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17 November, 2025
 

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Cyprus greenlights remote work for public servants, capping it at four days a month

Cyprus greenlights remote work for public servants, capping it at four days a month

The House of Representatives today approved a landmark bill allowing remote work in Cyprus’s public sector, marking a major step toward modernizing public administration....

Sierra Leone president makes official visit to Cyprus

Sierra Leone president makes official visit to Cyprus

Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, arrived in Cyprus Thursday for an official visit, where he was welcomed by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace....

Another earthquake hits Paphos as Cyprus sees unusual seismic activity

Another earthquake hits Paphos as Cyprus sees unusual seismic activity

Cyprus experienced another earthquake Thursday morning, adding to a string of tremors that began yesterday, as unusual seismic activity continues in the Paphos district....

U.S. eyes role in reviving Cyprus-Greece electricity link

U.S. eyes role in reviving Cyprus-Greece electricity link

New developments suggest that U.S. investors may play a bigger role in the stalled electricity interconnection between Cyprus and Greece, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), potentially reshaping the project’s economic and geopolitical landscape....

Cyprus to seal deal today on ATA payments

Cyprus to seal deal today on ATA payments

Cyprus is set to take a key step in labor relations with the signing of an agreement in principle on the Automatic Wage Adjustment (ATA), government officials announced Thursday....

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reunite in first teaser

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reunite in first teaser

The fashion world is buzzing as Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reunite in the first teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2, set to hit theaters in May 2026. ...

The 6th Lidl Wellness Camp created a dynamic health and wellness footprint

The 6th Lidl Wellness Camp created a dynamic health and wellness footprint

Two days full of knowledge, practical ideas, guidance from distinguished experts, entertainment and relaxation transformed the Atlantica Aeneas Resort Hotel in Ayia Napa into a wellness center 305 participants, ...

Trump signs bill to end record 43-day US government shutdown

Trump signs bill to end record 43-day US government shutdown

President Donald Trump late Wednesday signed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, reopening federal agencies after 43 days of political gridlock....

The ''shaken, not stirred'' weather report - Thursday edition

The ''shaken, not stirred'' weather report - Thursday edition

Good morning! It's Thursday, and while the calendar says we're moving on, the ground and the sky seem to have different ideas. Let's see what fresh chaos nature has in store!...

Education Ministry offers grants for student laptops and tablets

Education Ministry offers grants for student laptops and tablets

The Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth will provide grants to help students purchase tablets and laptops, as part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan. ...

Heavy flooding in Nicosia traps school bus and shuts key roads

Heavy flooding in Nicosia traps school bus and shuts key roads

Severe flooding in Nicosia has forced authorities to respond to dozens of emergencies and close key roads in the city....

€229,360 in EU-funded support distributed to Cypriot wine producers

€229,360 in EU-funded support distributed to Cypriot wine producers

The Cyprus Organization for Agricultural Payments (KOAP) has finalized payments totaling €229,359.60 to wine producers under the EPSA 1a intervention of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan for 2023–2027, covering the 2025 financial year....

HIO under fire for denying critical cancer and chronic disease treatments

HIO under fire for denying critical cancer and chronic disease treatments

A growing controversy has emerged in Cyprus after reports that the Health Insurance Organization (HIO) has denied access to several vital medications and therapies for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other serious chronic conditions....

Inmate alleges beating by guards at central prisons; Watchdog launches urgent probe

Inmate alleges beating by guards at central prisons; Watchdog launches urgent probe

A detainee at Cyprus’s Central Prisons has filed a formal complaint alleging he was beaten by prison guards, prompting an immediate investigation by the Office of the Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights and the police....

Investment momentum in Oroklini

Investment momentum in Oroklini

In recent years, Larnaca has shown remarkable momentum in urban development and real estate activity. The city, once known for its slower pace compared to other regions of Cyprus, is now attracting growing interest from investors and construction companies alike....

Cypriot family appeals for help as young son battles rare neurological illness

Cypriot family appeals for help as young son battles rare neurological illness

A Cypriot family is urgently seeking financial support to save their young son, Abraham Savva, who has been diagnosed with a rare and severe neurological disorder called Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM). ...

