CyprusMail: The reviewing process of the “Polyvios” evacuation plans ahead of the upcoming wildfire season is in progress and will be completed by the end of April, the interior ministry told the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday. “Civil Defence forces have been sent to the...
CyprusMail: The deepening rift over the future of the Larnaca port and marina project intensified on Wednesday after transport minister Alexis Vafeades blocked the ports authority (CPA) from presenting development proposals. Larnaca mayor, Andreas Vyras, said he was...
CyprusMail: Three of the four defendants accused of participating in a criminal syndicate in Larnaca were conditionally released on Wednesday after the court removed several charges from the indictment, significantly altering the scope of the case. The Larnaca permanent...
Philenews: From theatre and live music to art exhibitions and new cinema releases, there is plenty to enjoy across the island today. TheatreBoeing Boeing – Thatre Ena, Nicosia, 7pm. One of the most celebrated farce comedies in contemporary theatre, Boeing Boeing by...
Philenews: A security guard who stabbed a colleague at the Kofinou Migrant Reception and Accommodation Centre after being criticised over his work has been sentenced to four years in prison by the LarnacaCriminal Court. The court handed down the sentence on the morning...
CyprusMail: Flamingos arrive in Cyprus in November and leave by the end of February, with their pink colour and height reaching 1.45m making them a popular sight at Cyprus’ wetlands, however in the past 25 years 169 of these majestic birds have suffered lead poisoning as...
Philenews: Elevated levels of toxic lead have been detected in the sediment and soil of two of the Republic’s most vital Natura 2000 wetlands, according to a new study by BirdLife Cyprus. The research, conducted under the EU-funded LIFE IP Physis project, identified...
Philenews: The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) is expected to submit its development proposal for Larnaca port and marina by the end of April, with land area development included — the element whose absence from earlier government plans had drawn fierce opposition from...
Philenews: Police officers fired warning shots shortly after midnight on Tuesday to intercept a suspect who rammed a patrol car and assaulted officers during a pursuit in the Dromolaxia rural area. The suspect,...