Two arrests after tobacco seized in Limassol and Nicosia
Customs officers seized large amounts of suspected duty-free tobacco in Limassol and Nicosia, resulting in the arrest of two Greek Cypriot men, it said on Wednesday.
In the first case, ...
There are no phones at this event, just sea sunsets and conversations
When was the last time you spent an evening without checking your phone? asks Unplugged Cyprus as it gets ready for another offline event, inviting the public to briefly put ...
Cyclist killed in Nicosia traffic accident
A 63-year-old cyclist died following a traffic accident in Nicosia on Tuesday afternoon, police said on Wednesday.
The victim was named as George Kalligas, 63, from Strovolos.
The collision occurred at ...
Three arrested as police step up overnight crime prevention operations
Three people were arrested during overnight police operations across Cyprus on Tuesday as officers continued coordinated patrols aimed at preventing serious crime and enhancing public safety.
According to police, the ...
Cyprus braces for 40C heat as clear skies continue
Temperatures inland are set to reach 40C on Wednesday, with mainly clear skies across Cyprus as a seasonal low-pressure system continues to affect the island.
The weather will remain fine ...
From Cyprus to Ireland, Europe must deliver for the ocean
By Alexandra Cousteau
In every coastal community, there comes a moment when the sea begins to feel different from how it should be.
Fishers notice it first: fewer fish in ...
Cyprus highlighted for trafficking data collection in new EU study
Cyprus is among the European Union member states highlighted for its approach to collecting and reporting data on human trafficking, according to a study published by the European Commission on ...
Demonstrations held across Nicosia over Guterres visit
The bicommunal peace initiative “United Cyprus” on Tuesday held two events in view of UN General Secretary Antionio Guterres’ visit to the island.
In its first event, the group held ...
New format Cyprus ID cards to stay
The interior ministry on Tuesday said it has no intention to reverse a recent change where new ID cards will no longer feature the names of the bearer’s parents.
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Criminal investigator appointed to look into Kalo Chorio fire
The National Guard on Tuesday appointed Brigadier general Savvas Stefanou as criminal investigator to look into the fire at Kalo Chorio firing range on Monday afternoon, which led to a ...
Christodoulides expresses hope for ‘productive’ joint dinner
Ahead of his joint dinner with UN Secretary General Antionio Gueterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday evening said he was positive it would be ...
Yellow weather warning issued for Wednesday
The met department on Tuesday issued a yellow weather warning for temperatures climbing to around 40 degrees Celsius and above for Wednesday.
The weaning will be in place from 2pm to 4.30...
Boy brain dead after late meningitis diagnosis
An investigation has been launched into the brain damage caused to a child who is being treated in hospital for meningitis, it was made known on Tuesday.
State health services (...
e-kalathi fails to grow or contain prices says consumers association
The number of products in the e-kalathi did not climb to 1,000 in the first half of 2026 as forecast by the head of the consumer protection department, the consumers’ association said ...
AG puts limits on MPs discussion of Videogate investigation
Attorney-general Giorgos Savvides put his foot down on Tuesday, letting MPs know that neither the special investigator for the Videogate affair nor police officers may answer questions during an upcoming ...
Georgiou caps memorable 24 hours for Cyprus at Commonwealth Games
Cyprus gymnastics star Marios Georgiou capped a memorable 24 hours for the island when he won silver medals in the Men’s Parallel Bars and the Men’s Horizontal Bar at ...
Four British tourists remanded after tobacco seizure at Paphos airport
Customs officers seized more than 125kg of tobacco from four British passengers at Paphos airport before their flight to Manchester, the customs department said on Tuesday.
The passengers, all women, ...
Yeroskipou cycling lane gets makeover
The cycling lane on Goddess Aphrodite avenue in Yeroskipou is getting a €108,452 makeover, with works set to begin on September 1 and last for two months, the Ierokipia municipality announced on ...
Plans to boost safety at Vasiliko presented
Plans for further strengthening the safety of the energy centre at Vasiliko, with emphasis on prevention, readiness and effective coordination, were presented on Tuesday by Justice Minister Costas Fitiris at ...
Larnaca arrest over fraud and money laundering
A 62-year-old businessman from Larnaca was arrested over alleged financial offences, including fraud, forgery, fraudulent property transactions and money laundering, police said on Tuesday.
Larnaca CID said these offences, involving ...
Appeal court upholds pre-trial detention in rape case
The Court of Appeal upheld the pre-trial detention of a Turkish Cypriot man facing rape, indecent assault and sexual harassment charges, rejecting his appeal against a district court ruling ordering ...
How two Cypriot friends built a sustainable swimwear brand
When childhood friends Anna and Eftyhia travelled through Southeast Asia before starting their careers, they did not expect the trip to inspire a business idea.
But their experiences abroad, combined ...
Fewer viral hepatitis deaths in Cyprus than EU average
Viral hepatitis accounted for 0.21 deaths per 100,000 people in Cyprus in the year 2023, Eurostat data released by on Tuesday showed, while at an EU level the virus caused 0.64 deaths per 100,000 people.
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Criminal court requests clarifications over classified prison documents
The Nicosia criminal court said on Tuesday it would not decide whether evidence in the case of classified documents stolen from the central prison will be admissible until the prosecution ...