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3721. Scouts rescued after mountain ordeal

A group of boy scouts were rescued in the Troodos Mountains, following an operation that lasted almost 12 hours...

3722. Alexoui and chief inspector face off in court

Nicosia businessman Alexis “Alexoui” Mavromichalis, who says the town’s chief inspector made threats against him, is asking for the official’s file in order to prepare for his trial where he faces multiple charges...

3723. Filipina adoption go-between to stand trial

A woman from the Philippines, who acted as a go-between in a gay couple child adoption, will stand criminal trial facing multiple charges including trafficking of minors...

3724. Greek tankers have loads confiscated in Venezuela

3725. Judge clears courtroom in Larnaca abductor trial

A Larnaca judge ordered reporters and onlookers to leave the courtroom in the kidnapping trial of two school boys, citing the tender age of the victims...

3726. Multiple arrests in Nicosia downtown blast

Police have arrested four suspects including a pub owner in connection with an explosion and ensuing fire in downtown Nicosia, where a woman was found dead in her apartment...

3727. Construction worker dies in scaffolding accident

A construction worker in Limassol was killed instantly in a horrific scaffolding accident on Thursday, after he fell from a height of over five metres during a paint job...

3728. Suspect wanted in Nicosia downtown blast

A Syrian man is wanted for questioning following the Nicosia downtown blast where a Ukrainian woman was found dead in the ensuing fire...

3729. School canteen drug allegations fire up debate

Cyprus police are hitting back at allegations that a school canteen in Limassol was selling drugs, landing the source of the claims in the hot seat...

3730. Disturbing details in Grandpa Kokos' murder

The suspect in the Larnaca murder of Grandpa Kokos was remanded in custody on Wednesday, with disturbing details heard in court and the judge asking him to wipe the smirk off his face...

3731. Knife pulled in firewood rights dispute

A man is under arrest for injuring another man with a knife during a dispute over the rights to firewood in an open field in Limassol...

3732. Woman dies in fire after explosion in Nicosia

A woman died inside a Nicosia apartment following an explosion and ensuing fire in an adjacent café early morning on Wednesday...

3733. Turkey to pay damages in Guzelyurtlu case

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights issued a final ruling in the Guzelyurtlu case against Turkey and Turkish Cypriot authorities in the north, holding both financially liable while clearing the Republic of Cyprus over lack of cooperation allegations...

3734. New details in woman’s balcony fall

The 32-year-old woman from Poland, who fell off her balcony last week, says she tried to escape from a man who wouldn’t let her go out...

3735. Car falls off cliff due to landslide

An elderly driver ended up in the Emergency Room in Limassol following a landslide incident in Paphos where his vehicle was hit and fell off a cliff...

3736. Heavy security in place for MED7 conference

Many roads in Nicosia and Larnaca will be completely shut down on Tuesday for the MED7 conference, with some 800 cops on duty including sharpshooters on roofs of buildings not taking any chances...

3737. Baby boy dies at Nicosia hospital

A 20-month-old baby died in Nicosia’s Makarios Children Hospital on Monday hours after it was taken to the Emergency Room in Limassol...

3738. Transparent rules for all on EU citizenship Katainen says

3739. Filipina still jailed in adoption case

A woman from the Philippines was remanded in custody for an additional six days in the gay couple child adoption case, citing more time was needed for the investigation and the apprehension of two male suspects...

3740. Parents of kids in Limassol fire face charges

The parents of two children, who were rescued from of a burning house in Limassol three weeks ago, will face multiple charges including child neglect...

3741. Beloved elderly man dies in Larnaca fire

A senior citizen in Larnaca died in a house fire on Sunday, following an explosion of a gas cylinder in his residence...

3742. Child sex predator gets five years

A 26-year-old man from Nicosia has been sentenced to five years after being found guilty of sexual harassment against teenagers...

3743. Nicosia man arrested on child porn charges

A 26-year-old man from Nicosia has been arrested on child porn charges, after Europol tipped off local authorities about a video on Facebook...

3744. Speeding driver gets jail sentence

The driver who was clocked at 200 kilometres on the highway earlier this week has been sentenced to three weeks behind bars...

3745. New warrants issued in gay adoption case

Cyprus police have issued international arrest warrants in four countries against two men in connection with an illegal child adoption...

3746. Woman’s death in Akamas caused by drowning

A post-mortem examination has shown that 69-year-old Eleni Plakidis, who had gone missing for ten days, died following a drowning incident...

3747. Cannabis suspect remanded in custody

A shipping company owner who was arrested in Limassol on drug-related charges was remanded by the district court for eight days...

3748. Foreign worker injured by propeller

A Syrian man in Limassol was taken to Emergency Room on Tuesday following a labour accident where he was injured by a propeller...

3749. Man hit by bus out of danger

A man who was struck by a bus in Polemidia on Tuesday, is said to be 'out of danger' as police continue to investigate the incident...

3750. Crime scene visit in double murder trial

The Strovolos double murder trial continues on Wednesday with a visit to the crime scene, following weeks of contested evidence in court...