LIMASSOL Top Stories

Cyprus faces backlash over use of British bases to bomb Houthis
Demonstrators shout slogans and hold placards, condemning Israel's military operations inside the Gaza strip, outside the entrance of RAF Akrotiri, near southern port city of Limassol, Cyprus, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024.
AP / Petros Karadjias
2024-01-21, The Observer
The Cyprus government is facing growing criticism over British military bases on the island being used by UK and US forces to stage airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi...
French President Macron opens Gaza aid conference with appeal to Israel to protect civilians
An Israeli armored personnel carrier and a tank are seen next to destroyed buildings during a ground operation in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
AP / Ohad Zwigenberg
2023-11-09, North Shore News
PARIS (AP) — French PresidentEmmanuel Macron opened a Gaza aid conference on Thursday with an appeal for Israel to protect civilians, saying that “all lives have equal...
Hong Kong-based Q9 Wins Approval To Run Crypto Services In Dubai
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin network visualization, Purple
Creative Commons / Davidstankiewicz
2022-10-28, Bitcoinist
The Hong Kong-based crypto investment firm Q9 Capital secures its provisional license from the VARA regulatory to operate in the UAE. The platform joins the list of other...
Limassol protest: Detainees speak of verbal, physical abuse by the police2024-05-02
Philenews: In a public statement, the individuals arrested at the Limassol demonstration last Saturday speak of an unprovoked police attack during the protest, horrible detention conditions and physical and verbal abuse by the police. They were arrested following...
Outfit7’s Talking Tom Gold Run goes prehistoric with Dino Tom and Stone Age Hank2024-05-02
The Associated Press: Stampede into the...
Outfit7's Talking Tom Gold Run goes prehistoric with Dino Tom and Stone Age Hank2024-05-02
PR Newswire: Stampede into the DinoToken Event in the popular endless runner LIMASSOL, Cyprus, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention, adventurers! Outfit7, the creators of the popular mobile game Talking Tom Gold Run, is inviting players to embark on a prehistoric...
Overnight pharmacies for Thursday, 2 May2024-05-02
Philenews: Nicosia Charalambos Tsangarides, 92A+B Makdonitissis Street. Near “K-Cineplex”, Strovolos, tel. 22871954, 22319608. Katerina Kayia, 3ΑΒ Dimitri Stavrou Street. Next to LatsiaHealthCentre, former LaikiSporting Club road, Latsia, tel. 22480888....
Live music around Cyprus to enjoy next week2024-05-01
CyprusMail: As we are in the HolyWeek, Easter celebrations may have taken over the events’ agenda, yet cultural happenings will soon return. Next week, a series of live music performances will take place all around the island starting with a swing and jazz set in...
Weather Temperature for Cyprus2024-05-01
CNA: Weather Temperature for Cyprus Today’s weather and temperatures for Cyprus according to the Department of Meteorology Date 01/05/2024 Station TEMPERATURE (C) (FROM 20:00 PC of the previous one until...
Police arrest 23 yr old in Limassol over firecracker possession2024-05-01
CyprusMail: A 23-year-old was arrested on Wednesday, under suspicion of...
Bouldering festival is coming to Droushia2024-05-01
CyprusMail: A two-day climbing gathering is coming up in Droushia/Inia to bring together the climbing community of Cyprus. Both experienced climbers and curious newbies are invited to join the 3rd Spring Bouldering Festival on May 11 and 12, organised by the...
Police arrest 13 in Limassol traffic operations2024-05-01
CyprusMail: Police in Limassol arrested 13 people, during operations of the traffic squad overnight, they said on Wednesday. According to police, in order to prevent...
Is North Cyprus Prepared For Wildfires?2024-05-01
LGC News: The approaching summer months bring an increased risk of wildfires, Yeniduzen reports. �A fire that broke out in Limassol last week raised questions about how prepared North Cyprus is for such incidents. In contrast to the measures taken in the south, where...
Easter weekend activities in the city and villages2024-05-01
CyprusMail: Easter weekend is here! Alongside the main traditional celebrations, a few festivities will take place that aim to bring the whole family together. Easter activities will take place in the capital and in rural villages in the coming days to celebrate the...
Workers in Cyprus set to mark Labour Day2024-05-01
Famagusta Gazette: Today marks International Labour Day. In Cyprus, the main events organized by trade unions will take place...
Over 7,000 candidates vie for 3,200 offices in June elections2024-04-30
CyprusMail: A whopping 7,280 candidates are contesting 3,227 public offices in the upcoming June elections, the chief returning officer said on Tuesday. Elikkos Elia was citing the final tallies after the period for filing candidacies lapsed on Monday. Speaking at a press...
Q&A and screening of Tchaikovsky’s Wife2024-04-30
CyprusMail: The first edition of the Cyprus InternationalTheatreFestival has already begun and until mid-June it will present an exciting programme of performances, both by local creators and by some of the biggest names on the world theatre scene. On May 1, Rio Cinema...