Antiquities dept blamed for Paphos museum’s continued closure
The mayor of Paphos accused the Antiquities Department of incompetence on Wednesday for failing to complete the renovation of the archaeological museum which remains closed
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More than 100 Bronze Age artifacts to return to Cyprus
More than 100 Cyprus Bronze Age antiquities are on their way back to the island after they were donated to the Walk of Truth foundation
Excavation of ancient mosaics proving to be a Herculean task
The 12 labours of Hercules are rapidly becoming 13, Larnaca mayor said on Monday in a wry reference to the ancient mosaics of the ancient
Man arrested after drugs, antiquities found at his home
Police in Famagusta arrested a 32-year-old on Thursday on suspicion of possession of cannabis and ancient artefacts. The man was detained following a search of
MPs concerned over works that could damage historical church in north
By Evie Andreou MPs on Friday expressed concerns over possible damage to antiquities during the renovation of the medieval church of Ayios Synesios in Rizokarpaso
Dozens of ancient wrecks off Greece weave fascinating tale
By Vassilis Triandafyllou and Idyli Tsakiri Archaeologists in Greece have discovered at least 58 shipwrecks, many laden with antiquities, in what they say may be the
Second arrest in connection with selling fake antiquities
In a second arrest has been made by Paphos police involving the sale of imitation ancient pottery. A 48-year-old Paphos man was detained on Tuesday
Cypriot antiquities raise small fortune at US auction
An auction of a collection of Cypriot antiquities and paintings owned by a Cypriot Honorary Consul in the USA raised around $250,000 (€215,000), according to
New Nicosia town hall to be ready this summer
By Evie Andreou The new Nicosia town hall is expected to be completed before the August holiday, municipality officials said on Thursday. Construction of the
Nicosia mayor rubbishes excuses for locating new House on city outskirts
The issue raised by the construction of a new House of Representatives has highlighted a serious problem that Cyprus faces with its sustainable development policies,
Antiquity finds increasing costs of Larnaca square revamp
The cost of revamping the Ayios Yiannis church square in Larnaca is rising because of the antiquities contractors keep finding wherever they dig in the
Archbishop threatened antiquities head over church land
Archbishop Chrysostomos on Friday admitted to having threatened antiquities department acting head Marina Solomidou-Ieronymidou after she refused to revoke the designation of a plot of
Antiquities department will protect finds at tourist complex
ANTIQUITIES found on a church-owned plot in Yeroskipou which will form part of a massive tourism complex will be protected even though it is no longer classified
Roadworks uncover mediaeval skeletons
Archaeologists believe that skeletons and scraps of ceramics found close to Limassol’s old harbour during road works were part of a mediaeval cemetery. Once the
Former president’s antiquities donated to the University of Cyprus
The University of Cyprus (UCy) said on Monday that Katy Clerides, had donated a private collection of antiquities belonging to her father, the late former
Very old, charming – er – thing goes on display in Athens
A bird-like statuette dating back 7,000 years has mystified archaeologists in Greece who still do not know exactly what it is, or where it came
Antiquities seized
Police issued a number of arrest warrants on Wednesday after a large number of antiquities were located in three establishments in the Limassol district.
Pyla excavation works conclude for the year
Excavation work at the Late Bronze Era site of Pyla-Kokkinokremmos in Larnaca has been concluded for 2016, the Antiquities Department announced on Tuesday. In a
Competition announced for design of new Cyprus Museum
An international architectural competition for a new Cyprus €75 million museum has been announced with a first prize of €100,000. The new Cyprus Museum, slated
Kourion plate ‘best example in the world’
Archaeologists working at Kourion in Limassol this year have established that a large building being excavated, which looks to have collapsed during a massive earthquake
