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Access to Hala Sultan Tekke mosque is not restricted for non-Muslims, Imam says
ACCESS to the tomb of Umm Haram at the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque complex in Larnaca is not restricted for non-Muslims, on the contrary, everyone is welcome, Imam Shakir Alemdar has said. “We are only...
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Clouds of midges plague Larnaca
By Becky Kammitsi Larnaca municipality health services announced on Monday that the number of non-biting midges has increased because of the increased algae in the waters of Alykes and the below...
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Boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo opens first hotel in Cyprus
IHG Hotels & Resorts opens the first and only branded boutique hotel in Cyprus – Hotel Indigo Larnaca. Each of the hotel’s 40 bedrooms is all uniquely designed and inspired by Cyprus’ craft...
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Dolphins spotted off Larnaca (with video)
Dolphins were spotted on Friday off Larnaca with some capturing it on video. Larnaca’s municipal councillor Marios Koukoumas posted a video on social media of the dolphins swimming next to boat....
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Police seize 7.5 kilos of cannabis, arrest 41-year-old man (Updated)
A 41-year-old arrested after police found 7.5 kilos of cannabis in a taxi is allegedly involved in the importation, through the post, of an additional 15 kilos of the drug, it emerged on Thursday. Drug...
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Indigo Hotel pool area open to the public
Indigo Hotel’s fifth-floor pool area is now open to the public, offering a view of Larnaca city and its coastline. Kampana pool bar, situated right next to the pool, can offer moments of relaxation and...
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Man held in connection with 7.2 kilos of cannabis
A 34-year-old man was remanded for six days on Tuesday after police in Larnaca arrested him in connection with the importation of 7.2 kilos of cannabis. It followed a tip-off concerning a suspicious...
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Uni of Cyprus department planned for Larnaca put on hold
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Tuesday the government had decided to suspend planning for a department of the University of Cyprus in Larnaca, due to the coronavirus pandemic. He said...
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Wizz Air adds Larnaca-Bergen route to itinerary
Wizz Air has announced a new route from Larnaca to Bergen in Norway from August, with passengers already able to purchase tickets starting from €24.99. Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway, a...
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Quality Lodge hotel to open in Larnaca
Quality Lodge, BW Premier Collection is a brand new hotel set to open on July 25, 2020, in Larnaca. It is situated on the Dhekelia road in close proximity to the sea. The hotel comprises four floors,...
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Larnaca man dies in labour accident
A 58-year-old Larnaca man was killed on Monday after falling from a height of four metres while working in a warehouse. Christakis Ashikkis from Kamares had been working on what is understood to be a...
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Mackenzie beach evacuated after sewage leak
Authorities on Thursday evacuated part of the popular Mackenzie beach in Larnaca after a sewer pipe broke near the airport. Lifeguards asked people to leave the beach because of wastewater leakage on...
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Larnaca’s ‘storytelling statues’
Seven statues dotted around Larnaca will soon be able to tell you their story thanks to an initiative launched by the Larnaca Tourism Board and supported by the deputy ministry of tourism, the town’s...
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Mackenzie water quality ‘excellent’
Authorities on Wednesday assured the public that water quality at Mackenzie beach was excellent after a wastewater leak last week. Last Thursday, lifeguards asked people to leave the beach after a...
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Coronavirus: Larnaca marathon cancelled
The fourth Radisson Blu Larnaca International Marathon has been cancelled due to the coronavirus and will now take place on November21, 2021, the organising committee announced on Thursday. “On Sunday,...
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Sham marriage murder suspect remanded in custody
Α 26-year-old Indian man was remanded in custody for eight days on Thursday in connection with the murder of a Romanian national, 33, in July, during what appears to be a disagreement over a sham...
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Plans to expand UCy’s presence in Larnaca scaled down
President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday met with the mayor of Larnaca and its municipal board members to discuss the status of projects in the city. Amongst the issues discussed was the creation of a...
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Larnaca’s statues tell their story (video)
Larnaca on Wednesday launched its Storytelling Statues, a new, innovative historical attraction that giving locals and visitors the opportunity to learn the history of symbolic figures connected to the...
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Debate about the future of Larnaca
A public debate will take place in Larnaca on Wednesday between the mayor Andreas Vyras and all interested citizens when plans to reduce the circulation of cars in the centre will be discussed. The...
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Coronavirus: additional measures for Larnaca in effort to break clusters...
Additional measures against the spread of coronavirus in Larnaca, which has seen four major clusters in recent days, were announced on Wednesday shortly after a top government scientific adviser warned...
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