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IncidentsMan in detention found dead in cell
A 37-year-old being detained in custody at the Lakatamia police station was found dead in his cell on Thursday morning. He been arrested on Wednesday in connection with a case of domestic violence. Police…
PoliticsHow Brexit will affect Cypriot students in the UK
How Cypriot students in the UK are affected by Brexit will depend on what form it takes, a…
IncidentsOver 9kg of cannabis seized in Larnaca
Larnaca drug squad seized more than nine kilos of cannabis on Wednesday morning and arrested two 24-year-olds. The…
SocietyFrench to be introduced at all day primary schools
French Language instruction will be introduced at certain all-day primary schools as a pilot project with the start…
IncidentsWoman attempted to smuggle cocaine in coffee to man in custody
A woman attempted to smuggle 32g of cocaine to a 36-year-old man being held in custody during his…
EconomyAphrodite gas development plan expected this week
“Aphrodite gas development plan expected this week”, – minister says The government expects a joint venture of energy…
EconomyBank of Cyprus’ future decisive for whole economy says new CEO
Bank of Cyprus is at a turning point and its decisions will be decisive not only for the…
IncidentsPolice plead with MPs to increase penalties after road deaths spike
Counting 29 road fatalities in the first eight months of the year – six in the past 11…
IncidentsSix road deaths in 10 days
Six road deaths in 10 days: police issue urgent call for driving culture change The past 10 days…
WorldConverging crises: artificial intelligence and climate change
Maybe we can get through the climate crisis without a global catastrophe, although that door is closing fast.…
Society€10 million to be spent on Paphos schools in next three years
Education Minister Costas Hambiaouris said €10m would be allocated in the next three years for schools in Paphos,…