Charity children’s book sale to continue on Sunday
A group of Limassol parents on Saturday rose over €2,000 for charity by selling second-hand books at the old port.
The event will also take place on Sunday, deputy Ypsonas mayor ...
Macron makes last-minute appeal to voters
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday appealed to younger, progressive-leaning voters in his last scheduled interview before Sunday’s first-round presidential vote while his forecast lead over far-right candidate Marine ...
Defence ministry says all measures been taken as female officers demonstrate
Relatives of female army personnel protested outside the defence ministry on Saturday, demanding an immediate end to gender discrimination after male colleagues were promoted over a decade earlier than female ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid testing sites for eligible groups on Sunday
The ministry of health will operate 61 testing sites on Sunday offering free rapid tests to those in eligible groups.
These include minors, the vaccinated and those who are recovering from ...
Man arrested driving more than twice the speed limit
A 55-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after he was caught speeding at 130kph in an area with a speed limit of 50kph in Paralimni.
He was caught by traffic ...
A Minute with … Mary Moustaka Creator of Gluten & Dairy Free Mary
Where do you live and with whom?
Nicosia with my husband
What did you have for breakfast?
Chocolate doughnuts (obviously vegan and gluten free which I made myself!)
Describe your ...
Ukrainians protest at pro-Russian event (updated)
A group of Ukrainians protested Russia’s war in Ukraine on Saturday in Kato Polemidia as a pro-Russian event was taking place with hundreds of Russian and Cypriot nationals.
The ...
Russia’s actions appear to be war crimes, EU chief says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday that Russian forces appeared to have committed war crimes by targeting civilians in Ukraine, but she said lawyers must investigate ...
Drug positive driver arrested after trying to flee on foot
A 37-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after he was caught driving a stolen car under the influence of drugs in Larnaca.
Police said they spotted the suspect driving a ...
Expert says landfill can safely be explored
A preliminary study on the former landfill in occupied Dikomo, where the remains of 70 Greek Cypriot missing persons are believed to be buried has been submitted to the committee on ...
Authorities express concern over drug use among teens
Authorities on Saturday expressed concern over the increased use of hard drugs among young people following the arrest of a 22-year-old man who was allegedly supplying heroin and crystal meth ...
Man wanted by Bulgarian police stopped at Paphos airport (updated)
A 26-year-old man wanted by Bulgarian authorities is expected to be extradited there after he was arrested at Paphos international airport prior to his departure to Ireland, police said on ...
Brooklyn Beckham to marry in lavish star-studded Florida ceremony
Brooklyn Beckham and his fiancee Nicola Peltz are set to tie the knot in a lavish wedding at her family home in Florida this weekend.
The 23-year-old son of David ...
Becker found guilty of four charges in bankruptcy trial
German tennis great Boris Becker was on Friday found guilty of four charges, including failing to disclose, concealing and removing significant assets, under the Insolvency Act 1986 following his bankruptcy trial ...
Leclerc beats Verstappen to pole in Australia
Charles Leclerc took pole position for Ferrari in crash-laden qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday, pipping Red Bull’s world champion Max Verstappen on the upgraded Albert Park ...
Newcastle beat Wolves to pull further away from drop zone
Newcastle United moved a comfortable 10 points clear of the Premier League relegation spots on Friday with a deserved 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers thanks to a first goal in front ...
Scheffler takes control of Masters while Tiger stays in hunt
A battling Tiger Woods clawed his way out of early trouble to stay in the Masters hunt, carding a second round two-over 74 on a Friday as the wind gave him ...
Police seize over 500 firecrackers
Police on Saturday said they confiscated over 500 firecrackers in Limassol and Nicosia, two weeks before Easter.
Following a tip-off, police conducted a search in the house of a 28-year-old man ...
Government ‘fully committed’ to strengthening fiscal position
The government remains firmly committed to strengthening Cyprus’ fiscal position, promoting sustainable recovery and the long-term stability of the Cypriot economy, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides said on Saturday after DBRS ...
Cyprus hackers sought for cyber security competition
The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and the CyberMouflons Cybersecurity Team on Thursday announced the return of the Cyprus Cyber Security Challenge (CCSC), which will be will held online from April 30 ...
Last few days for The Trade Secrets of a Long Distance Relationship exhibition
Brightening up Pallouriotissa’s cultural life is an exhibition by Michelle Padeli and Kyriakos Theocharous that ends tomorrow. Curated by Evagoras Vanezis, The Trade Secrets of a Long Distance Relationship ...
Additional Kinder products recalled after suspect salmonella link
The health ministry on Saturday recalled additional Kinder chocolates amidst an investigation into a salmonella outbreak in other EU member states that has been linked to Ferrero company’s products.
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Coronavirus: Nine fines after 1,876 checks
Six individuals and three businesses were fined in the last 24 hours for violations of Covid-19 measures after 1,876 checks across the government-controlled areas.
In Larnaca one individual and three businesses were ...
A little knowledge about being born
A small new book aims to allow children to understand birth. Alix Norman speaks to one of its creators
“From a very young age,” says Iole Damaskinos, “women are taught ...