Al Fatah and Markhor triumph in Cyprus cricket finals
By Richard Boxall
After the busy week of international cricket, the domestic cup finals were played over the weekend, resulting in deserved wins for Al Fatah in the BAOFinancial T20 ...
Remand issued for suspect in attempted murder of police officer
A 40-year-old man was remanded for eight days as a suspect in the attempted murder of a police officer in Nicosia, police said on Monday.
The man was arrested on ...
Israeli media report 4 locations for potential Hezbollah attack in Cyprus
An Israeli media outlet on Monday had listed four locations that Hezbollah could attack in Cyprus, should the country actively support Israeli military strikes in Gaza conflict.
According to an ...
‘You hear this everywhere in Cyprus’
In Cyprus, everyone speaks at least two languages. Well, almost everyone…
According to a recent study, 90 per cent of the island speaks two tongues – one of the highest percentages on ...
Man arrested in Larnaca recording beachgoers
Police arrested a 32-year-old man for recording swimmers in Larnaca, it emerged on Monday.
This is the second arrest for such a case, with the first one being in Limassol, ...
Police arrest minors in arson and burglary case
Police arrested two minors during investigations in a car burglary and arson in Paphos, authorities said on Monday.
The teen boys, 14 and 17, were arrested on Sunday evening, police said.
Police ...
Welcome to the Shark Side
Man, Steven Spielberg really messed up sharks for the whole world. Following the success of Jaws, going into the water is never the same experience, as we see monsters hiding ...
Flight delays continue in Cyprus due to Manchester airport power outage
Flights to Larnaca airport were delayed due to a power outage in Manchester, which affected several flights on Monday.
Hermes airports said that the Manchester airport is now operating normally, ...
Young man in serious condition after Ayia Napa crash
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in Ayia Napa, after he lost control of his vehicle, police said on Monday.
According to police, around 1.30am no Monday, a 21-year-old lost ...
Weather mostly clear, temperatures expected to rise
Monday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear, following some fog in some areas in the morning, the met office said.
According to the met office, some early morning ...
Man arrested after seriously injuring another while drink driving
A 25-year-old man is in serious condition at Paphos General, after another man crashed into his motorcycle, police said on Monday.
The 25-year-old was hit on Makarios Avenue in Chlorakas ...
‘Buffer zone migrants’ lead to clash between government and UN
Claims and counterclaims over jurisdiction of Green Line, but why now?
It has now been over a month that a group dubbed the ‘buffer zone migrants’ have been stranded within ...
Relief after Paphos wave breaker plan ditched
Environmentalists this week breathed a sigh of relief at the decision that the building of a long line of breakwaters along the north Paphos coastline has been decisively deemed a ...
Three flights to Cyprus affected by Manchester airport power outage
Three flights to Cyprus have been delayed by power outages at the Manchester airport on Sunday.
According to Hermes, one flight heading to Larnaca and two flights to Paphos will ...
Sixth Anglican bishop enthroned at St Paul’s cathedral
The Anglican community of the island celebrated the enthronement of the sixth bishop of the diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf, the Right Reverend Sean Semple, at St Paul’s ...
Mitsotakis to be first Greek PM in Cyprus for invasion anniversary
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be in Nicosia for the July 20 memorials of the 1974 Turkish invasion, it emerged on Sunday.
Mitsotakis is due to visit Cyprus at the same ...
Environment commissioner called for Cypriots communities to join UNESCO initiative
Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou emphasised the importance of integrating Cypriot communities into UNESCO’s Biosphere Reserves, highlighting the Diarizos-Xeropotamos Valleys as the first area in Cyprus to pursue this status.
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Third Age Observatory calls for more to be done for elderly in heatwave
The third age observatory on Sunday has called for further checks at care homes and for air conditioning to be installed in their homes, following a heatwave that caused some ...
Panayiotou to stress importance of food security at EU meeting this week
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou is travelling to Luxembourg to participate in the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, which will take place on Monday, in the framework of the Belgian Presidency of ...
Suspect arrested for spate of burglaries in Paphos
Police arrested a 51-year-old in Paphos for a spate of burglaries two years ago in Cha-Potami two years ago, authorities said on Sunday.
According to police, the man was arrested ...
Raouna heads to Luxembourg for EU meetings
Deputy Minister of European Affairs Marilena Raouna will be travelling to Luxembourg on Monday to participate in the European Union’s General Affairs Council meeting on Tuesday while on the ...
‘US strategic dialogue clearly denotes Cyprus’ foreign policy’
Cyprus’ strategic dialogue with the United States is a clear position on the direction of the country’s foreign policy, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Sunday in wide-ranging interviews ...
Paphos police search for minor in burglary and arson case
Police are searching for a teen boy wanted in a burglary and arson case, Paphos police announced on Sunday.
The 14-year-old boy is suspected of stealing a 61-year-old’s car ...
AfroBanana returns to Lefkara
Lefkara gets ready to host another lively edition of AfroBanana Festival. On July 4, 5, 6 and 7, the village will come to life to the sounds of afro, funk, jazz, Latin, psych folk, ...