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16 October, 2025
 

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Trump, Christodoulides discuss Cyprus issue at Gaza summit

Trump, Christodoulides discuss Cyprus issue at Gaza summit

Cyprus made headlines at Monday’s Gaza Summit in Egypt when President Nikos Christodoulides met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines to discuss the ongoing Cyprus issue. ...

€15 for You, €15 for Your Friend! – with JOEY by Bank of Cyprus

€15 for You, €15 for Your Friend! – with JOEY by Bank of Cyprus

Double the fun! Joey is launching the new “Invite Friends” program and gives you the chance to earn €15 for yourself or your child, and €15 for your friend. Double the reward, double the fun!...

EU tax hike could make smoking a luxury, Greece pushes back

EU tax hike could make smoking a luxury, Greece pushes back

Smokers in Europe may soon feel the pinch in their wallets. The European Commission is proposing a massive increase in taxes on cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, and even e-cigarettes, and Greece is sounding the alarm....

Big three builders dominate Cyprus’ public works, and the delays keep piling up

Big three builders dominate Cyprus’ public works, and the delays keep piling up

A new report by the Auditor General has confirmed what many in the construction world have been whispering for years: that a handful of “national contractors” are calling the shots when it comes to Cyprus’ biggest public works projects....

Limassol sweep: 30 people caught working illegally, manager charged

Limassol sweep: 30 people caught working illegally, manager charged

A coordinated police operation in Limassol uncovered 30 people working illegally at a local business, highlighting ongoing concerns over unregistered labor and worker exploitation in Cyprus....

Tuesday weather: Slightly cloudy, mostly chill

Tuesday weather: Slightly cloudy, mostly chill

A weak low-pressure system is hanging around, probably because it forgot its calendar, or maybe it’s just here to watch us squint at the sky....

Cyprus seeks expanded role at Gaza talks with six-part proposal at Sharm el-Sheikh

Cyprus seeks expanded role at Gaza talks with six-part proposal at Sharm el-Sheikh

President Nikos Christodoulides presented six proposals aimed at supporting security, reconstruction, and humanitarian efforts in Gaza during meetings at the Gaza Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. ...

Most prepaid mobile users in Cyprus have yet to verify SIM cards

Most prepaid mobile users in Cyprus have yet to verify SIM cards

With less than a month remaining before Cyprus’ prepaid SIM card verification deadline, most mobile users have yet to complete the required registration, raising concerns that thousands could lose service....

Authorities seize over 100 bird-snaring devices in Famagusta District

Authorities seize over 100 bird-snaring devices in Famagusta District

Authorities discovered more than 100 bird-snaring devices, known locally as "xoverga", on the property of a 68-year-old man in the Famagusta district, part of an ongoing effort to curb illegal poaching....

Gaza Summit: President Christodoulides and King Abdullah explore steps toward peace and stability

Gaza Summit: President Christodoulides and King Abdullah explore steps toward peace and stability

President Nicos Christodoulides held a bilateral meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan on the sidelines of the Gaza Summit on Monday, discussing the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza and the broader prospects for regional stability....

Burglars steal €25,000 in laptops and tablets from school in Limassol

Burglars steal €25,000 in laptops and tablets from school in Limassol

Over the weekend, the Fourth Elementary School of Apostle Andreas in Limassol was the target of a burglary, resulting in the theft of laptops and tablets valued at approximately €25,000....

Over 3,000 traffic violations reported in a week as two die in Nicosia accidents

Over 3,000 traffic violations reported in a week as two die in Nicosia accidents

Cyprus police recorded more than 3,000 traffic violations across the island over the past week, according to official figures released Monday, a troubling statistic that underscores the country’s continuing struggle with road safety....

Poland shares EU presidency secrets as Cyprus prepares to take the wheel

Poland shares EU presidency secrets as Cyprus prepares to take the wheel

Cyprus isn’t just getting ready to lead the Council of the European Union in 2026; it’s getting a masterclass from the Poles. On October 9, Polish and Cypriot teams met in Nicosia to swap insights, share ''war'' stories, and spark discussions on what it really takes to steer Europe’s political ship....

Absolute chaos

Absolute chaos

A politician without the empathy to grasp the impact of their actions on a citizen’s psychology remains fundamentally inadequate in the exercise of politics....

