Arson destroys vehicle in Limassol
A vehicle belonging to a 32-year-old Limassol resident was completely destroyed in an arson attack early Wednesday, while a second vehicle sustained minor damage.
According to the Limassol Fire Service, ...
Another delivery driver attacked
Another Limassol food delivery driver was attacked at midnight on Wednesday.
According to police, the man was attacked by three hooded individuals who stole his motorcycle, his wallet and two ...
Court postpones Apoel €2.3mil debt hearing
The Nicosia District Court on Wednesday postponed the hearing of the case of football club Apoel’s owings to the social insurance and other funds.
The case hearing had been ...
Authorities investigate fire in Larnaca apartment building
An apartment building in Larnaca was evacuated overnight as a precaution after a fire which started in a common area spread to the roof.
According to the police, a sofa ...
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Cameroonian arrested, three Turkish Cypriots wanted in Potamia shooting case
Police on Wednesday announced the arrest of one individual and released information on three Turkish Cypriots, alleged to be people smugglers, who are wanted in the ongoing investigation into the ...
Mainly clear and mild, haze in some areas
After the clearing of light fog on Wednesday, the weather will turn mainly clear. Occasional clouds and thin dust will be observed, leading to haze at some locations. Temperatures will ...
Cyprus Business Now: maritime meeting, NPEs, concrete prices
The total value of non-performing exposures (NPEs) in Cyprus dropped to €1.6 billion by the end of September 2024, down from €1.7 billion in June.
This decrease brought the NPE ratio to 6.5 per ...
LNG ship certification delayed in Malaysia, energy minister confirms
The floating storage and regasification unit (Fsru), an integral component of the LNG project, is expected to remain in Malaysia for about two to three months, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou ...
Man remanded over alleged fraud
A 45-year-old man was remanded in custody for seven days after being allegedly involved in case and stealing more than €700,000.
The suspect, who allegedly denies these allegations, was arrested on ...
Christodoulides calls for Tatar to have ‘positive’ intentions in meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday night called for Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar to have “positive” intentions when the pair meet over the matter of opening new crossing points between ...
Greek Cypriot taxi driver arrested in north for crossing with women in boot
A Greek Cypriot taxi driver appeared in court in northern Nicosia on Tuesday after having crossed to the north at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point with two women in the ...
Fourth Turkish Cypriot halloumi producer receives PDO status
Turkish Cypriot halloumi producer Meric on Tuesday became the fourth Turkish Cypriot halloumi mark to receive the European Union’s protected designation of origin (PDO) certificate.
The company is named ...
Concerns grow over Limassol’s impending water crisis
Fears of a severe water crisis this summer have prompted urgent calls for action from Limassol’s water board, which urged the agriculture ministry to take immediate measures. Officials warn ...
Spain reaffirms support for Cyprus talks
In accordance with UN resolutions, Spain has reaffirmed its support for attempts to reopen discussions on the Cyprus problem to create a bizonal, bicommunal federation. The promise was made on ...
Spain and Cyprus urge EU cooperation on migration solutions
Francina Armengol, the chairwoman of Spain’s Congress of deputies, the lower of its two legislative chambers, on Tuesday said her country and Cyprus must “join forces” with the European ...
Shamishi named ‘the worst-rated Cypriot food’
Shamishi was named as the “worst-rated” Cypriot food by users of popular gastronomic tourism website Taste Atlas.
The dessert was given an average of just 3.2 stars by the website’s ...
Lawmakers discuss bill to criminalise market collusion
Lawmakers on Tuesday discussed a bill that would criminalise market collusion, with its sponsor calling the legislation necessary as the government had failed in its duties.
The legislative proposal was ...
Papanastasiou wants bottled water price cap in place by February 1
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Tuesday urged the House commerce committee to pass a bill which would set maximum prices for bottled water at some points of sale to a ...
Cyprus aims for agriculture ‘based on smart technology’
The government’s goal is to “create a new production model based on the use of smart technology” in the field of agriculture, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Tuesday.
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Traffic fine payments surge 500% ahead of court deadline
The number of drivers rushing to pay fines issued by traffic cameras has surged by 500 per cent, following a police announcement that court proceedings will commence from 31 March 2025 for unpaid ...
A divided city revisited
Nicosia, Europe’s last divided capital, has long been a city of contrasts, its bustling streets juxtaposed with the silent, guarded buffer zone. Now, the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia ...
Labour minister names Apoel in €2.3m social insurance case
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou on Tuesday identified Apoel as the Nicosia football club hauled into court over non-payment of social insurance contributions, with the club later reacting angrily that it ...
Poland outlines seven pillars for EU council presidency
Poland’s ambassador in Nicosia Marek Szczepanowski on Tuesday outlined the seven pillars of its country’s tenure as European Council president.
Speaking at an event at European Union House ...
Increase in concrete prices causes industry-wide concerns
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou has condemned the recent 5 per cent price increase announced by concrete manufacturers, describing it as unprecedented, unjustified, and driven by profiteering motives. Speaking on CyBC’s ...