Our Travel Journal – Page 28

Paphos Marathon set to take place on March 6, is expected to attract more than 1300 runners. So far 1,100 people have…

Playground for the disabled

Volunteer club Rotaract Club of Larnaca-Kition is going to build the first playground in Larnaca for children with…

Roads to Troodos open only for 4×4’s and snow chains

Due to heavy snowfall, all roads leading to the Troodos are open only for vehicles with four-wheel drive and equipped…

Take a trip to the village

Two more Larnaca village traditions have made it on to the UNESCO National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Athienou…

Three Cypriot beaches among 25 best in Europe

Three beaches on the island of Cyprus are among the 25 best beaches for Europe, according to the website Tripadvisor.…

Cold weather set to return

The recent warm temperatures throughout Cyprus will soon make way for rain and cold, according to the latest weather…

Cypriot kidney patients among first eligible for new clinical trial

Cypriot patients suffering from Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) will be among the first to be eligible for…

Demolition order sought for collapsing buildings in Tala

The Paphos district office is awaiting a decision to see if they have secured a demolition order for a stricken Tala…

Dust levels still higher than limit

The Labour Inspection Department on Thursday warned the public, especially vulnerable groups to stay indoors as much…

Final stage for halloumi as a PDO

Agriculture, Minister Nicos Kougialis has expressed hope that Cypriot halloumi/hellim cheese will be registered as a…

Oldest woman celebrates 105

The oldest woman in the Republic, Maria Savva from Kili in Paphos, celebrated her 105th birthday on Thursday. Savva…

Reservoirs only one quarter full but no cuts to domestic supply, minister says

Though the water situation is serious, the drinking supply will not be cut, Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis said…

Cyprus to set up centre for humanitarian operations

An Agreement of Understanding to co-fund the establishment of an International Centre of Coordination for Humanitarian…

European arrest warrants issued for former Laiki officials

European arrest warrants were issued on Wednesday for former Laiki Bank board members Efthimios Bouloutas and Markos…

Tourist arrivals rise 16% in January, Cystat says

Tourist arrivals rose in January more than 16 percent to 48,607 compared to the respective month of 2015 boosted by an…

Week to stay dry and dusty

Dusty levels are expected to remain high throughout the week but isolated showers and possibly storms could return by…

Cops ‘lose’ case file and cash

An internal investigation could be launched within the police after it was established that the cash sum of US$3,100 –…

Elizabeth Spehar for top UN Cyprus post

Elizabeth Spehar will replace Lisa Butteinheim as the UN Secretary-General`s Special Representative and Head of the…

Homeless dogs could join the police

Shelter dogs could end up joining the police force if they qualify to enter a rigorous K-9 training programme that…

Prisoners being ripped off at in-house shop

Products at the prison convenience store were sold between 20 per cent and 60 per cent higher than supermarkets, the…

Controversial chemtrails to be discussed at House

The controversial subject of chemtrails will be discussed in parliament on Wednesday, followed by a public briefing in…

‘Donate blood and save a life’

An urgent call has been out for blood donors in the north, to help the region’s 150 Thalassemia patients. The call was…

Government pressures energy giants to consider Limassol

The ministers of energy and transport met on Monday with representatives of the three companies engaged in…

MPs lost in translation over casino