Bases teach road safety in schools
On the occasion of road safety week, officers from the British bases visited several schools last week to teach students about road safety, the bases said on Friday.
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Black Friday divides retailers and consumers in Cyprus
While the small shopkeepers’ association Povek argues that Black Friday in Cyprus has lost credibility with consumers, some retailers report better offers and a modest rise in turnout.
“This year, ...
Police find 25kg cannabis sent by courier in Famagusta
A total of 25kg of cannabis were confiscated this week after arriving in Cyprus by courier, the police announced on Friday.
Cyprus’ drug squad, in cooperation with authorities abroad, managed ...
July accident turns fatal as woman dies in hospital
A 66-year-old woman, who had been hit by a car in July in Limassol, died on Friday in hospital.
The woman, Androulla Sirivianou, had been crossing the road on July 30 ...
Lab tests to determine cause of death as autopsy of woman fails to find trauma
An autopsy was carried out on Friday on the body of the 49-year-old foreign woman found dead in her bathroom in Paralimni on Thursday and the authorities are awaiting the ...
Cyprus’ defence a top priority, Turkey unlikely to meet Safe deadline
Strengthening Cyprus’ deterrent capability is a top priority for the government, which is why the cabinet has approved the list of armaments the country intends to procure through the EU’...
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President awards green berets to new special forces
New special forces soldiers received their green berets on Friday during a ceremony at the ‘Stelios Mavrommatis’ camp in Stavrovouni. The event was attended by President Nikos Christodoulides, army officials, ...
Christodoulides and Erhurman meeting scheduled for December 11
A second meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman under the auspices of the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin was scheduled for December 11, ...
Bill introduces supreme court review of prosecutor decisions
The long-awaited bill introducing oversight of the general public prosecutor’s decisions, has on Thursday been approved by the Council of Ministers, the justice ministry announced on Friday.
The bill ...
Erhurman: Turkish Cypriot voice must be heard in international decisions
Turkish Cypriots must be included in decisions concerning the island, and their views and interests must be communicated internationally, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Friday.
“I have made ...
Biker critically injured in truck collision
A 28-year-old man is in a critical condition after his motorcycle collided with a heavy duty truck in Larnaca early on Friday.
The crash occurred just after 7am near the ...
Yellow warning as storm ‘Adel’ approaches
A yellow weather warning was issued on Friday as storm Adel moves toward Cyprus, bringing isolated hailstorms along the northern and eastern coasts, as well as fog and cloudy conditions. ...
Robotic SeaClear2.0 showcased in Larnaca marine cleanup test
The Cypriot environmental consultancy, Isotech, hosted the second pilot test of the autonomous robotic system SeaClear2.0 on Thursday.
According to a press release issued on Friday, the machine flexed its ...
Further seven vehicles recalled over Takata airbag defect
The road transport department announced on Friday the recall of an additional seven Vauxhall vehicles due to defective Takata driver airbags.
Owners of the affected vehicles are being instructed to ...
Be careful what you wish for, Cyprus…
Last Friday we teased the idea of hurricanes hitting the island. Or hailstones the size of halloumi…
And boom: Limassol turns white with hail, and Avgorou gets a tornado!
Now, ...
Legal service denies Angelides suspended investigation into former client
Recently circulated allegations of the inappropriate handling of a case by deputy attorney general Savvas Angelides due its connection to his former law firm were “an attempt to create a ...
EAC warns of solar panel delays amid application surge
An “unprecedented increase” in photovoltaic system applications, driven largely by the government’s Photovoltaics for All plan, has caused delays in their installation, the electricity authority (EAC) announced on Friday.
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Agreement signed for direct Larnaca–Brussels flights
An agreement to launch a direct Larnaca-Brussels route was signed on Friday morning between the civil aviation department and Aegean Airlines.
The flights “ensure a reliable and stable connection between ...
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Security and economy priorities for upcoming EU presidency
Cyprus will prioritise security, economic policy and migration during its upcoming term as president of the EU Council, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday.
Speaking after meeting European Commission secretary ...
Celebration of life at the MBS Wellbeing Festival
With a 24-year legacy, the Mind, Body & Spirit Wellbeing Festival (MBS) continues its journey of celebrating holistic wellbeing, inspiration and conscious living. As it gets ready for another epic ...
Suspects in Demosthenous murder to stand trial in January
Two 28-year-old suspects arrested in connection with the murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenous last month will face trial at Limassol criminal court in January, the district court ruled on Friday.
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Unlicensed driver three times over limit in Paphos crash that sets car on fire
A 25-year-old man was arrested three times over the legal alcohol limit in Paphos on Thursday evening, causing an accident after which his vehicle caught fire, police said on Friday.
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Molotov cocktails thrown in clash ahead of Ael-Apollon match
Fans of AEL and Apollon football clubs clashed in the centre of Limassol on Thursday night, causing damage to at least 11 cars and nearby property, police said on Friday.
The ...
Today’s weather: Cloudy at up to 26 degrees
The week draws to a close with increased medium and high clouds on Friday. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 26 degrees Celsius inland, around 25 degrees in the coastal areas ...