Man armed with knife arrested after balcony standoff in Larnaca
A knife‑wielding man was arrested in Larnaca on Wednesday after threatening two women and briefly barricading himself inside an apartment, police said. The incident began at around 3:30 p.m., when…
Cyprus justice minister observes firefighting drill in Larnaca
Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris has attended a joint firefighting exercise near the Larnaca Salt Lake, where police aviation units, the Fire Service and the volunteer group SupportCY tested their response…
UK Sovereign Base Areas align with Cyprus measures to contain foot‑and‑mouth outbreak
The Sovereign Base Areas Administration (SBAA) have said it is fully aligned with measures introduced by the Republic of Cyprus to contain the outbreak of foot‑and‑mouth disease in the Larnaca…
Police investigate fatal crash in Larnaca
Police are investigating a road collision in Larnaca that left a 52‑year‑old man dead last night. The victim, Nikos Nikolaou of Dromolaxia, was driving along Ellados Avenue in Aradippou at…
Water Cuts Continue in Parts of Larnaca Due to Desalination Plant Issues
Water outages are continuing in selected areas of Larnaca because of ongoing problems at the desalination units, local authorities said. In a statement, the Larnaca Water Board urged consumers to…
Roadworks Announced in Larnaca and Limassol Through Mid‑May
Cyprus’ Public Works Department has announced a series of roadworks in the Larnaca and Limassol districts, including lane closures, night works and temporary traffic diversions. In Larnaca, crews will build…
Government to Approve Nine‑Point Package on Foot‑and‑Mouth Response
President Nikos Christodoulides has said that a government is judged by how it handles crises, as he opened a meeting of the Council of Ministers. He said the cabinet would…
Cyprus Officials Defend Culling Measures as Foot‑and‑Mouth Response Tightens
Culling animals on infected farms is a necessary step to contain foot‑and‑mouth disease, scientists and veterinary officials said at a press briefing, noting that even asymptomatic animals can transmit the…
Water Development Department to begin reservoir and pipeline works in Avdimou
Cyprus’s Water Development Department will begin construction of a water reservoir and installation of a new supply pipeline for the community of Avdimou in mid‑March. The works will take place…
Lebanese man wanted by Germany on Hamas‑related warrant arrested at Larnaca airport
Police in Cyprus have arrested a 25‑year‑old Lebanese man at Larnaca Airport who was wanted by Germany on suspicion of involvement with Hamas. Police spokesman Byron Byronos told CyBC Radio…