Two paddleboarders were rescued by helicopter off Pervolia beach near Larnaca on Friday morning after being swept away from shore by a sea current. The incident occurred at around 11:00 when the current began pulling the pair out to sea, prompting an immediate response from the authorities. A helicopter was deployed to the scene and […]

Recognising the seriousness of the public health crisis arising from confirmed cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Larnaca district, Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has proceeded with the immediate…

The amount of water being supplied to the Larnaca district has been reduced, the Larnaca district government said on Wednesday, with the water pressure in the district’s pipes having been reduced. It said the water pressure had been reduced on Tuesday, as part of measures the district government is undertaking to “rationalise water use and […]

Cases of foot and mouth disease in livestock units in Larnaca most likely originated in the north, head of the Turkish Cypriot Veterinary Association Burak Toskoy said on Tuesday. “It remains unknown

Cypriot health authorities have launched a large-scale operation to cull 13,000 animals in the Larnaca region to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

All buildings along the Larnaca-Dhekelia road will be without water until 3pm on Tuesday, due to planned works to improve the water supply network. The water was cut off at 7am from the Oroklini fire station roundabout till the junction near KOT beach. Consumers are urged to use water sparingly to meet their needs with […]

A 17-year-old appeared before the Larnaca court on Monday in connection with a house burglary in Kornos during which €72,950 and two hunting shotguns were stolen. The court ordered the teenager be remanded for seven days. Court proceedings were held behind closed doors as the suspect is a minor, the police said. During questioning, the […]

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and remanded in custody in connection with a mass brawl that occurred in Larnaca last month, accused of transporting a weapon.

Seven 'green point' rubbish tips in Cyprus's Larnaca district have been closed indefinitely due to an ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease, as confirmed by the district governor.

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Farmers in Oroklini concealed foot-and-mouth disease symptoms in their herds for around two weeks before reporting them, allowing the virus to spread across Larnaca district, according to Veterinary…

Cypriot media criticizes authorities for their handling of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Larnaca, drawing parallels to past mismanagement of wildfires and other crises.

Police have arrested two more suspects, aged 17 and 18, in connection with a burglary in the Larnaca district over the weekend. The incident involved the theft of two guns, cash, and a safe, and the arrests followed the issuance of warrants.

The 5th edition of Femme Fest Cyprus is expanding its reach, taking place simultaneously in five different cities—Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, and Ayia Napa—on Sunday, April 26.

Customs officers on Friday carried out inspections and seizures of e-cigarette liquids and other products containing synthetic narcotic substances and prohibited cannabinoids during a coordinated operation in Larnaca. The customs department said it took part in a joint operation on February 20, with the police drug squad Ykan and the illegal betting unit, as well […]

Preventive measures against foot-and-mouth disease are being stepped up at livestock units in Aradippou, Athienou, Livadia and Dromolaxia–Meneou, in a bid to contain the virus following confirmed case

A sixth individual, a 31-year-old man, has been arrested in connection with a high-profile burglary that took place in Larnaca in February 2024. He was remanded for five days, joining five other men previously arrested.

An argument is made for Larnaca to host Cyprus's first public university dedicated to arts and culture, emphasizing the nation's need to promote its cultural identity.

Have you seen the sign at the start of the Larnaca-Nicosia highway? It’s been there for years – occasionally painted and modernised, but very much an iconic part of the Cyprus’ landscape. It’s a simple semi-circle divided into coloured sections, with an arrow that can be moved from the green of LOW all the way […]

Old calendarist priests entered a farm in the Larnaca district on Wednesday night to bless its goats, with the area having been hit by an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in recent days. The old cal

Cyprus is contemplating declaring a state of emergency and has deployed the National Guard to prevent a 'total livestock disaster' as the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak escalates into a national security crisis.

Two people were taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision on the Ayia Napa-Larnaca motorway on Tuesday morning. The crash occurred near the Oroklini exit in the direction of Larnaca. According to police, the left lane is currently closed to traffic. Authorities had initially closed both lanes of the motorway following the accident. Police confirmed […]

Customs officials and police in Larnaca, Cyprus, raided a shop and seized numerous illegal cannabinoid products, some linked to fatalities, during a coordinated operation.

A team of veterinary experts from the European Commission has urgently arrived in Cyprus to review the escalating situation concerning foot-and-mouth disease, as authorities intensify control efforts.

Nicosia and Larnaca are set to host a series of spring pop-up bazaars, offering a variety of items from second-hand goods to vintage finds and vinyl records, enriching the local events calendar.

An event which was set to take place in the Larnaca district village of Oroklini to celebrate Green Monday was cancelled on Sunday due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease among livestock in the a