Police Chief Themistos Arnaoutis told parliament that a couple who died in July’s Limassol mountain fire had been advised to…
Explosion at unlicensed Larnaca scrap yard injures three, military ordnance suspected
Three people sustained serious injuries in an explosion at a metal collection facility in Aradippou on Friday morning, with authorities…
Health services reject police report on fire response
The health services have angrily rejected police claims about ambulance absence during the deadly Limassol mountain fire, demanding authorities immediately…
Cyprus rejects Turkey-Libya maritime deal in UN complaint
Cyprus has formally rejected the Turkey-Libya maritime boundary agreement in a complaint to the United Nations, declaring the 2019 memorandum…
Cyprus records 182 drug overdose deaths since 2004
Cyprus has recorded 182 deaths from drug overdoses between 2004 and 2023, with 17 fatalities documented in 2023 alone, predominantly…
Weekend temperatures to rise to 35°C
The weather on Friday will be mainly fine, though isolated showers may develop in mountainous areas during early afternoon hours…
Greek Cypriots appear in handcuffs as Turkish Cypriot “authorities” inspect Strovilia checkpoint
A Turkish Cypriot “military court” conducted a 25-minute site inspection and attempted reconstruction at the Strovilia checkpoint on Friday afternoon,…
Limassol fire not arson, police say, admitting lack of fire investigation expertise
Police have acknowledged significant gaps in specialist fire investigation expertise amongst their officers, following a review of the deadly Limassol…
Fire engine arrived at Limassol blaze scene 19 minutes after first report
A report by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has detailed the response of authorities to…
Limassol fire caused by discarded cigarette, US experts find
A wildfire that killed two people and destroyed hundreds of homes in July was caused by a discarded cigarette, according…