The Police in Cyprus caught a man trying to smuggle tons worth of fuel from Turkish Cyprus to Greek Cyprus. Specifically, the man was found carrying over 9 tons of it in a metal tank in his truck, trying to enter Nicosia’s Dhali via the buffer zone installed between the two divisions on the island. […]
A fire severely damaged at a cafe in Paphos in the early hours of the weekend. The police found out about the incident after several witnesses, who are residents of the area, alerted them to it. The fire was put out by the efforts of the local people. However, it managed to cause enough irreparable […]
Cyprus Police has revealed that they have made a major stride in reducing tenancy document scamming by busting a ring that had a major role in producing such fake documents. A total of nine individuals from this ring have been arrested so far. The Police has said that they were found to be directly involved […]
Authorities and the public alike are welcoming the news of Cyprus, indicating a significant reduction in the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. Special Scientific Committee for the Reconstruction and Upgrade of the Livestock Sector’s head Stavros Malas stated that, despite being serious, the situation is currently stable and that he is optimistically cautious that the situation […]
In a bid to reduce carbon footprint and make sports sustainable, over 1.6 metric tons of medals are set to be recycled. The medals have been collected from three different events – all of which were organized by Eleven Blue Events, a famous company in Limassol. The medals will be given to a local blacksmith, […]
Cyprus?s Forest Department has announced that the lightning-induced forest fires that had broken out have been contained. The announcement was made in a press statement, which stated that the first fire started at around 10:25 in the morning in Karvounas when lightning struck a tree. A passer-by saw the fire and reported it, which led […]
A scooter accident that occurred in Larnaca has left a teenage boy fighting for his life. The accident, which occurred close to noon, had the boy riding the scooter in Aradippou and heading for Livadia?s livestock region, when he lost his balance, fell on the road, and suffered numerous serious injuries. He was taken to […]
The Bank of Cyprus and the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society have announced that the yearly Christodoula March has been postponed on account of extreme weather conditions. While not taken lightly, the decision was made to make sure that all involved – including organizers, volunteers, and participants are safe and the event is held in suitable conditions. […]
Over four thousand pigs will be killed at a pig facility in Palaiometocho due to the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease. According to Sotiria Georgiadou, a spokeswoman for the Veterinary Services, the government is investigating the matter to see how it turns out. She said that the pigs will get the same treatment […]
Cyprus?s Council of Ministers has approved a special Easter allowance for pensioners on a low income. The deputy ministry of social welfare said that over ten thousand people received the allowance, bringing the total amount of benefits to ?2,512,500. They further confirmed that this criteria was used to provide support in 2024, as well as […]
Cyprus?s Fire Department responded to fifty-four incidents within twenty-four hours on Easter Day. Andreas Kettis, a spokesperson for the fire department, stated that twelve of them were calls for special assistance, while forty-two of these were fires. Out of the latter forty-two, thirty-seven had their origins in the lambradjies (i.e., Easter bonfires). One call came […]
Pig farmers in Cyprus have suffered great losses due to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease, but the government has come up with a way to support them. In the latest development, the Cypriot government has approved a scheme worth ?340,000 to help support pig farmers affected by the outbreak. The announcement was made by the Ministry […]
The Cyprus Police conducted an overnight countrywide crackdown on crime, which resulted in the issuance of over 170 fines. Specially coordinated patrols were conducted in major locations in urban spaces to flush out criminal activity as well as reinforce public order. The police stopped and checked over four hundred cars and five-hundred-and-forty-two individuals, including both […]
Cyprus Post has announced that it will not send any parcels to the US for some time on account of customs? ill-handling of packages. The announcement was made as part of a press release, where a spokesperson for the Cyprus Post explained that any efforts made by them were not reciprocated by their American counterparts. […]
The UNDP has confirmed that the restoration work on the historic Limnia windmill is now complete. Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage?s co-chair Ali Tuncay spoke about the project, emphasizing how it has helped preserve the important facets of Cyprus?s rural economy and classic production systems. Specifically, he explains how structures like it form to showcase […]
Disturbances in the Middle East have led to multiple flights getting canceled, causing disruption to the travel industry, as well as people?s plans. Specifically, thirty-seven flights arriving to and departing from Larnaca airport have been cancelled. This includes nineteen departures and eighteen arrivals from and to Larnaca Airport. Meanwhile, flights going from and to Paphos […]
Children First, which observes child health and behavior have released their findings, which reveals that most Cypriot children aged 6 and 7 have a screen time higher than their safety limits. According to the WHO guidelines, children between the ages of 5 and 13 must not have a screen time that is more than 2 […]
A Lebanese national was arrested at Larnaca airport on grounds of terrorism. The man, aged 25, had an outstanding German warrant against him for the same reason. He had started his journey from Beirut, and intended to run through Cyprus to reach yet another European nation. Cypriot authorities have detained him on the basis of […]
An elderly retired man has lost over 90,000 Euros in almost 7 months. The process started when certain unidentified people reached out to him on social media and convinced him to ?invest? in cryptocurrencies. In reality, the man was simply transferring his money to an account set up by the miscreants – and within the […]
YKAN, the special squad of the Cyprus Police that deals with drug-related offences has seized a package of over 6 kilograms of drugs. Specifically, a total of 6.72 kilograms of cannabis were packed into 6 plastic bags in roughly an equal volume. Cyprus Police could detect the illegal narcotics due to cooperation from the government […]
