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There was a strong Police presence throughout Cyprus last night, as part of targeted preventative operations to combat crime and enhance citizen safety. During the operations, twelve individuals were arrested for various offenses, including theft, drug possession, possession of offensive weapons, domestic violence, and illegal stay in the Republic. At the same time, Police members […]
Participants discussed prospects for collaboration in key areas Investment opportunities and economic cooperation were the main focus of the Ethio–Cyprus…
AEL is chasing a return to winning ways in the play-out opener on Sunday (16:00) against Ethnikos at the “Alphamega” stadium. In terms of the standings, the “Yellow and Blues” want the three points, not so much because Ethnikos will catch up to them, but to prevent other teams fighting to avoid relegation from… closing […]
From March 1, 2026, until today, 95-octane petrol has increased by 10.7 cents per liter, diesel by 16.7 cents, and heating oil by 13.6 cents. According to estimates, the price hikes are expected to continue in the coming weeks. Compared to the first fuel subsidy in March 2022, prices today are noticeably higher, while the […]
The Government decided today on nine measures to support livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease, aiming at the rapid reactivation of livestock production. Among the decisions included are the immediate payment of compensation for animal feed and animal products, income support for one year, the coverage of costs for laboratory tests and vaccines, as well […]
In a sarcastic and comedic tone, Annie Alexui commented on social media regarding the recent discussion surrounding the promotion of Cyprus through influencers, following reports that competent bodies are considering collaborating with content creators to promote the island abroad. Through her posts, she approaches the topic in a tragicomic way, using sarcasm to highlight issues […]
Revulsion is being caused by new incidents of severe animal abuse in Larnaca and Paphos, with cats being shot in residential areas. In Larnaca, a cat was allegedly shot with an airgun, a fact that poses a direct threat to both animals and public safety. The fact that a cat was allegedly shot with an […]
A series of confiscations occurred in recent days following checks conducted by Customs Department officers at the Agios Dometios and Deryneia crossing points. Specifically, on March 12, 2026, at the Agios Dometios crossing point, Customs Department officers intercepted for inspection a vehicle driven by a woman of Russian descent holding Cypriot citizenship, accompanied by a […]
The Assize Court sitting in Larnaca today sentenced a 35-year-old man to 12 years in prison, finding him guilty in a case of drug importation and trafficking. The case came to light on May 19, 2025, in the context of cooperation between the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) and the Customs Authorities to detect drugs […]
Mayor Yiannis Armeftis underscored the importance of cooperation between local government and the academic community in planning the city’s future, on the occasion of the agreement signed by the Municipality of Limassol with the University of Cyprus. Mr. Armeftis described the cooperation as being of strategic importance for Limassol, as it lays the foundations for […]
