Cyprus Firefighter Ratio Tops EU Average, Eurostat Data Shows
The number of professional firefighters in Cyprus reached 1,200 in 2025, accounting for 0.24% of total employment in the country,…
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Five British Nationals Arrested at Larnaca Airport Over Nearly 75 Kilos of Untaxed Rolling Tobacco
Five British nationals were arrested at Larnaca International Airport last week after customs officers found their luggage packed with large…
Cyprus Temperatures to Hit 39 Degrees Inland as Summer Heat Persists
Temperatures were forecast to reach 39 degrees Celsius (102 Fahrenheit) inland Monday as summer conditions continued across the island, with…
Nine Arrested in Cyprus-Wide Overnight Police Crackdown
Police made nine arrests overnight during coordinated preventive patrols across the island targeting key urban areas, authorities said Sunday. The…
Two Drivers Fail Breath Tests in Nicosia Crashes; Third Loses License in Famagusta
Two drivers involved in separate traffic collisions in the Nicosia district tested positive for driving under the influence of alcohol,…
36-Year-Old Arrested in Larnaca on Motorcycle Theft, Traffic Charges After Crash and Foot Chase
A 36-year-old man was arrested and charged Sunday with stealing a motorcycle and committing multiple traffic offenses following a police…
Christodoulides announces Cabinet reshuffle
President Nikos Christodoulides has exercised his constitutional powers to reshape the composition of the Cypriot government, announcing a series of…
Cyprus minister summons crisis talks as Larnaca Airport congestion boils over
Cyprus’s Justice Minister was forced to convene emergency talks on Tuesday after mounting complaints over congestion at Larnaca Airport, with…
Severe airspace congestion over Greece and Cyprus disrupting flights to and from Israel
Travellers heading to Greece or Cyprus in the coming days have been urged to brace for lengthy delays, as the…
Cyprus issued yellow heat warning as temperatures set to hit 40C
Cyprus’s Meteorology Department has issued a new yellow warning owing to high temperatures. The warning will be in effect tomorrow,…