Arrest for illegal stay on the island
A 29-year-old man has been arrested for illegally staying in the Republic.
According to Paphos police, the arrest was made on Sunday afternoon by officers at the Polis Chrysochous police ...
Strong turnout for run against autism
More than 700 people took part on Sunday in the first annual Run for Autism marathon, held in Ayia Napa.
Held on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day, the run ...
Demonstration in support of Russia in Paphos ended peacefully
An event in support of the Russian Federation was held on Sunday around noon in Paphos.
About 350-400 Russians, Pontian Greeks, Belarusians, and others gathered in Kato Paphos for a ...
Coronavirus: Two deaths, 2,853 new cases recorded on Sunday (updated)
Two people died from coronavirus on Sunday as the ministry of health announced announced 2,853 new Covid cases.
The two deaths bring to 942 the number of people who have died since ...
What to think about when shopping for plants
By Patricia Jordan
The Royal Horticultural Society in the UK suggests slugs and snails should no longer be classed as pests, despite the fact that the organisation has the most ...
Was closure of RCB as a bank avoidable?
The ‘controlled resolution’ of RCB in the wake of the Ukraine crisis is a minor bump in the road compared to the 2013 crisis, but one expert says it could have ...
Cyprus hit by one of worst dust episodes in two decades
The third African dust episode in four days plagued the island on Sunday with readings reaching as high as 425µg/m³ recorded in Paphos, almost nine times above the safe ...
Extra baggage: a dog in the hold
Can’t bear the thought of an Easter holiday abroad without your dog? Taking your pet with you is easier than you might think
During the lockdown, millions of Europeans ...
Police fine more than 950 drivers in three days
More than 950 violations were recorded over the last three days, police said on Sunday.
In a concerted effort across the island, police were active to prevent serious and fatal traffic ...
Coronavirus: Minister calls for patience till Thursday when measures may be relaxed
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas on Sunday called on people to be patient until Thursday when announcements are expected to be made over the relaxation of coronavirus measures.
On Wednesday the ...
Police seek elderly man for driving his car into another pensioner
A pensioner is being sought for willfully causing bodily harm to another person, police said on Sunday.
According to assistant Paphos police chief Michalis Ioannou, the crimes of causing grievous ...
Arrest after €20,000 damages to hotel room
A man has been arrested in Limassol for allegedly causing damages to the hotel he was staying in of €20,000.
According to assistant police chief of Paphos Michalis Ioannou, the 37-year-old ...
Consumers Association calls for withdrawal of bill that would see further taxes on fuel
The Cyprus Consumers’ Association on Sunday called for the immediate withdrawal of a bill that would allow further taxation on fuel.
The association pointed out the “rapid increases in fuel ...
Almost 15,000 Ukrainians now in Cyprus says minster
Almost 15,000 Ukrainians are currently being hosted in Cyprus, a third of whom were living on the island when Russia invaded their country, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Sunday.
Despite ...
‘In the first days of the invasion my mind was paralysed’
A Ukrainian couple were holidaying in Cyprus when war broke out
In many ways Zinaida Kruvosheeva and Bogdan Matkovsky are among the lucky ones, and they know it.
The 35-year-old ...
Nouris calls on parties to back President’s Akamas referral
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris on Sunday expressed the hope that parliamentary parties would have second thoughts on municipal reform and pass the bill sent back by President Nicos Anastasiades.
The ...
Finance Minister to attend Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings in Luxembourg
Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides is in Luxembourg to take part in the Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings which will be held on Monday and Tuesday.
Ministers will discuss economic developments resulting ...
All halloumi products have been made legally for decades, cheesemakers say
All halloumi products in Cyprus have been made legally for decades and are subject to checks by both the agriculture ministry and the commerce ministry, the Association of Cyprus Cheesemakers ...
Coronavirus: Free testing sites for eligible groups on Monday
The ministry of health will operate 34 free coronavirus testing units for eligible groups on Monday.
Those able to get a free test include the vaccinated and children.
Proof of ID ...
Coronavirus: Total of €3,500 fines given for Covid violations
Fines totalling €3,500 were handed out by the police in the 24 hours leading to 6am on Sunday morning to those who broke anti Covid regulations.
The fines were given to 21 individuals ...
Worker on ship anchored off Limassol dies (updated)
A foreign worker has lost his life in a labour accident on board a ship docked at Limassol port, police said.
Limassol police spokesman Lefteris Kyriacou said the 38-year-old man ...
Ministry warns of high levels of dust
The department of labour has warned of high concentrations of dust in the air on Sunday with vulnerable groups urged to remain inside.
Measurements taken at 7am showed 76.4μg/m3 ...
Arrest in connection with thefts from building sites
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the recent theft of items from building sites, police said.
During a search of his house a compressor was found that ...
Police seize over 850 firecrackers
Over 850 firecrackers have been seized by the police in the run up to Easter, which are thought to have come from the north.
Police said on Sunday that during checks ...