‘Grape wish’ signals the beginning of the harvest across Cyprus
Wine villages across the island are celebrating the “grape wish” on Thursday, to mark the feast of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ.
On this day, vine growers take the first ...
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Man loses appeal over opiate case detention
A 26-year-old of Asian origin has lost an appeal against his detention in an opiates case pending his trial, the court of appeal announced on Thursday.
In its decision on ...
Limassol unveils water conservation plan
The Limassol district government (EOA) presented an “original, multilevel and highly practical” plan on Wednesday to meet the government’s aim of reducing water consumption by 10 per cent and responsibly ...
Nicosia EOA signs water management deal with Israel’s Mekorot
All countries in the region have “a responsibility to protect water resources” and in this context the Nicosia district government organisation EOA signed a memorandum of cooperation on Tuesday with ...
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Boy brain dead after late meningitis diagnosis
An investigation has been launched into the brain damage caused to a child who is being treated in hospital for meningitis, it was made known on Tuesday.
State health services (...
e-kalathi fails to grow or contain prices says consumers association
The number of products in the e-kalathi did not climb to 1,000 in the first half of 2026 as forecast by the head of the consumer protection department, the consumers’ association said ...
Yeroskipou cycling lane gets makeover
The cycling lane on Goddess Aphrodite avenue in Yeroskipou is getting a €108,452 makeover, with works set to begin on September 1 and last for two months, the Ierokipia municipality announced on ...
Plans to boost safety at Vasiliko presented
Plans for further strengthening the safety of the energy centre at Vasiliko, with emphasis on prevention, readiness and effective coordination, were presented on Tuesday by Justice Minister Costas Fitiris at ...
Fewer viral hepatitis deaths in Cyprus than EU average
Viral hepatitis accounted for 0.21 deaths per 100,000 people in Cyprus in the year 2023, Eurostat data released by on Tuesday showed, while at an EU level the virus caused 0.64 deaths per 100,000 people.
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Criminal court requests clarifications over classified prison documents
The Nicosia criminal court said on Tuesday it would not decide whether evidence in the case of classified documents stolen from the central prison will be admissible until the prosecution ...
Police release photos of men wanted for AEK-Beitar violence
Police released photographs on Tuesday of individuals wanted in connection with the violence that erupted before the July 23 Uefa Conference League match between AEK Larnaca and Beitar Jerusalem at the ...
Smart meter rollout continues across Cyprus in August
The mass installation of smart meters will be continuing across Cyprus throughout August, the electricity authority (EAC) announced on Tuesday.
It explained that for safety reasons, there will be an ...
Fire raging in Limassol’s Pyrgos area
A fire has been raging since 10.30am on Tuesday in the area of Pyrgos, Limassol, with firefighters and volunteers operating in the area along with water drops from planes.
Firefighters ...
Ayia Napa car crash causes gas leak
A car crash in Ayia Napa in the early hours of Tuesday damaged a gas cylinder and caused a gas leak.
The fire brigade said it received a call at 4.48...
Red alert for forest fires
The Forestry Department issued a red alert for forest fires across the island on Tuesday.
The department called on the public to be extremely careful while in the countryside and ...
‘Do not ignore symptoms’ Pasykaf warns women
Symptoms such as persistent bloating and abdominal discomfort should not be ignored, as they could be early warning signs of gynaecological cancer, the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (...
Cyens excellence centre shortlisted for EU award
The transformation of Nicosia’s old municipal market into a research and innovation centre, which now hosts the headquarters of the Cyens excellence centre, has been chosen as one of ...
Building demolition ceased after hitting asbestos
Authorities on Monday immediately terminated works on a building being demolished in Ayios Andreas, Nicosia, following the discovery of asbestos sheets on the site.
The Nicosia district government organisation (EOA) ...
Takata probe at advanced stage
Investigations into faulty Takata airbags are at an advanced stage and the police are still taking statements, police press officer Michalis Michail said on Monday.
Speaking to the Cyprus News ...
No police officer to be charged after ‘hairdresser’ escape
No criminal or disciplinary charges will be brought against police officers in connection with the escape of lifer Theodoros (Doros) Theofanous, also known as the hairdresser, police said on Monday.
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Nicosia temporary green points close for two weeks
Nicosia’s temporary green points in Kaimakli and Ayios Dhometios will be closed from August 1 to 16, due to the summer holidays of the companies removing and receiving the waste, the ...
Biker killed after hitting Latsia signpost
A 39-year-old biker died on Sunday night in Nicosia after his motorcycle hit the pavement and then a signpost.
The police said the accident happened at 10.20pm on Ayios Georgios ...
UN chief seeks fresh push on Cyprus talks, govt aware of challenges
The visit of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Cyprus aims to encourage the island’s leaders to resume negotiations towards a settlement, UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin said on Monday ...