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ACCIDENT LEAVES TEEN FIGHTING FOR LIFE

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 […]

CHRISTODOULA MARCH HAS BEEN POSTPONED

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. […]

MORE THAN 4,000 PIGS WILL BE SLAUGHTERED DUE TO OUTBREAK

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 […]

GOVERNMENT AWARDS SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR PENSIONERS WITH LESS INCOME

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 FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO FIFTY-FOUR INCIDENTS IN 24 HOURS

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 […]

GOVERNMENT HAS APPROVED ?340,000 WORTH OF SUPPORT TO PIG FARMERS

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 […]

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