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13 December, 2025
 

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Ambulance trapped at red light as drivers freeze over camera fines (VIDEO)

Ambulance trapped at red light as drivers freeze over camera fines (VIDEO)

A new incident involving an ambulance caught in traffic shows how Cyprus’ photo-enforcement system affects emergency response....

Lidl Cyprus inaugurated a new store in Agios Dometios with an investment of €11 million

Lidl Cyprus inaugurated a new store in Agios Dometios with an investment of €11 million

Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic growth with a new, fully upgraded store at 51 Kyriakou Matsi Avenue in Agios Dometios, ready to welcome consumers from the wider Nicosia area with high-quality products, unbeatable prices, consistent availability, and an upgraded customer experience....

Hackers hit Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center, steal patient data

Hackers hit Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center, steal patient data

The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center has reported a serious data breach after hackers stole sensitive patient and employee information and then threatened to leak it publicly, the center announced Thursday....

EU tries a new strategy: Curb irregular migration by expanding regular migration

EU tries a new strategy: Curb irregular migration by expanding regular migration

The EU is taking a new swing at its long-standing migration problem, not by tightening the borders, but by opening more legal doors....

Epic Street Fest Xmas Edition 2025 unveiled

Epic Street Fest Xmas Edition 2025 unveiled

Epic presents the EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2025, the most EPIC Christmas street festival of the year!...

Larnaca named European Capital of Culture for 2030

Larnaca named European Capital of Culture for 2030

Larnaca will take the spotlight as the European Capital of Culture in 2030, the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced Thursday. ...

Wizz Air Launches Four New London-Greece Routes

Wizz Air Launches Four New London-Greece Routes

Wizz Air announces the launch of four new routes from London Luton Airport to Greece, expanding its network ahead of the 2026 summer season....

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) once again fueled the energy at this year’s Boyz Stuff Show

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) once again fueled the energy at this year’s Boyz Stuff Show

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), successfully sponsored and participated for the second consecutive year in the Boyz Stuff Show 2025, ...

With an investment of over 1 million euros, Lidl Cyprus brings the Self Check-Out experience to all its stores

With an investment of over 1 million euros, Lidl Cyprus brings the Self Check-Out experience to all its stores

Lidl Cyprus has successfully completed the installation of Self Check-Out cash registers in all its stores, marking a new era in its customer service experience. ...

Bank of Cyprus: ''Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Cyprus'' by Global Finance

Bank of Cyprus: ''Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Cyprus'' by Global Finance

The Bank of Cyprus has received another important international distinction, being named ''Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Cyprus'' at the annual Gordon Platt Foreign Exchange Awards – World’s Best Foreign Exchange Banks organized by the prestigious magazine Global Finance....

bbf: celebrates spectacular ArtCargo finale at the iconic KEAN Factory

bbf: celebrates spectacular ArtCargo finale at the iconic KEAN Factory

The first-ever ArtCargo Performing Arts Festival recently concluded successfully after two vibrant weeks in Limassol. As the festival’s general partner and main sponsor,...

Flights from occupied Tymbou airport pose no danger to Nicosia residents

Flights from occupied Tymbou airport pose no danger to Nicosia residents

The Civil Aviation Authority is urging Nicosia residents not to worry about recent sightings of civilian aircraft flying over the city, following takeoffs from the illegal Tymbou airport in the occupied areas of the island....

Nicosia crossing set for major upgrade thanks to the EU

Nicosia crossing set for major upgrade thanks to the EU

The European Union is funding an expansion of the Agios Dometios Crossing Point, one of the busiest border crossings in Nicosia, aiming to make travel smoother and safer for both vehicles and pedestrians....

US to demand five years of social media history from tourists

US to demand five years of social media history from tourists

Visitors from dozens of countries, including Greece, who travel to the United States under the visa-free program may soon face new entry requirements: authorities could ask them to provide their social media history for the past five years....

When the prison becomes the crime headquarters

When the prison becomes the crime headquarters

Cyprus’ Central Prisons have spent the past few years under a harsh spotlight, not because of what happens inside a normal correctional facility, but because of a string of security failures, leaked classified files, and inmate deaths that have pushed the system to its breaking point....

