Businesses and fishermen in Xylofagou staged protests on Monday against the British Bases’ firing range in Dhekelia, citing blocked quarry expansion plans and declining monthly incomes, respectively.
Companies in the ...
MP Sykas left off Disy ballot amid domestic violence probe
Disy on Monday officially announced that MP Nikos Sykas, who had recently been accused of domestic violence by his wife, would be expelled from the party’s ballot for the ...
Five arrested over Larnaca weekend brawl
Police on Monday evening arrested five of the eight men wanted in connection with a brawl that broke out in Larnaca on Saturday afternoon.
The five are expected to appear ...
Nicosia EOA installs two new water tanks
Two glass-lined-steel-type water tanks with a capacity of 17,200 cubic metres were inaugurated by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Nicosia district local government organisation (EOA) on Monday.
“With the completion of ...
Over €1million in jewellery stolen in Ayia Napa burglary
Jewellery including valuable diamond pieces worth more than €1 million were stolen within less than three minutes in a burglar at an Ayia Napa jewellery shop on early Monday morning.
The ...
Taxi drivers announce 24-hour strike for Tuesday
Taxi drivers will go on a one-day work stoppage starting at 6am on Tuesday to protest what they describe as “uncontrolled action by passenger transport applications”, thetaxi union (Poat) said ...
Prison reforms to be announced in March
Plans to address the persisting problems in the central prison will likely include a mobile phone signal interruption system and the creation of a new facility, with a corresponding set ...
Police quizzed over investigation in German usurper
The defence attorney for a German woman on trial for illegally trading in Greek Cypriot properties in the north attempted on Monday to poke holes in the prosecution’s case, ...
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Flu deaths increase to 12
Five people have died from symptoms associated with the flu on Monday, bringing the total number of influenza-related deaths to 12 since December, health ministry permanent secretary Elisavet Constantinou said.
Hospitals ...
Cypriot nationals increasingly involved in cryptocurrency
There is “intense interest” in cryptocurrency business in Cyprus, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Monday.
SEC chairman Giorgos Theocharides was speaking to journalists following ...
Over 600 Cypriots seek repatriation under state brain gain plan
More than 600 Cypriot nationals living abroad have expressed interest in returning to work in Cyprus under a government incentive plan, MPs athe the House finance committee heard on Monday.
The ...
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Larnaca mayor, parties demand action on organised crime
Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras led the outrage on Monday after a mass brawl which saw weapons drawn and shots fired took place in the town’s centre on Saturday, with ...
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Four more arrests as police probe fatal stabbing in Peyia
The police arrested four more men on Monday, aged 34, 31, 25 and 28, over the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man in Peyia, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to ...
Poll shows video knocks president’s popularity
A video alleging campaign finance lawbreaking by President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates has left a bitter aftertaste among the majority of the public, hurting the president’s ratings, a ...
Road works to disrupt Limassol motorway in coming weeks
Short-term traffic disruptions are expected on the Limassol to Nicosia motorway over the coming weeks, the public works department announced on Monday, as crews install electronic signage and conduct overnight ...
Christodoulides calls Danish PM as EU weighs Greenland response
President Nikos Christodoulides held an extensive telephone conversation on Monday with Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen amid escalating tensions between the EU and the United States over Greenland.
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Medical needs are met for vast majority of children in Cyprus
At only 0.6 per cent, Cyprus is among the countries with the lowest share of children with unmet medical needs in Europe, the European statistical service (Eurostat) said on Monday.
In 2024, ...
HIO warns of SMS scam targeting Gesy beneficiaries
A warning over the continuing sending of malicious text messages to Gesy beneficiaries was sent by the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) on Monday, urging recipients to ignore and delete them ...
Cyprus’ four-legged therapists
Once considered simple companions, pets are increasingly being recognised as partners in health. Dogs, cats and even goldfish are credited with lowering blood pressure, easing loneliness and encouraging exercise. From ...
Old calendarists mark Epiphany in Zygi
Old calendarists in Cyprus marked Epiphany on Monday with the traditional blessing of the waters at Zygi harbour in Larnaca.
The ceremony was led by Bishop Yerasimos of Kition and ...
President, foreign minister express sorrow over Spanish train collision
Cyprus’ president and foreign minister on Monday expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with Spain after a deadly collision between two high speed trains in the southern province of Cordoba killed ...
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 ...
Three charged after clashes following Apoel-Apollon match
Three people were charged on Monday in connection with violence that broke out following Sunday’s Apollon v Apoel football match at Limassol’s Alphamega stadium.
Two Apoel supporters, aged 23 ...
Man remanded for eight days over attempted murder
A 33-year-old man was remanded in custody for eight days by the Larnaca district court on Monday for the attempted murder of another man in Tersefanou.
The suspect faces charges ...