30 years on, Cyprus journalist’s murder remains unsolved
Exactly 30 years ago on Monday, on July 6, 1996, Turkish Cypriot journalist Kutlu Adali was machine gunned to death outside his home in Nicosia, the first in what was arguably Cyprus’ most ...
Signs point to a Cyprus problem summer
After almost a decade of dormancy, the Cyprus problem may be beginning to stir.
Tuesday will mark the ninth anniversary of the collapse of negotiations in the Swiss ski resort ...
Four fined over huge duty-free tobacco haul at Paphos airport
Four foreign nationals were fined a total of €14,400 after customs officers at Paphos International Airport discovered large quantities of duty-unpaid tobacco products in their luggage before they boarded a flight ...
Helicopter crash victims’ memory remains a ‘reference point’ for Cyprus
The memory of the five military officers killed in the 2002 helicopter crash near Kouklia remains a lasting point of reference for both the Republic of Cyprus and the National Guard, ...
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Music takes centre stage at Rialto Theatre in July
With the new month here, it is time to look ahead to a new series of events. This July, Rialto Theatre and its surrounding Limassol streets fill with diverse melodies ...
Man hospitalised after Napa beating
A 47-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition after allegedly being assaulted by a group of unidentified people in Ayia Napa in the early hours of Sunday, police ...
What a changing Nato means for Cyprus and the future of European defence
As Nato prepares for the July 7 Summit in Ankara, with defence industry, investment and support for Ukraine heading the agenda, discussions over burden-sharing between the United States and Europe are ...
State cannot afford negligence or forgetfulness, spokesman says at Mari memorial
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Sunday said the state has “no right to negligence or delay” as he paid tribute to the 13 people killed in the Mari explosion, saying their ...
Man arrested in Napa after police seize laughing gas canisters
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Ayia Napa early on Sunday after police allegedly found 20 canisters of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, in his vehicle.
According to police, ...
Nicosia eyes industrial tourism as new visitor attraction
Factories, dairies, wineries and even quarries could become part of Cyprus’ tourism offering under plans being explored by the Nicosia Tourism Board to develop industrial tourism on the island.
The ...
Government investing €168m to tackle water shortage, minister says
The government is rolling out a €168 million package of measures to address Cyprus’ water shortage, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said, while highlighting broader plans to invest €454 million in the agricultural ...
Homeowner suffers smoke inhalation after house fire in Kiti
A man suffered breathing difficulties after a fire broke out in his two-storey home in Kiti around 10.40am on Saturday morning, causing extensive damage to the property’s living room.
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Eight arrested in overnight police operation
Eight people were arrested during police operations carried out on Saturday night, with police officers issuing 329 traffic citations – including 96 for speeding.
The arrests were made in connection with offences including ...
Police investigate suspected arson after car destroyed in fire
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after a car belonging to a 59-year-old man was destroyed by fire in a village in the Nicosia district early on Sunday.
According ...
Cyprus wants 85,000 electric vehicles by 2030, but how?
A small island nation that takes merely a couple hours to drive across, Cyprus has consistently had one of the lowest electric vehicle adoption rates in Europe but recent data ...
Earthquake felt in Limassol
An earthquake measuring 2.2 on the Richter scale occurred in Limassol on Saturday afternoon.
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 8.4 kilometres at around 3.20pm ...
Property issue can only be solved through ‘sincerity’
The Greek Cypriot leadership continues efforts to instrumentalise the law for political purposes in matters relating to property, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Saturday.
“The property issue is ...
Can tidying your Cyprus home improve your mental health?
A friend found it in their mailbox. A small brown envelope, unaddressed, seemingly promotional but sporting a handwritten message, the writing calligraphic in its symmetry and the obvious care taken: ‘...
Man remanded after drugs, explosives and weapons found
A 57-year-old man was on Saturday remanded for eight days by the Larnaca district court over the alleged possession of drugs, explosives and weapons.
His remand followed police seizing a ...
‘We do not accept partition as a solution’
The division of the island cannot be a solution to the Cyprus problem, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Saturday, speaking at an event for the fallen and missing in ...
Man arrested driving 16 times legal limit
A 36-year-old man was on Friday evening arrested for driving in Xylofagou with a blood alcohol level of 150µg, no license and no insurance, police said on Saturday.
A breathalyzer ...
Foreign ministry congratulates US on Independence Day
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Saturday congratulated the United States on the occasion of Independence Day, saying he extended “warm wishes” to the people of the US in a post ...
School assistants to be introduced for children with disabilities
A total of 290 new positions for school assistants and chaperones for children with disabilities, as well as an increase in social benefits, were approved by Cabinet this week, President Nikos ...
Cyprus ‘condems’ bomb attacks in Damascus
The Republic “strongly condemns” the bomb attacks carried out in the Al-Hijaz area of Damascus on Thursday, the foreign ministry said on Saturday.
“We express our sincere condolences to the ...
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