Trans woman moved to isolation for ‘safety reasons’
A 23-year-old trans woman serving a six-year prison sentence for smuggling 890 grams of cocaine has been transferred to a separate area of the central prison, amid concerns she could be ...
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Kennels for stray cats installed in Paralimni
Kennels for stray cats were installed at various locations in Paralimni and Dherynia by the local municipality.
“Animal welfare is an indicator of culture and social sensitivity and, with everyone’...
Trial over Paphos murder to continue in March
The trial of the man suspected of having stabbed 26-year-old Alexandros Antoniou to death in the Paphos district village of Konia in November will continue March, following a decision of ...
Demosthenous murder trial to continue in March
The trial into the murder of Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous was adjourned and will continue before the Limassol criminal court on March 24, the Limassol district court ruled on Thursday.
The ...
Explosion damages parked car in Nicosia
An explosion occurred in a parked car in the Nicosia district in the early hours of on Thursday, causing damage to the vehicle as well as to the windows of ...
Today’s weather: Cloudy with local rains
On Thursday, the weather will remain cloudy with local rains and storm expected mainly in the western part of the island.
Sleet and snow are expected in the Troodos area, ...
Gender perspective to be integrated into legislation
A bill to integrate gender equality into the executive, legislative and judicial elements in the public and broader public sector was discussed at the House legal affairs committee on Wednesday.
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Eight barber shops shut by police in Limassol
Eight barber shops have been shuttered and two people arrested as part of a police operation on 20 premises managed by foreign nationals in Limassol.
“The inspections revealed eight complaints about ...
‘Water development department has failed to tackle water scarcity’
The water development department has failed to implement proper plans to tackle water scarcity in the Larnaca district, Larnaca district governor Angelos Hadjicharalambous said on Wednesday, appealing to residents for ...
New tourist development agreed in Kissonerga
A new tourist development project, worth €134,000, will be developed in the Potima area of Kissonerga, with a relevant agreement signed by the municipality of Akamas and the developer on Tuesday.
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Baby remains in critical condition, father remanded
The three-month-old baby hospitalised with shaken baby syndrome on Tuesday remains in critical condition at Nicosia’s Makarios hospital, Okypy spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou said on Wednesday.
Examinations carried out at ...
Holguin, Christodoulides and Erhurman to hold tripartite meeting
United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin will meet with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman in the buffer zone on Wednesday.
The joint meeting is expected to ...
Snow restricts access on Troodos roads
Snow and sleet in the higher Troodos mountains have led to several roads being accessible only to vehicles equipped with anti-skid chains or four-wheel drive , the police said on Wednesday.
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Today’s weather: Clouds prevail, storms may bring hail
Weather conditions on Wednesday will remain similar to recent days, with cloud cover and isolated rain or storms at intervals. Some storms may be accompanied by hail, while higher mountain ...
Plans to expand Kouklia desalination plant discussed
The expansion of the Kouklia desalination plant, set for an increase in capacity of up to 30,000m³, and the installation of an additional mobile desalination plant in Polis Chrysochous are ...
Recent rains provide relief to Kato Pyrgos
The Kato Pyrgos dam in Tylliria overflowed on Monday after days of rain saw it reach full capacity over the weekend.
“We express our particular satisfaction with the overflow of ...
Employers urged to protect outdoor workers amid high dust levels
Employers have been urged to assess the risks posed by elevated dust concentrations on Tuesday and to take appropriate protective measures for employees working outdoors, the labour inspection department said.
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Businessmen arrested over Larnaca shooting released on bail
The two businessmen that were arrested over their alleged involvement in the shooting that took place in Larnaca centre on the previous weekend were released on a €80,000 bail on Tuesday.
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Twelve arrested in Limassol brawl
Police on Monday night proceeded with the arrest of twelve suspects after a brawl broke out in the Ayia Zoni area of Limassol.
The officers arrived at the scene at 9...
Holguin meets with both leaders ahead of tripartite meeting
United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin will meet with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman to discuss the resumption of negotiations on Tuesday.
Holguin is scheduled to ...
Today’s weather: Storms and snowfall in the mountains
On Tuesday, the weather will be overwhelmingly cloudy. Isolated rain showers and storms are expected in the higher mountains in the afternoon, with snow likely to fall.
Temperatures will range ...
MPs concerned over alleged human trafficking in Ayia Napa
Allegations of human trafficking and exploitation of young women working in Ayia Napa, highlighted in a recent Channel 4 documentary, were at the centre of a discussion at the House human ...
Current water influx insufficient to replenish reserves
The rainfall of the past three days was being beneficial for local water reserves, however, more rain is needed to ensure that Cyprus is navigating its way out of the ...
Visually impaired in Cyprus rely on just five assistance dogs
Only five of the more than 2,000 visually impaired people currently living in Cyprus have a guide dog, MPs at the House human rights committee heard on Monday as they discussed ...