Prison for woman caught with nitrous oxide
The Famagusta District Court on Tuesday sentenced a 25‑year‑old woman to six months in prison after finding her guilty of possessing a controlled drug — nitrous oxide — and of…
Cyprus President: Autism Center in Famagusta District to Be Completed in 18 Months
President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday that construction of a model Autism Center in the free Famagusta district is underway and will be completed within 18 months, calling the project the…
Cyprus health minister praises staff, pledges upgrades during visit to Famagusta General Hospital
Cyprus Health Minister visited Famagusta General Hospital this week, saying the trip offered a direct look at the daily pressures facing medical, nursing and administrative staff. In a statement after…
Water supply to Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta will be reduced
Water supply to Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta will be reduced from today through Thursday due to scheduled maintenance at the Dhekelia desalination plant. The Water Development Department said the work…
Cyprus Announces Overnight Highway Closures for Roadworks
The Public Works Department has announced a series of overnight roadworks this week affecting sections of the Larnaca–Paralimni and Larnaca–Nicosia highways. Larnaca–Paralimni Airport Highway (Thursday, 12 February) From 8 p.m.…
Synthetic Drug Found in Seized Vape Liquids in Cyprus, Tests Show
Laboratory tests have found that 193 vape‑liquid cartridges seized last month from three cannabis‑product shops in Nicosia’s south, Paphos and Paralimni contained a dangerous synthetic drug, according to a report…
Cyprus Police Arrest 32‑Year‑Old Wanted for Serious Offences in Ayia Napa
Police have arrested a 32‑year‑old man who had been wanted in connection with several serious offences committed in Ayia Napa in January 2025, as well as on Sept. 25 and…
Roadworks to Affect Highways and Urban Routes Across Cyprus
A series of roadworks and maintenance projects will affect major highways and urban routes across Cyprus in the coming days and weeks, according to police and public‑works authorities. Larnaca District…
Technical Issue at Larnaca Desalination Plant May Reduce Water Supply, Authorities Say
The Water Development Department said Monday that a technical problem at the Larnaca desalination plant over the weekend may lead to reduced drinking‑water supply to reservoirs serving communities and district…
Man Dies After January Road Crash in Famagusta District
A 64‑year‑old man injured in a road crash in the Famagusta district last month has died of his injuries, police said Tuesday. Panayiotis Theofanous, from Avgorou, had been hospitalized at…