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18961. Man arrested for threatening a judge

A man was detained Thursday for attempting to intimidate a judge of the rent court, following a complaint that he made threats against her over the phone...

18962. New prospects for East Med

The “Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act” submitted to the US Congress by Senators Robert Menendez and Marco Rubio that essentially upgrades the geopolitical roles of Greece and Cyprus is seen in Athens as a reflection of Washington’s renewed interest and growing involvement in the region. ...

18963. Cyprus and Lebanon to negotiate natural gas agreement

18964. Minister tries to close loophole on hunting dogs

The government is scrambling to amend recent legislation to require hunters to obtain specific permits for their dogs on the condition they have a microchip...

18965. Paphos schools evacuate after new bomb threats

Two schools in Paphos received bomb threats on Thursday morning, with police responding according to protocol days after a handful of prank calls in other schools...

18966. Cyprus mulls ratification of Lebanon EEZ delineation agreement

18967. Limassol cops bust illegal gambling joint

Limassol cops busted an illegal gambling operation on Wednesday, arresting all 32 people who were caught playing poker in Germasogeia...

18968. Cyprus Central Bank fines Societe Generale

18969. US Senator Menendez to visit Cyprus next week

18970. Best Western on Larnaca’s doorstep

A new hotel chain is coming to town in Larnaca to cater to guests and business travelers who need comfort and ease of mind for an extended period of time...

18971. Man in Limassol stabbed during fight over woman

Limassol police are looking for a suspect in connection with a knife attack, with some reports speaking of a brawl over a woman...

18972. Bank of Cyprus trains its staff at Social Media Platforms

Bank of Cyprus, in cooperation with CYTA, successfully presented presentations in Nicosia and Limassol within the framework of the 'Skills Accelerator Program...

18973. Dual citizen arrested on a Russian warrant

A foreign national wanted by Russian authorities has been arrested in Limassol by local police in connection with a fraud case...

18974. Economic ties indispensable FM tells business forum in Beirut

18975. Russian destroyer docks at Limassol port

Russian destroyer Severomorsk has docked in Limassol to stock up on supplies and give sailors time off after a long deployment at sea...

18976. The Israeli elections and Greece

18977. Door-to-door scammers strike again

An elderly woman in Limassol says she was scammed by two women who took her cash on the pretext they would check the bills for authenticity and bring them back...

18978. Woman files sexual harassment against boss

Police are looking into camera footage from a Nicosia convenience store after a female employee said her male boss made unwanted sexual advances while she was at work...

18979. US senators introduce legislation to reshape East Med strategy

18980. Family detained at Larnaca airport

A family from Iran was arrested on Tuesday at Larnaca International Airport as they were attempting to travel on fake passports, with police later discovering their genuine documents in their hotel room...

18981. Orounta residents block antenna installation

Local residents in Orounta broke through a police line to block the installation of a mobile antenna on Tuesday, with the Green party leader showing support and calling for stricter safety thresholds...

18982. SBA deal major blow to illegal gambling

Police on the Sovereign Base Area in Akrotiri say they have shut down all illegal gambling outposts following countless complaints by residents in the area...

18983. Paphos mayor gets down and dirty

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos took matters in his own hands when he hopped on to heavy duty equipment to demolish an old convenience store in his town...

18984. New CBC governor vows to strengthen image

The newly-appointed governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus was sworn in on Tuesday during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace, where he spoke of maintaining financial stability as a main task...

18985. Limassol teen arrested in April Fool’s park fire

Police arrested a teenager suspected of arson at a community park in Limassol last week, while it was not clear whether he would be remanded in custody...

18986. May to ask Merkel and Macron for Brexit delay

The British Parliament passed a law designed to prevent the government from pursing a no-deal Brexit late Monday, while Theresa May heads to Berlin and Paris Tuesday as part of her efforts to win a short delay to Britain’s departure from the European Union...

18987. Clouds still hanging over Cyprus

A low pressure system is affecting the area with cloudy skies and rain for a good part of the week as well as maximum lows still dropping down to single digits...

18988. New witnesses in Strovolos double murder trial

Three more witnesses testified Monday in the Strovolos double murder trial, including the neighbour who answered the door to a frantic teenage boy late at night...

18989. Mine worker crushed to death in Paphos

A mine worker from Syria was killed on Monday in Paphos district after a collapsed trench buried him along with his excavator...

18990. F35 flying to Cyprus this summer

The first overseas flight for the Lightning Force’s F35 stealth fighters will take place in the eastern Mediterranean when they are expected to touch down in Akrotiri this summer...