Three Arrested After More Than 1.5 Kilos of Cannabis Seized in Larnaca
Police arrested three people after seizing more than a kilo and a half of cannabis during coordinated searches in Larnaca, authorities said Sunday. The Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) detained…
66‑year‑old woman in critical condition after Larnaca road collision
Police are investigating the circumstances of a serious road collision in Larnaca on Sunday that left a 66‑year‑old woman critically injured. The crash occurred around noon on Giannou Kranidioti Avenue,…
Cyprus Hit by Another Severe Dust Episode, Officials Say
Cyprus is experiencing another heavy dust episode, with air‑quality readings far above safe limits, according to the Labour Inspection Department. At 8 p.m., concentrations of PM10 inhalable particles were recorded…
Maria Kola Elected Deputy Leader of Cyprus Greens
Maria Kola has been elected deputy president of the Greens–Citizens’ Cooperation movement, winning 51.02 percent of the vote at an extraordinary party congress. Her rival, Kyriakos Tsimillis, received 48.98 percent,…
Man accused of attempting to kill businessman to appear in court
A 22‑year‑old man accused of attempting to kill a 47‑year‑old businessman last July is due to appear again before the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court on Monday. He faces nine charges,…
Portugal launches Digital Business Wallet to cut bureaucracy for companies
Portugal has introduced a new Digital Business Wallet designed to streamline administrative procedures for companies, encourage entrepreneurship and free up resources. Gonçalo Matias, minister for the Cabinet and State Reform,…
EU warns of growing dependence on U.S. LNG as Russian supplies fade
Senior European Union officials have raised concerns over the bloc’s rapidly increasing reliance on liquefied natural gas from the United States, a shift that has accelerated since Russian gas supplies…
Founder of Accept Cyprus and a prominent advocate for human rights has died
Kostas Gavriilidis, a co‑founder of Accept Cyprus and a prominent advocate for human rights and LGBTQ+ equality, has died at the age of 48, officials and friends said. News of…
Larnaca Airport remains main entry point for drugs into Cyprus, report says
Larnaca Airport continued to be the primary gateway for illegal drugs entering Cyprus in 2025, according to figures cited by the newspaper Politis. Data from the Drug Law Enforcement Unit…