New British bases commander sworn in
The new British bases areas administrator and commander of the British forces in Cyprus, major general Tom Bewick, was officially sworn in at Flagstaff House in Episkopi on April 11.
Bewick, ...
Five historical old Nicosia buildings earmarked for Kapodistrian university
Five buildings have been earmarked for the Kapodistrian university’s facilities in Nicosia, which the university hopes will be ready by October, when it will be opening its doors to ...
Disy former MP Hamboullas joins Elam
Former Disy MP Evgenios Hamboullas has decided to join Elam and run for Limassol MP in the forthcoming parliamentary elections, the party announced on Monday.
Hamboullas’ decision followed a decision ...
Man stabs two women in pharmacy in Paphos
A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the Paphos district village of Chlorakas on Monday after stabbing two women in a pharmacy.
According to the police, ...
Tatar overtakes Erhurman in Turkish Cypriot election polling
Incumbent Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has overtaken his main challenger, opposition party CTP leader Tufan Erhurman, in polling for October’s Turkish Cypriot leadership election, according to the latest ...
Equality is not a choice; it’s a responsibility!
Lidl Cyprus builds the future with equal opportunities
In an era where equality forms the foundation of a sustainable and fair society, Lidl Cyprus leads with tangible initiatives ensuring that ...
Sri Lankans celebrate Buddhist new year in Nicosia
Sri Lankans in Cyprus celebrated their Buddhist new year on Sunday in the Nicosia municipal gardens.
The event, organised by the Sri Lanka Buddhist Association in Cyprus, began with a ...
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Three hospitalised, then arrested over Limassol nightclub brawl
Three men were hospitalised, then arrested on Sunday after a mass brawl at a nightclub in Limassol, the police announced on Monday.
All three were remanded in custody for eight ...
Turkey’s opposition says govt ‘turns a blind eye to Greek Cypriots’ strengthening’
Turkey’s ruling AK Party is “turning a blind eye to the strengthening of the Greek Cypriot administration’s strengthening of its status as a state”, opposition party, the CHP’...
Man ‘refused entry to UAE’ over alleged building on Greek Cypriot property in north
A man was according to reports refused entry to the United Arab Emirates over the weekend over his alleged constructions of buildings on land belonging to Greek Cypriots in the ...
Car bursts into flames after accident, four injured
A car burst into flames after an accident on Sunday on the road near Kalavasos reservoir.
The fire department was notified at 7.38pm of car that caught fire and sent ...
Candle causes house fire in Larnaca, three receive treatment
A lit candle in front of religious icons caused a fire in a house in Larnaca on Sunday and three people were treated for inhaling smoke and a minor burn.
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Fire destroys sheds in Limassol house yard
A fire on Sunday afternoon destroyed two sheds in a house yard in Mesa Yitonia, Limassol.
The fire department received the call at 5.29pm and sent two fire engines to ...
85-year-old in hospital after slamming into shop window
An 85-year-old was taken to hospital on Sunday afternoon after he drove his car into a shop window in the old town of Nicosia.
The police said the accident happened ...
Car overturns in ditch, driver removed by fire department
An accident in Larnaca at 2.22am on Monday on the Rizoelia-Kalo Chorio road, near the Aradippou exit, resulted in the vehicle overturning and the driver being trapped inside.
Police said ...
Polemidia municipality strike called off after mayor intervenes
Monday’s 24-hour-strike at Polemidia municipality was called off a few minutes in, after mayor Andros Theodorou promised to meet the workers’ demands.
The strikers then returned to their work.
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52-year-old arrested for hurling rocks at social services in Latsia
A 52-year-old man was arrested on Monday morning for throwing stones at the social welfare services’ offices in Latsia, Nicosia.
The police said the man went to the offices just ...
Man arrested for possession of cocaine, cannabis
A 42-year-old man was arrested on Sunday in Limassol for the possession of cocaine and cannabis.
The police said the drug squad stopped the man’s car in Limassol after ...
Cyprus ‘shocked and horrified’ over Russian attack on Sumi
Cyprus is “shocked and horrified by Russia’s strike targeting Sumy on Palm Sunday,” the foreign ministry said on Sunday night.
In a post on X, the ministry said “such ...
Car torched in Stroumbi car park
A fire broke out in a car in Stroumbi, Paphos, in the early hours of Monday and the police and fire department believe it was arson.
The fire started at 1...
Rain, snow on Monday, clear skies for rest of the week
Clouds and isolated showers, as well as a bit of snow on Troodos, can be expected on Monday, however Tuesday will bring clear skies with a noticeable rise in temperatures ...
Green taxes necessary but will hit consumers and businesses
The green transition is legitimate and necessary, but the effects resulting from green taxes raise competitiveness issues and will lead to an increase in prices for both consumers and businesses, ...
Tatar backs hijabs, supports wife’s right to disagree
Discussions about changing the dress code in secondary schools in the north under the ‘ministry of education’ are being politicised, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said on Sunday.
According to ...
E-government is supposed to make lives easier, so what’s going wrong?
Badgered, bullied and bribed by the EU to improve digitisation, online government services now pledge to simplify and improve the daily lives of the public, so why are so many ...