Paphos victims lose €37,000 in phishing scam
Two people in Paphos were defrauded out of a total of €37,000 after falling victim to a phishing scam, police said on Monday, warning the public to remain vigilant.
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Four arrested during patrols in Limassol
Four people were arrested on Sunday in the wider Limassol area during police patrols carried out as part of fire prevention efforts, police said in a statement on Monday.
Officers ...
Cyprus donates €380,000 to Committee on Missing Persons
The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) announced on Monday that it has received a €380,000 contribution from the Republic of Cyprus, bringing the country’s total donations to €4,392,700 since 2005.
“This new ...
Rival fan groups unite in face of wildfire devastation
A rare sight circulated throughout social media on Thursday night – a photograph showing Elam supporters and Omonoia 29M fans working side by side to help counter the effects of the ...
Labour inspectors issue fines amid heatwave safety violations
The labour inspection department issued 11 on-the-spot fines over the past two days following a wave of workplace inspections aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat, the department announced on Friday.
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Wildfire damages several ancient monuments in Limassol
Several ancient monuments have been damaged by the recent wildfire in Limassol, though many others remain unharmed, the Department of Antiquities said in a statement on Friday.
An inspection of 62 ...
Two churches damaged in Limassol fires as Church steps in with aid
Two churches in the Limassol district sustained damage during the recent wildfires, Archimandrite Filotheos of Limassol told CNA on Friday. He also noted the intention of Metropolitan Athanasios to provide ...
Pharmacists told to prioritise fire-affected patients after complaints
The health insurance organisation (HIO) on Friday instructed pharmacists to prioritise individuals affected by the Limassol wildfire who lost their prescriptions or medical consumables, following complaints that some had been ...
Court to rule on Aykut’s release request on July 28
The criminal court will announce its decision on Monday, July 28, regarding Simon Aykut’s request to be released on health grounds, it said in a statement on Thursday.
Aykut has ...
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Roads closed across Limassol district as fire rages on
Roads across the Limassol district were closed on Thursday as a wildfire which started on Wednesday afternoon continued to burn.
The road between the village of Trimiklini and the villages ...
Andros Pavlides: leaves ‘valuable legacy for the future generations’
Andros Pavlides, creator, historian and director, passed away on Tuesday night at the age of 79, it was announced on Wednesday.
He was born in Kilani in 1946 and was a trained ...
Paphos murder suspect to face trial in September
A 78-year-old Paphos man accused of murdering a fellow pensioner earlier this month will face trial on September 30 before the Paphos criminal court, it was ruled on Tuesday.
Andreas Shiamptanis, 73, ...
Man arrested in Limassol after drugs found during police search
A 38-year-old man has been arrested and remanded in custody after members of the drug squad Ykan discovered a quantity of illegal drugs in his vehicle and other premises linked ...
Deaf community slams CyBC over reduced accessibility to programming
The Pancyprian Organisation of the Deaf has expressed “outrage” and “profound disappointment” over what it describes as the systematic removal of accessibility measures for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals by the ...
Government launches new tool to help with tax issues
A new web page to help the public with tax issues was launched by the government on Monday to improve user experience.
The tax department and the deputy ministry of ...
Palestinian embassy to hold hunger strike on Tuesday
A protest and hunger strike will take place on Tuesday at the Palestinian embassy, which on Monday called on the public to participate.
In support of the people of Palestine, ...
‘Society judged by how it treats the mentally ill’
The way a society takes care of the mentally ill is a measure of its culture, Health Minister Michalis Damianos said on Monday at a memorial service for those killed ...
Cyprus’ deputy minister heads to Copenhagen for EU migration talks
Deputy Migration Minister Nicolas Ioannides will travel to Copenhagen on Monday, to participate in the informal meeting of EU justice and home affairs ministers, which will take place on Tuesday.
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Transport drivers give minister 30-day ultimatum over tachograph concerns
A 30-day deadline and a warning of further mobilisations were issued on Friday to the labour minister by the national assembly of Category A transport drivers and the artisans and ...
Paralimni-Deryneia to install AI-powered wildfire detection system
The Paralimni-Deryneia municipality announced on Friday that it will install FireWatch AI, a cutting-edge early wildfire detection system, following a decision by the municipal council.
“As part of the agreement, 15 ...
Man has rucksack robbed at bus stop in Larnaca
A 24-year-old man had his rucksack robbed while waiting at a bus stop in Larnaca on Thursday night, the police said on Friday.
The rucksack reportedly contained “personal items” and €50 ...
Woman arrested for car thefts
A 33-year-old woman was arrested in Paphos on Wednesday, suspected of burglary and the theft of three vehicles.
According to a complaint submitted to the police nearly a year ago ...
Man arrested for theft six months later
A 37-year-old man was arrested for stealing €2,200 on Wednesday, following a six-month police investigation.
The theft took place between January 11 and January 13 in Famagusta, where the suspect allegedly stole the ...
Parents urged to check out nurseries before enrolling their children
Parents are urged to check the credibility of nurseries and daycare centres before enrolling their children, the director of social welfare services (SWS) said on Wednesday.
Maria Kiraji was speaking ...