Cyprus’ reunification ‘not negotiable’
The reunification of Cyprus is a “non-negotiable goal” for the government, Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou said on Friday.
She added that “the current unacceptable state of affairs in Cyprus ...
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‘Stay away from Lania oak tree’ warns forestry department
The forestry department warned the public on Friday to stay away from the ancient oak tree in Lania to avoid injury.
It said branches were falling off the centuries-old “natural ...
Yellow warning issued, temperature to reach 42C on Saturday
The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for Saturday, when temperatures are expected to peak at 42C inland, 35C along the coast and 32C in the highest mountains.
The ...
Cyprus third in EU for international students
Cyprus was third among EU member states for the number of tertiary students from abroad with almost one in four in the country’s universities being an international student, Eurostat ...
Universities selling empty degrees to Africa, says Paphos mayor
Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos questioned the validity of online university courses on Thursday, saying that people were buying degrees by the thousands in Africa without actually having attended the courses.
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Limassol police investigating unnatural death, autopsy fails to find cause
An autopsy on the body of a 20-year-old taken to a private hospital in Limassol on Thursday night failed to establish the cause of death and police are now awaiting ...
Cyprus second in EU for long working hours
Ten per cent of people in Cyprus work long hours, making it the second-worst country in the EU after Greece, Eurostat said on Thursday. The EU average stood at 6.6 per ...
Kofinou guard stabbing suspect to stand trial at criminal court
A 31-year-old will stand trial at the Larnaca criminal court for causing grievous bodily harm and injury, committed on the evening of August 14 in Kofinou.
The police filed the case ...
Man dies in Larnaca after losing control of glider
A 31-year-old man died on Thursday when he lost control of his paramotor glider over Kiti, Larnaca.
The man has been identified as Antonis Kourras from Anayia village in Nicosia.
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Man remanded over Nicosia burglary
A 43-year-old man arrested on Wednesday afternoon in connection with a burglary and theft case in Nicosia was remanded in custody for six days by the court on Thursday.
According ...
Kouklia desalination plant should be ready in September
The Kouklia desalination plant, destroyed in a fire last December, is expected to resume operations as early as September 20, Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis said on Thursday.
In June, agriculture ...
Ypsonas fire suspect remanded for seven days, denies involvement
The 43-year-old man arrested on Wednesday in connection with a fire at a paper processing factory in Ypsonas, Limassol, earlier in the day, has been remanded for seven days.
The ...
Fire in Kyrenia district now under control
A fire raged on Thursday morning in Kyrenia district in the north, burning a forested area. It was later brought under control.
Turkish Cypriot media said the blaze was in ...
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President signs laws abolishing multiple pensions
The new laws regarding multiple pensions came into effect on Thursday, after President Nikos Christodoulides signed off on them rather than refer them to the Supreme Court.
The legislation abolishes ...
Forestry dept criticised as ‘arrogant’ over Akamas roadworks
Environmental organisations have lambasted the forestry department’s jubilation over the Akamas report that gave the green light for roadworks to proceed as “arrogant” and “provocative”.
Terra Cypria, BirdLife Cyprus, ...
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Four-year-old stable, intubated after being found unconscious in pool
The four-year-old child who was pulled unconscious out of a hotel swimming pool in Chloraka, Paphos, on Wednesday at 2pm, is intubated at Makarios hospital in Nicosia and his condition ...
Teen abducted, locked in room for a week
An 18-year-old from India was allegedly kidnapped in Famagusta area earlier this month by compatriots, who locked him in an apartment room for a week, the police said on Thursday.
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Temperatures to reach 40C, yellow warning issued
Thursday’s weather will be mainly fine with clouds over the mountains in the afternoon and temperatures reaching 40C inland.
The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for high ...
Forestry dept ‘justified’ by Akamas park report
The forestry department said on Wednesday it felt “satisfied and justified” regarding the re-evaluation of works in the Akamas national forest park and the publication of the environmental authority’s ...
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Thousands of Takata recalls still pending
More than half of the 81,000 vehicles recalled for faulty Takata airbags have been fitted with new ones, while 33,000 are still pending, the road transport department (TOM) said on Wednesday.
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Teen who ran over friend remanded for two days
The driver of a car, from which a 19-year-old fell and was critically injured, was remanded in custody on Wednesday for two days.
On Monday night, the 19-year-old suffered head ...
Illegal immigrant found in car boot
Customs officers at Ayios Dhometios crossing point found a 20-year-old Sudanese man on Tuesday night in the boot of a car, hiding under blankets in an effort to cross into ...
Man wanted in Poland for kidnapping arrested in Cyprus
A 36-year-old man wanted in Poland in connection with a kidnapping was arrested on Tuesday at Paphos airport on arrival from another European country.
He man was placed in custody ...
Ayia Napa installs solar parking payment systems
Solar-powered parking payment systems have been installed by the Ayia Napa municipality in municipal carparks located on Kryo Nero and Alexandros Papadiamantis streets.
The ticket machines are part of the ...