A comprehensive overview of current news in Cyprus, covering everything from local events and political developments to social issues and community highlights
Police have arrested a 29-year-old man who tried to smuggle cannabis hidden in a pitta of kebab to a suspect being held in a Limassol police cell.
The man went ...
The Cyprus Society for the Protection of Animals (CSPCA) has called on the island’s vets to help ease the problem with strays by offering lower prices to neuter dogs ...
In today’s episode, prominent lawyer, former Eoka fighter and owner of the Cyprus Mail, Andreas Neocleous, who died on Friday, will be buried in Limassol this afternoon. In other ...
Limassol police have arrested four individuals aged 55, 29, 27 and 23 after finding hunting rifle cartridges, burglary tools and property believed to have been stolen including building tools, cables and a bicycle in ...
UK’s Minister for the European Neighbourhood Wendy Morton has reiterated London’s “unwavering” support for a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus issue during the annual ‘Conservative ...
Police reported 19 individuals and five establishment owners or managers for violating protective measures to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in the 24 hours to Monday 6.00 am.
A total of 3070 ...
By Annette Chrysostomou
Who has not marvelled at the stars in the sky? Those who have seen them on a clear night will certainly want to see more, and those ...
The health ministry on Sunday announced 83 new Covid-19 cases out of 42,672 PCR and rapid tests, with a positivity rate of 0.19 per cent.
No deaths were recorded.
There are 68 patients with ...
Better known for growing grapes for wine, Kyperounda’s terraces are now making space for that staple of beer making, hops
By Nick Theodoulou
A potent development is brewing on ...
The health ministry announced the free rapid test sites for Monday, 23 in total, in all districts.
To get tested, people need to present an ID, passport, or driver’s licence ...
A British man of Greek Cypriot descent was jailed for two years and four months in the UK this week for sharing the Islamic State’s propaganda videos online.
According ...
Nicosia has given its consent to the appointment of Canadian Colin Stewart as the new UNSG special representative in Cyprus, reports said on Sunday.
The Cyprus News Agency, citing diplomatic ...
The Cyprus problem is at its worst phase, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Sunday at the bicommunal event the party organised in Dherynia for the reunification of the island.
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A 22-year-old Larnaca resident was remanded on Sunday for four days in connection with possession and distribution of child porn.
Police said the 22-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after ...
A 59-year-old woman who was hit by a car earlier in the week while trying to cross a street in Nicosia died on Saturday evening, it was announced on Sunday.
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The Foreign Ministers of Cyprus and Greece, Nikos Christodoulides and Nikos Dendias, will hold, on Monday talks in Athens, in the framework of the constant coordination and exchange of information ...
Thirty-two-year-old Elena Kyriacou from Livadhia, Larnaca died early on Sunday after her car went up in flames following an accident.
According to the police, the accident occurred at around 12.15 am ...
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Patricia Jordan
Whilst biting into a nectarine during the late summer and mopping up the juice ...
Still a way to go before cheaper electricity despite passing of ‘landmark’ energy liberalisation bills
By Elias Hazou
Despite the pageantry surrounding the so-called ‘opening up’ of the electricity market ...
The health ministry on Saturday announced 84 new Covid-19 cases.
No deaths were recorded.
The new cases were out of 55,076 PCR and rapid tests with a positivity rate of 0.15 per cent.
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Turkey on Saturday said the presence in the region of a ship that will launch research activity on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus was another move breaching both the ...
Akel on Saturday called on people to join the bicommunal rally taking place on Sunday morning in Dherynia which will call for reunification of the island.
The rally is supported ...
The health ministry announced the rapid test sites for Sunday, 48 in total.
To get tested, people need to present an ID, passport, or driver’s licence for identification purposes.
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