Robbery in Larnaca kiosk
THE handbag of a kiosk employee was snatched in front of her eyes by two men in hoodies at around 2:30am on Wednesday from the kiosk...
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Cyprus expresses sympathy to Turkey over mine disaster
President Nicos Anastasiades and his government have expressed their sincere condolences to the Turkish government and people for the tragic event at a coal mine...
Biden to stay in Limassol after football risk in Nicosia
By Angelos Anastasiou NEXT week’s football cup final shaped decision-making in Tuesday’s kick-off meeting between Cyprus police and members of the US vice-president’s security detail,...
AEL and APOEL agree on crunch match tickets
AEL and APOEL agreed on Wednesday on the number of tickets for Saturday’s derby in Limassol that will decide the island’s football champion for 2014....
Underage sex suspects to remain in custody until trial
A 57-year old Larnaca businessman and a co-defendant, 35, will remain in custody until their trial on May 30, the Larnaca district court said on...
Former CBC governor charged in connection with €1m cash transfer
By Constantinos Psillides Former Central Bank governor Christodoulos Christodoulou was charged on Wednesday in connection with a €1 million cash transfer from a Greek ship-owner...
Cameras record 2,000 violations in a weekend
By Constantinos Psillides OVER 2,000 traffic violations were recorded last weekend by two fixed speed cameras installed on Grivas Dhigenis avenue in Nicosia. Deputy head...
ECHR ruling ‘unprecedented’
By Elias Hazou A JUDGMENT by Europe’s top human rights court on Monday ordering Turkey to pay €90m in compensation to the relatives of missing...
AG’s office seeks tech upgrade to help with load
THE Attorney General’s office wants to purchase a €600,000 computer server that will help with its investigations into purported financial crime in the build-up to...
Massive haul of rubbish in clean up event
By Staff Reporter THIRTY Cyprus beaches were cleaned up during the first Let’s do it Mediterranean – We Clean Seas and Shores in One Day...
Tripartite agreement to protect the sea
A TRIPARTITE agreement on environmental issues, focusing on offshore research and hydrocarbon extraction and on oil pollution was agreed on Tuesday by environment ministers from...
School teacher the new face of science
By Staff Reporter HOW the mess left in a freezer by a forgotten soft drink is connected to the survival of fish in frozen lakes...
Rise in NPLs not due to economic situation says troika
By George Psyllides CYPRUS’ international lenders believe the rise in non performing loans (NPLs) was not justified by the economic developments on the island and...
Mixed reaction to Biden visit
US vice-president Joe Biden’s visit to Cyprus next week has drawn mixed responses, with ruling DISY welcoming the move and detractors focusing on the Turkish...
US supportive of efforts to find a solution
By George Psyllides US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday his country was very supportive of efforts for a bizonal, bicommunal federation solution...
Copper thefts in Limassol and Nicosia
COPPER cable worth €11,000 was stolen from an open-air storage facility in Limassol, police said on Tuesday. The cable, measuring 700 metres, was stolen from...
€4m cash boost for Cyprus Airways staff
By Elias Hazou THE government has pledged a €4m cash boost for the provident funds of Cyprus Airways (CY) staff that have been made redundant....
Ticket numbers for final match remain in the balance
By Constantinos Psillides A meeting between AEL and APOEL football clubs, the police and the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) failed to reach a decision on Tuesday...
Car arson in Chlorakas
A 33-year-old woman’s car was almost destroyed by fire at around 3:30am on Tuesday in Chlorakas. Police believe it was arson. The car was parked...
Third girl testifies in underage sex case
By Constantinos Psillides THE court case of a known 57-year-old businessman and his 35-year-old accomplice accused of sexually exploiting a minor took an unexpected turn...