Large colony of rare bats spotted in Troodos cave
A large colony of rare bats has been discovered in Troodos cave, the Forestry Department said on Monday.
In a post on Facebook, the department said the discovery of the ...
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Cyprus-Israel power grid connection moving forward
Pending the review of studies concerning the stalled Great Sea Interconnector project to link the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus, the regulatory authorities of Cyprus and Israel are making ...
George Vassiliou’s body lies in state, dignitaries sign book of condolences
The body of former president George Vassiliou, who passed away on Tuesday night aged 94, lay in state at the Ayia Sofia cathedral in Nicosia on Friday ahead of his state ...
Envoy briefs Security Council on UN reports for Cyprus
The Security Council was briefed on Thursday night behind closed doors on the UN chief’s two reports on Cyprus, covering his good offices mission and Unficyp’s mandate.
The ...
UK foreign office issues travel advice for Cyprus
The UK foreign office has issued travel advice for at least 18 countries in the Middle East, including Cyprus, due to “a heightened risk of regional tension”, particularly regarding Iran.
“There ...
One in hospital after student punch-up involving mother
One person ended up in hospital after a series of fights among female students in Paphos, it was made known on Friday.
The incidents happened on Tuesday, when two students ...
Police arrest seven in overnight operations
Seven individuals were arrested overnight in the framework of police operations to crack down on crime and enhance the sense of security among the public.
Two were arrested in Limassol ...
Two trapped in car after Paphos accident
Two people were hospitalised on Thursday evening after being trapped in their vehicle following an accident in Paphos.
The fire brigade was notified of the accident at 7.05pm and sent ...
House fires in Paphos and Larnaca, all residents safe
The roof of a stone-built house in Pano Arodes, Paphos, caught fire on Thursday night, believed to have been caused by a faulty chimney. The residents managed to exit the ...
Young man arrested for drug possession, tried to escape check
A 21-year-old was arrested on Thursday evening in Larnaca for possession of drugs, after trying to avoid a police check.
At round 8.50pm, Aradippou police were investigating a complaint that ...
Rain over the next days, snow on Troodos 28cm
Rain clouds form on Friday, mainly to the west and over the mountains, yielding isolated showers, as the snow on Troodos’ peak remains at 28cm.
Temperatures will reach 16C inland, 18...
Commission promoting act to protect children, McGrath tells Nicosia conference
A digital fairness act is to be promoted by the European Commission later this year, focused on consumer protection in the online environment, including misleading practices such as “dark patterns”, ...
Two vehicles up in flames in Episkopi
Two vehicles went up in flames at around 4.10am on Thursday in Episkopi, Limassol.
According to the police, the private vehicles were parked in an open space near the owner’...
Housing crisis ‘profound impact’ demands European response
The housing crisis is “no longer a marginal issue”, but one with a “profound impact” and as such demands a European response, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday evening.
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Three arrested in police operations overnight
Three individuals were arrested overnight on Wednesday during police operations to crack down on serious crime and maintain public order.
The police said the operation focused on key points in ...
British bases police make 34 arrests over holidays
The British bases police carried out operation Dasher over the holidays in a bid to keep local communities safe, resulting in the arrest of 34 people.
Operation Dasher is “a targeted ...
Cyprus on a ‘national mission’ during EU presidency
Cyprus’ EU presidency is a “national mission” and President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday evening he intended for small Cyprus to make a difference during its six-month term at the ...
Attempted murder in Kiti, 38-year-old suspect arrested
A 38-year-old has been arrested for the attempted murder of a 35-year-old in Kiti, Larnaca, on Wednesday night.
The police said they were notified at 8pm about blood found on ...
Clear skies on Thursday, 30cm of snow on Troodos peak
Skies on Thursday will be clear, with temperatures reaching 15C inland, 17C along the coast and 6C in the highest mountains, where snow has reached 30cm.
Winds will be a ...
Disciplinary investigation into turtle incident
The west Paphos community complex decided on Wednesday to appoint two investigating officers to conduct a disciplinary investigation into the incident with the dead turtle on Chloraka beach.
The police ...
Foreign ministry ‘disappointed’ over UN stance in reports
The foreign ministry expressed its disappointment on Wednesday over “the tendency of the UN to maintain an equal distance approach, resulting in the inaccurate and selective depiction of the realities ...
Rainfall at 47 per cent of average in January
The average precipitation in the first fortnight of January has reached 47 per cent of the seasonal level, the meteorological department said on Wednesday.
Citing preliminary data, the department said precipitation ...
Supreme Court increases compensation for Mari explosion victim
The Supreme Court increased compensation awarded to a soldier who suffered personal injuries in the July 11, 2011, explosion at Evangelos Florakis naval base in Mari, it was made known on Wednesday.
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Commissioners’ visit ‘most important’ during Cyprus’ EU presidency
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners will be on the island for a two-day visit, described by Cyprus’ EU presidency as one of the ...