Bar review: Savino, Larnaca
Nestled in the heart of Larnaca’s Laiki Yitonia is a bar that just recently hosted its 28th birthday. Regulars would tell you that it is the ‘Cheers bar’ of Larnaca because owner Moulos will remember...
View ArticleShots fired during police chase in Larnaca
Police in Larnaca fired shots in the early morning hours to stop a truck that was reported stolen and arrested a 21-year-old man. At around 1:30am on Friday, police said they received information about...
View ArticleRestaurant review: La Verenda, Larnaca
Visiting for a celebration, La Veranda on the Larnaca-Dhekelia road gave off the right first impression; quite classy. The tables are all well laid out with shiny cutlery and carefully folded napkins....
View ArticleTwo boys missing abducted from school found, police say (update 7)
Two 11-year-old boys kidnapped from their school in Kamares, Larnaca on Tuesday morning were later found well but in a dazed state. According to CyBC, police found sleeping pills during their...
View ArticleSecond kidnapping suspect remanded
A 41-year-old man arrested in connection with the abduction of two boys, 11, from a Larnaca school on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for two days. The man, who works as a nurse, is suspected of...
View ArticleSecond kidnapping suspect released
A 41-year-old man detained last week in connection with the abduction of two schoolboys, 11, was released on Monday without being charged. The man, who works as a nurse, is suspected of attempting to...
View ArticleKidnapping suspect to face trial before criminal court
A 35-year-old man suspected of kidnapping two boys, 11, from their school in Larnaca last week was on Thursday referred to trial before a criminal court. The trial will start on November 5. The suspect...
View ArticleLarnaca aims to be ‘smart, blue city’
LARNACA is hosting the third Euro-Mediterranean conference titled `Smart Blue City`, with the participation of 120 participants from 20 countries in Africa, America, Europe, from Australia and China....
View ArticleBar review: Re.buke, Larnaca
The Makenzy area has for a long time been a place where people flock, be it for a day at the beach, somewhere to eat or simply for a drink. Over the years different bars have come and gone so the strip...
View Article‘Walking a fine line’ on Larnaca’s salt lake
By Evie Andreou The government will prepare a comprehensive action plan on the management of the ecosystem of the Larnaca salt lake, Agriculture Minister, Costas Kadis, said on Thursday. The minister...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Holy Cow, Larnaca
New on the dining scene in Larnaca is Holy Cow neocanteen. Located in the backstreets not too far from the port roundabout, it is not a place you would stumble across while having a stroll in town....
View ArticleSigned MoU on relocation of Larnaca fuel storage facilities submitted to cabinet
Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on Wednesday he had submitted a signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) to the cabinet between the government and six private companies for the removal of the...
View ArticleMissing teen appeal
Police on Thursday issued a missing person bulletin for 14-year-old Omar Al Liddawi who was last seen at his house in Larnaca on June 7. The teenager is described as slim with brown hair and 1.65m...
View ArticleMan jailed for raping, beating stepdaughters
A 47-year-old man in Larnaca was sentenced to 12 years in prison for systematically raping and beating his step-daughter and causing grievous body harm to her sister. The man, who has not been named to...
View ArticleLarnaca official tries to influence witnesses at his trial
A Larnaca municipal secretary facing corruption charges will be spending the night in jail after a court found there was a risk of him influencing witnesses, as his trial continued on Thursday....
View ArticleTeenage girl missing
Police are searching for the whereabouts of 15-year-old Eleftheria Koufou who has been reported missing from her Larnaca home since Friday. Eleftheria is described as 1.45 metres tall, of medium built,...
View ArticleProposal submitted for Larnaca port and marina development
A proposal on the development of Larnaca’s port and marina was submitted on Friday, the transport ministry said. The proposal will be evaluated in line with the timeframes and procedures specified by...
View ArticleExcavation of ancient mosaics proving to be a Herculean task
The 12 labours of Hercules are rapidly becoming 13, Larnaca mayor said on Monday in a wry reference to the ancient mosaics of the ancient Greek hero uncovered in the town two years ago that he says...
View ArticleChildren behind push to end use of straws in Larnaca area
More than 2,000 multi-use straws were on Thursday bought by people as part of the campaign by children at the special school Ayios Spyridonas to put an end to the use of plastic drinking straws in...
View ArticleBar review: Blue Pine, Larnaca
A beautiful old house sits on a main street on the corner opposite the old GSZ stadium in Larnaca. The house, built in the 1930s, has been transformed in to a little gem that has something for...
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