22 h. ago After Bondi shooting, Australia reopens question of gun licence limits

After Australia’s worst mass shooting in 1996, it took the government 12 days to ban semi-automatic weapons, organise a gun buyback scheme and introduce a licensing system to weed out people considered unfit to carry a weapon. Sunday’s shooting at a Jewish celebration in Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which left 15 people dead as well as […]

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40 h. ago Driver of stolen car flees after dangerous police pursuit in Ayia Napa

Police are searching for a suspect after a driver of a stolen vehicle fled following a dangerous pursuit in the Ayia Napa area during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident began at around 1.30am, when officers located a stolen car after assessing information received. Police attempted to stop the vehicle at a checkpoint […]

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3 d. ago Limassol congratulates Larnaca’s 2030 European Capital of Culture win

Larnaca’s appointment as the European Capital of Culture 2030 (ECoC) is a success that will benefit the whole island, Limassol Mayor Yiannis Armeftis said on Friday, congratulating the city on its selection. “Warm congratulations to our team for the great effort made all these months,” Armeftis said. Larnaca was officially named ECoC on Thursday after […]

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3 d. ago Leadership meets sailing as Cyprus hosts inaugural Women at the Helm

Women and girls from across Cyprus stepped into leadership roles on land and at sea, as Winds of Change hosted its inaugural ‘Women at the Helm’ empowerment programme in Larnaca. The one-day initiative, held at the Golden Bay Beach Hotel and Larnaca Marina, brought together participants aged 12 and above from communities across the island, […]

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3 d. ago Drug users in Cyprus to gain right to immediate treatment, not punishment

Drug users in Cyprus to gain right to immediate treatment, not punishment  Kathimerini

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4 d. ago Hotly contested bid sees Larnaca crowned EU cultural capital for 2030

Larnaca was officially named European capital of culture for 2030 on Thursday, following a closely contested process against the rival city of Limassol. The expert panel who made the final verdict consisted of ten members appointed by the European Commission along with two Cypriot experts chosen by the deputy minister of culture. Earlier this year, […]

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4 d. ago New project revives nine historic myths across rural Larnaca

A cultural project has been launched to revive the myths and legends of rural Larnaca, the Larnaca tourism board announced on Thursday. The initiative presents nine local stories through short audiovisual recordings filmed in the villages where the tales originated.  It is organised by Larnaca’s women’s rural association and the Larnaca tourism board, with support […]

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4 d. ago Europe of yesteryear meets 2026 Cyprus via Larnaca airport exhibition

At an event where the past met the present in the multicultural environment of Larnaca Airport, the exhibition “Cart Postale. EU Journey Through The Lens of Time” officially opened its doors to passengers. The exhibition was inaugurated by President Nikos Christodoulides, his presence underscoring the significance of the exhibition as a cultural journey through time […]

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4 d. ago Two arrested in Larnaca for possession of stolen goods, drugs, weapons

Two people have been arrested in Larnaca in connection with the illegal possession of property, drugs and an offensive instrument, police said on Thursday. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 3.30am when officers spotted a car moving suspiciously in the Tsakilero area of Larnaca. When officers signalled for the driver to pull […]

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5 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: tourism, ports, affordable houses, Keve, digital euro

A total of 500 new housing units for rent or sale will be created in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. “This is an important measure that will help to ease the pressure caused by rising housing demand and will significantly contribute to reducing housing costs. It is a plan long […]

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6 d. ago Our View: Information needed to back up government claims about affordable housing

Another housing scheme was announced by the government at a special event at the presidential palace on Tuesday. The scheme envisages the construction of 500 housing units on state land in the Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos and Larnaca districts, at an estimated cost of €70m. The state land was valued in excess of €7m according to […]

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6 d. ago Box containing drugs found in courier company’s storage area

A box containing more than two kilograms of cocaine and more than nine kilograms of cannabis was found in the storage area of a courier company’s premises in Limassol, the police said on Tuesday. In total, exactly 2.57kg of cocaine and 9.33kg of cannabis was found, with the package having been sent to Cyprus from […]

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7 d. ago Norway police detain suspected shooter in Oslo, shopping centre reopens

Norwegian police said on Monday they had arrested a suspected shooter after receiving reports of gunfire at Oslo’s largest shopping centre. Police said in a statement that no injured people had been found and that it was safe to reopen the centre again, after it was earlier evacuated. “As of now, it appears that there […]

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7 d. ago Columbia Restaurants unveil sparkling, joyful festive season, full of flavours

From Limassol to Larnaca, Paphos and Nicosia, the festive programme of Columbia Restaurants promise to immerse guests of all ages in the magic of Christmas, offering experiences filled with taste, elegance and joy. Each venue carries its own identity, rhythm and unique Christmas story to tell. The multi-award-winning Columbia Steak House, synonymous with fine dining, […]

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8 d. ago Man suspected of attempted murder arrested at Ledra Street crossing point

A 36-year-old man has been arrested pursuant to an international arrest warrant at the Ledra Street crossing point, and stands accused of attempted murder, among other allegations, the police said on Sunday. The man was arrested while attempting to cross into the Republic from the north at around 7pm on Saturday, with the police saying […]

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1 week ago Ukrainian fugitive nabbed at Cyprus airport under European Arrest Warrant

Ukrainian fugitive nabbed at Cyprus airport under European Arrest Warrant  Kathimerini

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1 week ago Pentagon faces legal questions after video shows second strike on shipwrecked drug

When the U.S. military carried out its first strike against a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean on September 2, the attack began with an airburst munition exploding above the 11-member crew like an umbrella of shrapnel. A video of the attack, shown to U.S. lawmakers on Thursday and described to Reuters by two sources […]

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1 week ago Lawmakers split along party lines after viewing Caribbean strike video

U.S. lawmakers split along party lines after being briefed on Thursday on a strike against a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, with Democrats saying they were horrified by a video showing survivors in distress being killed, while a Republican lawmaker defended the strike as legal. On September 2, the U.S. military destroyed a suspected […]

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1 week ago Cyprus Business Now: airports, Hadjimanolis, unemployment, services and transport

Cyprus strengthened its links with the EU institutional centre this week as Greek airline Aegean, in cooperation with Hermes Airports, launched a new direct Larnaca–Brussels route beginning of December, a connection viewed as particularly important ahead of the country’s EU Council presidency in the first half of 2026. The launch was marked at an event […]

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1 week ago didlogic Announces Opening of New Headquarters in Larnaca, Cyprus

didlogic Announces Opening of New Headquarters in Larnaca, Cyprus  Florida Today

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