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IncidentsMan, 67, arrested over suspected €9,800 photovoltaic panel fraud in Paphos
Paphos, Cyprus. A 67-year-old man was arrested in connection with a suspected fraud involving €9,800 obtained through false representations, police said on Friday. The Paphos CID is continuing its investigation. Alleged agreement The case…
PoliticsTalks on four new Cyprus crossing points remain deadlocked
Nicosia, Cyprus. Discussions on opening new crossing points between Cyprus’ two sides remained deadlocked during United Nations Secretary-General…
IncidentsDriver arrested in Limassol after allegedly travelling at 177km/h
Limassol, Cyprus. A 34-year-old man was arrested on Thursday night after police allegedly caught him driving at 177km/h…
IncidentsPaphos court to hear father’s request to attend son’s UK funeral
Paphos, Cyprus. A British father charged with causing the death of his three-year-old son after a fall from…
IncidentsPolice investigate Ayia Napa assault and robbery
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Police are investigating the assault and robbery of a 23-year-old man who was attacked while…
IncidentsArson investigation launched after house fire in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. A fire that extensively damaged a house in the Ayioi Anargyroi area on Thursday morning was…
PoliticsLarnaca council to hold protest over municipal funding
Larnaca, Cyprus. Larnaca municipal council will hold a three-hour peaceful protest on Monday over its disagreement with what…
WorldDeath toll rises to 18 after migrant crossing surge into Spain’s Ceuta enclave
Ceuta, Spain. The number of people who died while attempting to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from…
PoliticsLabour readmits Diane Abbott and restores party whip
London, United Kingdom. Britain’s Labour Party said on Thursday it had readmitted Diane Abbott and restored the party…
IncidentsBritish-Azerbaijani man arrested in Cyprus over alleged spying on RAF Akrotiri
Akrotiri, Cyprus. A dual British-Azerbaijani national has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri…
Culture21st Lemesos International Documentary Festival opens on August 1
Limassol, Cyprus. The 21st Lemesos International Documentary Festival will open on Saturday, August 1, presenting documentary films and…