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Greek frigates Kimon and Psara arrive in Cyprus
Worldcyprus-mailiefimeridanaftemporiki+2in-cyprusprotothema-en3h ago5 sources

Greek frigates Kimon and Psara arrive in Cyprus

The Greek naval Belharra class frigates, the Kimon and Psara, arrived in Cypriot waters early on Wednesday. The two vessels entered the republic’s maritime zone shortly after dawn and have been operating within its boundaries since their arrival, according to defence sources. Their deployment follows a series of military and diplomatic moves by Athens aimed […]

Things to do on Sunday, March 1
Culturein-cyprus3d ago

Things to do on Sunday, March 1

There is plenty to keep culture lovers busy across Cyprus this week, from a grand piano duet touring Limassol and Nicosia under the banner of the EU Presidency to a new run of Shakespeare,…

Fire damages wooden roof of Limassol catechism building
Worldin-cyprus7d ago

Fire damages wooden roof of Limassol catechism building

A fire broke out on the wooden roof of a building used as a catechism centre by the Agios Nikolaos parish in Limassol on Tuesday afternoon, causing partial damage to the structure. The call came in at 3.09 pm. Two fire engines from the Agios Nikolaos fire station responded and brought the blaze under control […]

Firefighters battle blaze at abandoned building in Limassol
Worldin-cyprus8d ago

Firefighters battle blaze at abandoned building in Limassol

Firefighters were mobilised in Limassol on Green Monday after a fire broke out in an abandoned building near Leontiou Street. Plumes of thick smoke were visible from across the city, prompting nearby residents to alert authorities at midday. Fire Service spokesperson Andreas Kettis said the blaze has been contained within the building, though crews are […]

Fire damages vehicles at luxury car dealership in Limassol
Businessin-cyprus9h ago

Fire damages vehicles at luxury car dealership in Limassol

A fire broke out early on Wednesday at a luxury car sales premises in Germasogeia, damaging several vehicles, police said. According to the Cyprus Police, the blaze started at around 4:00 a.m. at the premises, which is owned by two men aged 33 and 22. The fire was extinguished by the Cyprus Fire Service. Two […]

Limassol plans new industrial zone to meet rising demand for storage
Businesscyprus-mail2d ago

Limassol plans new industrial zone to meet rising demand for storage

Limassol’s Kourion municipality is accelerating plans for a new industrial area in Kokkinokampos with direct access to the Limassol–Saittas motorway, aiming to address growing storage and light industry needs in the wider Limassol district. The project, which is being spearheaded by the local authority, concerns the development of a fully organised industrial zone in the […]

Things to do on Thursday, February 26
Culturein-cyprus6d ago

Things to do on Thursday, February 26

From a returning theatrical portrait of a Cypriot artist to new comedy on the Limassol stage, gallery openings across three cities and a fresh wave of films hitting cinemas, there is plenty to see…

Gun Found at Limassol Waste Facility
Worldin-cyprus7d ago

Gun Found at Limassol Waste Facility

Police in Limassol were alerted after a worker found a black pistol with a brown handle while sorting rubbish at the OEDA Pentakomo waste facility. The weapon was seized as evidence.

Lane closed on Nicosia-Limassol motorway following collision
Worldin-cyprus8d ago

Lane closed on Nicosia-Limassol motorway following collision

One lane of the Nicosia-Limassol motorway has been closed to traffic following a collision near Agios Tychonas. The closure affects one of the lanes heading towards Limassol. Police have urged motorists to be particularly careful when approaching the area.

Drugs traffickers handed prison sentences
Politicscyprus-mail22h ago

Drugs traffickers handed prison sentences

Prison sentences totalling more than 18 years were imposed on Tuesday on three men convicted in two separate drug trafficking cases. In Limassol, the permanent criminal court sentenced a 32-year-old man to nine years’ imprisonment and a 26-year-old man to three and a half years after finding them guilty of offences linked to the possession […]

Car crashes into betting shop in Limassol (photos)
Worldin-cyprus1d ago

Car crashes into betting shop in Limassol (photos)

A traffic accident occurred moments ago on Apostolou Varnava Street in the Agios Ioannis area of Limassol. According to initial reports from the Traffic Department, an 86-year-old driver, while exiting a fruit shop parking area, ended up crashing into the building opposite, which houses a betting agency. A customer inside was injured and taken by […]

Akel says agriculture minister must ‘resign or be sacked’
Politicscyprus-mail4d ago

Akel says agriculture minister must ‘resign or be sacked’

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 […]

Limassol firm offers full tourism management scholarship at Tepak
Businesscyprus-mail5d ago

Limassol firm offers full tourism management scholarship at Tepak

Destination Management Company Drakos DMC has announced that it is offering a full scholarship for a Master of Science in Tourism Management at the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak). The financial award has a total value of €5,125 and is aimed at supporting young talent within the local industry. To apply for the funding or […]

Fire brigade reports 94 per cent of fires due to human factor
Environmentcyprus-mail5d ago

Fire brigade reports 94 per cent of fires due to human factor

The total number of fires rose by 6.51 per cent last year, while estimated losses climbed to €134.6 million, largely driven by a devastating summer wildfire in the foothills of Limassol, according to figures released on Friday by the fire brigade. More than 94 per cent of fires were attributed to man-made factors. The brigade […]

Police investigate Limassol car arson
Worldcyprus-mail6d ago

Police investigate Limassol car arson

The police on Thursday said they are investigating a case of arson after a car in Limassol was set ablaze on Wednesday night. The car had been parked outside the home of a 45-year-old woman, and was being regularly used by her 21-year-old son. Fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said the fire brigade was informed […]

Accident on motorway closes lane, one injured
Worldcyprus-mail8d ago

Accident on motorway closes lane, one injured

An accident on Tuesday morning closed one of the two lanes on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway. The police said two vehicles crashed and closed one lane near Ayios Tychonas. One person was injured in the crash.

Thapelo Maseko scores in Europe
SportYahoo11d ago

Thapelo Maseko scores in Europe

Maseko on target abroadPhoto: AEL Limassol Thapelo Maseko found the back of the net as AEL Limassol beat Enosis Paralimni 2-0 in the Cyprus League on Friday night.The 22-year-old explosive winger brok...