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Weather dampens shopkeepers protest but they plan more demos, they said
Heavy rainfall on Wednesday affected the planned protest by shop owners on Limassol’s Misiaouli and Kavasoglou and Yildiz streets, but they are determined to continue their demonstrations against road...
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Bases police raid casino, arrest 13
British bases (SBA) police on Tuesday raided an illegal casino in Trachoni, Limassol, arresting 13 and seizing cash, computers, and gambling tables. According to SBA police, the Blue Live casino on the...
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Paphos mayor slams cut in sewerage fees, Limassol to slash its levy
By Angelos Anastasiou A legislative amendment proposed by the House interior committee to reduce sewerage fees in the Paphos and Nicosia municipalities was arbitrary and did not take into account the...
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Homeless man dies in Limassol
A 58-year-old homeless man was found dead on a bench in the Limassol coastal area early on Thursday, police said. The man – Grigore Vasile from Romania – was found lying unconscious on a bench at...
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Police continue investigation into abandoned baby case
A woman whose new-born child was found abandoned outside the old Limassol hospital on Friday has not been placed under arrest, as police continued to investigate the matter, a spokesman said on...
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The Russian connection
By Alper Ali Riza IN THE clash between democracy and oligarchy Cyprus has taken centre stage as Europe’s weakest link and Russia’s paradise island. Europe is democratic and Russia is still trying to...
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New shipping under-secretariat to be based in Limassol, cabinet decides
The cabinet decided on Wednesday that the under-secretariat for maritime affairs would be based in Limassol given that most of the shipping companies are located there Transport Minister Marios...
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Restaurant review: Kalimera India, Limassol
I love this time of the year, for the sole reason of it being not too hot or not too cold, so all culinary experiences are open to everyone. One of the things I find lacking on the Limassol culinary...
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Police terror drill causes panic
Bystanders were alarmed on Thursday on witnessing an unannounced terror drill by police unfolding outside a sports arena in Limassol. The exercise, featuring members of the police’s Emergency Response...
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Army probes soldier beating claim
The defence ministry said Monday it was investigating a complaint from a soldier that he was beaten by the commander of his Limassol-based unit. The 18-year old was taken to Limassol general hospital...
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Limassol property market boom drives sharp rent spike
Less than ten years after the bursting of the Cypriot property market bubble, the sector has entered a tentative recovery phase. The exception is Limassol, where it is already booming with prices and...
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Bar review: eStilo Fusion Tapas Bar, Limassol
It’s November and the leftover summer heat is starting to make signs of subsiding, so where do you choose to go for a good drink and a great night out? Do you choose the ‘generic’ restaurant that wants...
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Police arrest two in connection with land scam
Two men were remanded in custody for six days in Limassol on Friday in connection with taking €147,000 from a woman for the sale of land that never materialised. Police arrested the suspects, 54 and...
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Family living in covered parking ‘not cooperating‘, welfare says
A family of four has been living in the covered parking lot of an abandoned bread factory in Limassol since March, but the state’s social welfare service claims they have not cooperated constructively...
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Island’s first Bitcoin ATM now operational in Limassol
Fintech company, Hello Group, on Wednesday announced the launch of the first Bitcoin ATM in Cyprus in Limassol. The company said the machine provides users a way of purchasing Bitcoin in a simple and...
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Man injured while chasing purse snatcher
A 31-year-old man was injured early on Tuesday while trying to catch a purse snatcher on a moped who was getting away after robbing a woman on Limassol’s coastal road. The incident happened just after...
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Rare Griffon vulture found dead, shot at
Although it was shot at, authorities on Tuesday were carrying out tests to determine the exact cause of death of one of the few Griffon vultures on the island whose carcass was found at Zapalo beach in...
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Restaurant review: Columbia Steakhouse, Limassol
It’s officially winter, so for me comfort food with a touch of class and sophistication is a must, taking my mind straight to meat, and particularly steak, dishes. There is nothing better in the...
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One arrest, stadium damage in aftermath of hooligan clashes (updated)
Police have arrested a 17-year-old male for possession of a knife following Monday night’s clashes at a first division football match in Limassol that caused the fixture’s interruption for close to two...
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More towers set to line Limassol coast road
Five more high rise towers are set to be built in Limassol, already home to several skyscrapers along the city’s coast road. The developments come in the form of two new projects. The first, by...
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