Elam march in protest against migration in Larnaca
Elam members marched on Larnaca’s Finikoudes beach on Friday night in protest against migration. The march made its way from Europe Square up the beach road and was billed as a protest “against crimes...
View ArticleServices cope with aftermath of flooding, rockslides and fires over the weekend
The Limassol and Famagusta fire services responded to 16 weather-related incidents over the weekend, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis reported on X on Monday. Limassol fire stations responded to...
View ArticleYear’s first flamingos arrive in Larnaca
The first flamingos have arrived in Larnaca’s salt lake searching for a warmer climate and food. Every year thousands of migratory birds including flamingos come to Cyprus to spend the winter. This...
View ArticleTeen in custody over fatal accident in Larnaca
The 16-year-old from Palestine, who appears to be the driver in the fatal road accident in Larnaca on Wednesday night, has been issued a seven-day remand order to facilitate police investigations....
View ArticlePalm trees planted to enhance Kastella beach in Larnaca
Larnaca municipality on Friday planted 20 palm trees at Kastella Beach in Larnaca as part of an effort to make the area greener and more inviting. In a statement, the municipality announced that the...
View ArticlePolice arrest man for attacking sailor in Larnaca
Police arrested a 47-year-old man for possession and transport of an illegal firearm, possession of explosives without a licence, and assault and bodily harm. According to police, a sailor from a...
View ArticleLarnaca mourns theft of Santa decoration
The municipality of Larnaca on Tuesday expressed its sadness after thieves stole the Santa from one of its recently installed Christmas decorations. “The municipality of Larnaca expresses its deep...
View ArticleCar fished out of flooded road in Larnaca
The fire department hauled a car out of a flooded road on Wednesday night, after heavy rainfall in the district.In a separate incident in Larnaca, firefighters pumped water out of a flooded...
View ArticleCity Friends Club expands environmental efforts in Larnaca and Paphos
A question and answer session with Founder and CEO of City Friends Club, Anna Gubareva What specific projects and initiatives does City Friends Club plan to implement in Larnaca and Paphos beyond...
View ArticleArrest following fatal crash in Larnaca
Police announced on Sunday the arrest of a 20-year-old as they continue to investigate a fatal traffic accident in Larnaca more than a week ago. A car was reported stolen in Larnaca on November 13 and...
View ArticleGovt plans for Larnaca marina ‘puts development in danger’, mayor says
The government’s plan for a private company to operate the Larnaca port and marina on a temporary basis until a new investor is found to upgrade its infrastructure “puts the development as we imagined...
View ArticleTwo arrested after brawl outside nightclub, police fire warning shots
Two people were arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning after a fight outside a nightclub in Larnaca. Police were called to the scene at around 3am, with reports suggesting that a group of...
View ArticlePolice officer injured on road while on duty
The police association (Sak) on Monday wished a speedy recovery to a colleague who was injured in a traffic accident in Larnaca. The accident happened on Sunday shortly before 5pm in Kiti, at the...
View ArticleParents complain after repeated Larnaca school flooding
Flooded trailer classrooms at a Larnaca public high school prompted the head of the secondary school parents’ association to issue a slew of complaints on Wednesday. Kostas Kosta said flooding at...
View ArticlePort, marina projects to go ahead, amid growing concerns
Development projects at Larnaca port and marina and works at Vasiliko port will be going ahead, the transport ministry has said, while concerns have been voiced regarding a private company taking over...
View ArticleOur View: Larnaca port’s future requires pragmatism
The government has come under a lot of criticism from Larnaca municipality and a section of the media for the decisions it has taken about the development of the town’s port and marina, which have been...
View ArticleCompany fined over injured employee
Larnaca district court has fined a company €6,000 for not maintaining health and safety measures which resulted in the amputation of an employee’s hand, it was announced on Wednesday. The company, MP...
View ArticleInterior minister tackles district staffing and licensing delays
Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou addressed the staffing challenges faced by the district administrations during a meeting with the six district officers on Thursday. The meeting focused on...
View ArticlePolice on alert ahead of Elam anti-migration march in Larnaca
Elam is marching at 7pm in Larnaca to demand an austere migration policy and a crackdown on crime, an event that has the police on alert. Police will be monitoring the march with drones and CCTV...
View ArticleElam march in protest against migration in Larnaca
Elam members marched on Larnaca’s Finikoudes beach on Friday night in protest against migration. The march made its way from Europe Square up the beach road and was billed as a protest “against crimes...
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