17 h. ago Problems with deposed Paphos bishop ‘had been brewing for years’

Problems with Paphos Bishop Tychikos’ social conduct, as well as in his dealings with the municipality, had been brewing for years, the town’s Mayor Phedonas Phedonos said on Friday, following a decision taken by the Holy Synod to depose him.  The bishop had been ruffling feathers in the district on various levels, including among the […]

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18 h. ago Pilakoutas unites with Europa Donna as 2025 ‘Race for the Cure’ Gold Sponsor

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and its ongoing support in the fight against breast cancer, Pilakoutas Group is once again partnering with Europa Donna Cyprus, serving as the gold sponsor of “Race for the Cure Cyprus 2025”. At a press conference held at Char. Pilakoutas Heritage, this year’s Race, Europe’s largest sporting […]

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20 h. ago Man arrested for unexplained possession of gold jewellery at Paphos airport

Police on Friday are investigating a 38-year-old man after his arrest at Paphos airport, following the discovery of an unexplained quantity of gold in his luggage. According to the police, the the man was taken into custody on Thursday after a hand luggage check in the departures area, where gold jewellery was found in his […]

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31 h. ago Five arrested over classified prison documents found in warden’s home

Authorities on Thursday arrested five persons – four prison wardens and a female police cadet – in connection with an ongoing investigation into documents found in the residence of a prison warden in early April. The arrest warrants were green-lit by Nicosia district court. According to a police statement, the five suspects are linked to the discovery […]

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33 h. ago North ‘MP’ calls for crossing points to be closed over property arrests

Turkish Cypriot ruling coalition party DP ‘MP’ Serhat Akpinar on Thursday called for the north’s authorities to close the island’s crossing points over the recent arrests and court cases regarding the alleged development of Greek Cypriot-owned land in the north. “The United Nations’ representative [Maria Angela Holguin] is here Attention must be drawn immediately. […]

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42 h. ago The Holy Synod convenes in an emergency session in Cyprus over the Metropolitan of Paphos

The Holy Synod convenes in an emergency session in Cyprus over the Metropolitan of Paphos  Orthodox Times

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43 h. ago Man arrested in Famagusta district after confessing to stabbing

Police on Friday are investigating a 65-year-old man who handed himself in after admitting to stabbing a 50-year-old man. He was arrested on suspicion of acts intended to cause actual bodily harm. The incident allegedly occurred shortly after 9pm on Wednesday at the 65-year-old’s house, with the 50-year-old having paid him a visit. The 65-year-old […]

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64 h. ago Man remanded over 18kg cannabis shipment via Larnaca airport

A 34-year-old man was remanded for eight days by the Larnaca district court on Wednesday, after allegedly attempting to import 18kg of cannabis discovered in a courier parcel at Larnaca airport. “In the presence of a courier company representative, 30 airtight nylon packets containing dry green plant material, with a total gross weight of 18kg, […]

Transport

68 h. ago Man arriving from Israel to be extradited to Russia after arrest at Larnaca airport

A 38-year-old man arrested upon his arrival from Israel is to appear before the Larnaca District Court on Wednesday to be extradited to Russia. According to the police, the was arrested at Larnaca airport for charges related to, among other things, participation in a criminal organisation. “A red notice is pending against the 38-year-old from […]

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3 d. ago Man arrested after 18kg of cannabis found at Larnaca airport

A 34-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after customs officers discovered 18kg of cannabis hidden inside a parcel at Larnaca airport. The package, which arrived on May 19, was being held in a temporary storage facility when customs staff carried out a routine inspection. Inside, they found 30 vacuum-sealed packages containing plant material identified as […]

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4 d. ago Religious holiday overlap boosts Cyprus airport traffic in April

Cyprus residents made 164,844 trips abroad in April, marking a 24.1 per cent increase compared with the 132,806 trips recorded in April of last year, according to data released by the statistical service on Monday. The rise in travel activity was attributed to the rare overlap of Orthodox Easter, Catholic Easter and Jewish passover, which […]

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4 d. ago Limassol man arrested for cocaine, illegal possession of paintball guns

Police arrested a 38-year-old man for drugs and illegal possession of paintball guns at his home in Limassol, it was reported on Monday. According to the police, officers searched the suspect’s home in the village of Lania on Sunday, during which they found traces of cocaine, as well as 44g of the drug. Two paintball […]

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6 d. ago Syrian government forces raid Islamic State hideouts in Aleppo

Syrian security forces raided Islamic State hideouts in Aleppo on Saturday, killing at least one militant and arresting others, authorities said, the first time the Islamist-led government has announced such an operation in Syria’s second city. A member of the security forces was also killed, a statement issued by Interior Ministry spokesperson said. The security […]

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7 d. ago Metropolitan of Paphos rejects allegations of conflict with Archbishop of Cyprus

Metropolitan of Paphos rejects allegations of conflict with Archbishop of Cyprus  Orthodox Times

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7 d. ago ‘We are trying to fathom what went on’ with desalination units’ placement

Officials from the Paphos district were left upset and perplexed by the government’s decision to only use the mobile desalination units which are set to be delivered to Cyprus from the United Arab Emirates in the Limassol district. “It is a very concerning and puzzling turn of events and we are trying to fathom what […]

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7 d. ago Limassol man investigated for possession of 188 barrels of diesel

Limassol police on Friday are investigating a 49-year-old man who had been arrested for possession of a large unexplained quantity of fuel. According to the police the man was located after officers arrived at the scene to investigate suspected drug possession and trafficking. The premises in Germasogeia were searched, pursuant to a court warrant, during […]

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7 d. ago Drunk British tourist injured while being arrested for trying to start fight

A 19-year-old British national suffered a cut to his eyebrow by falling over while being arrested after attempting to start a fight in Ayia Napa, the police said on Friday. The incident occurred at around 2am, with the police saying the man was approached by officers after trying to attack passersby. They attempted to arrest […]

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8 d. ago Woman gets 16 years jail sentence after trying to smuggle 40 kg of cannabis

Larnaca criminal court on Thursday sentenced a woman to 16 years in prison, having earlier found her guilty of attempting to smuggle 40 kg of cannabis through the airport. The defendant, aged 26, had been charged with possession of narcotics and attempted importation, as well as intent to distribute the drugs. The woman was searched […]

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8 d. ago Arikli calls for revenge on Greek Cypriots over property arrests

The north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli on Thursday called for revenge to be taken on the Greek Cypriot side on the matter of property, in light of recent arrests, trials, and sentencings in the Republic over the buying and selling of Greek Cypriot-owned property in the north. He focused his attention on the matter of […]

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9 d. ago FDA upheaval pushes some biotech firms to plan early trials out of US

Some US biotech companies are considering moving early-stage trials of new medicines outside the United States as worry grows that layoffs and policy changes at the drugs watchdog under the Trump administration may delay regulatory reviews, executives, investors, and consultants told Reuters. The US Food and Drug Administration is seen as the global gold standard […]

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