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PAPHOS HIT BY SHALLOW EARTHQUAKE

  • December 1, 2022
  • Current Events
  A 4.0 magnitude earthquake hit coastal Paphos in the early hours of the morning. The earthquake, which happened at 2:33 am, Cyprus time, occurred at a depth of about two kilometers underground. Many eyewitness reports, however, stated that the earthquake felt very strong. According to a statement by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, such an […]

UPCOMING WEEK TO SEE SUNNY-TO-MILDLY CLOUDY WEATHER

  • November 29, 2022
  • Current Events
  The meteorological department of Cyprus has announced that the week will see varying degrees of weather, from all out sunny to partially cloudy. Wind speeds will also vary accordingly, with 3-4 Beaufort. Temperatures can rise up to 19 degrees Celsius in the mountains, 27 degrees in the West Coast, 29 degrees in the other […]

CYPRUS WILL WITNESS PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

  • November 25, 2022
  • Current Events
  October 25th partial solar eclipse will be visible from several African, Asian and European countries, and Cyprus is no exception. According to an announcement by the Fakas Institute’s Observatory, the eclipse will happen during the afternoon. Different sections of the world will see varying parts of the eclipse – the most will be seen […]

POPE FRANCIS AND PRESIDENT DISCUSS IMPORTANT WORLD TOPICS

  • November 22, 2022
  • Current Events
  Pope Francis and President Anastasiades’ meeting at the Vatican involved the discussion of a number of important topics in the world. The President of the island nation, who went to the Vatican to meet with the Pope, was welcomed at the Apostolic Palace, and initially met with Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of […]

2 INDIAN NATIONALS ARRESTED FOR SELLING HEROIN IN PUBLIC TOILETS

  • November 20, 2022
  • Current Events
  Two Indian nationals were arrested by the Limassol Narcotic Squad, after being caught selling heroin in public. The information on the drugs, which were being sold in the public lavatories of Heroes Square, were picked up by Narcotic Squad, which then set up a sting that led to the arrest of the two men. […]

6 CARS & 18 MOTORBIKES SEIZED BY THE TRAFFIC POLICE

  • November 17, 2022
  • Current Events
  As part of a co-ordinated campaign by the Limassol traffic police to handle juvenile offences and noise pollution, over 6 cars and 18 motorbikes were caught and confiscated for violating traffic rules. In addition to this, over 60 people were booked for comparatively lesser traffic violations such as driving without registration plates, not having […]

FIXED COST OF DRINKING WATER SET TO INCREASE

  • November 14, 2022
  • Current Events
  The Nicosia Water Board has announced that the fixed cost of drinking water is set to increase to 11 euros for every 2 months, starting the 1st of November. The Board explained how the increase had to be made to make sure the water-supply infrastructure of Nicosia can be properly maintained as needed. The […]

TRIAL FOR 37-YEAR-OLD’S MURDER IS UNDERWAY

  • November 11, 2022
  • Current Events
  The two suspects who were arrested for murdering a 36-year-old man have been produced in a Paphos criminal court. According to the Cyprus News Agency, has set the date of the hearing to November 22, 2022. The defense lawyer for the suspects, aged 20 and 27, asked for bail, but were denied any by […]

OVER 200 TRUCK DRIVERS GET AWARDED VIOLATION FINES

  • November 9, 2022
  • Current Events
  Over 200 fines were awarded to truck drivers, as part of a brand-new policing campaign that focuses on the operation of heavy vehicles. The campaign, which is aimed at improving road safety, had 203 fines issued within a total of 247 inspections. Another one fine was issued out of 80 bus inspections. The campaign […]

FOUR ARRESTED AS ROBBERY ATTEMPT FAILS

  • November 5, 2022
  • Current Events
  The Paphos police arrested four people who tried to attempt a robbery, but failed. The men were trying to break into the home of a 53-year-old woman, when she noticed the intruder and sounded the alarm. While the intruder tried to escape, a neighbor caught him. Once the suspect went into the police’s custody, […]

