Warning over forests as fire season begins
The forestry department has issued a warning to the public as Cyprus enters its peak fire season, urging residents and visitors alike to avoid any activity that could spark a ...
Holguin to meet Christodoulides on Saturday, Tatar on Monday
The UN chief’s personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin kicks off her meetings on the island with a 10.30am appointment with President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday.
Holguin will ...
Man remanded over 18kg cannabis shipment via Larnaca airport
A 34-year-old man was remanded for eight days by the Larnaca district court on Wednesday, after allegedly attempting to import 18kg of cannabis discovered in a courier parcel at Larnaca ...
Irish travel show films in Larnaca for upcoming season
Larnaca is currently serving as the scenic backdrop for the Irish travel series Téacs Taistil (which translates as “Travel Text”), with a filming crew capturing Cyprus’ charm for the ...
Buffer zone contract officers enter race for permanent police posts
Three hundred special police officers, originally hired to patrol the Green Line and prevent illegal crossings through the UN-controlled buffer zone, have reached the end of their contracts. Those wishing ...
€9 million awarded to Greek Cypriot refugee by north’s property commission
Greek Cypriot refugee Christos Saveriades has been awarded €9 million in damages by the Turkish Cypriot ‘immovable property commission’ (IPC) for the loss of use of his property in the north, ...
Damages after smart meter installations caused by faulty wiring, ‘owner responsible’, EAC says
The electricity authority (EAC) acknowledged cases of damage to appliances, following installation of smart meters on Wednesday, saying they are caused by faulty electrical installations, for which the EAC cannot ...
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More Palestinian films at festival in June
The time has come for the Palestinian Independent Film Festival (PIFF) to return to Limassol, but also to Chania, Crete. From June 13 to 15, powerful films that tell different tales of ...
Addressing young offenders: a call for evidence-based policy
By Stelios Parparinos
The recent increase in incidents of young offenders – Easter bonfires, firework misuse and sports-related violence – is undeniably a matter of significant public concern.
Each week seems to ...
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Causes of fire visible over entire Polis bay under investigation
A fire that broke out at dawn on Wednesday in a large agricultural warehouse in Polis Chrysochous was brought under control by early morning and an investigation into its causes ...
President and UK PM to meet in London
President Nikos Christodoulides will meet on Wednesday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in London.
Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Christodoulides, who is in London for a repatriation campaign to ...
Man arriving from Israel to be extradited to Russia after arrest at Larnaca airport
A 38-year-old man arrested upon his arrival from Israel is to appear before the Larnaca District Court on Wednesday to be extradited to Russia.
According to the police, the was ...
Clear and fine, heating up
Wednesday will be mainly clear with temperatures rising to 32C inland, 26C on the west coast, 28C on the remaining coasts, and 25C in the higher mountains. Winds will initially ...
Turkish Cypriots ‘must be involved’ in Cyprus’ Schengen accession process
It is “extremely important” for the Turkish Cypriot side to be involved in Cyprus’ accession to the Schengen zone, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP leader Tufan Erhurman said on ...
Man arrested after 18kg of cannabis found at Larnaca airport
A 34-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after customs officers discovered 18kg of cannabis hidden inside a parcel at Larnaca airport.
The package, which arrived on May 19, was being held ...
Dog beaches in Cyprus deemed inaccessible, says the animal party
Public access to dog-friendly beaches in Cyprus is severely limited and basic facilities are lacking, the Cyprus Animal Party warned on Tuesday.
In a formal letter to the chairman of ...
UN envoy to visit Cyprus in bid to revive peace talks
The United Nations secretary-general’s personal envoy for Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, is expected to visit the island from May 24 to 31 for a new round of ...
North opposition lambasts ‘govt’ for ‘reckless’, ‘ridiculous’ property policy
The north’s ruling coalition was on Tuesday lambasted by two opposition ‘MPs’ for the “reckless” and “ridiculous” policies they have followed regarding the matter of property.
The debate comes ...
Cyprus will continue to stand with Armenia
House President Annita Demetriou said on Tuesday there was “a great momentum” in relations between Cyprus and Armenia.
“Cyprus will continue to stand by Armenia and its people, on the ...
Media watchdog warns over coverage of child abuse cases
The Cyprus media ethics committee on Tuesday issued a strong warning to all media outlets and journalists, urging them to act with restraint when reporting cases involving children, especially when ...
Woman jailed for nine years for cannabis smuggling
A 27-year-old woman was on Tuesday sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of importing and possessing cannabis with intent to supply.
The criminal court in Larnaca ...
Cyprus fails to join nations urging Israel to allow full aid into Gaza
The government on Tuesday declined to comment on why Cyprus was not among a group of more than 20 donor nations urging Israel to permit the full, unimpeded flow of humanitarian ...
‘Syrian people can be sure that Cyprus will be by their side’
The Syrian people “can be sure that Cyprus will be by their side”, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday as European Union member states gave the green light to ...
Banks blasted over falling number of ATMs
Parliamentarians on Tuesday lambasted banks for the lack of ATMs, particularly in mountainous and remote areas, giving them a one-month deadline to come back with a plan for more extensive ...