Lawyer pushes to toss key charge in 'golden passport' trial

Lawyer pushes to toss key charge in 'golden passport' trial

A last-minute legal twist has emerged in the high-profile trial over Cyprus’s controversial naturalization program, as a defense lawyer raised concerns that one of the charges may involve abuse of power....

Cyprus moves to end insurance overcharging of older drivers

Cyprus moves to end insurance overcharging of older drivers

The Cyprus Parliament is taking aim at what lawmakers call unfair treatment of older drivers, as two new bills seek to stop insurance companies from overcharging, or outright refusing, to cover people over 70....

Cyprus joins EU’s new AI hub network

Cyprus joins EU’s new AI hub network

Cyprus is officially getting its own Artificial Intelligence Center as part of a new European Commission initiative to boost the bloc’s AI power and make high-tech tools more accessible to everyone, from researchers to small startups....

Nissan LEAF and Qashqai e-POWER Take Top Honors at the ''Motor Awards 2025''

Nissan LEAF and Qashqai e-POWER Take Top Honors at the ''Motor Awards 2025''

Nissan has added another pair of trophies to its growing collection of accolades. The Japanese automaker scooped up two major awards at the Motor Awards 2025, organized by News UK....

New scholarships to help Cypriot women break into tech and shipping

New scholarships to help Cypriot women break into tech and shipping

Ten Cypriot women will soon have the chance to study in the fields of shipping, innovation, and technology, thanks to a new scholarship program announced by the Office of the Commissioner for Gender Equality and the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation (IKYK)....

Cyprus judge’s request to involve EU Court denied

Cyprus judge’s request to involve EU Court denied

The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus on Sunday rejected a request by Judge Doria Varosiotou to refer a legal question to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), ruling that it is not necessary at this stage....

October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 06/10/2025

October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 06/10/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

Cyprus visa-free travel to U.S. delayed

Cyprus visa-free travel to U.S. delayed

Cyprus will not join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program this year, despite completing all technical requirements and maintaining one of the world’s lowest visa rejection rates....

Medochemie invests in a sustainable future

Medochemie invests in a sustainable future

Medochemie, Cyprus’s leading pharmaceutical company, is strengthening its commitment to sustainable growth by taking another significant step towards a greener future. ...

Two cars set ablaze in Limassol overnight

Two cars set ablaze in Limassol overnight

Limassol residents woke up to shocking news on Monday morning after two separate car fires were reported in the early hours of the day....

Simon Aykut admits to seizing Greek Cypriot properties in occupied Cyprus

Simon Aykut admits to seizing Greek Cypriot properties in occupied Cyprus

In a major development in the trial of 74-year-old Simon Aykut, the man accused of seizing Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas, the defendant admitted to 40 charges related to the alleged misappropriation. Prosecutors have now dropped the remaining charges....

Fairfax bets big on Cyprus with stake in Eurobank Insurance

Fairfax bets big on Cyprus with stake in Eurobank Insurance

Canadian investment giant Fairfax Financial Holdings is deepening its footprint in Cyprus, agreeing to buy 45% of ERB Insurance, the general insurance company owned by Eurobank Limited, for €59 million, a deal seen as a strong vote of confidence in the Cypriot economy....

‘Crazy but not insane’: Hasguler vows to return Varosha

‘Crazy but not insane’: Hasguler vows to return Varosha

In a political race already full of surprises, Turkish Cypriot academic Mehmet Hasgüler, running as an ''independent candidate'' for the ''presidency'' in the north, has stirred headlines with a mix of bold promises, eccentric charm, and calls for peace....

Two years, first hostages finally come home

Two years, first hostages finally come home

After two years of relentless war, a rare moment of relief arrived Monday as Hamas released seven Israeli hostages into Red Cross custody, the first freed under a fragile ceasefire deal that could signal the beginning of the end to the conflict in Gaza....

Monday weather: Sunshine with a side of confusion

Monday weather: Sunshine with a side of confusion

It’s Monday, which means the universe has hit “snooze” again. Low pressure is loitering in the area, possibly looking for motivation or just avoiding responsibilities....

Dead birds, sharp knives, and a sound device: Three arrests in Larnaca

Dead birds, sharp knives, and a sound device: Three arrests in Larnaca

Police in Larnaca have arrested three individuals after uncovering 165 dead wild birds in an orchard....

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