The Larnaca district government's water supply and sewerage services announced €1.2 million in funding to replace and repair dozens of manholes in the city, with 18 replacements and 55 repairs planned over 36 months.

Two young Somali women, both aged 20 and residing in Cyprus, drowned on Thursday afternoon after going for a swim in the Oroklini area of Larnaca district.

The Larnaca district government announced a planned water outage in parts of Pano Lefkara, Cyprus, between 7 am and 3 pm on Wednesday due to improvement works on the water supply networks.

The Larnaca district local government organization (EOA) announced savings of over €530,000 since July 2024 due to investments in renewable energy, highlighting solar energy's role in reducing public sector costs.

A woman died after a fall at a workplace in Limassol, while another woman passed away following a car accident in the Larnaca district. These separate incidents resulted in two fatalities in Cyprus.

The Larnaca district government organization (EOA) has called for the allocation of funds to manage dangerous buildings and other critical responsibilities, amidst ongoing evacuation efforts.

Stephanos Christodoulou, a candidate for MP in the Larnaca district with MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s Direct Democracy party, stated he is running to secure better opportunities for his children. He emphasized his grounded reasons for entering politics.

Two passengers arrested at Larnaca airport for possessing hundreds of packets of seized cigarettes were remanded in police custody for three days by the Larnaca district court.

A 24-year-old man has been remanded in custody for seven days by Larnaca District Court in connection with the Easter Sunday stabbing of a 19-year-old at a nightclub on Mackenzie beach. The suspect was arrested by CID Larnaca.

A 57-year-old man has been remanded by the Larnaca district court for six days in connection with an investigation into assisting the illegal entry of third-country nationals into the Republic of Cyprus.

A 19-year-old has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Larnaca district court for robbing a kiosk on March 29, 2025, where three hooded individuals threatened a worker and stole money.

A Game and Fauna Service officer in Cyprus was rushed to the hospital after inhaling toxic fumes from a powerful disinfectant while assisting with foot-and-mouth disease prevention measures in the Larnaca district.

A 52-year-old man died on Sunday evening after his vehicle collided with another car on Ellados Avenue in the Aradippou area of Larnaca district, prompting a police investigation into the crash circumstances.

Water cuts are continuing today in selected areas of Larnaca due to ongoing problems affecting desalination units, local authorities said. In a statement, the Larnaca district government (EOA) said that limited water supply from government systems persists as a result of operational issues at desalination plants. “As part of efforts to better manage the situation, […]

The Cyprus Fire Service handled 38 incidents across the island in the past 24 hours, primarily due to strong winds, with most occurrences reported in the Larnaca district.

House President Annita Demetriou on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou over the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease, which has centred on the Larnaca district in recent weeks. More to follow…

The president of the Larnaca district self-government organisation has called for a clear strategic plan to guide decisions on livestock farming, emphasizing the 'tragic' situation facing the primary sector in Cyprus.

Control measures remain in place on Saturday as Cyprus aims to stem the spread of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease which was detected in the Larnaca district earlier this month. As such, the ban on the movement of livestock and feed nationwide remains in place, with a 10-kilometre surveillance zone also being upheld. […]

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 […]

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.

A 44-year-old businessman accused of extorting tens of thousands of euros from an elderly man will remain in custody until his trial, as ruled by the Larnaca district court in Cyprus.

A deceased individual was found on a beach near the village of Kiti in the Larnaca district of Cyprus on Thursday morning, prompting a police investigation.

Four men accused of terror-related offenses in Cyprus, two of whom were linked to large quantities of explosives, had their remands renewed by the Larnaca district court during closed-door hearings.

The Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) stated that responsibility for dangerous buildings lies solely with their owners, emphasizing that public safety is not negotiable and urging owners to act.

Eight hundred and eighty-nine buildings in the Larnaca district of Cyprus have been classified as dangerous under updated records compiled by the Larnaca district government organisation (EOA). The announcement was made by Larnaca EOA president Angelos Hadjicharalambou.

Larnaca district government has begun issuing evacuation orders for dangerous buildings, giving residents three days to vacate their premises.

The Larnaca district local government organization (EOA) is unlikely to implement water cuts during the summer months, according to its president Angelos Hadjicharalambous, who expressed optimism for the city and district.

The Larnaca District Local Government Organisation (DLGO) has commenced on-site visual inspections of approximately 15 to 20 buildings classified as high-risk within Larnaca town, addressing a backlog of over 563 cases.

A 16-year-old sustained a hand injury after a firecracker exploded at a primary school in the Larnaca district of Cyprus on Sunday evening. Police are investigating the incident.

