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‘No racial, nationalist motives’ behind mosque fire (updated)
Police said Monday they have arrested a 27-year-old third country national in connection with a fire at a Larnaca mosque, which apparently had no nationalist or racial motives behind it, as Turkish...
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Island’s ‘biggest development project’ a step closer
Larnaca is a step closer to getting the island’s biggest development project as an environmental impact study greenlighted the proposed €1.2bn port and marina. Planned to host cruise ships and private...
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New Larnaca social centre completed, opening next month
Larnaca Municipality’s new multi-purpose social centre has been completed and will begin operations on January 10, the municipality said on Thursday. Recently completed by the joint venture L&P and...
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Man murdered outside his home in Larnaca
A 53-year-old man was murdered in central Larnaca on Tuesday evening, police said. Police responded to reports of gunshots in the Touzhane area in central Larnaca late Tuesday night. The man was...
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Police probe break-in at Larnaca vaccination centre
The vaccination centre at Larnaca port continues to operate as normal, Larnaca police said on Tuesday after launching an investigation into a break-in the previous night. On Monday night, unknown...
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EU acknowledges green credentials of American Academy, Larnaca
The American academy in Larnaca is the first educational institution in the district included in the national and European registers for certified environmental and ecological management systems....
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End in sight for dismantling of Larnaca oil storage facilities
The dismantling of the last remaining ExxonMobil oil storage facilities will be completed by the end of March, Larnaca municipality said on Wednesday. The work, being carried out by Petrolina, began a...
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The Larnaca Tourism Development and Promotion Company (Etap) presented on Thursday a number of upgrades and additions to both the city and district’s tourist infrastructure for 2022. “The Larnaca...
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Much-needed renovation to Larnaca’s Ottoman hammam underway
Restoration work has started on the Ottoman hammam near Hamit Bey square in Larnaca’s Ayios Ioannis area and should be completed in six to eight months, Larnaca municipality said on Thursday. The work...
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Renovated Larnaca museum aims to pull in crowds (photos, video)
Larnaca’s archaeological museum reopened on Thursday, with new exhibits discovered at recent excavations enriching an already impressive collection showcasing the history of the district. Speaking at...
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University of Cyprus shelves plans for Marine school in Larnaca
The University of Cyprus has put an end to the plans for the Larnaca Marine Science and Technology School, according to reports following Wednesday’s House education committee. The reason behind the...
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Heavy rains and road closures, police urge caution
Heavy rainfall Wednesday morning is affecting commuters in Larnaca and Limassol. Police report limited visibility and slippery roads, especially along the highway sections near Germasogeia and Moni....
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Restaurant review: Art Café 1900, Larnaca
A casual afternoon out for a couple of drinks can build up an appetite so, quite spontaneously, my friends and I decided to find somewhere to go and satisfy our hunger. With nowhere specific in mind,...
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€1m tab to renovate buildings’ façades on Piale Pasha
The cost of renovating the facades of the buildings on Larnaca’s Piale Pasha has risen to €1 million, according to the town’s mayor Andreas Vyras. Vyras told the Cyprus News Agency on Tuesday that the...
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School bus catches on fire in Larnaca, no injuries (updated)
A school bus with about 30 pupils onboard in Kiti was hollowed out as it was engulfed in flames early Tuesday morning. The vehicle was completely destroyed but no injuries were sustained. But questions...
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Bus drivers decide to continue strike action, labour ministry initiative in...
Bus drivers decide to continue strike action, labour ministry initiative in the air By Constandinos Tsindas Bus drivers in Nicosia and Larnaca on Monday decided to continue strike action launched on...
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Bus drivers not satisfied, protest ongoing
Drivers of the Nicosia and Larnaca public transport service will march on Tuesday morning from Solomon Square to the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Labour, where they will submit a...
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Work begins on €1.2b Larnaca marina
With a budget of €1.2 billion, works on the Larnaca marina and port development, the largest infrastructure investment in Cyprus, started on Friday. The first phase of the project has a span of five...
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TUI kicks-off Cyprus summer 2022 with new flying ambassador
Just in time for the start of the summer season, Cyprus is getting a new flying ambassador, a plane that was christened ‘Larnaca’ at a special ceremony on Sunday. Larnaca, the most important region of...
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Man in serious condition after being hit by excavator bucket
A 40-year-old man is being treated in hospital, after he was hit by an excavator in a work accident, Monday morning. The man was working to repair a water pipe in Larnaca when the incident happened....
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