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Police search for wild cat after toddler attack

Police are investigating how a wild cat, kept as a pet, attacked a three-year-old boy outside an apartment where other kids were attending a birthday party in Yermasoyia, Limassol. The incident happened

11th May 2022

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Domestic violence cases rise 33%

Cases of domestic violence in Cyprus sharply increased by around 33% in 2021 compared to 2020 and 106% compared to pre-coronavirus 2019, according to data provided by the Association for the Prevention

11th May 2022

Cyprus/Life & Society

Heart disease, cancer caused 51% of Cyprus deaths

According to data released by the Ministry of Health, heart diseases and cancer are the leading causes of death in Cyprus, killing a combined 3,401 people annually. Some 28% of deaths (1,871)

10th May 2022

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140 routes from Cyprus airports this summer

This summer, 50 airlines are expected to operate flights out of Larnaca and Paphos airports on 140 routes, including five new ones, from 95 destinations in 38 countries, said operator Hermes. “Based

9th May 2022

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Dust episodes spell climate change

Recent dust clouds over Cyprus are a sign of climate change, as the phenomenon is becoming more persistent. In April alone, Cypriots had to cope with 20 days when dust levels were

8th May 2022

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Olivewood gets vote of confidence

Olivewood, Cyprus’ rebranded audiovisual industry, was cast a vote of confidence from big film studios, attracting major productions with award-winning actors to begin filming this month. Shaking off the nightmare after Hollywood

7th May 2022

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Paphos goes green with largest urban park

Paphos will become greener as the €3.7 million Park of Colours, the island’s largest urban park and one of the richest for plants and infrastructure, will open its gates to the public

6th May 2022

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Europe airports post two-year high in passenger traffic

European airport trade body ACI EUROPE reported a recovery in passenger traffic, with March seeing airports posting their best monthly performance since the COVID-19 pandemic started. It said the recovery resulted from

5th May 2022

Europe/Life & Society

European health union edges closer

The creation of the European Health Data Space will allow Cypriots to share health data such as their medical history with doctors and hospitals in other EU states. “We are one step

5th May 2022

Europe/Life & Society

April airport traffic at 85% of pre-COVID levels

Passenger traffic at airports picked up in April during the Easter holidays, reaching 85% of 2019 pre-pandemic levels when Cyprus had record visitors. Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos welcomed improved passenger traffic in

3rd May 2022

Cyprus/Life & Society