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Concerns over Larnaca’s growing industrialisation
By Andria Kades THE HOUSE Environment Committee expressed concerns on Wednesday that Larnaca is becoming increasingly industrialised, contrary to Communication and Works Minister Marios Demetriades’...
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Teen killer’s lawyer blames the system during mitigation hearing
By Evie Andreou A lawyer for 17-year-old Alexis Anastasiou, found guilty of manslaughter in the stabbing death of British Cypriot Michael Antony Louis Mina, 22, in Larnaca last November, blamed the...
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Larnaca announces Zenobia underwater video competition
Larnaca is organising an underwater video competition having as a theme the marine life of Zenobia, a ship that sank off Larnaca in 1980, considered one of the best wreck dive sites in the region. The...
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No room for disabled AEL fans at cup final
By Evie Andreou The Cyprus Football Association’s (CFA) decision to exclude disabled AEL fans from watching the cup final with APOEL on Wednesday by choosing a stadium with no adequate seating for...
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Kamares residents say they’re plagued by mosquitoes
Residents in Larnaca are complaining the local municipality is not doing anything to combat the number of mosquitoes in Kamares area by the Salt Lake. Anna Shiakalis, said that authorities had only...
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Hundreds of rabbits killed by fire at breeding farm
Police are investigating a fire which burned around 1,000 rabbits at a Larnaca breeding farm on Monday night. A large part of the farm was destroyed when the fire, that broke out at about 7.40pm...
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Teenager jailed for 17 years (updated)
By Andria Kades Alexis Anastasiou, 17, found guilty of manslaughter for stabbing to death British Cypriot Michael Antony Louis Mina, 22, in Larnaca last November was jailed for 17 years on Tuesday....
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Conflict of interest for Larnaca mayor over sewerage bid
By Andria Kades POLICE are investigating a conflict of interest relating to Larnaca mayor Andreas Louroutjiatis who is also chairman of the Larnaca Sewerage Board (SAL) after findings that a...
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Father and two sons injured by flying glass
A father and his two sons were taken to Larnaca hospital on Wednesday afternoon after suffering injuries when trying to take a glass panel inside a building. According to police, the men lost control...
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Three flights diverted from Larnaca to Paphos due to fog
Three flights were redirected from landing at Larnaca airport in the early hours of Friday due to thick fog resulting in zero visibility when they were due to land in or around 2am. Flights from...
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Restaurant review: Aldente, Larnaca
By Andreas Vou As well as the wonderful weather this time of the year, the summer always brings out a vibrant atmosphere along Phinikoudes in particular as the whole promenade, with its countless bars...
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Various roadworks on the highways for two weeks from July 22
The transport ministry announced various roadworks on the highways from July 22 to August 4, including weekends. On Wednesday and Thursday, July 22 and 23 the works will commence on the Nicosia-Larnaca...
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No room for disabled AEL fans at cup final
By Evie Andreou The Cyprus Football Association’s (CFA) decision to exclude disabled AEL fans from watching the cup final with APOEL on Wednesday by choosing a stadium with no adequate seating for...
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Restaurant review: Kitsios Tavern, Larnaca
By Andreas Vou The town of Larnaca has a wonderful blend of both modern and ancient buildings which sit side by side in a constant reminder of both its heritage and its emergence as a vibrant place for...
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Hotel prices down year-on-year in May
Hotels in Cyprus for May compared to last year “are more affordable” with a fall in prices since last year in all areas except Nicosia and Larnaca, the latter of which were already among Europe’s...
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Government hikes subsidy for Larnaca-Brussels flight
The government has increased the subsidy its offering to airlines to provide a Larnaca-Brussels route after it had no takers. A call for tender for a Larnaca-Brussels flights issued earlier this month...
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Peace on the way for Cyprus, Mufti says
By Evie Andreou Peace in Cyprus is on the way, the religious leader of the Turkish Cypriots Mufti Dr Talip Atalay said on Tuesday during a pilgrimage to the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque in Larnaca. Around...
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Two men injured in Phinikoudes brawl
Two Polish men were injured on Wednesday night during a brawl in Larnaca involving around 50 people, police said. One of the men, 39, was diagnosed with a broken nose and fractures to various parts of...
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Jailed teen killer sentenced again for car theft and drug offences
The Larnaca court on Wednesday handed down another two-year sentence for car thefts and drug offences to Alexis Anastasiou, 17 who was jailed for 17 years this month for manslaughter in the stabbing to...
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Hermes launches electronic parking reservation for airports
Hermes Airports has launched an electronic parking reservation system in Larnaca and Paphos aiming to save travelers time and money, it said on Thursday. Options include covered or uncovered parking...
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