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07 July, 2025
 

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A Mediterranean University for a shared future

A Mediterranean University for a shared future

In a world increasingly defined by fragmentation and crisis, education remains by far the most powerful tool to connect people. ...

Fire erupts in military van, soldiers escape unharmed (VIDEO)

Fire erupts in military van, soldiers escape unharmed (VIDEO)

A fire broke out Saturday morning in a moving minivan transporting soldiers, prompting an emergency response and temporarily closing a section of the highway....

Man shot in Paphos with hunting rifle

Man shot in Paphos with hunting rifle

Authorities are investigating an attempted murder after a 41-year-old man was found shot in the Paphos district late Saturday night....

Cyprus MP's ends lifetime driver ban for ex-drug offenders

Cyprus MP's ends lifetime driver ban for ex-drug offenders

Cyprus lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed a long-awaited amendment to the law governing professional driver’s licenses, ending the blanket lifetime ban for bus and taxi drivers with past drug-related convictions....

Residents protest street closures in Strovolos, demand safe access

Residents protest street closures in Strovolos, demand safe access

Residents of Agia Theodora, Agia Theodosia, and surrounding areas gathered in protest Friday morning, blocking a recently opened passage near Kritonos Street. ...

Ex-speaker says President OK’d his role in golden passport scheme

Ex-speaker says President OK’d his role in golden passport scheme

In the ongoing saga of the golden passport scandal that rocked Cyprus’ reputation, a surprise document presented in court on Thursday added fresh intrigue to the high-profile criminal trial of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris....

11 hotel groups go private on water with €3M state-backed desalination plan

11 hotel groups go private on water with €3M state-backed desalination plan

Cyprus’ hotel industry is making a splash, literally. In response to mounting water concerns, 11 major hotel groups across Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos have filed official applications to install small private desalination units on their premises....

Denmark kicks off EU presidency with tough talk on migration

Denmark kicks off EU presidency with tough talk on migration

Denmark officially launched its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union this week, with a firm focus on tightening migration controls, boosting European defense, and strengthening economic competitiveness....

Cyprus President urges UK to uphold role as guarantor power as talks expected to resume

Cyprus President urges UK to uphold role as guarantor power as talks expected to resume

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday urged the United Kingdom to fully embrace its responsibilities as a guarantor power in support of renewed efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue....

Dozens of lifeguard towers unmanned in Cyprus as beach safety concerns rise

Dozens of lifeguard towers unmanned in Cyprus as beach safety concerns rise

Nearly 30 lifeguard towers across the free areas of Cyprus remain unmanned at the height of the summer season, raising serious safety concerns after three people were nearly drowned this week in Protaras....

Nicosia’s Old GSP goes hi-tech with cashless, hassle-free parking

Nicosia’s Old GSP goes hi-tech with cashless, hassle-free parking

Say goodbye to paper tickets and long queues; Nicosia’s Old GSP parking lot is stepping into the future. Starting Monday, July 7, drivers will experience a brand-new, cashless and user-friendly parking system designed to make city parking quicker, smoother, and more environmentally friendly....

New Larnaca ER to open July 25 amid staff shortages and safety concerns

New Larnaca ER to open July 25 amid staff shortages and safety concerns

In the ongoing crisis surrounding Cyprus’ overstretched emergency services, officials have announced that the much-delayed new Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) at Larnaca General Hospital will be handed over on July 25, but many are skeptical....

Health Ministry cracks down on illegal botox, dysport found in clinics and salons

Health Ministry cracks down on illegal botox, dysport found in clinics and salons

The Ministry of Health has issued a stark warning after unauthorized Botox and Dysport products were discovered at beauty salons and medical clinics across Cyprus....

A year later, officials still haven’t implemented law to cut traffic camera fines

A year later, officials still haven’t implemented law to cut traffic camera fines

A year after Parliament passed a law to lower traffic fines in photo-enforced zones, drivers are still being slapped with the full €300 penalty, despite legislation reducing it to €85....

The real emergency isn’t antisemitism...it’s Gaza

The real emergency isn’t antisemitism...it’s Gaza

A provocative comment by AKEL Secretary-General Stefanos Stefanou during the party’s recent 24th congress has ignited public debate in Cyprus around antisemitism, or more precisely, the way the term is being politically weaponized. ...

