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Bookings for the summer ferry route between Limassol and Piraeus started at 10am on Wednesday morning. The tickets will be available via official booking channels with agents recommending early bookings ...

Police arrested a 57-year-old man late on Tuesday in connection with the seizure of more than nine kilogrammes of cocaine in Limassol last year. In August last year, police discovered ...

A fire broke out in an abandoned apartment building in Strovolos on Tuesday night, and firefighters brought the blaze under control within minutes, the fire service said on Wednesday. The ...

A 27-year-old woman from Colombia has been identified as the second victim found in the rubble of a building that collapsed in Limassol’s Yermasoyia on April 11. Colombian press named ...

The number of immigrants residing in the European Union climbed to a record high of 64.2 million in 2025, up about 2.1 million from a year earlier, according to a report published on ...

Fuel prices may drop slightly, possibly as early as Wednesday or Thursday, Consumer Protection Service director Constantinos Karayiorgis said on Wednesday. Karayiorgis pointed out that this was a complicated sector ...

An upcoming event celebrates the joy of singing in a group. Four choirs and vocal ensembles are joining forces for a special event at Paphos’ Chlorakas Ampitheatre. On May 9 the ...

Electricity authority (EAC) headquarters and customer service officers will remain closed on Thursday due to the 24-strike called by the trade unions. In a statement on Wednesday, the EAC said ...

The police are implementing tight security measures on Thursday and Friday for the informal meeting of the EU heads of state or government, meaning that roads Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta ...

Two people were arrested in Paphos on Tuesday, one for possession of drugs and the other – found in the former’s house – for residing in Cyprus illegally. The police pulled ...

Police are investigating a fire in a parked car in Limassol. The car, which went up in flames at around 2am on Wednesday, belongs to an 80-year-old woman. The fire ...

An amateur football cup final in London which is set to see a primarily Turkish Cypriot team face off against a primarily Greek Cypriot team has been hailed as an “...

Four people were arrested during overnight police operations, one for failing to appear in court, two for illegal residence and one for drink driving with an alcotest indication of 125μg ...

Wednesday starts off mainly fine, with clouds and isolated showers expected from noon onwards in the mountains, while fine dust will linger in the atmosphere as of Friday. Winds on ...

By Maria Constantinou Water scarcity is one of the most critical issues facing Cyprus, drawing attention from the state, the scientific community, and civil society. According to Eurostat data, Cyprus ...

The recent slew of bot attacks on social media accounts belonging to journalists and news outlets in Cyprus has “a famous perpetrator”, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP representative Sami ...

Trade unions said they were disappointed from Tuesday’s meeting with Energy Minister Michael Damianos, who pointed out that problems in the energy sector could not be solved overnight. Peo ...

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Cyprus on Thursday for an official visit – his second in 45 days – which the government has described as “historic”. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said ...

The roads in the Akamas peninsula are unsafe for many types of vehicles due to the difficult terrain, while unfettered access to motorists threatens the natural reserve, the Audit Office ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday delivered a speech at the 41st Marathon of Love for Missing Persons, expressing “deep emotion and utmost respect” while reaffirming the state’s support ...

Finnish artist Eevi Tolvanen travels to Cyprus to present a performance-workshop part of the On Bodies Festival 2026 at Dancehouse Lefkosia this May. Titled ‘tender’, the workshop is addressed to queer ...

A significant decrease in serious cyclist injuries has been recorded in Cyprus over the past decade, according to a new report titled “Improving Cycling Safety in Europe (PIN Flash 50)”, published ...

Bus drivers have demanded measures for the protection of themselves and their passengers in a letter sent by trade unions Sek and Peo to bus companies, following an incident in ...

Over 1,400 buildings in Nicosia, of which 161 in the old town, are currently deemed dangerous and more are being added to the list as part of ongoing inspections by the Nicosia ...