Larnaca to create ‘smart parking system’
The Larnaca municipality has announced the signing of a contract worth around €600,000 to create a “smart parking system” in the town. The contract was signed by the town’s mayor Andreas Vyras and...
View ArticleCar in Aradippou set on fire for second time
A car belonging to a 70-year-old man in the Larnaca suburb of Aradippou was set on fire for the second time in the space of six weeks, the police said on Friday. Larnaca police spokesman Christodoulos...
View ArticleFire breaks out in microwave in Larnaca
A fire broke out in a microwave in an apartment in Larnaca on Friday morning, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said. He said the fire brigade had responded to a call at 5.19am and found the fire...
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Pod of dolphins spotted off Cyprus’ coast
A pod of eight dolphins was spotted off the coast of Larnaca during a diving event, with underwater photographers taking the opportunity to document the experience. “A pod of eight dolphins passed...
View ArticleElderly man seriously injured after trying to cross road during cycle race
A 75-year-old man suffered serious injuries on Saturday after attempting to cross a road in the Larnaca district village of Ormidia while a charity cycle race was ongoing and being hit by an oncoming...
View ArticleTwo car thefts in Cyprus spark police warning over carelessness
Two separate car theft cases – one in Nicosia and another in Larnaca – have prompted a strong warning from police after it was revealed that valuables and even keys had been left inside the parked...
View ArticleLarnaca area municipalities demand compensation for airport impact
Representatives of the Larnaca and Dromolaxia-Meneou municipalities met on Wednesday to discuss a study on compensatory measures related to Larnaca airport operations and formally requested a meeting...
View ArticleHotels near full as diverted flights bring 2,400 unexpected guests
Hotel occupancy in Cyprus is nearing full capacity after 16 flights were diverted from Israel to Larnaca and Paphos airports, following Israel’s strike on Iran. The roughly 2,400 passengers from those...
View ArticlePiale Pasha street to close on Saturday due to fishing competition
Piale Pasha street will be closed on Saturday from noon to midnight due to the “All Star Surfcasting Cup” fishing competition. “The upper pedestrian street, adjacent to Piale Pasha street, will remain...
View ArticleMayor “totally against” shelter for unaccompanied minors on Koag land
The mayor of Dromolaxia-Meneou is “totally against” the creation of a shelter for unaccompanied minors on Cyprus Land Development Corporation (Koag) land, warning that the municipality will take strong...
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