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US challenges EU protection of feta in move that could also concern Cyprus

US challenges EU protection of feta in move that could also concern Cyprus

The United States has taken aim at European rules protecting products such as Greek feta cheese, arguing that the EU’s system for protected food names unfairly blocks American producers from selling their goods in international markets....

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EU issues final warning to Cyprus over delayed aviation climate rules

EU issues final warning to Cyprus over delayed aviation climate rules

The European Commission has issued a formal "reasoned opinion" to Cyprus, marking a final legal warning over the government's failure to transpose critical EU aviation climate laws....

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Cyprus asked to assist in new international money laundering probe

Cyprus asked to assist in new international money laundering probe

According to international media, Bangladesh’s effort to recover assets allegedly laundered abroad by major business groups directly implicates Cyprus, which has received formal Mutual Legal Assistance Requests (MLARs) from Dhaka regarding the S Alam Group....

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Authorities order recall of frozen cuttlefish over unsafe cadmium levels

Authorities order recall of frozen cuttlefish over unsafe cadmium levels

Cyprus health authorities have ordered an immediate recall of two batches of frozen cuttlefish after tests found unsafe levels of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, in the product....

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Late night shooting in occupied Famagusta leads to 14 arrests

Late night shooting in occupied Famagusta leads to 14 arrests

Authorities in the occupied north of Cyprus say they have detained 14 people following a late-night shooting incident in an industrial area of occupied Famagusta, while one suspect remains on the run....

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European countries ease travel warnings for Cyprus after diplomatic push

European countries ease travel warnings for Cyprus after diplomatic push

European countries are quietly rewriting how they describe Cyprus in travel warnings, in what appears to be a diplomatic win for Nicosia....

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First ladies, influencers and flying priests: Another perfectly normal week in Cyprus

First ladies, influencers and flying priests: Another perfectly normal week in Cyprus

Since yesterday, I’ve been scrolling through social media watching people lose their minds over the promotion and appointment of the First Lady to a new government position carrying an A15 salary scale. ...

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US ambassador to Cyprus stepping down from Ukraine role amid tensions in Washington

US ambassador to Cyprus stepping down from Ukraine role amid tensions in Washington

According to the Financial Times, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, who also serves as ambassador to Cyprus, is expected to leave Kyiv in the coming weeks, at a particularly tense moment in the war as fears grow over a new Russian summer offensive and stalled peace talks....

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Wednesday’s outlook: Sunshine with a subtle afternoon shake-up

Wednesday’s outlook: Sunshine with a subtle afternoon shake-up

The weak low-pressure system is still lingering, but it’s playing a quieter role today. After some early morning low clouds clear out, most of the island will see a typical bright spring day, though the mountains are keeping things interesting....

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Cyprus ranks above EU average for cataract surgeries in 2023

Cyprus ranks above EU average for cataract surgeries in 2023

Cyprus carried out more than 12,000 cataract operations in 2023, placing it among the more active countries in the European Union for this common eye procedure, according to figures released by Eurostat....

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Indulgence in practice, tough talk in theory

Indulgence in practice, tough talk in theory

During Nikos Christodoulides’ visit to Israel in April 2025, the Aykut family filled the streets with large billboards showing the President of the Republic alongside a message in Hebrew that read, ''Cyprus is dangerous for Israelis.''...

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89-year-old arrested after shootings at Greek social security office and Athens courthouse

89-year-old arrested after shootings at Greek social security office and Athens courthouse

An 89-year-old man has been arrested after carrying out two shootings in Athens on Tuesday, leaving five people injured. The incidents took place at an EFKA social security office in Kerameikos and later at the Court of Appeal on Loukareos Street....

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Church of Cyprus rejects ‘high-interest loan’ claims in Paphos case

Church of Cyprus rejects ‘high-interest loan’ claims in Paphos case

The Audit Department of the Church of Cyprus has rejected allegations about the financial management of the Metropolis of Paphos, describing them as false and damaging....

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UN peacekeepers defuse buffer zone incident in Avlona

UN peacekeepers defuse buffer zone incident in Avlona

UN peacekeepers in Cyprus stepped in to defuse a situation in the Avlona area on Tuesday, following activity inside the buffer zone....

