Services 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...
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Larnaca 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...
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City 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 ArticleLarnaca port protest on hold pending presidential meeting
Saturday’s protest at Larnaca port has been put on hold, pending an “open agenda” meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides within a fortnight. The transport ministry had until 3pm on Friday to give...
View ArticleLarnaca shop owners protest works in commercial centre
Larnaca shop owners on Friday blasted works that began in November to remodel the commercial centre, saying that business has been affected as Christmas shoppers can’t get to them. President of the...
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Apps bring Larnaca attractions to life
Three new apps have been created to enhance the virtual tourism experience of Larnaca, the local development and promotion board announced on Monday. The first concerns a virtual tour focusing on the...
View ArticleLarnaca municipality warns of vehicle seizures in open spaces
The Larnaca municipality has announced plans to remove abandoned vehicles and other stationary objects left in public or private open spaces. The measure primarily targets car owners attempting to sell...
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