Three illegal workers arrested in police sting
Three people were arrested on Sunday in the Morphou district for illegal residence and employment, in the framework of an operation to clamp down on illegal employment and undeclared work.
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Two more arrested for Limassol pharmacy shooting
Two more people aged 26 and 25 were arrested late on Sunday night in connection with Friday’s shooting at a pharmacy in Yermasoyia, Limassol.
A 57-year-old man had been arrested earlier ...
Clear mornings, rainy afternoons from Monday to Thursday
Mainly fine weather across the island can be expected on Monday with isolated showers and possibly a thunderstorm in the mountains.
Temperatures will peak at 37C inland, 30C along the ...
Greece is Cyprus’ most reliable partner, president tells new ambassador
Greece has been and remains “the firmest supporter and the most reliable partner of Cyprus in all fields”, namely the Cyprus problem, defence and security, the economy, education, health and ...
Cyprus to promote EU-China relations during bloc’s presidency
Cyprus’ EU presidency in the first half of 2026 offers a vital opportunity to promote dialogue and constructive cooperation towards enhancing EU-China relations, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday.
Addressing a ...
Minister highlights mobility strategy as Limassol wins European award
Promoting sustainable mobility is a strategic objective of the transport ministry, Alexis Vafeades said on Friday, awarding Limassol the 2024 European mobility week award.
The transport minister referred to projects underway ...
Administrator for patients sent abroad changes in October
The health insurance organisation (HIO) will be taking over the administration of cases of patients sent abroad for treatment as of October 2, it was announced on Friday.
Beneficiaries under Gesy ...
EU Council president visits Nicosia in seven capital tour
President of the European Council Antonio Costa will be in Cyprus on Monday, where he will meet President Nikos Christodoulides, as part of a tour of European capitals.
The third ...
Grants reopen for purchase of second-hand electric car
Grants for the purchase of a second-hand electric car will be opening on September 18 at 9am, the road transport department (TOM) announced on Friday.
Due to the incorrect submission of ...
Five attempted murder, arson suspects sent to criminal court
The five suspects from Syria arrested in connection with the attempted murder and arson in Pyla last month were on Friday sent to a trial before the Larnaca criminal court.
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Rules signed for competitive electricity market
The contractual framework of the electricity market rules was signed on Friday, paving the way for the commencement of the commercial operation of the competitive electricity market.
The contract allows ...
Police warn of new traffic fine scam
The police said on Friday they have been receiving complaints about fraudulent messages urging recipients to pay out-of-court settlements for traffic violation fines.
The messages are being sent through social ...
New path in Limassol ushers in transformation works
A pedestrian and cycling path were given to the public in Limassol on Friday, as part of a “substance and spirit” pilot project in the framework of the Limassol 2030 strategic ...
Cyprus space organisation joins forces with Kapodistrian university for research
A strategic agreement was signed last week between the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens to promote research, industrial training, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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TV shows we love: Santa Clarita Diet
It’s a normal day for real estate agent Sheila Hammond until she vomits out gallons of goo and a smallish red ball while showing a house to potential buyers ...
Holguin in Cyprus, meets president on Friday
UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin arrives in Cyprus on Thursday night for separate meetings with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, ahead of a planned trilateral meeting ...
Thursday’s three-hour CoLA strike started at 11am
A three-hour nationwide strike on Thursday is affecting airports, schools and public services amid a dispute over the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA).
Hermes Airports confirmed on Wednesday that more than 50 flights ...
Police called in to catch goats on Kokkinotrimithia motorway
Two goats roamed onto the Nicosia-Kokkinotrimithia motorway on Thursday morning and motorists were urged to be extremely careful.
According to the police, the goats entered the motorway at around 9am ...
Lorry hits pylon, building in Larnaca, driver in hospital
A lorry hit an electricity pylon and then crashed into a building in Kofinou area, Larnaca, just before 7am on Thursday morning.
Sources said the driver, who was taken to ...
Five attempted murder, arson suspects to be sent to trial
The five suspects from Syria arrested in connection with the attempted murder and arson in Pyla last month are expected to be sent to a trial before the Larnaca criminal ...
Bins and books ablaze at Limassol school
Two bins outside the Ayios Nicolaos lyceum in Limassol were set on fire on Wednesday evening.
The police were notified at 8.30pm that the bins and books for recycling were ...
MEPs demand release of Greek Cypriots held in north
MEPs from Cyprus and Greece called for the release of five Greek Cypriots arrested in the north in July and demanded measures be taken against Turkey, during a debate at ...
Two women remanded for fraud exceeding €150,000
Limassol district court on Thursday ordered two women remanded in police custody, after their arrest on suspicion of fraud.
The two suspects will be held in police custody for five ...
Fine weather with local clouds in the afternoon
Mainly fine weather is expected on Thursday with local clouds in the afternoon and temperatures reaching 37C inland, 33C along the coast and 28C in the highest mountains.
Winds will ...