CyprusMail: Lead in shotguns and fishing weights has a negative impact on both human health and biodiversity, BirdLife said on Tuesday. “Lead is a highly toxic metal, with no safe level of exposure. Its use, especially in hunting, leads to the dispersion of thousands of...
CyprusMail: The trial of five defendants linked to the January 17 shooting incident in Larnaca was postponed again on Tuesday after a member of the criminal court was absent, with all accused remaining in custody pending a new hearing on May 14. The five defendants,...
Philenews: Here is a selection of arts and cultural events taking place across Cyprus this week. The award-winning documentary Varosha, the HostageCity (2024) by French director Sylvie Deleule screens at the Pantheon cinema in Nicosia at 8pm. The film, which won Best...
CyprusMail: Transport MinisterAlexis Vafeades on Monday expressed confusion at Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras’ plans to stage a protest over perceived delays in progress towards redevelopment of the town’s port and marina. “I had already agreed with Mr Vyras the matter...
CyprusMail: A public mobilisation will take place on Wednesday at 6pm at Larnaca’s port roundabout, as local authorities up pressure on the government over delays in the port and marina redevelopment project. The municipality said on Monday, participants will demand...
Philenews: The fifth Femme Fest Cyprus, a festival promoting gender equality, took place simultaneously in five cities on Sunday, April 26, marking the festival’s biggest expansion since it launched. For the first time, events ran concurrently in Nicosia, Limassol,...
Philenews: Here is a selection of arts and cultural events taking place across Cyprus this week. A lecture at the Leventis Municipal Museum in Nicosia at 7.30pm draws on unpublished material found in the office of the RIKDirector General to shed light on conditions in...
Philenews: Erosion at Oroklini beach is advancing at a rapid and unpredictable rate, eating into hotel grounds and pushing part of the coastal promenade to the brink of collapse, while authorities have yet to agree on remedial measures. Photographs show children using an...
CyprusMail: A contract for the construction of Larnaca’s central bus station, valued at €6.38 million plus VAT, was signed on Monday at the transport ministry. The ministry said the project constitutes “a key infrastructure for upgrading public transport and promoting...