A new instance of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was detected in Dromolaxia, Larnaca district, bringing the total number of affected farming units in Cyprus to 50.

The Aradippou area in Larnaca district, Cyprus, has been without electricity since early Monday morning due to a fault, with Electricity Authority of Cyprus crews working to restore power.

A 36-year-old man has been remanded in custody for eight days by the Larnaca District Court after holding two women at knifepoint in their home for over two hours, following police intervention.

Two more incidences of foot and mouth disease were identified at farms in the Larnaca district on Saturday, the veterinary services department said on Saturday.

A fresh case of foot and mouth disease was detected in the Larnaca district village of Dromolaxia on Tuesday afternoon. The case was found on a farm which houses 110 sheep and goats.

Livestock farmers from across Cyprus gathered in Oroklini, blocking roads in an effort to stop the culling of sheep and goats at a colleague's unit, protesting the severe outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the Larnaca district.

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday promised to “stand by” farmers impacted by the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the Larnaca district, following a meeting with stakeholders at…

The Department of Public Works announced roadworks on highways in the Paphos and Larnaca districts on Wednesday. Maintenance on electronic signs will also be carried out on the Limassol-Paphos highway from 9 am to 5 pm.

Akel on Friday said Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou must “resign or be sacked”, lambasting her response to the wildfires which tore through the Limassol district last summer, water shortages, and the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the Larnaca district. “The chain of failures and incompetence in her entire area of responsibility is […]

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…

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.

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

A  murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a male body in the Larnaca district over the weekend, believed to be that of a Bangladeshi student which had been missing for more…

Police have arrested a 49-year-old Greek Cypriot man in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged criminal organization operating in the Larnaca district, bringing the total number of suspects to five.

The Larnaca district government in Cyprus has launched its 'Larnaca-26' campaign, aiming for residents to reduce water consumption by 26 litres per day by September, from the current average of 140 litres.

Police are investigating an incident where shots were fired at two vehicles outside a holiday home in a Larnaca district village in Cyprus.

A person was trapped in a vehicle after a severe crash on the Meneou-Pervolia road in Larnaca district, while two separate fires were reported in Nicosia.

Savvas Zannoupas, a 'Sikou Pano!' parliamentary election candidate and barrister, reported being attacked at and near the Larnaca district court building, confirming his intention to file an official complaint.

Alexia Hadjichristoforou has registered as the sole candidate for the Patriotic Lacedaemonian Movement party, standing for election in the Larnaca district of Cyprus. The party's name, "Lacedaemonian," refers to ancient Sparta.

An LGBTQ advocacy group in Cyprus has called for systemic reform in education, politics, and media after rainbow flags were burned on Easter bonfires in two Larnaca district villages, describing the incidents as symptoms of deeper structural issues.

A boat was completely destroyed by a fire that broke out in the village of Kofinou in the Larnaca district of Cyprus. The boat was on a trailer in a field, despite the village not having a coastline.

The Larnaca district government in Cyprus has implemented immediate measures to conserve water, including reducing pressure in supply networks, repairing damage, and launching awareness campaigns in schools, due to growing concerns about water scarcity.

The justice ministry announced the partial opening of a new migrant centre in Limnes, near Menoyia in the Larnaca district, marking a significant upgrade in the state's infrastructure for migrant management.

The British Sovereign Base Areas Administration has confirmed full alignment with the Republic of Cyprus's measures to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the Larnaca District, with no positive cases recorded within the bases as vaccination begins near Akrotiri.

An explosion at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) power station in Vasiliko, Larnaca district, injured two workers. The blast occurred in the station’s compressed air fire suppression system.

The big potato, a cultural landmark in Xylofagou in the Larnaca district, lies on the ground after toppling off its stand due to extreme weather conditions over the weekend. According to Facebook page ‘The Big Potato Cyprus’, the prevailing winds and rain on Saturday and Sunday caused the statue to fall off its stand. “The […]

Livestock farmers in the Larnaca district on Wednesday staged a protest against the ongoing culling of animals in the aftermath of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the area in recent weeks.

Eight new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been identified in Livadia and one in Dromolaxia, with more than 7,000 animals culled since the outbreak began, the Veterinary Services said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference, Veterinary Services spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou said the new cases involve eight sheep and goat units in Livadia and […]

A fire erupted on the wooden roof of a house in Ayios Theodoros, Cyprus, shortly after midnight. Four fire engines from the Larnaca district responded to the blaze.

Cypriot police destroyed more than 80 kilograms of drugs seized from 530 cases in the Limassol and Larnaca districts.

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

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.