Posts tagged with "Larnaca"

Bar review: The Secret Garden, Larnaca Restaurant & Bar Review

Bar review: The Secret Garden, Larnaca

November 8th, 2018 With the weather slowly changing, it is now more bearable to go out for an afternoon stroll down town. After walking through Larnaca’s busy Phinikoudes we decided to sit for a drink but wanted some peace and quiet, not to be sat in one of the packed out cafés along the sea front. Walking away from Phinikoudes towards St Lazarus...
Restaurant review: Holy Cow, Larnaca Restaurant & Bar Review

Restaurant review: Holy Cow, Larnaca

October 19th, 2018 New on the dining scene in Larnaca is Holy Cow neocanteen. Located in the backstreets not too far from the port roundabout, it is not a place you would stumble across while having a stroll in town. Holy Cow’s stylish yet simple exterior makes it stand out from the rest of the buildings on the street. Walking in, the simple tables...
‘Walking a fine line’ on Larnaca’s salt lake Cyprus

‘Walking a fine line’ on Larnaca’s salt lake

October 12th, 2018 By Evie Andreou The government will prepare a comprehensive action plan on the management of the ecosystem of the Larnaca salt lake, Agriculture Minister, Costas Kadis, said on Thursday. The minister visited Larnaca where he had a number of meetings, among them, with Mayor Andreas Vyras to discuss a number of projects underway...
Bar review: Re.buke, Larnaca Restaurant & Bar Review

Bar review: Re.buke, Larnaca

October 11th, 2018 The Makenzy area has for a long time been a place where people flock, be it for a day at the beach, somewhere to eat or simply for a drink. Over the years different bars have come and gone so the strip is frequently getting a face lift. One bar however, has proved that they are not punching above their weight and look like they may be a...
Larnaca aims to be ‘smart, blue city’ Cyprus

Larnaca aims to be ‘smart, blue city’

October 6th, 2018 LARNACA is hosting the third Euro-Mediterranean conference titled `Smart Blue City`, with the participation of 120 participants from 20 countries in Africa, America, Europe, from Australia and China. Transport Minister Vasiliki Anastasiades in her address at the conference said the Smart City concept was not just a current trend but it...
Kidnapping suspect to face trial before criminal court Cyprus

Kidnapping suspect to face trial before criminal court

October 4th, 2018 A 35-year-old man suspected of kidnapping two boys, 11, from their school in Larnaca last week was on Thursday referred to trial before a criminal court. The trial will start on November 5. The suspect will remain in custody until then. Thursday’s hearing was held behind closed doors. The man faces charges relating to...
Second kidnapping suspect released Cyprus

Second kidnapping suspect released

October 2nd, 2018 A 41-year-old man detained last week in connection with the abduction of two schoolboys, 11, was released on Monday without being charged. The man, who works as a nurse, is suspected of attempting to convince a doctor to lie to police that he had been treating the main suspect, 35, in the case. He is also suspected of illegally...
Second kidnapping suspect remanded Cyprus

Second kidnapping suspect remanded

September 29th, 2018 A 41-year-old man arrested in connection with the abduction of two boys, 11, from a Larnaca school on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for two days. The man, who works as a nurse, is suspected of attempting to convince a doctor to lie to police that he had been treating the main suspect, 35, in the case. He was arrested on...
Two boys missing abducted from school found, police say (update 7) Cyprus

Two boys missing abducted from school found, police say (update 7)

September 25th, 2018 Two 11-year-old boys kidnapped from their school in Kamares, Larnaca on Tuesday morning were later found well but in a dazed state. According to CyBC, police found sleeping pills during their investigations at the apartment of the 35-year-old man who was arrested believed to have abducted the boys. The two were taken to Larnaca...
Restaurant review: La Verenda, Larnaca Restaurant & Bar Review

Restaurant review: La Verenda, Larnaca

September 21st, 2018 Visiting for a celebration, La Veranda on the Larnaca-Dhekelia road gave off the right first impression; quite classy. The tables are all well laid out with shiny cutlery and carefully folded napkins. Even the salt and pepper mill looked quite fancy with their chrome finishing! Upon arriving, it was a little warm outside so we asked...
Shots fired during police chase in Larnaca Cyprus

Shots fired during police chase in Larnaca

September 14th, 2018 Police in Larnaca fired shots in the early morning hours to stop a truck that was reported stolen and arrested a 21-year-old man. At around 1:30am on Friday, police said they received information about a suspicious vehicle in the Aradhippou area. After going to the area to investigate, officers saw a small truck that was carrying...
Bar review: Savino, Larnaca Restaurant & Bar Review

Bar review: Savino, Larnaca

September 13th, 2018 Nestled in the heart of Larnaca’s Laiki Yitonia is a bar that just recently hosted its 28th birthday. Regulars would tell you that it is the ‘Cheers bar’ of Larnaca because owner Moulos will remember your name! Savino rock bar is a no nonsense, authentic rock bar. Whether you are rocker or not, the vibe is buzzing and the music...
Bar review: Ammos Beach Bar, Larnaca Restaurant & Bar Review