NATIONAL GUARD SEES NEW HELICOPTERS

  • November 2, 2022
  • Current Events
    The National Guard of Cyprus has signed fresh defense agreements with over fifteen countries, and welcomes several new helicopters as part of said agreement. According to Charalambos Petrides, the Defense Minister of Cyprus, the defense is looking at its relations with other countries now to level up its training facilities and infrastructure, and […]

POLICE ARREST TOURIST FOR VIOLATING MULTIPLE TRAFFIC LAWS

  • October 30, 2022
  • Current Events
  The Cyprus Police have arrested a 22-year-old tourist for both driving under the influence and driving without a valid license. Steve Theodoulou, a spokesman for the Famagusta police, said that the 22-year-old came under their radar when he failed to stop at Protaras, and proceeded to speed up and try to evade the police. […]

DIVER WHO FELL UNCONSCIOUS NEAR ZENOBIA WRECK IS NOW ALRIGHT

  • October 27, 2022
  • Current Events
  The diver who had fallen unconscious in the Zenobia wreck area is now alright. According to Phileleftheros, the diver – member of a five-person group had dived into the sea in the wreck area. But once he resurfaced, the lost his consciousness. Fortunately, the man was rescued almost immediately and was given water and […]

MAN FALLS VICTIM TO PROPERTY BUYING SCAM

  • October 24, 2022
  • Current Events
  A man has lost over €89,000 after unwittingly becoming part of a property scam. The man, 45, situation came to light after he made a complaint to the police about him being scammed. He explained that he was approached by a man who claimed he could get him in touch with “Harry” the Prince […]

HOT WEATHER ALERT ISSUED

  • October 21, 2022
  • Current Events
  According to the Cyprus Meteorological Department, the temperature over the weekend is set to reach around 40 Degrees Celsius on an average. The Met Department said that the overall temperatures will be 3-4 degrees higher than the seasonal average everywhere, making it rise up to 28 degrees Celsius in the mountains, and 31 and […]

TWO ARRESTED OVER PROTESTS AGAINST NEW COMPLEX

  • October 18, 2022
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  The police in Turkish Cyprus have arrested two protesters for attacking the police while carrying out a demonstration against the new government complex. The building, which is worth €155 million, is being criticised over its insensitivity towards the Cypriot economic situation. According to various members of the public and opposition, the construction of the […]

YELLOW FEVER WARNING IN EFFECT IN CYPRUS

  • October 15, 2022
  • Current Events
  The Cypriot Health Ministry has issued a warning on the presence of Aedes Aegypt mosquitos, having found and identified them in the Dromolaxia area near Larnaca. The discovery happened when a bicommunal health committee project revealed the existence of the pests. The mosquito has been known to cause serious diseases such as yellow fever, […]

CYPRUS TO OBSERVE 62ND YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE

  • October 13, 2022
  • Current Events
  The Republic of Cyprus is due to celebrate its 62nd anniversary of its independence from Britain. The highlight of the celebrations will be a traditional military parade. This will include several sections such as pedestrian, motorised, airborne, with participants from the Police, the Fire Service and of course, the National Guard. Prior to the […]

MAN ARRESTED FOR TWIN BURGLARIES

  • October 10, 2022
  • Current Events
  The Cyprus Police in Paphos has arrested a man on grounds of suspicion that he masterminded two burglaries. The man, 24, is allegedly supposed to have carried out the criminal activities – one of which happened at a restaurant while the other happened at a hotel. The police suspect that the suspect broke into […]

ATTEMPTED MURDER LEAVES VICTIM IN DIRE CONDITION

  • October 6, 2022
  • Current Events
  A violent homicide attempt has left its victim in serious condition. The victim in question, a 36-year-old man and Cypriot permanent residency holder, was found grievously injured in his home by his neighbors He was subsequently rushed to Paphos General Hospital via ambulance, where the doctors treated him for his injuries. The doctors revealed […]
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