Twenty-third body found near Kyrenia ferry wreckage, five remain missing
A twenty-third body was recovered from the sea off the coast of Kyrenia on Tuesday as search operations continue following the sinking of a passenger ferry off the town’s ...
British father to be sentenced later this month over son’s fatal hotel fall
The British father who pleaded guilty in connection with the death of his three-year-old son will learn his sentence on October 16, Paphos district court said on Tuesday.
The court reserved ...
Christodoulides says govt has spent ‘more than a billion’ to ease cost of living
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said that the government has “invested more than a billion euros” in its efforts to ease the rising cost of living, when he was asked ...
Lefkara meeting focuses on safety of old Skarinou Kofinou road
Road safety and the use of the old Skarinou-Kofinou road were discussed at a meeting on Tuesday in Lefkara, with mayor Sofoklis Sofokleous describing the road as “extremely dangerous”.
The ...
Yellow warning for strong thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon
A yellow warning has been issued for isolated strong thunderstorms, in effect from 1pm to 6pm, the meteorological department said on Tuesday.
Isolated strong thunderstorms are expected to affect parts ...
Larnaca sewage project enters new phase with €7.95m contract
A €7.95 million contract was signed on Monday for the study and design of the fourth phase of the Larnaca sewage system, hailed as a significant milestone for the Larnaca self-government ...
Another body found near Kyrenia ferry wreckage, number of missing falls to six
A twenty-second body was recovered from the sea off the coast of Kyrenia as search operations continue following the sinking of a passenger ferry off the town’s coast in ...
Christodoulides to ask to meet Erhurman next week
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said that he plans to request that a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman be held next week, following a turbulent few weeks for ...
Supreme Court overturns issuing of €1,500 fine to radio station
The Supreme Court has overturned the issuing of a fine amounting to €1,500 issued by the radiotelevision and digital services authority in 2017 to a radio station it found had misrepresented statements ...
Man given life sentence for murdering Bangladeshi national
A life sentence was handed down on Tuesday to the man convicted of killing 22-year-old Bangladeshi national Shahruar Ahmed Emon in June, with the man having been convicted of premeditated ...
Armenian treasures bring centuries of history to Nicosia
The Byzantine Museum will be showcasing centuries of Armenian history, art and faith, presenting rare treasures from Yerevan’s History Museum of Armenia, this week in Nicosia.
Titled “Faith and ...
Torocsik takes world record and world apnea championship title in Limassol
The Free Immersion (FIM) world record has changed hands for the fifth time in 2026, and once again it belongs to Zsófia Törőcsik.
Törőcsik delivered a ...
art
Limassol Art Walks return for fifth time
This week the historic centre of Limassol will come alive with a vibrant programme of exhibitions, performances and site-specific projects as the 5th Limassol Art Walks returns. From October 9 to 11, ...
British father back in court as defence prepares mitigation over son’s death
The British father who pleaded guilty in connection with the death of his three-year-old son is due back before Paphos district court at 10.30am on Tuesday, when the prosecution is ...
Student grant application deadline extended to October 20
The deadline for applications for state student support for the 2025-2026 academic year has been extended to October 20 at 2pm, the grants and subsidies service of the finance ministry said ...
23-year-old arrested over €34,600 online scam
A 23-year-old man was arrested on Monday in connection with an online fraud case involving €34,600 taken from a Limassol woman’s bank account, police said on Tuesday.
The case opened ...
Two identified over Limassol delivery man attack
Two people allegedly involved in the assault of a delivery man on Spyros Kyprianou Avenue in Limassol last Friday have been identified, police spokesman Vyron Vyronos said on Tuesday.
Speaking ...
Teen arrested after cat shot dead in Paphos
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Paphos after a cat was found shot dead, police said on Tuesday.
Later on Tuesday, the Paphos district court issued a four-day remand order.
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Two arrested after cannabis found in Nicosia
Two people were arrested in Nicosia after police found more than one kilogramme of cannabis during searches of a vehicle and home, authorities said on Tuesday.
A 27-year-old man was ...
Four arrested in nationwide police operation
Four people were arrested for offences including burglary, theft, illegal entry and malicious damage during targeted police operations across Cyprus overnight, police said on Tuesday.
A total of 605 vehicles were ...
Unstable weather to continue until Wednesday
Unstable weather continues on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing local showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Tuesday starts off cloudy, with isolated showers or thunderstorms throughout the day.
Winds will be a south ...
Cyprus regulator warns investors over six unauthorised financial websites
Cyprus’ main financial watchdog has warned investors about six websites offering or appearing to offer investment or crypto-asset services without the required authorisation.
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) ...
Travel
Could wider biometric technology transform passenger processing at Cyprus airports?
The push by Europe’s aviation industry for wider voluntary use of biometric technology could offer a more seamless way through airports, including Larnaca and Paphos, as Cyprus seeks to ...
More than 2,000 vessels detected across Cyprus’ marine protected areas
Satellite observations conducted by Periopsis recorded a total of 2,060 vessels entering the marine protected areas (MPA’s) in Cape Greco, Lady’s Mile, Latsi-Akamas in the summers of 2024 and 2025, raising ...