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Friday weather, remaining dusty and warm

A low‑pressure system is affecting the region, with dust in the atmosphere through Sunday. Concentrations will be elevated at times. Today will be partly to mostly cloudy with mid‑ and…

Police sweep nets eight arrests in overnight crime‑prevention push

Police made eight arrests across Cyprus during intensified overnight patrols aimed at preventing serious crime and boosting public safety. Offences under investigation include conspiracy to commit a felony, arson, illegal…

23‑year‑old arrested after alleged assaults on police in Limassol

Police in Limassol arrested a 23‑year‑old man twice on the same day after two separate incidents in which officers were allegedly assaulted, authorities said. Officers first went to a shop…

Food delivery driver reports robbery in Limassol

A 26‑year‑old food delivery driver told police he was robbed around 2 a.m. Thursday at the junction of Paphos Street and Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue in Limassol. He said three people…

Thursday 16 April weather- warm and dusty across Cyprus

Today’s weather will be mostly clear, with periods of increased high cloud. Dust will remain in the atmosphere, and concentrations may rise at times. Winds will blow light to strong,…

Woman Arrested at Larnaca Airport in 2022 Theft Case

A 41‑year‑old woman was arrested at Larnaca Airport early Monday on an outstanding warrant linked to the theft of €17,500 from the bank account of a deceased woman, according to…

Cyprus Trade Gap Widens in Early 2026

Cyprus’ trade deficit grew in the first two months of 2026 as exports fell sharply and imports edged lower, according to figures released by the Statistical Service. Preliminary data for…

Cyprus Outlines Four‑Pillar Plan for Energy Transition

Cyprus can play a leading role in the Eastern Mediterranean’s response to the climate crisis, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou told an international climate‑crisis conference in Nicosia. Speaking at the event,…

Tourism Revenue Up 7.8% in January

Tourism revenue in Cyprus reached €74.6 million in January, a 7.8% increase from €69.2 million a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service. Per‑capita spending edged down 0.7% to €613.26,…

EU‑Backed Air‑Navigation Regulators Meet in Larnaca

Cyprus is hosting a two‑day conference of the pan‑European Council of National Supervisory Authorities for Air Navigation Services, the Transport Ministry said Tuesday. The meeting, held under the auspices of…

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