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A man in possession of drugs and pistol cartridges arrested by police in Larnaca on Sunday afternoon was remanded in police custody for five days by a court on Monday.
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A kiosk in Dromolaxia and a car parked next to it were extensively damaged by a fire which broke out in the early hours of Monday morning.
According to police, ...
In the 24 hours until 6am on Monday police booked eight business owners and 171 other individuals for breaching coronavirus protocols, police said.
A total of 13,032 checks were carried out between 6am ...
Two deaths and 326 new coronavirus cases were announced on Sunday.
The deaths were a 69-year-old woman and a man, 74, both with underlying conditions. The woman had received the first dose ...
The provision for autistic children in the state education system is far too patchy expert says
By Bejay Browne
With World Autism Awareness Week in Schools underway from Monday, autism ...
Os Damai (Enough!) group on Sunday called on politicians who criticise it to confront the truth instead of trying to conceal it.
The umbrella group, that held a rally on ...
The scientists who argue that the epidemiological data undermine the extreme control measures still in place
By Elias Hazou
On the ‘anniversary’ of the first Covid lockdown, and with the ...
The health ministry announced the rapid testing sides for Monday.
In total 57 testing sites have been announced in all districts. People need to present proof of identity such as ID ...
A Turkish Cypriot man whose family was killed by Greek Cypriots in 1974 called for the eradication of nationalism and fanaticism from schools and all forms of power during his loved ...
A pro-federation group says areas such as the buffer zone should house model universities, university hospitals and include green development centres
By a Staff Reporter
The ‘New Wave–The Other ...
The vaccinations portal will open on Monday morning for people with diabetes and severe obesity, regardless of age, the health ministry said on Sunday.
In total 19,246 appointments are available.
The ...
A delegation from the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe (CoE) will monitor the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in Cyprus, from 29 ...
Cyprus’ foray into the lucrative film location market has seen the whirlwind world of the movie industry clash with a risk-averse, red-tape mired public sector
By Theo Panayides
A scheme ...
Two men were arrested on two separate occasions after cannabis plants were found in their properties, police said on Sunday.
A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with the discovery ...
Police on Sunday said they booked restaurants in almost all districts during the past 48 hours for violations of the measures against the spread of coronavirus.
In Nicosia, officers found people ...
By Antigoni Pitta
Grand plans announced by the transport minister for the opening of the island’s airports and optimism expressed by other tourism players earlier this week, began to ...
Two deaths from coronavirus and 334 new cases were announced on Saturday.
The deaths were two men, aged 71 and 79, both with underlying conditions. The 71-year-old had received a first dose of ...
Scores of people took part on Saturday afternoon in a protest organised by an umbrella group Os Damai (Enough!) calling for an end to the restrictive measures and greater support ...
The health minister announced the rapid testing sites for Sunday, 66 in total.
The tests are offered free of charge. People need to present proof of identity such as ID card, ...
President Nicos Anastasiades on Saturday welcomed the positive developments within the EU over halloumi, noting that its registration as a protected designation of origin (PDO) will significantly contribute to both ...
Scores of Dhali residents gathered on Saturday outside the Presidential Palace in Nicosia calling for the implementation of a cabinet decision to remove two asphalt plants operating in their area.
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A 26-year-old man died on Saturday morning after the motorcycle he was riding had a head-on collision with another motorcycle, driven by a 27-year-old man.
The accident took place at ...
Clocks will spring an hour ahead at 3am on Sunday switching to summertime.
The daylight saving time will start at 3am on Sunday, according to the ministry of energy, trade ...
Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis on Saturday pledged the state’s support to a woman ordered by courts to hand her young son over on Monday, so he can be returned ...