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Larnaca declares war on graffiti
Larnaca municipality has launched an anti-graffiti campaign as it seeks to rid the city of eyesores and offensive slogans marring public and private areas. “Municipal buildings, facilities, walls, and...
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Well-known musician in three iconic Cyprus shows
Travelling to the island straight from LA, accomplished keyboardist, composer and producer David Garfield will play alongside esteemed Cypriot musicians this summer. Known for his extensive work with...
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Larnaca municipality upgrades Finikoudes walkway
The Larnaca municipality is laying turf on the promenade of Finikoudes beach as part of its efforts to improve the area’s aesthetics, it said on Friday. The move forms part of a wider effort by the...
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Police thwart hooligan clashes ahead of AEK vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv (Video)
Potential clashes between football fans were prevented on Tuesday night as the police received unconfirmed information which tipped them off. Footage from football hooligan accounts on social media...
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Four fans arrested ahead of Larnaca match to appear before court
A 21-year-old and three 19-year-olds are to appear before the Larnaca District Court on Thursday charged with illegal possession of flares. According to police report, the four were arrested and taken...
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Aek Larnaca fans attacked in Tel Aviv by Maccabi supporters (Video)
Aek Larnaca fans on Thursday night were the victims of a hooligan attack in Tel Aviv, when around ten Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters punched and pepper sprayed five Cypriots, who travelled to Israel for...
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Ukrainian independence day celebrations held in Larnaca
An event to mark Ukraine’s independence day and national flag day was held on Finikoudes beach promenade on Wednesday evening. Attendees held a 20-metre-long Ukrainian flag, which was created by...
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Services investigating two fires in Larnaca district
A fire in a parked car after midnight on Friday morning resulted in extensive damages to the vehicle. According to the fire department, the car, parked in a garage in Mosfiloti, caught on fire at 1am...
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Tornado and intense weather causes power outages (updated)
A total of €19,00 of damage was caused by a tornado which struck in the community of Kelia on Monday, officials said on Tuesday. Larnaca district officer Odysseas Hadjistefanou said “crews recorded 14...
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400,000 tourists in Larnaca during summer season, Mayor says
The number of tourists visiting Larnaca during the summer season this year is expected to number around 400,000, according to the town’s mayor Andreas Vyras. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA),...
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Larnaca launches tender for new nursing home
Larnaca municipality launched a tender on Thursday for the construction of a new municipal nursing home, an announcement from the municipality said. Interested parties in filing a tender can find the...
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Professional first aid trainers admitted to chamber of commerce
The association of professional first aid training providers, the First Aid Providers of Cyprus, was inducted into the Larnaca chamber of commerce, with the aim development and promotion of the...
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Israeli tourists to descend on Larnaca as cruise ship season continues
Nine busloads of Israeli tourists, who arrived in Cyprus aboard the Crown Iris cruise ship, will visit Larnaca on Saturday. They are scheduled to visit Finikoudes beach and the town centre. The Larnaca...
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Theft and vandalism are plaguing Larnaca’s schools
Thefts and vandalism are plaguing Larnaca’s schools, President of the district’s school board Petros Chrysostomou said on Wednesday. Items such as air conditioner compressors, copper pipes, and solar...
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Three injured, one seriously, after explosion at Larnaca recycling site...
Authorities on Wednesday were investigating an explosion that occurred in the morning in Aradippou, with sources suggesting it may have been caused by army ammunition. The blast injured three people,...
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Larnaca municipality asks for state land to house medical uni
Larnaca municipality has hailed the interest of two top medical schools – from the UK and Lebanon – in establishing a medical university there, but the district warned that it needs land to host the...
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Police fire warning shots at car
Police in Larnaca said they fired warning shots at a car in Larnaca on Tuesday which was driving “recklessly and dangerously”. They said the car, which had been stolen on Tuesday morning from Pervolia,...
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Fire in Kellia now under control
A fire in Kellia was brought under complete control by early Thursday morning, after burning through two hectares of reedbeds and wild brush. The fire services reported that the blaze broke out around...
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Larnaca starts anti-flood project works
The Larnaca sewerage board has commenced work aimed at protecting the town from flooding, with works expected to be completed within the year, the director announced on Thursday. Angelos...
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Larnaca and Nicosia on list of towns in Europe with notable castles
Larnaca and Nicosia have been included in the top 20 European cities with the highest number of castles, according to German website Ubuy. Larnaca, with five castles, was listed joint 12th on the list,...
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