Bar review: Ammos Beach Bar, Larnaca

September 6th, 2018 With the sizzling hot summer now in full swing, beaches and nearby bars are crawling with locals and tourists. A major summer hot spot that people flock to for a refreshing drink by day or to party hard till the early hours can be found towards the end of the Makenzie beach strip in Larnaca. Ammos dates back to 2005, when the Makenzie...
Police find loaded pistol possibly related to arson case Cyprus

Police find loaded pistol possibly related to arson case

August 21st, 2018 Police said Tuesday they found a loaded pistol next to the home of the owner of the kindergarten which was destroyed by arsonists the previous day. After a tip-off, officers searched an empty plot next to the house in Aradhippou at 6pm on Monday and found a loaded pistol which they seized for forensic examinations. Police say it is...
Phase two of Larnaca sewerage system gets underway Cyprus

Phase two of Larnaca sewerage system gets underway

July 31st, 2018 Contracts worth more than €3 million for the second phase of the Larnaca sewerage system were signed on Monday. The Larnaca Sewerage and Drainage Board signed with the construction company FAP CONSTRUCTION Ltd. “The area of construction of contract C21 belongs to the Municipality of Aradippou, which borders with the Larnaca...
Five cars destroyed by arson Cyprus

Five cars destroyed by arson

July 29th, 2018 Five vehicles were destroyed earlier in the day by arson in a car parking facility in Larnaca, police said on Sunday. The fire at the facility, owned by a 28-year-old man, erupted at around 4am. It was put out by the fire service but five vehicles were destroyed. Initial investigations indicate that it was arson, police said....
Court sentences three for cannabis offences Cyprus

Court sentences three for cannabis offences

July 27th, 2018 Larnaca Criminal Court imposed prison sentences on three people for the import and possession of about six kilogrammes of cannabis on Friday. Epaninondas Gripalis, 55, was sentenced to five years in prison, while Nicolas Georgiou, 26, received a six-year sentence and Ioannis Demetriades, 28, received two years. All three admitted...
Restaurant review: To Patrikon, Tersefanou, Larnaca Restaurant & Bar Review

Restaurant review: To Patrikon, Tersefanou, Larnaca

July 27th, 2018 If somebody recommended a taverna in a small village, 15 minutes outside of Larnaca, you would assume that it is just another traditional restaurant with the standard meze, possibly with a few dishes that aren’t expected but still nothing too extravagant. Going to To Patrikon taverna in Tersefanou, I’m almost ashamed to say that this...
Is ‘Real Cyprus’ a bit of a dump?   Opinion

Is ‘Real Cyprus’ a bit of a dump?  

July 22nd, 2018 My family were here on holiday, they enjoyed the sun, the hotel, the pool and the beach. They had a great time. They decided to hire a car, and have a few days away from the resort, enjoy the countryside, the unspoilt beaches and try some local taverns. Getting out and about and to see ‘Real Cyprus’. They made their way out of...
Bar review: Salamis, Larnaca Restaurant & Bar Review

Bar review: Salamis, Larnaca

July 19th, 2018 If someone recommended a bar to you in the Mackenzie area of Larnaca your mind would most likely think of one of the places along the sea front. However, tucked away just behind a car park on the opposite side of the road you’ll find a little restaurant that has, over the last few years, transformed one half in to a bar. Upon...
Larnaca resident found dead on apartment balcony Cyprus

Larnaca resident found dead on apartment balcony

July 17th, 2018 Christopher John Barron, 72 and a Larnaca resident, was found dead on his balcony near the Makenzie area on Tuesday, police said. According to authorities, there was no foul play related to his death. Barron’s body was found in a state of decay and he may have died due to health issues. He had been reported missing on Friday...
Teenage girl missing Cyprus

Teenage girl missing

July 8th, 2018 Police are searching for the whereabouts of 15-year-old Eleftheria Koufou who has been reported missing from her Larnaca home since Friday. Eleftheria is described as 1.45 metres tall, of medium built, with shoulder-length light brown hair. She was wearing jean shorts and a black t-shirt when she left her home on Friday. Police...
Larnaca official tries to influence witnesses at his trial Cyprus

Larnaca official tries to influence witnesses at his trial

July 5th, 2018 A Larnaca municipal secretary facing corruption charges will be spending the night in jail after a court found there was a risk of him influencing witnesses, as his trial continued on Thursday. Lefteris Empedocles, 57, had been reported to police by a witness in his corruption trial after he visited him at his shop in June and tried...
Man jailed for raping, beating stepdaughters Cyprus

Man jailed for raping, beating stepdaughters

June 29th, 2018 A 47-year-old man in Larnaca was sentenced to 12 years in prison for systematically raping and beating his step-daughter and causing grievous body harm to her sister. The man, who has not been named to protect the identities of the victims, was found guilty on four counts of rape, violating a woman under the age of 13, indecent...
Restaurant review: Marzano, Larnaca Restaurant & Bar Review

Restaurant review: Marzano, Larnaca

June 29th, 2018 When thinking about where to go to eat we sometimes think about going somewhere by the sea, or with a nice view, or in a quaint village. Sometimes though, it’s nice to have something a little different with more of a city feeling. Somewhere that still lets you enjoy the good food while appreciating the contrast of the relaxed...
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