Torrential rain hits Limassol-Paphos highway
Torrential rain has hit the Limassol-Paphos highway has left torrents of water around the tunnel and its adjacent alternative routes, police warned on Thursday.
Drivers have been urged to exercise ...
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Orange warning issued for severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening
An orange weather warning for severe thunderstorms will be in effect from Wednesday evening until early Thursday morning, the Meteorological Service said on Tuesday.
The warning will run from 7pm ...
Cyprus start up AION aims to become island’s home for second-hand fashion
When Aaya moved from France to Cyprus, she soon realised something was missing. While friends back home regularly bought and sold clothes through Vinted, one of Europe’s biggest second-hand ...
Trial of man accused of kidnapping two women adjourned until November 4
The trial of a 36-year-old man accused of kidnapping and threatening two women with a knife in a Larnaca flat in March 2026 has been postponed to November 4, police said on ...
Limassol pensioner loses over €30,000 in online scam
An 81-year-old woman in Limassol lost €33,424 in an online scam after receiving a text message appearing to come from the national health system (Gesy), police said on Monday.
The woman ...
Customs seize unauthorised supplements
Large quantities of untaxed tobacco products have been seized in Larnaca and dietary supplements and energy drinks falsely declared as clothing at Limassol port, the customs department said on Monday.
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Car catches fire on Sotira Ayia Napa road
A car caught fire while travelling along the Sotira to Ayia Napa road at 7.05am on Monday, with the driver escaping unharmed, police said.
The fire service said it responded ...
TV shows we love: Defending Jacob
Defending Jacob is a drama-thriller about family and justice and the challenging question of how well we know the people closest to us. What starts as a murder investigation turns ...
Miniature Swiss railway opens to public in Paphos
A miniature Swiss railway in Emba, Paphos, will open to visitors on Sunday, October 18, for its third annual open day, offering a family attraction while raising funds for the Paphos ...
Five arrested in overnight police operations
Five people were arrested overnight during the police’s regular overnight operations, the force said on Friday.
Officers stopped and checked 282 drivers and 68 passengers, while also inspecting 43 premises, resulting in ...
Bluetongue kills 10 animals on three farms
Three sheep and goat farms in the Nicosia and Limassol districts have been affected by bluetongue, with 46 animals infected and 10 deaths recorded so far, veterinary services director Christodoulos Pipis said ...
Armed robbers steal cash and jewellery in Limassol home invasion
Five masked men armed with knives and a gun broke into a home in Limassol in the early hours of Thursday, tying up a couple and stealing €5,000 in cash and ...
Police investigate attempted murder at Limassol construction site
Police are investigating an attempted murder after a 44-year-old foreign national was seriously injured during an altercation with a colleague at a construction site in Limassol on Thursday morning.
The ...
A minute with: Andreas Miltiadis, professional cyclist
Where do you live and with whom?I live in Cyprus. I grew up in Palaichori, surrounded by nature and mountains, and I spend a lot of time travelling internationally ...
Christodoulides calls for greater trust in organ donation system
The state has a responsibility to support patients and families while encouraging a culture of giving, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday as he urged a greater public trust in ...
24-year-old remanded for text message fraud cases
A 24-year-old man has been remanded in custody for eight days in connection with two cases in which men lost money after providing bank card details through fraudulent text messages, ...
36-year-old remanded for theft in Limassol
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two cases of theft being investigated in Limassol, police said on Wednesday.
The man was arrested on October 5 and was remanded ...
Health ministry holds blood donation drive
A blood donation drive organised by the health ministry drew strong participation from staff and affiliated organisations on Monday, the ministry said on Wednesday.
The voluntary donation event was held ...
Flu, Covid and RSV vaccinations available
The health ministry has unveiled its vaccination plan for flu, Covid-19, and RSV for the autumn and winter of 2026-2027.
Vulnerable and high-risk individuals are encouraged to get vaccinated, the ...
Cancer becomes leading cause of death in Cyprus
Cancer has emerged as the leading cause of death in the Republic of Cyprus, surpassing cardiovascular disease for the first time in 30 years, according to data presented at the 12th ...
Further two teens remanded over cat shooting in Paphos
Two people, aged 18 and 16, were remanded for two days on Wednesday in connection with the shooting to death of a cat in Paphos, police said.
The Paphos district court issued ...
Food delivery driver robbed at knifepoint in Larnaca
A 49-year-old food delivery driver was robbed in Larnaca on Tuesday night, police said on Wednesday.
The man was riding his motorcycle in an area of Larnaca at around 11.20pm ...
Third arrest after cat shot dead in Paphos
A third arrest linked to the death of a cat in Paphos that was found to have been shot with 13 pellets was announced by police on Tuesday.
Initially an 18-year-old ...
Cyprus expands electronic health services link with Estonia
Cyprus has established links with Estonia as part of efforts to expand electronic cross border health services and improve access to digital healthcare for citizens of both countries, the National ...