Graffiti artist says Cypriots forgot second invasion
A new street art in Nicosia suggests Cypriots ‘forgot to remember’ the occupied territories, thousands of missing, refugees and dead.
The island’s outline is depicted in white with red ...
Public called on to vote for Cypriot printmaker in EU heritage award
Nicosia municipality has urged the public to vote for Cypriot printmaker Hambis Tsangaris at the European Heritage Awards.
The annual Europa Nostra Awards rewards initiatives and outstanding personalities in the ...
A symbol of freedom and return
Based in Limassol, the Kyrenia Nautical Club is determined to find its way home but in the meantime use sport to help all enjoy life finds PAUL LAMBIS
Greek mythology ...
Study confirms economic sustainability, says EuroAsia project promoter
The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) evaluation study confirms the economic viability of the EuroAsia Interconnector electricity interconnector and the significant positive results resulting from its implementation, the EuroAsia Interconnector ...
Suspects arrested for stealing money from monastery
Two people aged 33 and 46 have been arrested on suspicion of stealing money from monasteries in the government-controlled area of Famagusta, police said on Tuesday.
A 22-year-old man has also been ...
Increased traffic to the mountains, overcrowding in excursion sites
Police warned there was increased traffic towards Troodos on Tuesday, as people were flocking to the mountains leading to overcrowding in some excursion sites.
Officers were present in various parts ...
Chlorakas residents’ protest over power supply takes violent turn
Police said they used chemical agents to disperse a group of residents of an apartment complex in Chlorakas protesting an electricity cut amidst extremely high temperatures.
Around 100 people who have ...
Works halted in the mountains after record high temperatures
Heavy and medium labour has been suspended in the mountains on Tuesday where an orange weather warning remained in force as temperatures rose to record high levels.
The alert has ...
Greek stars hold Cyprus concerts
More music nights are on the horizon as further concerts arrive to fill the summer agenda with Greek and Cypriot music stars heading to the island. In August and September, ...
Cyprus’ ice cream exports in deep freeze
Ice cream exports from Cyprus to non-EU countries have been increasing in the past four years but remain far from the quantities exported in previous years, according to Eurostat.
At ...
New heat warnings for Tuesday
Two new weather alerts were issued on Monday afternoon, an orange warning for the higher mountains and a yellow for inland regions due to high temperatures.
Both warnings will be ...
Flight safety improved since Helios crash, but challenges remain
Flight safety since the day of the Helios air crash has improved significantly, the head of the flight safety unit at the civil aviation department, said on Monday, the 18th ...
North sees population surge of 33.7 per cent over past decade
While the population in the government-controlled areas increased by 9.9 per cent over the past ten years, the population in the north has gone up 33.7 per cent during the same period, ...
Blaze strikes Alassa area again (Updated)
A fire was raging at the Alassa area just outside Limassol on Monday with authorities fighting the flames at the scene.
The fire service said it responded to a fire ...
Former Kibris editor-in-chief Süleyman Ergüçlü died
Former editor-in-chief of Kibris newspaper Süleyman Ergüçlü died on Monday at the age of 69.
The funeral for the veteran journalist will take place on Tuesday in north Nicosia ...
Residents of Chlorakas apartment complex protest electricity cut
A group of around 100 people living in an apartment complex in Chlorakas who have had their electricity supply cut, gathered outside the community council officers on Monday afternoon demanding to ...
Police operation in Ayia Napa and Protaras sparks scuffles
A three-day police operation in Ayia Napa and Protaras led to scuffles between officers and members of the public who moved to attack members of the police force, it emerged ...
The snow leopard of Limassol
One in four attempts on the K2 mountain end in death. And just 500 people have reached the summit! ALIX NORMAN meets the only mountaineer from Cyprus who has ever conquered ...
Movies that will ruin your summer vacation
Sometimes you’ll wish you hadn’t watched something. CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES looks at what you might want to avoid, or watch from behind your hand
We like it switch it ...
Electricity demand dips during holiday season, ensuring stable supply
Demand for electricity is currently at lower levels due to the holiday period, the electricity authority said on Monday, assuring there is sufficient supply.
Deputy spokeswoman for the transmission system ...
Small fire at Metropolis Mall prompts exit
Part of the Metropolis Mall in Larnaca was evacuated on Monday morning following a small fire inside one of the stores, the fire service said.
The call came at 10.41 am.
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Man linked to arson, burglary, and theft apprehended
A 27-year-old man who had been sought in connection with multiple cases of arson, burglary, theft, and illegal possession of property was located and apprehended by police.
According to police, ...
Akel calls for immediate resumption of Cyprus talks (Updated)
Opposition Akel on Monday called for an immediate resumption of Cyprus talks in a memorandum presented to the UN as part of an event in Dherynia to mark the second ...
Instructions issued to protect workers during heatwave
With temperatures expected to hit 44C inland on Monday, all heavy outdoor work and transportation work related to deliveries, is to be suspended between 12 noon and 4pm, the labour inspection ...