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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Spreads in Lesbos and Cyprus
Healthcyprus-mailiefimeridanaftemporiki+4in-cyprusnewsbeastavgiekathimerini6h ago7 sources

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Spreads in Lesbos and Cyprus

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has led to over 100 infected farms in Lesbos, Greece, and spread to Cyprus with its first pig infection. The situation has prompted a quarantine in Lesbos and a visit from politician N. Androulakis to address farmers' concerns.

Cultural Events and Film Festival in Cyprus
Culturein-cyprus1d ago

Cultural Events and Film Festival in Cyprus

Cyprus is hosting a variety of cultural events this weekend, highlighted by the opening of the 24th Cyprus Film Days International Festival in Limassol and a new documentary premiere in Nicosia.

Cyprus Hosts First Market Access Day for Businesses
Businesscyprus-mail2d ago

Cyprus Hosts First Market Access Day for Businesses

Cyprus hosted its inaugural Market Access Day in Limassol, bringing together businesses, trade officials, and EU representatives. The event aimed to highlight tools available for Cypriot companies seeking to expand into international markets.

Fetisov Journalism Awards to be Held in Cyprus
Culturecyprus-mail10d ago

Fetisov Journalism Awards to be Held in Cyprus

The seventh annual Fetisov Journalism Awards, recognized as one of the most prestigious journalism awards globally, will take place in Limassol, Cyprus, on April 22. Winners represent leading international media outlets.

Nicosia-Limassol Highway Partially Closed After Accident
Worldcyprus-mail18d ago

Nicosia-Limassol Highway Partially Closed After Accident

The left lane of the Nicosia-Limassol highway has been closed since 9 am due to the recovery of a vehicle involved in a collision with a patrol car on Monday night. The closure affects traffic in the direction of Limassol.

Faulty device causes Limassol house fire
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Faulty device causes Limassol house fire

Damaged electrical appliances and faulty equipment caused a house fire in Limassol on Tuesday. The fire brigade said the fire broke out at 3.26pm and two fire engines were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters brought the fire under control by 3:50pm. The tenants were not at home at the time. Preliminary investigations pointed to damaged […]

Burglary Gang Used Cameras and Specialist Tools in Limassol
Worldin-cyprus1mo ago

Burglary Gang Used Cameras and Specialist Tools in Limassol

Three foreign nationals were arrested in Limassol, Cyprus, for allegedly using electronic cameras to monitor flats remotely and specialist tools to open security doors without visible signs of forced entry, indicating a sophisticated burglary operation.

3rd Annual Fitness Festival Returns to Limassol
Culturecyprus-mail3d ago

3rd Annual Fitness Festival Returns to Limassol

The 3rd Annual Fitness Festival is set to return to Limassol on April 25-26, bringing together the island's fitness community for two high-energy days at Molos. The event will feature various fitness activities and open from 9 am on both days.

Fire at Limassol Police Facility Injures Detainees and Officers
Politicscyprus-mailin-cyprus16d ago2 sources

Fire at Limassol Police Facility Injures Detainees and Officers

A fire broke out in the holding wing of the Limassol police headquarters after a detainee set his cell alight, resulting in one person being in serious condition and six others treated for respiratory problems, in addition to injuries to police officers and other prisoners.

Parked Car Destroyed by Fire in Limassol
Politicscyprus-mail22d ago

Parked Car Destroyed by Fire in Limassol

A car parked outside a house in Limassol was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Friday morning, with another nearby car also affected, according to police.

Abandoned Limassol Dog Finds New Family
Culturein-cyprusnewsbeast23d ago2 sources

Abandoned Limassol Dog Finds New Family

A small dog, found abandoned with its belongings at a bus stop in Limassol, has successfully found a new loving family thanks to a passer-by and volunteers.

Things to do on Thursday, March 19
Culturein-cyprus1mo ago

Things to do on Thursday, March 19

Cyprus has a full cultural calendar on Thursday, with screenings, concerts, lectures, theatre performances, auctions and exhibitions running across Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos.

Man arrested for drink driving after hitting parked cars
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Man arrested for drink driving after hitting parked cars

A 56-year-old was arrested on Tuesday night after hitting four parked cars and damaging a fifth while drink driving. The police said the incident happened at 10pm in Limassol. The man hit one parked car and drove on, subsequently hitting another three. The fourth car was pushed forward and hit the one in front, before […]

Car bomb explodes in Limassol
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Car bomb explodes in Limassol

A bomb exploded in a parked vehicle in the Ayios Spyridonas area of Limassol in the early hours of Monday, causing a fire and damaging a second nearby vehicle. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 4.20am when an explosive device detonated in the car of a 45-year-old woman, damaging both the vehicle […]

Cyprus Reports High Employment Rate in 2025
Worldcyprus-mail14h ago

Cyprus Reports High Employment Rate in 2025

Cyprus achieved an employment rate of 81.3 percent in 2025, significantly surpassing the EU average of 76.1 percent. This figure highlights the country's robust labor market performance.

Limassol-Piraeus Ferry Service Resumes
Worldnaftemporiki1d ago

Limassol-Piraeus Ferry Service Resumes

The sea passenger connection between Cyprus and Greece, on the Limassol-Piraeus line, is returning for the fifth consecutive year, enhancing Cyprus's connectivity with Greece and mainland Europe.

