A minute with: Leopoldo Daniel Baez, musician, percussionist, producer
Where do you live and with whom?I live with my wife, five cats and two dogs
What did you have for breakfast?Argentinian mate is part of my morning ...
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Elevated railway proposed for Limassol
A proposed elevated railway network running through Limassol could offer a solution to the city’s growing traffic problems, digital creator Marinos Protopapas said on Thursday.
The concept, put forward ...
Cypriot film ‘Hold Onto Me’ wins top Los Angeles award, heads to Shanghai
Cypriot director Myrsini Aristidou’s feature film Hold Onto Me won the top fiction prize at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, public relations and media strategy manager, Phoebe Miltiadous ...
CyBC unions announce one-hour strike over labour disputes
The three unions representing employees at CyBC have announced a one-hour strike on Friday, from 8pm to 9pm, citing long-standing unresolved labour issues.
The unions accused the broadcaster’s management ...
Cabinet approves improvements to elderly care subsidy scheme
The cabinet approved changes to improve the government’s subsidy scheme for accommodation and care in elderly homes on Wednesday. The scheme has already benefited around 900 vulnerable people since its ...
Burst pipe disrupts water supply in large part of Limassol
A burst main pipeline has disrupted water supply to a large area of Limassol municipality, with repairs expected to be completed later on Tuesday.
According to the Limassol district government ...
Fashion meets hospitality as Cyprus steps into the luxury spotlight
From its year-round sunshine and Mediterranean coastline to its growing collection of luxury resorts, Cyprus has long attracted visitors looking for an upscale island escape. Increasingly, however, the island is ...
Ciarae: a young voice with a powerful story to tell
At just 15-years-old, Ciara Economopoulos, known professionally as Ciarae, is already proving that age is no barrier when it comes to chasing big dreams. The talented singer from Paphos recently ...
Five arrested as police issue 295 traffic fines in overnight operation
Five people were arrested for various offences during overnight operations across Cyprus and issued 295 traffic fines, including 79 for speeding, police said on Tuesday.
Other offences included impersonation, unlawful possession of ...
Unattended cooking and electrical fault spark Nicosia fires
Two fires in Nicosia caused minor damage on Monday, one linked to an electrical fault and the other to unattended cooking, the fire service said on Tuesday.
The first incident ...
Fire safety training programme launches at Astromeritis primary school
A fire safety training programme for primary and secondary schools was launched at Astromeritis primary school on Monday, where Education Minister Athena Michaelidou underlined that safety must be central to ...
Unions oppose private hospital staffing plan, urge withdrawal
Trade unions SEK, PEO, Pasyno and Pasydy on Monday called on the health ministry to withdraw a proposed amendment to private hospital legislation that would reduce the minimum nurse-to-patient ratio.
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Police seek help to find missing Bangladesh man amid abduction probe
Police are seeking information to locate a 22-year-old man from Bangladesh, treating his disappearance as a possible case of kidnapping, abduction and deprivation of liberty after he went missing on ...
Nine people arrested in Paphos for possession of drugs
Nine people were arrested in Paphos on Sunday for possession of cannabis, cocaine and other drugs.
The police said on Monday the operation ran from 4pm to midnight and involved ...
Ukrainian community gifts Larnaca sculpture honouring 18th-century traveller
A bronze sculpture honouring 18th-century traveller Vasil Hryhorovich-Barsky was unveiled in Larnaca on Monday.
The sculpture, donated by the Obiimy Cyprus Cultural Centre and Sushko Philanthropy, celebrates the Kyiv-born traveller ...
Third Age Observatory urges stronger protection against elder abuse
The Third Age Observatory on Monday called for stronger measures to protect elderly people from abuse, warning that many victims remain unable or unwilling to report mistreatment.
Marking World Elder ...
Prickly pears, invasive insects and a battle Cyprus may not win
Changes in Cyprus’ landscape often happen gradually. A plant that once appeared healthy begins to weaken. A familiar patch of countryside looks slightly different from one year to the next. ...
A minute with: Sophia Sullivan, student, co-author of Welcome to Rainbow Zoo, founder of Kawaii Life
Where do you live and with whom?I live in Cyprus with my mum and dad, my dog Amber and my cat Biscuit.
What did you have for breakfast?Bear ...
Applications open for stray cat sterilisation scheme
Local authorities, animal welfare groups and vets have until June 26 to express interest in the 2026 islandwide stray cat sterilisation scheme, the Veterinary Services said on Friday.
Interested parties must apply ...
Makarios III Technical School wins top prize in anti-bullying video competition
Makarios III Technical and Vocational School in Nicosia has won first prize in the nationwide student video competition “Together We Stop Bullying” with its short film I See You, the ...
Bishop of Morphou files cybercrime complaint over fake AI video
Bishop Neophytos of Morphou filed a complaint with the police’s cybercrime unit on Friday after the circulation of an artificial intelligence-generated video falsely portraying him giving medical advice on ...
Oceana urges stronger protections for marine ecosystems
Oceana has urged the European Commission to take real action to protect marine ecosystems on Friday.
The NGO welcomed the Commission’s recognition of the need to support Europe’s ...
Fire near Paphos village brought under control after burning three hectares
A wildfire that broke out near the village of Neo Chorio on Friday morning was brought fully under control within just over an hour, after burning around three hectares of ...
Xeros and Diarizos valleys move closer to Unesco biosphere reserve status
The Xeros and Diarizos river valleys are set to become Cyprus’ first Unesco biosphere reserve areas to promote environmental protection, sustainable development and cultural preservation, the environment commissioner announced on ...