Today’s weather: Mostly clear
On Tuesday the weather will initially be mostly clear. During the afternoon locally increased clouds are expected to bring isolated rains and possibly a short isolated storm, mainly in mountains ...
Large photovoltaic park approved in Trimiklini despite initial environmental concerns
The environment department gave the green light for a large photovoltaic park in Trimiklini, despite the local community’s initial objections.
The 2.2 MW photovoltaic park, owned by A.V. Earth ...
Remand for two who beat up woman, causing her to fall from a height
Two young men, aged 22 and 30, have been remanded on suspicion of assaulting a 25-year-old woman in Ayia Napa over the weekend, it emerged on Monday.
As a result of the ...
Women’s participation in climate policies is crucial, Pogo says
Gender-sensitive policies are needed to tackle the climate crisis, which has led to an increase in violence against women, the federation of women’s movements (Pogo) said on Monday.
Women ...
High occupancy rates over holiday weekend but some hotels in ‘huge debt’ (Updated)
Hotel occupancy rates ranged from 75 to 80 per cent during the Kataklismos long weekend, amidst staffing issues and persisting concerns over high operating costs which one industry expert said left some ...
Cyprus designer enjoys social media boost
Self-taught jewellery designer tells NIKI CHARALAMBOUS about her classic and modern style, creating timeless works of wearable art
Although jewellery designer Christiana Kafa was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, she has ...
FMs of Cyprus and UAE meet in Abu Dhabi (Updated)
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, who is on a working visit to Abu Dhabi, had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al ...
Plastic bags’ price rises to 1TRY in the north
Plastic bags in the north are sold at the increased price of one Turkish lira as of Monday, following a relevant ‘cabinet’ decision.
In a bid to prevent the unnecessary ...
Man who hit officer with car arrested
A 39-year-old man, who allegedly hit an officer with his car over the weekend in Larnaca, has been arrested, police said on Monday.
The man was driving his car at ...
Cyprus hoarders: a legacy of war
Those who lived through the invasion of 1974 can be prone to hoarding. ALIX NORMAN finds out why, and how this cluttered mindset still affects Cyprus today
In 1974, many Cypriots were ...
Kataklysmos festivities continue on Monday (Videos)
Kataklysmos long weekend celebrations come to an end on Monday with water sports events.
A series of events were held to mark the traditional annual celebration of The Flood, with ...
Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of beating delivery driver (Updated)
A 14-year-old boy and two 15-year-olds were arrested on Monday in connection with the assault and robbery of a food delivery man and his two friends in Limassol.
The boys ...
Pedagogical Academy Park to become model in water management, Commissioner says
The Commissioner for the Environment, Maria Panayiotou, said that the Pedagogical Academy National Forest Park in Nicosia is set to become a model in terms of water management.
In a ...
Fire breaks out in parked car in Paphos
A fire that broke out in a parked vehicle slightly damaged the electrical system of an apartment building in Paphos, it emerged on Monday.
Two fire engines rushed to the ...
Passengers rescued after UK-flagged vessel runs aground in Ayia Napa
Ten passengers were rescued after a UK-flagged vessel ran aground in shallow waters in the Agia Napa sea area on Sunday afternoon.
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre received information about ...
Man arrested with over 285 kilos of dairy products and duty-free tobacco
Paphos police on Monday said they arrested a 58-year-old man over the possession of over 285 kilos of dairy products and dozens of cartons of tobacco products.
The man was stopped ...
President’s approval rating low just three months after elections
Over half of people have negatively evaluated the government under President Nikos Christodoulides just three months after taking on the role, a survey showed.
A poll conducted by Retailzoom online ...
Turkish Cypriots in mixed marriages file to EU over citizenship denial
Republic is dragging its feet over conferring IDs/passports to their children
Traction is being gained by a group of Turkish Cypriots in mixed marriages, who have filed a petition ...
Larnaca couple tormented by neighbour’s overflowing cesspit
Stench of raw sewage returns just a few days after cesspit is emptied
A British man living in Oroklini has exhausted all his resources in trying to find a solution ...
President calls Netanyahu for recap on recent Israel visit
President Nikos Christodoulides had a telephone conversation with Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, a written statement by Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said.
According to Letymbiotis there was an exchange ...
Wholesome one-day event
MBS Wellbeing Day is coming to Limassol this week. ELENI PHILIPPOU looks forward to it
A packed day awaits at the St Raphael Resort in Limassol as organisers of the ...
Man in Ayia Napa caught using fake money at a pub
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Ayia Napa for circulating fake bank notes, police said on Sunday.
According to authorities, the man was arrested on Saturday night, after he was ...
37 yr old remanded by Limassol court in car theft case
The Limassol court on Sunday remanded a 37-year-old man for five days, after he was arrested driving a stolen vehicle.
According to police, the vehicle was spotted on Saturday afternoon ...
Government committed to implementing Cyprus space strategy, President says
The government remains committed in implementing the National Space Strategy 2022-2027 and invests in the field of research and technology, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday, during the inauguration of ...