Greens call for further investigation into new Larnaca tower
A 22-floor tower has been approved for construction in Larnaca without a relevant environmental impact study being carried out, the Green Party said on Thursday. The plot, on Finikoudes could be...
View ArticleRestaurant review: The Brewery, Larnaca
Birthdays are a time to celebrate so I gathered together the family and headed to Phinikoudes for an enjoyable lunch. We opted for The Brewery as I had heard about the variety on the menu and thought...
View ArticleWork begins to install underground bins along Larnaca beach areas
Work began on Tuesday to install underground bins in the Phinkoudes, Mitsopoulos and Makenzy coastal areas of Larnaca. An announcement from Larnaca municipality said the work, which will take several...
View ArticlePolice arrest woman who tasered neigbour
Police in Larnaca arrested a 64-year-old woman on suspicion of beating her neighbour and assaulting her with a taser. The complainant, a 66-year-old, told police the incident happened at 10.30pm on...
View ArticleLarnaca police looking for black car in hit-and-run
POLICE on Saturday said they are searching for a car involved in a hit-and-run accident the previous night in Larnaca that led to the serious injury of a 22-year-old woman. The woman is in serious...
View ArticleBar review: Vinaria, Larnaca
By Andreas Nichola It seems as though Larnaca is continually being invested in and improved with new shops, bars and eateries opening in various locations. In the heart of the city, there used to be an...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Takis Kebab House, Larnaca
While it’s always a treat to go and sit by the sea at a plush restaurant and order gourmet food sometimes all you need is something simple without all the bells and whistles. In the centre of Larnaca...
View ArticleRemand after Larnaca man stabs pensioner neighbour (updated)
An 84-year-old man remains in hospital while his neighbour who stabbed him on Saturday night was remanded for five days by Larnaca District Court on Sunday. According to the police, at about 7.30 on...
View ArticleCars stolen from Larnaca dealership
A car dealer from Larnaca reported to the police on Monday afternoon that two cars worth €46,000 were stolen from his shop overnight. The man said the theft took place between 10pm Sunday and 8.50am...
View ArticleTen children aboard migrant boat arriving at Larnaca (updated)
A boat with 33 migrants, including eight infants and two children, arrived in Larnaca port on Tuesday. According to police, the naval department located the eight-metre long boat at around 12.30pm off...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Zephyros fish tavern, Larnaca
One of the luxuries of living by the coast is that you can enjoy quality fresh fish at a multitude of restaurants, including Zephyros, sitting right on top of Larnaca’s fishing harbour. And it has...
View ArticleSix people, including two children, rescued off Larnaca
Six people including two children were rescued on Thursday in the sea area southeast of Larnaca. The Larnaca Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) said it was alerted at around 9.15am that some...
View ArticleAll regulations are followed at Zenobia wreck, diving companies insist
Long-running dispute between owner and divers over famous wreck By Annette Chrysostomou A diving incident at the famous Zenobia shipwreck off Larnaca this week has brought to the fore once again a...
View ArticleBar review: Helicon, Larnaca
With the long, hot summer coming to an end, it is now bearable to be outside. Sunset, cocktails and a cool breeze sound like a dream, one that can become reality at Helicon roof top bar in Larnaca....
View ArticleRestaurant review: Taverna Zenon, Larnaca
One thing that can definitely be said about Cyprus is that there is no shortage of places to go and eat. This is useful when guests come from abroad! This time, the request was for a traditional meze....
View Article‘Go dance in the cabaret’ Russian woman told during car park altercation...
Police said on Sunday they were investigating an incident in a Larnaca car park involving three Cypriot women and a Russian woman. The 10-minute video appears to show one of the Cypriot women verbally...
View ArticleGood progress on anti-flooding measures, says Larnaca mayor
The budget for anti-flooding projects in Larnaca is around nine million euros, the president of Larnaca Sewerage Board (SAL) Andreas Vyras said on Thursday. Vyras, who is also the mayor of Larnaca, met...
View ArticleMagnitude 3.8 tremor felt in Limassol and Larnaca
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was felt off the coast of Limassol and Larnaca Friday afternoon the department of geological surveys said. The earthquake was recorded at 13.46pm. Its epicentre was 30...
View ArticleBar review: The Barrel House, Larnaca
Some of us enjoy a good beer and some crave a well-crafted cocktail. However, rarely do I come across bars that satisfy both of these preferences to a high quality and in a classy, modern setting. So,...
View ArticlePolice seize one kilo of cocaine, arrest four suspects (updated)
Authorities have detained four men on suspicion of drug trafficking after seizing one kilo of cocaine during a raid in the Larnaca area. Three of the suspects, aged 35, 36, and 26, were remanded in...
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