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3091. Primary schools to beef up security

The premises of public primary schools and kindergartens in Cyprus could soon be surrounded by taller fencing and gates, based on discussion among officials in the aftermath of the Larnaca abduction case...

3092. Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to scientists who harnessed the power of evolution

3093. 'Imagine' project brings together G/C and T/C schoolchildren

3094. Zaev: Coming days to show if deal with opposition is possible

Developments in the coming days will show whether it is possible to reach an agreement with the conservative opposition on the constitutional changes the parliament of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) is required to approve as part of a deal signed with Greece, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said on Monday, a day after the referendum held in the country....

3095. Kakopetria 2nd Spoon Sweet Festival

Autumn is just around the corner and if you are looking for amazing sweet fruit preserves this weekend, then look no further because you can taste great spoon sweets in Kakopetria this Sunday...

3096. President Anastasiades determined for resumption of Cyprus talks

3097. Britain is the world's largest importer of Cyprus Halloumi

3098. Weather in the clear with sea breeze

A low pressure system is affecting the area over Cyprus, making Friday rather breezy along the coast while maximum temperatures around the capital will remain in the upper 30’s throughout the weekend...

3099. Vendetta behind Macheras fire

A 48-year-old man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a wildfire in Macheras, where authorities say the burning down of 70 hectares of forest was the result of arson...

3100. Cops snatch pardoned sex offender

A convicted sex offender, whose release by presidential pardon in early September sparked social debate, is once again behind bars after police went to search for explosives and discovered camera violations in his residence...

3101. EU’s Barnier offers better Irish terms to get Brexit deal

3102. The fall of a post-junta era symbol

3103. On this Day on 17 September 1625

On 17 September 1625, Pietro della Valle, a Roman traveler of patrician birth, made an entry in his journal about the church of Saint Lazarus in Larnaca, Cyprus...

3104. Thrace muftis to appeal to EU courts over retirement law

The lawyers of two Muslim religious leaders (muftis) said on Friday they plan to appeal to European Union judicial bodies against a provision voted through the Greek Parliament last month that stipulates their retirement....

3105. OSCE praises Cyprus efforts to combat human trafficking

Following the unprecedented disruption of a sex trafficking ring in Cyprus, OSCE’s Combating Trafficking in Human Beings praised the country for its progress in combating human trafficking and urged agencies to seek ways for even better coordination...

3106. Third suspect arrested for attempted murder

The Paphos District Court has remanded two suspects for six days in connection with an attempted murder against a British tourist...

3107. Warm day but rain is on the way

Weather is still relatively warm in Cyprus with inland highs in the mid-30’s, while rain showers and a temperature drop on Friday are expected to last only through Saturday...

3108. Suspects remanded in sex trafficking case

The five suspects detained Tuesday on sex trafficking charges, including three cops, have been remanded in custody while police did not rule out additional arrests pending the investigation...

3109. SPP MEDIA signs Kaniklides for GDPR plan

SPP Media Group has signed a records management agreement with Kaniklides company in order to put together a plan that fully complies with the law on General Data Protection Regulation...

3110. Kasoulides bestowed Legion of Honour

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian praised Ioannis Kasoulides during a special ceremony in Nicosia, where France awarded the Legion of Honour to the Cypriot former foreign minister...

3111. Cop fires shot after smart device flags vehicle

Police in Limassol fired a warning shot after a driver of a vehicle, which was flagged by the new ANPR system, sped away with cops ending up arresting two other people on foot...

3112. Fair skies as temperature jump recedes

A recent jump in temperature is expected to recede over the next few days, with maximum highs falling back to 37 around the capital, low 30’s elsewhere and a chance of rain later in the week...

3113. Hellenic takes on 400,000 new customers

Hellenic Bank is taking on 400,000 new customers, leaving bad debt behind in the acquisition of healthy parts of state-owned Cyprus Cooperative Bank...

3114. Cypriot jihadist facing extradition to Guantanamo

The US government is requesting for the “Beatles of ISIS” squad, one of them of Cypriot origin, to be moved to Guantanamo Bay, a move that could p[ossibly make them eligible for the death penalty...

3115. Spotless blue skies as temperatures rise

Weather officials say temperatures will rise over the next few days, with maximum highs in the upper 30’s and waterless clouds in the skies ...

3116. More refugees picked up in Nicosia and Paphos

About 30 refugees on foot were picked up in the last 24 hours in Nicosia and Paphos, with authorities trying to ascertain the circumstances under which they reached the Republic of Cyprus...

3117. Teachers march nine thousand-strong

Thousands of demonstrators descended on Presidential Palace Avenue on Tuesday, protesting a Cabinet decision to trim down the number of class-exempt teaching hours in state schools...

3118. Nicosia seeks legal input in Browder case

Nicosia has to make a final decision on whether authorities can legally cooperate with Russia in the Browder case, following a court ruling in early August opened the door for judicial assistance...

3119. Campers injured by falling tree doing fine

Police are investigating an incident where a tall tree fell on unsuspecting campers in Kato Pyrgos, prompting an evacuation while three people injured were later said to be doing fine...

3120. West Nile infections rising in Greece

The spread of the West Nile virus in Greece is reaching alarming levels, with the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (KEELPNO) reporting 107 cases that have resulted in 11 deaths so far this year....