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Parliament approves regulations for the recruitment of 300 special contracted police officers
The Plenum of the Parliament approved the regulations for the recruitment of the 300 special contracted police officers to deal with the increased...
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Watermelon Festival 2022 - Frenaros
The 13th Pancyprian Cultural Watermelon Festival will take place at the Community Stadium of Frenaros - Frenaros village on Friday July 8th 2022....
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2022: Protaras Film Festival returns next month - full details
The Protaras Summer Film Festival makes a welcome return next month after taking a break due to the pandemic. Now showing films for an eighth...
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Man caught driving nearly eight times over limit
A 35-year-old man was arrested after being caught driving on Monday afternoon while almost eight times the maximum alcohol limit. Specifically,...
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British nationals residing in EU can't vote or stand in local elections
Brexit caused British nationals living in the European Union to lose the right to vote and stand in local elections across the EU, the European...
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When will Halloumi Fries be available at McDonald’s UK?
McDonald's UK has just announced the addition of the most exciting menu item since the popular Chicken Big Mac - Halloumi Fries! Halloumi Fries...
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UK PM Boris Johnson wins confidence vote
UK PM Boris Johnson wins a confidence vote by Conservative MPs - 211 to 148. The result of Conservative MPs' vote on Boris Johnson's leadership...
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Reminder: Public holiday next week
The next public holiday in Cyprus, celebrating Pentecost Monday / Kataklysmos, is on Monday 13th June 2022 - falling fifty days after Orthodox...
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Cyprus to relaunch tourist police
Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for Tourism, Savvas Perdios said on Friday the Ministry intents to launch Tourist Police, a project which appeared...
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Turkey may push for recognition in NATO stand off
The UK's Daily Express reported on Sunday, that Turkey is considering whether to make recognition of the occupied territories in Cyprus, a...
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Suspect arrested in connection with Paphos car arson
A 37-year-old resident of Paphos, was arrested on Sunday afternoon by members of the Paphos Police Department, in order to facilitate...
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Cape Greco: 25 year old woman rescued at the sea caves (updated)
A 25-year-old French woman was reportedly injured in a fall at the Sea Caves, Cape Greco, around noon on Saturday, according to an announcement....
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Jordan offers to station firefighting aircraft in Cyprus
Jordan has offered to station firefighting aircraft in Cyprus throughout the summer fire season, the Cypriot foreign minister confirmed on...
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Red Moon Over Cyprus Tomorrow
In the early hours of Monday morning, in the year's only full lunar eclipse, there will be a super blood-red lunar eclipse. The total lunar...
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Two earthquakes shake Paphos on Tuesday night
Two earthquakes were felt in Cyprus on Tuesday night 26/04, the first at 22:11 and the second at 23:02 local time. According to first...
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When will banks be closed this Easter?
According to a recent Central Bank of Cyprus announcement, all banks in Cyprus will close at the end of business today, Thursday April 21st and...
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Cyprus Post: Free shipment of humanitarian aid packages to Ukraine
Cyprus Post are offering free shipping of humanitarian aid packages (5kg max) to addresses in Ukraine until Monday 18th April 2022. The Ministry...
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Getting Back On The Buses
Like many businesses in the tourism sector, The Original Red Bus Company , are getting ready for what will hopefully be a better year after two...
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Wizz Air launches new Cardiff to Cyprus flights
Wizz Air UK, the UK-registered and based airline of Europe’s fastest growing airline group, has launched a new base and with it a new route...
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Full Statement by the Minister of Health regarding the decisions of the Council of Ministers
Throughout the past, the message from the Council of Ministers was clear: “We trust science and we encourage citizens to faithfully...
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Government plans to give away confiscated alcohol & tobacco
Don't Go Rushing Out - This Was An April Fools' Day Joke :-) Authorities in Cyprus have announced plans to redistribute to residents...
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Cyprus National Day celebrated today
Parades and commemorations are set to take place today across most of Cyprus’ major towns and villages as the island marks Cyprus National...
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Reminder: Another Public Holiday This Week
The next public holiday, in the Republic of Cyprus, is this coming Friday (1st April 2022), to commemorate Cyprus National Day. Cyprus...
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Greek Independence Day parades across Cyprus
Today is a public holiday in Cyprus, with schoolchildren and army personnel due to take part in parades in all towns to mark Greek Independence...
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Joint Cyprus - Israeli security exercise at Larnaca Airport today
Cyprus police have announced that on Tuesday, 22nd March 2022, between the hours of 22:00-02:00 (23/3/2022) a joint emergency exercise "Joint...