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Roadworks to Cause Night‑Time Closures in Limassol and Larnaca, Public Works Department Says

The Public Works Department has announced a series of road closures and traffic diversions in Limassol and Larnaca this week as crews carry out asphalt works, lane marking and routine…

Cyprus court issues first conviction for AI‑generated child‑abuse material

A Limassol court has issued the first conviction in the Republic of Cyprus for offenses involving child‑sexual‑abuse material created using artificial intelligence, the Legal Service have said. Two young defendants…

Students from Cyprus’ music schools perform rebetiko concerts in Nicosia and Limassol

Students from Cyprus’ four music schools took part in a pair of concerts titled “Rebetiko and Folk Paintings,” showcasing works from the rebetiko and laiko traditions. The performances, held at…

UK destroyer HMS Dragon arrives in Cyprus to bolster air defenses

The British destroyer HMS Dragon, which sailed from Portsmouth on March 10, arrived in Cyprus on Monday to reinforce air defenses at the U.K. sovereign bases on the island, Britain’s…

Heavy rain disrupts traffic on Limassol–Paphos highway

Heavy rainfall around 7:15 a.m. along the Limassol–Paphos highway, particularly near Paramali, caused disruptions to traffic on the motorway and surrounding roads. Visibility was reduced for drivers, and water buildup…

Hadjimanoli: Limassol Remains the Heart of Cyprus’ Global Shipping Cluster

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanoli praised Limassol’s long maritime tradition and Cyprus’ role as a global shipping center during remarks at an event hosted by the Limassol Reserve Officers Association.…

Food Delivery Driver Robbed by Group of Youths in Limassol

A 22‑year‑old food delivery driver reported to police that he was assaulted and robbed on Tuesday evening while attempting to deliver an order in Limassol. According to his statement, he…

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…

Cyprus to Allocate €890,000 in Fire Relief Funds to Mountain Communities

Cyprus will distribute €890,000 to communities in the Limassol mountain region, money originally donated by private businesses after last July’s wildfires, President Nikos Christodoulides has said. Speaking in Pachna during…

Three More Arrested in Limassol Weapons and Assault Case

Police in Limassol have arrested three additional suspects in connection with a case involving possession of a weapon with intent to cause terror and an assault resulting in actual bodily…

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