Cyprus Film Days Festival Shifts Focus for Upcoming Edition
Culturecyprus-mail5d ago

Cyprus Film Days Festival Shifts Focus for Upcoming Edition

The Cyprus Film Days festival, considered the best film festival in Cyprus, is reportedly undergoing a shift in its focus for its upcoming edition, scheduled for April 17-25 in Nicosia and Limassol. The situation surrounding the festival is described as complex.

Limassol shop owners report weaker Easter footfall
Businesscyprus-mail10d ago

Limassol shop owners report weaker Easter footfall

Limassol’s historic shopping centre saw weaker footfall over Easter, with traders blaming poor consumer sentiment, lower tourist arrivals linked to the war in the region, and unseasonably cold, rainy…

Driver Hospitalized After Crash on Limassol-Nicosia Highway
Worldin-cyprus13d ago

Driver Hospitalized After Crash on Limassol-Nicosia Highway

A driver was hospitalized on Sunday afternoon following a crash on the Limassol-Nicosia highway near Kornos, Cyprus. Police reported that the driver appeared to have lost control of the vehicle amidst ongoing torrential rain in the area.

Marella Discovery II Arrives in Limassol to Launch Cyprus Cruise Season
Businesscyprus-mailin-cyprus16d ago2 sources

Marella Discovery II Arrives in Limassol to Launch Cyprus Cruise Season

The cruise ship Marella Discovery II has arrived at the Port of Limassol, marking the official start of the 2026 Cyprus cruise season, with DP World Limassol's cruise terminal serving as its home port for the second consecutive year, signaling 'business as usual' for the port.

CYGMA Event Boosts Cyprus's Global Gaming Position
Technologycyprus-mail16d ago

CYGMA Event Boosts Cyprus's Global Gaming Position

The Cyprus Game Makers Association (CYGMA) hosted a significant industry gathering in Limassol, bringing together leaders from the island's expanding game development sector and enhancing Cyprus's standing on the global gaming map.

US Confirms Bunker Buster Strikes on Iran's Isfahan Depot; Explosions Also Reported in Tehran
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US Confirms Bunker Buster Strikes on Iran's Isfahan Depot; Explosions Also Reported in Tehran

US President Donald Trump shared a video purportedly showing a munitions depot in Iran being attacked, following reports of a US bombing in the night. American officials have confirmed that the US military struck a large ammunition depot in Isfahan with 907-kilogram bunker buster bombs during intense US-Israeli attacks, with witnesses recording dramatic footage of the strikes and explosions also reported in Tehran.

Man Remanded After Road Rage Stabbing in Limassol
Culturecyprus-mailin-cyprus19d ago2 sources

Man Remanded After Road Rage Stabbing in Limassol

A 56-year-old man was remanded for three days by the Limassol district court following a road rage incident on Saturday afternoon that resulted in a 68-year-old being stabbed while in his parked car.

Two Arrested for Limassol Restaurant Bombing
Worldcyprus-mail23d ago

Two Arrested for Limassol Restaurant Bombing

Police in Limassol, Cyprus, arrested two individuals aged 21 and 19 in connection with a bomb explosion at the entrance of a restaurant in the old port area, marking the third time the owner has been targeted.

Wolt Delivery Riders Strike Spreads Across Cyprus
Worldin-cyprus26d ago

Wolt Delivery Riders Strike Spreads Across Cyprus

A strike by Wolt delivery riders, which began in Limassol on Friday, has now spread to Nicosia, with hundreds of drivers participating across both Cypriot cities. The industrial action continued throughout the weekend and was ongoing as of Monday, March 23.

Cyprus Real Estate Leaders Debate Future of Limassol Housing
Businesscyprus-mail1mo ago

Cyprus Real Estate Leaders Debate Future of Limassol Housing

Real estate leaders and local officials in Cyprus participated in a roundtable discussion at the 20th Property Development & Construction Conference & Exhibition. The debate focused on the future of housing in Limassol, addressing local challenges and development strategies.

Charles de Gaulle remains south of Limassol, France denies plans to deploy to Red Sea
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Charles de Gaulle remains south of Limassol, France denies plans to deploy to Red Sea

The French aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle is located south of Limassol, according to radar data. Open-source intelligence website Itamilradar reported that reconnaissance drones belonging to the French navy had been spotted on radars flying south of Cyprus, thus indicating the ship’s position. The drone used was a Schiebel Camcopter S-100 – a rotary-wing […]

MHV & Parklane Resort & Spa welcome the first Cyprus EMEA Healthspan Summit 
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

MHV & Parklane Resort & Spa welcome the first Cyprus EMEA Healthspan Summit 

MHV is named Official Partner and Parklane Resort & Spa becomes the Hospitality Sponsor of the inaugural Cyprus EMEA Healthspan Summit.  MHV Mediterranean Hospitality Venture proudly announces its key role as Official Partner in the inaugural Cyprus EMEA HealthSpan Summit, which will be hosted inside the stunning Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol. The multi-awarded resort will be […]