Road Closures for Works in Limassol and Larnaca
The Public Works Department announced a series of road closures and traffic diversions in Limassol and Larnaca due to scheduled maintenance and construction work. In Limassol, Kosti Palama Street in…
What the Dust Storm Revealed About Air Quality and Health
When Cyprus awoke to hazy orange skies earlier this week, the island found itself briefly transformed. A thick veil of dust drifted across the region, softening the horizon and reducing…
Larnaca Court Jails Two for Drug Importation
A Larnaca criminal court on Tuesday sentenced a man and a woman to 11 years and two‑and‑a‑half years in prison, respectively, after finding them guilty of importing and possessing cannabis…
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,…
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,…
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…
Cannabis Seizure in Larnaca Leads to Three Arrests
Police arrested three people in Larnaca after seizing more than a kilo and a half of cannabis during a series of searches, authorities said Saturday. The Drug Law Enforcement Unit…
Police Probe Death, Suspected Poisonings in Larnaca
Police in Larnaca are investigating the death of a 78‑year‑old man and the possible poisoning of four other people in what authorities described as an unusual case. According to police,…
Cyprus: Larnaca Undergoes Major Transformation Amid Citywide Construction Push
Larnaca is in the midst of a sweeping urban overhaul, with nearly every street in the city’s historic and commercial center turned into a construction site. The ambitious redevelopment plan…
Authorities in Cyprus alarmed by illegal vehicle entry into Larnaca Salt Lake
Local authorities have expressed serious concern over a new incident involving unauthorized vehicle access into the protected Larnaca Salt Lake wetland. According to a joint statement by the Municipality of…