Autopsy carried out on traffic accident victim
The autopsy of 34-year-old of Mohamed Al Ahmed, from Syria, who died after a traffic accident on Sunday in Limassol, revealed multiple severe injuries to his head and body, police ...
Sklavenitis cheapest supermarket according to e-kalathi
Sklavenitis had the cheapest shopping basket at €930.60 for 234 products, according to e-kalathi, while on the other end of the scale AlphaMega came in at €1,017.05, a whole €86 more expensive, for the ...
Pensioner remanded after cannabis plants found
A six-day remand order was issued against an 81-year-old on Monday after his arrest the previous day for the cultivation and possession of cannabis.
Police said they are now searching ...
President not engaged in ‘blame game’ at NY meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides “did not become entangled in a blame game” with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar during their meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday, government spokesman Konstantinos ...
Women aged 18–26 can now sign up for National Service
Women aged 18 to 26 were as of Monday able to enlist in the army for voluntary service and can submit their interest by October 24, to appear on October 30 and 31 at Limassol’...
Four new employment incentive schemes for vulnerable groups
Four new incentive schemes, totalling €18 million, have been approved to support the employment of groups facing labour market barriers, including women, young people, and those over 50.
Announced by the finance ...
Customs agents ready for interim solution after strike ends
The customs department’s new automated import system (AIS) is expected to be implemented around noon today. Since this morning, customs agents have been briefed on the interim procedures agreed ...
THEMIS: October e-auctions to feature 180+ agricultural land plots from €1K
Themis Portfolio Management announces the conduct of electronic auctions, which will take place throughout October via the e-auctions platform, covering all districts of Cyprus.
In total, more than 180 plots of ...
Demolition blasts at RAF Akrotiri to be heard till October 10
Explosions will be carried out at RAF Akrotiri on Monday between 10am and 3pm for demolition works.
RAF Akrotiri announced that the blasts may be heard from a distance, depending ...
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Car on fire closes Larnaca-Nicosia motorway
A car caught fire on Monday morning on the Larnaca-Nicosia motorway, near the Ayia Varvara junction, closing both lanes of traffic for about an hour.
According to the police, the ...
Tension at NY tripartite ‘not my fault’, says Tatar
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar admitted on Sunday evening that there had been “tension” at his meeting in New York with President Nikos Christodoulides and UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres, but ...
Two cars up in flames in Limassol, Nicosia
A car was destroyed in a fire early on Monday morning in Limassol.
The police were notified at 2.40am that the car, belonging to a 53-year-old, was burning in an ...
Week starts off with clear morning skies, rainy afternoons
Mainly fine weather can be expected on Monday, with a few clouds and isolated showers in the mountains towards the afternoon.
Temperatures will reach 32C inland, 29C along the coast ...
Social welfare workers strike over disability programme power dispute
Social welfare services staff hold a 24-hour strike on Monday in protest over a recent decision about the coordination of disability support programmes.
The announcement was made by the administrative ...
Dozens protest in Nicosia against Israel and British Bases
Dozens of protesters gathered in Nicosia on Sunday afternoon to demonstrate outside the British high commission against Israel and the British military bases in Cyprus.
The protest, called “Global Rally ...
“UN should make lighting public buildings global for sign language day”
“Cyprus must be heard at the United Nations,” Limassol sign language tutor Fani Anastasiou said on Sunday.
“It would be particularly important for the United Nations to support such initiatives ...
Wine exports grow 3% to €1.3M, says energy minister at Wine Festival
Cyprus wine exports increased by 3% in 2024, compared to 2023, amounting to €1.3 million, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry said on Saturday, while speaking at the opening of the annual Wine Festival ...
Man dies in Limassol traffic collision
A traffic collision in Linopetra, Limassol, at around 12.30pm on Sunday has left a man dead. The victim is identified as Mohamed Al Ahmed, 34, a Syrian national and resident of ...
Over €1.5m invested in Yeroskipou municipal beach upgrade
The municipal beach in Yeroskipou has undergone a major upgrade with an investment of more than €1.5 million, the mayor, Nikos Palios has announced.
The project aims to improve facilities and ...
Man dies after fall from second floor in Limassol
A 32-year-old man has died after falling from the second floor of a building in Zakaki, Limassol on Sunday.
Police are treating the incident as an accident. The alarm was ...
The changing face of the National Guard
Cyprus has opened the doors for women aged 18 and over to voluntarily enlist in the National Guard. While women have long served as officers and contract soldiers (Syops), this expansion ...
Man arrested in Famagusta after knife found in bag for detainee
A 57-year-old man was arrested in the Famagusta district on Sunday after police found a knife in a bag of clothing he was carrying to a detainee.
Police said the ...
The Art Explora Festival sails to Cyprus
Is 2025 the year new festivals launch in Cyprus? It certainly seems so as yet another event prepares for its inaugural Cyprus edition. The Art Explore Festival is a little different. ...
Cultural heritage meets environmental action
Sustainable fashion, upcycling and EU policies join forces this week at an exhibition in Paris, featuring the work of Cyprus textile designer Michalis Pantelides, who said “fashion should be slow, ...