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SocietyFree microchipping programme
The free microchipping and registration scheme for dogs sponsored by the government will continue until November 30, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday. The scheme, which started on August 1, aims to reduce the…
IncidentsArrest warrant for teacher accused of pushing pupil
Police issued an arrest warrant on Wednesday against a teacher who appears to have used violence against a…
IncidentsFather in court for abducting son
A 39-year-old man was to appear in Paphos court on Wednesday on suspicion of abducting his nine-year-old child.…
IncidentsToddler found wandering alone in Emba late at night
A 23-month-old toddler was found wandering around unattended in the central square of Emba on Tuesday evening, police…
TourismAugust sets new record in tourist arrivals
Tourist arrivals reached a new record in August 2019 with an increase of 3.6 per cent compared with…
PoliticsGreece and Cyprus call for EU help over immigration
Cyprus and Greece said on Monday they planned to jointly demand a new European migration policy, saying it…
IncidentsTourists in serious condition after road accident
Two tourists are in serious condition at Famagusta general hospital following a road accident in Protaras. According to…
SocietyIllegally parked cars should be towed away, say wheelchair users after fatal accident
The head of the paraplegic association on Monday called for cars illegally parked on pavements to be towed…
SocietyFree scuba diving for the disabled
A free scuba diving event for the disabled is taking place for the first time this Saturday in…
IncidentsArrested mother and daughter freed by court in the north
The mother and daughter arrested on Sunday for taking photos in Morphou have been freed, authorities in the…
IncidentsBoy, 15, caught driving father’s car
A 15-year-old boy was caught driving his father’s car in the early hours of Monday in Paphos. He…