Radio station loses appeal over ‘car horn honking’ ad
An appeal lodged by radio station Kiss FM against a fine imposed for playing adverts unsuitable when driving, was thrown out on Tuesday by the supreme constitutional court.
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CHP’s Cyprus branch sides with Ozel as Turkish political crisis deepens
The Cyprus branch office of Turkish opposition political party the CHP has sided with Ozgur Ozel, with the party and Turkish politics at large now engulfed by a crisis after ...
Demosthenous murder trial delayed over defence objections
Proceedings in the trial over the killing of Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous were adjourned on Wednesday after defence raised objections concerning the charges and disclosure of evidence in the case.
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Larnaca to attempt Guinness record for battery collection
The Federation of Parents’ Associations of Larnaca Primary Schools will try to set a Guinness World Record for the longest line of AA batteries at an environmental event in Larnaca ...
Papadopoulos remains coy over House presidency, ‘will meet’ Elam
Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos on Tuesday held his cards close to his chest over the prospect of him standing for House president when the new parliament convenes for the first ...
Livestock farmers call sampling row a ‘major fiasco’
The association “Voice of Livestock Farmers” has branded the controversy over sampling procedures a “major fiasco” with a protest expected to take place outside the presidential palace on Friday morning.
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Police investigate assault and motorcycle theft
Police are investigating a case involving the assault of two men and the theft of a motorcycle in Limassol during the early hours of Wednesday.
Two 30-year-olds said they were ...
Eid al-Adha begins
Turkish Cypriots and other Muslims across Cyprus celebrated the beginning of Eid al-Adha, one of the two main festivals on the Muslim calendar, on Wednesday.
The festival is celebrated during ...
Avakoum trial to begin next month
The trial of monks Nektarios and Porfyrios of the Osiou Avakoum monastery, who face 24 charges related to alleged financial irregularities, will begin next month, with the case adjourned until then ...
Archbishop says Paphos entering a ‘new era’
The Paphos diocese is entering a new era following the election of its new bishop, Archbishop Georgios said on Wednesday.
Archimandrite Gregorios Ioannides was on Tuesday selected as the new ...
Woman jailed for property fraud targeting Famagusta refugees
A 45-year-old woman was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday by the Limassol permanent criminal court for defrauding displaced property owners, while a 53-year-old received a 12-month prison ...
PET/CT services launched at oncology centre
A new PET/CT service was launched on Wednesday at the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre aimed at improving cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
The centre said the system is ...
Keravnos warns against EU splintering with ‘E6’ ministers set to meet
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday warned against possible fragmentation of the European Union, with six of his counterparts set to hold a private meeting on Thursday aiming to loosen ...
Man arrested in Limassol with burglary tools
Police arrested a 35-year-old man in Limassol early on Wednesday after a member of the public reported a suspicious person inside the yard of a house.
The report was made ...
Larnaca port roadmap due by end of June
The Ports Authority is expected to present a detailed roadmap by June 30 for the redevelopment of the Larnaca port, marina and surrounding land areas, the city’s mayor Andreas Vyras ...
Police investigate reported assault on three Israelis
Police are investigating a reported assault in Nicosia on Tuesday night after three Israeli nationals were reportedly attacked by two individuals.
According to initial information, the incident was reported to ...
Police investigate €24,800 online fraud in Nicosia
A total of €24,800 was reported lost by a Nicosia woman who said she had been the victim of online fraud and extortion, police said on Wednesday.
The incident was reported ...
The experience of youth opens dance festival
The award-winning dance production BLKDOG by choreographer Botis Seva and Far From The Norm (United Kingdom) will launch the 27th Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival this weekend in Limassol, organised by ...
Ten arrests in overnight police operations across Cyprus
Police made ten arrests overnight as part of targeted prevention operations carried out across Cyprus, in a drive aimed at deterring serious crime, maintaining public order and boosting public safety.
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SBAs step up action against illegal hunting dog training
People caught illegally training hunting dogs in protected areas within the Sovereign Base Areas face a €300 fixed penalty, while those convicted in court could face up to two years in ...
Mostly sunny Wednesday with chance of afternoon showers inland
An unstable air mass continues to affect Cyprus, though Wednesday will begin on a mostly bright and pleasant note before cloud builds later in the day.
Isolated showers – and possibly ...
BirdLife calls on new parliament to prioritise environmental issues
The protection of biodiversity must be prioritised by the new parliament, BirdLife said on Tuesday, warning the new MPs they are taking office at a time when Cyprus is facing “...
Christodoulides likely to seek re-election in 2028
President Nikos Christodoulides will likely run for re-election in 2028, one of his top aides revealed on Tuesday.
Deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou offered a first glimpse into the incumbent president’...
Theatre is pillar of Cyprus’ cultural identity, president says
Theatre is a fundamental pillar of Cyprus’ cultural self-awareness, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday during the Thoc Theatre Awards ceremony for 2025 in Nicosia, describing culture as a source of ...