather will see temperatures inland rise above 30 degrees Celsius – to precisely 31, with summer weather continuing across the island.
Temperatures on the coasts will reach 27 degrees Celsius, while the ...
Bars busted for loud music
Seven bars and clubs were reported for blasting music without the necessary licence, police said on Saturday.
A case for each of the owners has been filed before Paphos district ...
Clocks go forward tonight
Clocks will spring forward by one hour at 3am on March 31, when the 2024 Daylight Saving Time period begins.
According to an announcement by the commerce ministry, this year’s Daylight ...
Paphos child arrested for riding stolen moped
A 16-year-old boy from Paphos was arrested on Wednesday after having ridden a stolen moped.
The boy was seen by police riding the stolen moped. The police proceeded to stop ...
Woman arrested for string of thefts
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on Wednesday evening after a string of thefts from shops in the Larnaca and Famagusta districts last year.
The woman had reportedly obtained products from ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the electricity authority has been left in the lurch and smart meter installation has again fallen into a state of limbo, after the administrative court’s ...