Second earthquake jolts Cyprus within hours, centered again in Paphos

Second earthquake jolts Cyprus within hours, centered again in Paphos

Cyprus was shaken by a second earthquake on Wednesday, this time measuring a preliminary 5.3 magnitude, according to early data from the Geological Survey Department....

The animal police… are they on a break?

The animal police… are they on a break?

I know this isn’t ''hard news'' for some, no ministers, no scandals, no new roundabouts being announced. But bear with me. Because not caring for animals is just a hop, skip, and a jump from not caring for people....

Court gives green light to family’s case over soldier’s death

Court gives green light to family’s case over soldier’s death

After almost two decades of waiting, the family of National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou has won a small but important victory in their long fight for justice....

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 07/11/2025

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 07/11/2025

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....

Heavy rain and strong winds hit Nicosia as yellow warning remains in effect

Heavy rain and strong winds hit Nicosia as yellow warning remains in effect

Heavy rain and gusty winds are currently affecting the Nicosia district, as the Department of Meteorology’s yellow warning remains in effect. Videos from the Engomi area show downpours lashing streets and trees bending in strong winds....

Sky Stars Culinary Series with Two-Michelin-Starred Chef Vítor Matos

Sky Stars Culinary Series with Two-Michelin-Starred Chef Vítor Matos

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is delighted to welcome Chef Vítor Matos, one of Portugal’s most celebrated chefs, for two exclusive evenings of fine dining at Sky7 Restaurant....

Alphamega Hypermarkets bring the magic of the holidays to life through Christmas tree lighting ceremonies

Alphamega Hypermarkets bring the magic of the holidays to life through Christmas tree lighting ceremonies

Christmas lights, music, smiles, genuine warmth and lots of love will fill the stores of Alphamega Hypermarkets in Engomi, Kapsalos and Paphos Aphrodite during the simultaneous Christmas tree lighting ceremonies organised by the chain for yet another year....

PwC Cyprus through PwC Foundation Empowers Students Through Business Mentorship and Community Learning

PwC Cyprus through PwC Foundation Empowers Students Through Business Mentorship and Community Learning

PwC Cyprus through PwC Foundation, in collaboration with Junior Achievement Cyprus, have launched the latest cycle of the "Company Programme" and "Our Community."...

Petrolina rewards you again - triple points to keep you cozy and warm!

Petrolina rewards you again - triple points to keep you cozy and warm!

Petrolina, in partnership with the Bank of Cyprus Antamivi Card Rewards Scheme, is once again giving its customers the chance to collect triple points this season....

Cyprus extends hand to Turkey despite ongoing occupation

Cyprus extends hand to Turkey despite ongoing occupation

Cyprus is shifting its tone toward Turkey, even as Ankara continues to occupy a third of the island, with President Nikos Christodoulides calling for renewed dialogue and closer ties to the European Union....

Innovative high-voltage system in the Cayenne Electric: performance meets efficiency

Innovative high-voltage system in the Cayenne Electric: performance meets efficiency

The Cayenne Electric will be launched in a few weeks, featuring innovative high-voltage technology. With a function-integrated battery, powerful dual cooling, intelligent thermal management and robust charging performance...

Meet Famagusta’s new tour guide, and it’s powered by AI

Meet Famagusta’s new tour guide, and it’s powered by AI

Planning your next beach day or looking for a good taverna in Famagusta just got a whole lot easier. The coastal district has become the first tourist destination in Cyprus to roll out an artificial intelligence digital assistant, basically, a smart chat tool that acts like your own personal tour guide....

Earthquake shakes Cyprus, epicenter in Paphos

Earthquake shakes Cyprus, epicenter in Paphos

A moderate earthquake struck Cyprus on Wednesday, shaking homes and offices across the island. The tremor, which measured 5.7 on the Richter scale, had its epicenter in the coastal district of Paphos, according to initial estimates....

Trapped heron saved from eucalyptus tree in Nicosia’s Athalassa Park

Trapped heron saved from eucalyptus tree in Nicosia’s Athalassa Park

A dramatic bird rescue unfolded Saturday at Athalassa National Forest Park, when a heron was found entangled in a rope hanging from the branches of a dry eucalyptus tree....

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