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FBI team arrives in Cyprus to support Sandy case investigation

FBI team arrives in Cyprus to support Sandy case investigation

Tomorrow, investigators and senior police officials are expected to hold their first private meeting with a special FBI team that has arrived in Cyprus to assist with the “Sandy” case....

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Hail turns Troodos white today

Hail turns Troodos white today

It looked more like mid-January than the end of April today....

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Dead flamingo puts spotlight on toxic lead use in Cyprus

Dead flamingo puts spotlight on toxic lead use in Cyprus

A dead flamingo lying in one of Cyprus’ salt lakes is sending a clear, and uncomfortable, message: something in the environment is going badly wrong....

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CySEC suspends trading in four listed companies over missing financial reports

CySEC suspends trading in four listed companies over missing financial reports

This month, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) suspended trading for four prominent listed companies. The decision follows repeated failures by these firms to publish their mandatory financial reports, a core transparency requirement for the Cyprus Stock Exchange....

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Tension on Protaras beach as officials move to remove seaside businesses

Tension on Protaras beach as officials move to remove seaside businesses

Tension flared early Tuesday on a popular stretch of beach in Protaras as authorities moved in to remove what they say are illegal seaside structures used for massage services and water sports activities....

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Wizz Air and HTS launch disruption assistance, supporting passengers from delays starting at two hours

Wizz Air and HTS launch disruption assistance, supporting passengers from delays starting at two hours

Wizz Air, a leading airline in Central and Eastern Europe, and HTS, a leading global travel technology platform, today announced a partnership to integrate a new solution to help customers navigate disruptions on wizzair.com and the Wizz Air app. ...

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Property sales surprise in March despite regional tensions

Property sales surprise in March despite regional tensions

Cyprus’ property market delivered an unexpected boost in March, defying concerns that regional conflict would drag demand down....

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Cyprus still on investors’ radar despite Iran war

Cyprus still on investors’ radar despite Iran war

The war in Iran is not shutting the door on investment and business activity in Cyprus. ...

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Cyprus economy still growing, but cracks may be starting to show

Cyprus economy still growing, but cracks may be starting to show

Cyprus’ economy continues to show steady growth, underlining its flexibility and resilience in the face of external shocks such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and recent conflicts in the Middle East....

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Tuesday forecast: An afternoon ambush of mountain mood swings

Tuesday forecast: An afternoon ambush of mountain mood swings

The current weak low-pressure system is essentially a part-time worker: it starts the day with bright sunshine and ends it by throwing a localized tantrum over the mountains....

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Cyprus records slightly lower road death rate than EU average in 2024

Cyprus records slightly lower road death rate than EU average in 2024

Cyprus recorded fewer road deaths than the European Union average in 2024, according to newly released figures from Eurostat, offering a cautiously positive picture of road safety on the island....

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New technology helps doctors in Cyprus diagnose patients faster and more accurately

New technology helps doctors in Cyprus diagnose patients faster and more accurately

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides stated that pathologists in Cyprus are maintaining high diagnostic standards by adopting up-to-date techniques, engaging with international professional networks, and committing to ongoing education across both public and private healthcare sectors....

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250 mothers of large families to receive €400 support

250 mothers of large families to receive €400 support

A total of 250 mothers from large families are set to receive a €400 payment as part of a recognition initiative tied to the country’s ongoing demographic challenges....

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The wreckage of a narrative

The wreckage of a narrative

I am writing less than fifteen days after a building in the city where I was born and raised collapsed suddenly like a house of cards, killing two unsuspecting people. One of them was identified only eleven days after the tragedy....

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Cyprus rules out fuel shortage while minister monitors potential disruptions

Cyprus rules out fuel shortage while minister monitors potential disruptions

Cyprus is not facing a fuel shortage at present, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis, who said authorities are actively tracking supplies and preparing for possible disruptions....

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Dozens of phones and drugs seized in central prisons

Dozens of phones and drugs seized in central prisons

Authorities say a large number of banned items have been seized from the Central Prisons over the past four months, including mobile phones and illegal drugs....

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