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A special website for the upcoming parliamentary elections has been set up by the interior ministry in cooperation with the deputy digital policy ministry and the department of information technology ...

The fire brigade rescued 26 hikers on Wednesday after they became trapped by rising water in the Avakas gorge in the Paphos district. The call for help was received at 1.13pm ...

A car in Emba, Paphos, caught fire in the early hours of Thursday, while being driven by a 52-year-old. The incident happened at around 4am and the fire was put ...

The 36-year-old man of African origin arrested on Wednesday following a hostage situation in Larnaca was handed an eight-day remand order by the Larnaca district court on Thursday for holding ...

The police arrested a 43-year-old man on Wednesday evening for drink driving, nearly seven times over the alcohol limit. The man, whose final reading was 148μg instead of the 22μg ...

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris outlined the plans for the new central prison on the outskirts of Mathiatis during a meeting with the community council on Wednesday evening. Fitiris explained the ...

The police arrested two individuals aged 21 and 19 on Wednesday evening in connection with the bomb explosion at the entrance of a restaurant in the old Limassol port area. According to ...

A bomb exploded at a florists in Limassol in the early hours of Thursday, causing extensive damage to the shopfront. The police said an improvised explosive device was detonated at ...

Nine individuals were arrested during overnight police operations to crack down on crime, including for attempted bombing and drink driving. The police pulled over 639 vehicles and checked 983 drivers and passengers. ...

Rain and thunderstorms continue on Thursday, while snow on Troodos’ peaks remains at 27cm. The weather will continue rainy until Sunday, with dust in the atmosphere expected over the weekend. ...

The last weekend of March bids us farewell with a list of exciting events to enjoy in every district. Crafting workshops, tulip festivals, exhibitions, plays, neighbourhood art walks, classic car ...

A new European firefighting hub based in Cyprus is set to be inaugurated in Paphos on April 23–24, on the sidelines of an informal EU summit to be held on the ...

Police in Paphos are investigating a suspected case of vehicle arson after a fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday. According to initial reports, the blaze erupted at ...

House president and Disy leader Annita Demetriou on Wednesday said that unity and a sense of responsibility are essential for securing the country’s future. Speaking after the student parade ...

When I arrive for a trade tasting it has me wondering how much thought goes into conceptualising such events. Importers these days are increasingly searching for a theme to support ...

Police on Wednesday urged drivers to exercise caution as heavy rainfall in parts of Limassol and Paphos is affecting traffic, while snow has made mountain roads hazardous. In a statement, ...

A revolutionary documentary that raises awareness on what menopausal and perimenopausal women go through makes its Cyprus premiere this month. After the global success of the award-winning The (M) Factor: ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday said he remains “cautiously optimistic” about prospects for restarting Cyprus talks, while also outlining government planning on the British bases and announcing that new support ...

Cyprus is a pillar of stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Tuesday, adding that the Republic acts as a bridge of cooperation ...

Police are investigating a new case of online fraud after a 79-year-old man was conned out of €254,679 through a fake investment scheme. According to a report by the Larnaca CID, ...

The preservation of historical memory and the pursuit of freedom and reunification remain central to Cyprus’ national mission, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Wednesday. Speaking during commemorations for ...

Police arrested a 34-year-old man in Larnaca on Tuesday night in connection with a drugs case, seizing cocaine and cannabis resin. A second man was also arrested during the same ...

Police arrested eight people on various charges, including theft, malicious damage and drink driving, during operations carried out overnight across Cyprus. According to a police statement, officers stopped 595 vehicles and ...

A live music experience in a rural village is coming up soon as the AVLI Sessions return, reactivating traditional Cypriot courtyards as intimate cultural spaces. This spring, the music evenings ...