Restaurant review: Art Café 1900, Larnaca
A casual afternoon out for a couple of drinks can build up an appetite so, quite spontaneously, my friends and I decided to find somewhere to go and satisfy our ...
Heavy rains and road closures, police urge caution
Heavy rainfall Wednesday morning is affecting commuters in Larnaca and Limassol. Police report limited visibility and slippery roads, especially along the highway sections near Germasogeia and Moni.
The police have ...
University of Cyprus shelves plans for Marine school in Larnaca
The University of Cyprus has put an end to the plans for the Larnaca Marine Science and Technology School, according to reports following Wednesday’s House education committee.
The reason ...
Renovated Larnaca museum aims to pull in crowds (photos, video)
Larnaca’s archaeological museum reopened on Thursday, with new exhibits discovered at recent excavations enriching an already impressive collection showcasing the history of the district.
Speaking at the ceremony, Transport ...
Much-needed renovation to Larnaca’s Ottoman hammam underway
Restoration work has started on the Ottoman hammam near Hamit Bey square in Larnaca’s Ayios Ioannis area and should be completed in six to eight months, Larnaca municipality said ...
Larnaca to benefit from numerous tourism projects
The Larnaca Tourism Development and Promotion Company (Etap) presented on Thursday a number of upgrades and additions to both the city and district’s tourist infrastructure for 2022.
“The Larnaca tourism ...
End in sight for dismantling of Larnaca oil storage facilities
The dismantling of the last remaining ExxonMobil oil storage facilities will be completed by the end of March, Larnaca municipality said on Wednesday.
The work, being carried out by Petrolina, ...
EU acknowledges green credentials of American Academy, Larnaca
The American academy in Larnaca is the first educational institution in the district included in the national and European registers for certified environmental and ecological management systems.
Following the implementation ...
Police probe break-in at Larnaca vaccination centre
The vaccination centre at Larnaca port continues to operate as normal, Larnaca police said on Tuesday after launching an investigation into a break-in the previous night.
On Monday night, unknown ...
Man murdered outside his home in Larnaca
A 53-year-old man was murdered in central Larnaca on Tuesday evening, police said.
Police responded to reports of gunshots in the Touzhane area in central Larnaca late Tuesday night.
The ...
New Larnaca social centre completed, opening next month
Larnaca Municipality’s new multi-purpose social centre has been completed and will begin operations on January 10, the municipality said on Thursday.
Recently completed by the joint venture L&P ...
Island’s ‘biggest development project’ a step closer
Larnaca is a step closer to getting the island’s biggest development project as an environmental impact study greenlighted the proposed €1.2bn port and marina.
Planned to host cruise ships ...
‘No racial, nationalist motives’ behind mosque fire (updated)
Police said Monday they have arrested a 27-year-old third country national in connection with a fire at a Larnaca mosque, which apparently had no nationalist or racial motives behind it, ...
People trapped in cars, Larnaca airport floods as road network hit by rain (updated, video)
The fire services have responded to around 39 calls in Larnaca due to heavy rainfall on Sunday morning.
In a Tweet, fire services spokesman Andreas Kettis said the calls for help ...
Police recover stolen car with firearm inside, arrest three (Update 2)
A court in Larnaca remanded a 21-year-old man and a woman, 22, in custody for six days on suspicion of stealing a vehicle , which also contained an army-issue firearm and ammunition.
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Traffic to be diverted as Larnaca hosts Radisson Blu marathon
Around 500 athletes from 72 countries will take part on Sunday in the Radisson Blu Larnaca International Marathon.
Participants can run the full 42 kilometres if they wish to, or the half marathon, ...
MPs agree Aradippou cow pong must be rectified
Efforts are underway to better manage and utilise the animal waste produced in places such as Aradippou, with a Greens MP arguing that it could help produce electricity and not ...
Coronavirus: Mobile vaccination unit in central Larnaca on Saturday
A mobile Covid-19 vaccination unit will operate in central Larnaca on Saturday as authorities press on with efforts to boost vaccination coverage in Cyprus amid growing concerns a recent uptick ...
Digital tourism brings Larnaca to life
Ancient monuments in Larnaca will be virtually restored in three-dimensional forms in a first for the island, as part of the digital evolution of the town’s tourism.
The Larnaca ...
Larnaca joins forces with UCy to address climate change
Larnaca municipality and the water (SYL) and sewerage Board (SAL) on Tuesday, memoranda of cooperation with the University of Cyprus’ KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence aimed at the ...
Larnaca projects will put town ‘on tourist map’
The construction of hotels and the completion of other projects, including the redevelopment of the old oil refineries area in Larnaca will place the district on the country’s tourist ...
Study to upgrade Larnaca fishing shelter
An €85,500 tender contract for a study to decide the required improvement work at Larnaca fishing shelter was signed on Thursday.
The Larnaca fishing shelter is in the Mackenzie area, on ...
Coronavirus: Push to boost jabs in vaccine-wary Larnaca
Larnaca is to press forward with a renewed vaccination campaign as officials fret over the district’s coverage, which is about ten per cent lower than the rest of the ...
Abandoned school to be demolished ‘in coming days’
Authorities are expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency on Wednesday.
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