Paralimni scraps car-free plan, goes for a greener, smarter town center

Paralimni scraps car-free plan, goes for a greener, smarter town center

Big changes are coming to the heart of Paralimni, just not the kind originally planned....

A Taste of Cyprus honored: ‘Gastronomos’ Awards celebrate local food and tradition

A Taste of Cyprus honored: ‘Gastronomos’ Awards celebrate local food and tradition

Cyprus’ finest flavors took center stage once again as Gastronomos magazine and Kathimerini newspaper hosted the 2025 Gastronomos Quality Awards, celebrating the best in local food and tradition....

U.S. Embassy in Cyprus celebrates Independence Day with New Jersey flair

U.S. Embassy in Cyprus celebrates Independence Day with New Jersey flair

The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus kicked off Independence Day festivities early this year with a vibrant celebration on July 1 at the University of Cyprus, blending American tradition with a creative homage to the state of New Jersey....

High-society scandal deepens with 63 more in the frame

High-society scandal deepens with 63 more in the frame

What started as a story of a glamorous socialite entangled with a well-known convict has now snowballed into one of the country’s most talked-about crime sagas, with another 63 people now on the police radar, bringing the total number of individuals linked to the case to over 100....

French air traffic strike grounds 1,500 flights just as summer holidays take off

French air traffic strike grounds 1,500 flights just as summer holidays take off

If your summer getaway includes flying over or through France this week, you might want to double-check your flight status, especially if you're one of nearly 300,000 passengers grounded by an air traffic control strike that’s thrown Europe’s skies into chaos....

Moo-ving violation as cows on the run cause chaos on Limassol-Nicosia motorway

Moo-ving violation as cows on the run cause chaos on Limassol-Nicosia motorway

No word yet on whether the cows will face charges, but sources close to the herd say they were simply 'udderly' fed up with their travel conditions....

Fire up the grill...it’s hot, It’s Friday, and It’s the 4th of July (yes, even in Cyprus)

Fire up the grill...it’s hot, It’s Friday, and It’s the 4th of July (yes, even in Cyprus)

Sure, it’s still morning, and sure, the to-do list might look like it was written by a particularly vengeful project manager. But let’s not panic. There’s something in the air and no, it’s not just the 36°c day creeping in. It’s hope. Because folks, it’s Friday, and even better, it’s the 4th of July....

Parliament delays vote on new protest law over concerns about rights and police powers

Parliament delays vote on new protest law over concerns about rights and police powers

Debate over a contentious bill regulating public gatherings was postponed Thursday after lawmakers opted to send it back to the Legal Affairs Committee for further review. ...

New governance structure cuts costs in provincial agencies, officials say

New governance structure cuts costs in provincial agencies, officials say

In response to recent reports about salaries and allowances within the Provincial Self-Government Organizations (EOAs), officials released clarifications Wednesday aimed at providing a fuller picture of the situation....

Judge denied appointment over serious judicial errors and public controversy

Judge denied appointment over serious judicial errors and public controversy

Former District Judge Doria Varosiotou was denied permanent appointment after the Supreme Judicial Council found her actions “undermine the integrity” of the justice system....

ECHR rules Cyprus mishandled rape allegation, citing discrimination and procedural failures

ECHR rules Cyprus mishandled rape allegation, citing discrimination and procedural failures

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Cypriot authorities violated the rights of a woman who alleged she was raped in 2011, finding the state failed to properly investigate and prosecute her claims and applied sexist stereotypes during the process....

Christodoulides flies solo to UN summit in bold Cyprus peace bid

Christodoulides flies solo to UN summit in bold Cyprus peace bid

President Nikos Christodoulides will head to New York later this month for crucial UN-hosted talks on the Cyprus problem, but notably, he’ll be going alone....

Hilti opens new flagship store in Larnaca

Hilti opens new flagship store in Larnaca

CTC Automotive has opened a new innovative Hilti tools store in Larnaca....

Collaboration between CIM Cyprus Business School and EY Cyprus Ltd

Collaboration between CIM Cyprus Business School and EY Cyprus Ltd

EY Cyprus Ltd, in collaboration with CIM Cyprus Business School, has launched the EY Learn & Earn Program — a unique initiative developed with the strong support of ACCA....

Tatar: ''How can we make peace with this mentality?''

Tatar: ''How can we make peace with this mentality?''

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has come to the defense of newly elected MEP and popular YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou, urging him not to back down in the face of fierce backlash over their two-hour interview....

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