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A workshop in Larnaca on Friday brought together 60 final-year pupils to test practical responses to severe flooding, as part of a wider effort to strengthen climate resilience among young people.  ...

Larnaca’s appointment as the European Capital of Culture 2030 (ECoC) is a success that will benefit the whole island, Limassol Mayor Yiannis Armeftis said on Friday, congratulating the city on ...

Larnaca was officially named European capital of culture for 2030 on Thursday, following a closely contested process against the rival city of Limassol. The announcement concludes an arduous battle between the ...

A cultural project has been launched to revive the myths and legends of rural Larnaca, the Larnaca tourism board announced on Thursday. The initiative presents nine local stories through short ...

Two people have been arrested in Larnaca in connection with the illegal possession of property, drugs and an offensive instrument, police said on Thursday. According to the police, the incident ...

Towns across the island have embraced the Christmas spirit with extravagant Christmas tree lighting ceremonies taking place in front of crowds. In the capital, the celebrations took place on November 23, ...

The father and owner of the vehicle driven by a 13-year-old who was seriously injured in an accident in Athienou has been arrested and is set to appear before Larnaca ...

A 17-year-old girl, Aliki Nicolaou from Lymbia, died on Saturday morning in a car crash on the road from Kofinou to the Limassol-Nicosia highway. The collision occurred at around 2.30am. ...

The Cypriot environmental consultancy, Isotech, hosted the second pilot test of the autonomous robotic system SeaClear2.0 on Thursday. According to a press release issued on Friday, the machine flexed its ...

The Larnaca tax department building on Spyros Kyprianos avenue was evacuated on Thursday after fumes were detected coming from the sewage system, police said. At around 12.30pm, a tenant living ...

The Larnaca district court issued a five-day remand order on Wednesday for a 56-year-old man accused of breaking into a home, with police saying he was caught inside the property ...

Unknown individuals vandalised and stole elements of the city’s central Christmas tree, according to a statement issued by the municipality on Friday. The municipality reported that damage was caused ...

More than 1,000 bee-friendly trees and plants were planted across Larnaca’s nine ‘bee villages’ on Monday with the aim of supporting the long-term sustainability of local bee populations. The Larnaca ...

Larnaca police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of a 51-year-old man alleged to be a former Ukrainian official. According to police, the incident occurred at around 7.20pm when the individual ...

The municipality of Larnaca was not aware that a tree-planting event planned for Sunday by the Jewish Community of Cyprus was to be held in honour of US President Donald ...

The 8th Radisson Blu Larnaca International Marathon concluded on Sunday, marking another successful year for an event, organisers describe as “one of Cyprus’ most significant sporting institutions,” according to a ...

A concrete water tank overlooking Larnaca’s salt lake – a habitat for migratory flamingos – has just got a mural of the long-necked birds, making it a new artistic landmark for ...

Larnaca’s renovated Ermou street is set to open to the public on November 19, almost one month earlier than planned, Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras confirmed on Friday. The works on ...

Over the past two years tax authorities have managed to squeeze out an additional €29.9 million from businesses playing fast and loose with their VAT receipts, MPs heard on Thursday. The ...

Larnaca municipality, in collaboration with the Larnaca tourism board (Etap), presented the first phase of the installation of sculptures at the Mesoyios artists’ park on Wednesday. “The sculptures were inspired ...

The cabinet has approved a new state university of marine science in Larnaca, Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki announced on Tuesday. The move is part of the government’...

Forty youth workers from eight European countries gathered in Pervolia, Larnaca, for the “PEACE 4 ALL” training seminar, held from November 4 to 12. Organised by the Ayioi Anargyroi Youth Organisation under the ...

The Ianthi housing project in the Ayios Nicolaos area of Larnaca has been completed, the Cyprus Land Development Organisation (Koag) announced on Monday, with two- and three-bedroom apartments available for ...

A new therapy centre for multiple sclerosis patients, specialising in the treatment of children and young adults up to 22 years old, was inaugurated in Larnaca on Thursday, the Cyprus Red ...