Traffic Cameras Revisited – Again

Unfortunately, the government decided once more to proceed with the installation of cameras for traffic control. Instructions have already been given to the relevant departments to prepare new tender documents for the procurement of the system. This is the 5th attempt over the years for the installation of traffic cameras. 15 years ago the first […]

Medical Cannabis in Cyprus

Health Minister Petros Petrides clarified the intention to promote the Anti-Drugs Council amendment of the legislation, to legalize the cultivation of industrial hemp for industrial purposes. The Minister explained that medical cannabis has been accepted for use in various countries and is administered under medical advice, to relieve the symptoms of multiple sclerosis and other […]

Old couple beaten up in their home

A 90 year old man and his 82 year old wife opened their door yesterday morning at 8:15 at their house in Nicosia to find a 35 year old man, 1.75m tall well build with black hair, and a blond woman the same age. They hit the couple in various body parts and then tied […]

Cypriot president commits to save provident funds

Last night the president of Cyprus announced to the people of Cyprus the proceedings of the latest Eurogroup meeting. The meeting in Brussels tackled a difficult mission which according to him had only one target. To save Cyprus through the stabilization and reconstruction of the banking sector. Mr Anstasiades stated that the negotiations was indeed very harsh and there were some […]

Armed robbery at Cooperative Bank in Engomi

An armed robbery took place about an hour ago in Nicosia Cooperative Savings Bank in Engomi, Nicosia. An unknown man entered the branch wearing a hat and glasses pretending to be customer. At some point with the threat of gun asked the bank teller for money and fled the scene on foot. 15000 euro were […]