Cyprus

Agios Dometios: Third lane north-only – local owner calls it a “half-measure”

A €435,000 EU-funded project to widen the busy Agios Dometios crossing with a third lane has hit criticism before it even starts. Tavern owner Stelios...

Vehicle overturns in motorway, near Ayia Napa junction

A road accident occurred Thursday morning on the motorway near the Xylotymbou bridge, heading towards Ayia Napa. Two vehicles collided under circumstances still under investigation....

Official statement on yesterday’s earthquake – Epicentre Pissouri

The Geological Survey Department confirmed a 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit at 19:36 local time on Wednesday 3 December 2025. Epicentre: Pissouri area, 30 km west...

Kykkos monks “miracle cure”: Fake ads exploit monastery name

Scammers are running online ads claiming monks at the historic Kykkos Monastery offer “miraculous 30-day joint treatments” under a non-existent “Father Andreas”. Speaking on "Protoselido"...

Apartment arson: 50-year-old arrested after fire injures 20-year-old

Police arrested a 50-year-old man Tuesday in connection with the arson attack on a three-story apartment building in Nicosia that broke out in the...