Byron performs his grand finale in Thursday's forecast

Byron performs his grand finale in Thursday's forecast

It appears our dramatic houseguest, the low-pressure system BYRON, is preparing for his final bow....

Larnaca firm scammed out of €111,370 in sophisticated online fraud

Larnaca firm scammed out of €111,370 in sophisticated online fraud

A Larnaca-based firm has fallen victim to an online fraud scheme, resulting in a financial loss of €111,370, authorities confirmed....

Cyprus to close 2025 with debt below 60% of GDP

Cyprus to close 2025 with debt below 60% of GDP

Cyprus is expected to close 2025 with a public debt-to-GDP ratio of 55.3%, well below its target of 60%, the Finance Ministry said....

European report reveals alarming reality of Cypriot prisons

European report reveals alarming reality of Cypriot prisons

A new report by the CPT has reported shocking conditions in Cypriot detention facilities, following an ad hoc visit to the country in April 2025....

Tense search ends in relief: Israeli vessel passengers safe

Tense search ends in relief: Israeli vessel passengers safe

A tense search for an Israeli vessel has concluded safely off the coast of Limassol, Cyprus....

Cyprus moves to modernize 112 emergency response with national ambulance authority

Cyprus moves to modernize 112 emergency response with national ambulance authority

The Council of Ministers has given the green light to new legislation that will create a National Ambulance Authority, Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides announced on Wednesday....

From ''no alcohol'' to ''VIP only'': Saudi loosens rules for wealthy expats

From ''no alcohol'' to ''VIP only'': Saudi loosens rules for wealthy expats

Saudi Arabia, a country that has banned alcohol for more than 70 years, is quietly letting a new group buy booze, not just diplomats, but wealthy foreigners who can afford an elite ''premium residency.''...

Cancer-linked sperm used in Cyprus and dozens of countries

Cancer-linked sperm used in Cyprus and dozens of countries

Sperm from a Danish donor who unknowingly carried a dangerous cancer-linked mutation was used in fertility treatments across Europe, including in Cyprus, investigators have confirmed. ...

As 20,000 guests head to Cyprus, a postcard exhibit sets the scene

As 20,000 guests head to Cyprus, a postcard exhibit sets the scene

Cyprus is preparing for an influx of around 20,000 visitors from across the EU and beyond during its upcoming six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides said Wednesday....

India's Historic Labour Reforms: Building a Fair, Modern, and Inclusive Work Ecosystem

India's Historic Labour Reforms: Building a Fair, Modern, and Inclusive Work Ecosystem

India stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. As the nation accelerates toward becoming a global economic powerhouse, the Government has undertaken a historic transformation of its labour laws—consolidating 29 fragmented labour statutes into four comprehensive Labour Codes....

Red alert: Cyprus beach turns scarlet after heavy rains

Red alert: Cyprus beach turns scarlet after heavy rains

Visitors to Agia Triada beach in the Kapparis area got an unusual surprise this week when the normally blue waters turned striking shades of red....

New Justice Minister vows to be ‘ruthless’ on corruption in police and fire departments

New Justice Minister vows to be ‘ruthless’ on corruption in police and fire departments

Cyprus’ newly appointed Minister of Justice and Public Order, Konstantinos Fytiris, promised Monday to take a hard line against corruption and collusion within the police and fire departments, warning that such misconduct erodes public trust....

The wig that shook Cyprus

The wig that shook Cyprus

This has got to be the photo of the year...maybe even the decade. And if anyone still didn’t know what the new Auditor General looks like, well, they certainly do now....

Heavy rains continue, flooding roads and homes across Cyprus (photos)

Heavy rains continue, flooding roads and homes across Cyprus (photos)

Heavy rains are drenching Cyprus, bringing relief to some after weeks of concern over water levels but also creating disruptions and safety risks as the storm system Byron moves across the island....

Papadopoulos: ''Cyprus can’t afford a dangerous parliament''

Papadopoulos: ''Cyprus can’t afford a dangerous parliament''

DIKO leader Nikolas Papadopoulos sounded the alarm on Monday, warning that Cyprus could face serious political turbulence if what he called ''extreme and irresponsible'' parties gain strength in the next Parliament....

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