The forgotten spaces of the island
In abandoned spaces, one photographer finds the fascinating tales of lives once lived, stories that are worth sharing with the world. ALIX NORMAN has a look
Andrew Avraam is just 24, ...
The rom com, reintroduced
While the genre is enjoying a reboot, newer forays are adding some excellent humour says CONSTANTINOS PSILLDIES
Sappy, saccharine, formulaic and predictable, the romantic comedy genre has always been good ...
Escapee from Paphos police cells to be referred for trial
One of the two men who escaped from Paphos police station earlier in February will be referred to a direct trail before the Paphos criminal court by the end of ...
Makarios Hospital to be lit up in blue in support of World Rare Disease Day
Makarios hospital will join the presidential palace on Monday night in being lit up blue to mark World Rare Disease Day, commemorated around the world on February 28.
Over 7,000 different diseases ...
Second arrest in connection to theft of copper pipes
A second suspect, aged 35, was arrested late Sunday in Limassol, in connection with the theft of copper cables from the fenced premises of a company in Larnaca, police said Monday.
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No kites on Green Monday near Larnaca airport
Larnaca municipality has announced that the flying of kites in the area of Larnaca Airport and specifically in aircraft approach areas must be avoided on Green Monday as it poses ...
Plane returns to Larnaca for man onboard to be arrested (updated)
Two people, aged 39 and 33, arrested at Larnaca airport late on Sunday for assisting the illegal entry of a third-country national into the republic were remanded on Monday.
Police said that ...
Further calls for Cyprus to help resettle people from Ukraine
Pontian Greeks living in Paphos have called on the president to come to the aid of those living in the Mariupol area of Ukraine.
In their call to President Nicos ...
Two due in court over murder of London Cypriot
Two people are due to be appear in court in the UK on Monday after they were charged with the murder of a Cypriot in London.
Philip Sherwin, 60 and Deka ...
Postal services to Russia and Belarus suspended (updated)
The Cyprus Post announced on Monday that acceptance of postal items to Russia and Belarus is suspended for all services.
This excludes the courier service Quickpost, it announced.
Meanwhile the ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, thousands of Ukrainians and Russians living in Cyprus are concerned about the war and the impact it will have on loved ones back home, including the ...
Coronavirus: Five shop owners fined for violating Covid decrees
Police fined 23 individuals and five shop owners for violating coronavirus measures in the 24 hours leading to 6am on Monday morning.
A police spokesperson told the Cyprus News Agency that the ...
Cyprus backs EU decision to help Ukrainian refugees
Cyprus on Sunday evening joined other EU member states in calling for the implementation of mandatory relocation of Ukrainians from the countries neighbouring Ukraine which received the largest influx of ...
Three young motorcyclists injured in Limassol collision
A 19-year-old man is being treated for serious injuries at the intensive care unit of the Nicosia General hospital. The 19-year-old was injured in a road collision last night in ...
Cyprus agrees to close EU airspace to Russian planes (updated)
Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides expressed Cyprus’ support for EU measures agreed with his counterparts on Sunday night to close airspace to Russian planes and target measures through the global payments ...
Coronavirus: 2 deaths, 1,387 people test positive on Sunday
The health ministry announced that two people had died of Covid-19 and that 1,387 had tested positive from 93,207 PCR and rapid tests, a positivity rate of 1.49 per cent.
The deaths concerned ...
Cyprus President to pay official visit to Saudi Arabia
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades departs for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday, where he will pay an official visit on March 1st. According to a press release from the Presidency, the ...
Man who escaped police custody remanded for eight days
A 28-year-old man who fled from police custody in February and was recaptured over the weekend was remanded for eight days on Sunday at Paphos district court.
According to Paphos ...
Another ambitious plan for the local film industry
Amid a European shortage of film studios, one man plans to make Cyprus a studio hub
The film and TV industry is notorious – especially in Cyprus – for grandiose projects that ...
President Anastasiades greatly saddened over the death of Greek expatriates in Ukraine
President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades has expressed “grave sadness” over the death of 10 members of the Greek community of Sartana in Ukraine during attacks by Russian forces.In a ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid testing sites for eligible groups on Monday
The ministry of health will operate 38 testing sites for free rapid tests for eligible groups on Monday.
in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 6 and above must hold one ...
Greeks fleeing Ukraine could settle in Paphos, mayor suggests
Greek expats living in Ukraine’s Mariupol could settle in Paphos, the city’s mayor Phedonas Phedonos proposed on Sunday.
He suggested many Greeks living in Ukraine will be fleeing ...
Local entomologist on a mission to highlight the value of insects
Dung beetles – a fascinating subject. The insects recycle human and animal waste and thus are an important part of our lives – if they didn’t exist, we would have an ...
FM Kasoulides to participate in extraordinary EU Foreign Affairs meeting on Ukraine
Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs Ioannis Kasoulides will participate in the extraordinary informal Foreign Affairs meeting to be held via teleconference on Sunday which will deal with developments in Ukraine. ...