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20 November, 2025
 

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Three of five Greek Cypriots detained in the occupied north return home; two remain on trial

Three of five Greek Cypriots detained in the occupied north return home; two remain on trial

Three of the five Greek Cypriots arrested in the north on July 19 have returned to the Republic-controlled areas and are now back home with their families after being acquitted last Friday by a “military court” in the occupied territories....

Another quake rattles Cyprus, marking fifth since mid-week

Another quake rattles Cyprus, marking fifth since mid-week

Cyprus woke up to yet another tremor early Friday, adding to a string of small but persistent earthquakes that have kept residents on edge since Wednesday....

Friday's forecast: The weekend starts with a wet welcome and a case of coastal FOMO!

Friday's forecast: The weekend starts with a wet welcome and a case of coastal FOMO!

Yes, you made it! It's Friday, and a weak low-pressure system and unstable weather conditions are here until tomorrow... because apparently, even the weather needs one last Friday hurrah before settling down....

Wolt loans nearly €2 million to Cypriot small and medium enterprises

Wolt loans nearly €2 million to Cypriot small and medium enterprises

Wolt, the platform connecting consumers, local businesses, and delivery partners, has lent nearly €2 million to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cyprus. ...

Hailstorm blankets Ormideia in white, catching residents by surprise (VIDEO)

Hailstorm blankets Ormideia in white, catching residents by surprise (VIDEO)

A powerful hailstorm struck the Cypriot community of Ormideia around midday today, covering parts of the area in a layer of white ice. Meteorologists reported that the event was accompanied by a strong thunderstorm and gusty winds....

Signatures finally inked for cost-of-living allowance

Signatures finally inked for cost-of-living allowance

After some delay, the social partners have signed, in principle, an agreement on the Cost-of-Living Allowance (ATA) at the Presidential Palace, in the presence of President Nikos Christodoulides....

The significance of the P-TEC Summit

The significance of the P-TEC Summit

The Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) is a U.S. initiative coordinated by the Department of Energy. Its goal is to foster collaboration between Eastern European countries and the United States, focusing on energy security and the sustainability of infrastructure....

''They consider us migrants,'' mother of five-year-old Abraham pleads for urgent help

''They consider us migrants,'' mother of five-year-old Abraham pleads for urgent help

Five-year-old Abraham Christoforou is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, a rare and severe autoimmune neurological disease. ...

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....

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