Tag: gambling

Nicosia: Police raid illegal horse race betting at private residence

Cyprus May 15, 2025 at 10:34

Police conducted a search of a 57-year-old man's residence in a village in Nicosia as part of an investigation into illegal horse race betting. According...

Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns

Life May 12, 2025 at 13:42

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess until further notice due to fears the game is a source of gambling. Officials said the game...

Three lucky Joker “5s” in Cyprus

Cyprus January 20, 2025 at 12:07

Three lucky "5s" from the Joker lottery were found in Cyprus. Two winning tickets were played at an agency in Larnaca, specifically in Kiti, while...

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Man sleeping outside Larnaca court wants back in prison for safety

May 12, 2026 at 16:40

US in talks to open new bases in Greenland

International May 12, 2026 at 16:24

Negotiations focus on military expansion The US has been holding...

One in three workers in Cyprus works at weekends

Cyprus May 12, 2026 at 15:54

One in five Europeans works weekends More than one in...

EU moves to tighten social media rules

Cyprus May 12, 2026 at 15:22

Focus on child and youth protection The European Union is...

Fire breaks out in garbage collection vehicle

Cyprus May 12, 2026 at 15:15

Firefighters in Limassol responded to a fire involving a...