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Grievous bodily harm arrest after knife attack

Police arrested a 40‑year‑old man in Limassol in connection with a case of causing grievous bodily harm and possession of a knife, authorities said. Officers were alerted after a 45‑year‑old…

Bacteria Found in Wedding Food After Mass Poisoning in Limassol

Tests by the State Laboratory confirmed the presence of bacteria in food samples taken by Health Services after a mass food poisoning at a wedding reception in Limassol a week…

31‑year‑old man held in connection with home burglaries

Police have arrested a 31‑year‑old man in connection with a series of home burglaries and a theft reported in the Limassol district. Investigators say evidence links the suspect to one…

Cyprus Residents Oppose Plan for 32 New Antennas at UK’s Akrotiri Base

Residents in the Akrotiri area of Cyprus are opposing a British plan to install 32 new military communications antennas, citing fears over radiation, according to reports in the press. Reports…

Limassol: Seizure of nearly three kilograms of cannabis

Two men, ages 25 and 26, were arrested Thursday in Limassol after a Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) operation that led to the seizure of nearly three kilograms of cannabis,…

40‑year‑old man held in connection with a series of burglaries

Police have arrested a 40‑year‑old man in connection with a series of recent home burglaries in the Limassol district, authorities said. The suspect was located at midday in the Linopetra…

Cyprus–Greece Ferry Service to Resume With New Vessel

Ferry services between Cyprus and Greece will resume with a newly upgraded vessel, the AF Marina. The maritime link, now entering its fifth year, will begin its first sailing of…

Abandoned Limassol village sees major Israeli investment, local officials confirm

An abandoned village in the Limassol district has been purchased by Israeli investors, who have begun work on homes and a camping area. The newspaper Fileleftheros reported that the long‑deserted…

Casino revenues in Cyprus surge in 2025, driven largely by Limassol resort

Gross gaming revenues from three casinos in Limassol, Ayia Napa and Paphos rose sharply in 2025, according to figures published Wednesday by the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Authority. The…

Two arrested in Limassol after drugs found in home search

Police arrested a 33‑year‑old man and a 34‑year‑old woman after cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine were found in their possession during a search of their home. According to a police statement,…

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