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20 May, 2025
 

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High-speed chase with gunfire in Limassol; suspect still at large

High-speed chase with gunfire in Limassol; suspect still at large

A police attempt to stop a suspicious vehicle in Limassol escalated into a high-speed chase and gunfire on Thursday, ending with the suspect fleeing on foot....

The Water Dragon, Christodoulides, and the Easter bonfires

The Water Dragon, Christodoulides, and the Easter bonfires

We’ve solved the water crisis, said the President, and just like that, my aunt grabbed the hose and went back to her favorite hobby: watering the dirt and the yard!...

UN warns of resurgence in deadly diseases

UN warns of resurgence in deadly diseases

Measles, meningitis, and yellow fever, once largely contained through widespread immunization, are resurging globally due to vaccine misinformation, reduced international aid, and health system strain, the United Nations and partner agencies warned Wednesday....

Cyprus foreign companies pledge 30% local workforce by 2027

Cyprus foreign companies pledge 30% local workforce by 2027

Cyprus has seen undeniable growth in foreign companies, and the economic benefits are clearly outweighing any potential downsides. ...

Europe to tourists: Enough is enough!

Europe to tourists: Enough is enough!

If you’re planning a European getaway in 2025, expect more rules, higher fees, and fewer places to party. From Venice to Santorini, some of Europe’s most iconic destinations are saying “enough is enough” when it comes to mass tourism....

Limassol and Paphos first to receive UAE mobile desalination units

Limassol and Paphos first to receive UAE mobile desalination units

Cyprus is bringing in some high-tech help from the desert to beat the heat and the drought. President Nicos Christodoulides announced that mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be brought in to cover the island’s water needs for 2025....

Ayia Napa pharmacies to stay open longer year-round

Ayia Napa pharmacies to stay open longer year-round

The long-standing confusion over pharmacy hours in Ayia Napa, especially during the busy tourist months, is finally being cleared up. ...

ChatGPT told her the coffee said ‘affair’, so she filed for divorce

ChatGPT told her the coffee said ‘affair’, so she filed for divorce

In a plot twist worthy of a modern Greek tragedy (or maybe just a very weird rom-com), a woman in Greece has filed for divorce, not after catching her husband cheating, but after ChatGPT told her he might be... by reading their coffee cups....

Giorgos Papanastasiou, Fanos Karantonis, Michalis Sophocleous at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Giorgos Papanastasiou, Fanos Karantonis, Michalis Sophocleous at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

The 2025 Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will take place on May 19, 2025, at the Hilton Nicosia, bringing together key leaders, policy makers, and industry experts in support of Cyprus' bold national vision for a greener future....

More people can now apply for affordable housing help

More people can now apply for affordable housing help

Good news if you’ve been struggling to qualify for affordable housing: the government just made it easier to apply....

Thanasis’s mother vows to take justice into her own hands

Thanasis’s mother vows to take justice into her own hands

More than 18 years after the mysterious death of army conscript Thanasis Nikolaou, his family is refusing to let his story end in silence....

Deloitte announces Technology FAST 50 Middle East and Cyprus fourth edition rankings

Deloitte announces Technology FAST 50 Middle East and Cyprus fourth edition rankings

Deloitte Middle East has released the results of the fourth edition of the Middle East Technology Fast 50, recognising the fastest-growing technology companies across Cyprus and the Middle East....

Alleged harassment of 5-year-old girl sparks outrage in Paphos

Alleged harassment of 5-year-old girl sparks outrage in Paphos

A community in the Paphos district has been left shaken after reports emerged of the alleged sexual harassment of a five-year-old girl. The disturbing incident is said to have taken place on Easter Monday and reportedly happened in the presence of others....

Erdogan steps in over headscarf row in the occupied areas

Erdogan steps in over headscarf row in the occupied areas

An intriguing, if modest, scenario is unfolding around efforts to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks, as the second meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is set for 5 May, their first since Geneva....

Cloudy skies, scattered showers... and a splash of desalination drama

Cloudy skies, scattered showers... and a splash of desalination drama

Good morning, Cyprus! Grab your umbrellas, maybe your sunglasses, and definitely your sense of humor—it’s one of those weather days where the only thing predictable is the unpredictability....

UAE to gift Cyprus mobile desalination unit for 2025 water needs

UAE to gift Cyprus mobile desalination unit for 2025 water needs

A mobile desalination unit from the United Arab Emirates will soon be arriving in Cyprus, and it’s coming free of charge. ...

Politics served with a side of flaouna: Karousos vs Koumis, Chartsiotis dishes blame, and Electra fizzles

Politics served with a side of flaouna: Karousos vs Koumis, Chartsiotis dishes blame, and Electra fizzles

An all-out brawl on social media, right in the middle of the holy Easter days, between the President of the Famagusta Tourism Development Board and former Minister under Anastasiades' government, Yiannis Karousos, and the current Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....

Cypriot dancer sets new world record for glasses balanced on head (VIDEO)

Cypriot dancer sets new world record for glasses balanced on head (VIDEO)

Cypriot dancer Dinos Kkantis has once again etched his name in the Guinness World Records, this time by balancing an astonishing 468 glasses on his head during a performance organized by the Municipality of Aradippou....

Search continues for missing tourist in Chrysochous Bay

Search continues for missing tourist in Chrysochous Bay

Authorities continue their extensive search for 35-year-old Polish tourist Piotr Mentel, who has been missing since Tuesday, April 22, 2025....

FDA to phase out artificial food dyes, approve natural alternatives

FDA to phase out artificial food dyes, approve natural alternatives

In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over synthetic food additives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes from the national food supply by the end of 2026. ...

New Toyota platform launches for Takata airbag replacements

New Toyota platform launches for Takata airbag replacements

Toyota has launched a new platform to help drivers book appointments to replace defective Takata airbags in vehicles imported from non-EU countries....

Cypriots losing faith in politics, but not in police

Cypriots losing faith in politics, but not in police

Cypriots have made one thing loud and clear: when it comes to politics, their trust is running on empty....

Erdogan to visit occupied Cyprus amid headscarf backlash

Erdogan to visit occupied Cyprus amid headscarf backlash

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he’ll soon visit the occupied north of Cyprus, following a wave of backlash over reported restrictions on the headscarf in the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which only Turkey recognizes....

6.2 magnitude quake shakes Istanbul

6.2 magnitude quake shakes Istanbul

Istanbul was rocked by a powerful earthquake on Tuesday afternoon, shaking buildings and nerves across Turkey’s largest city. The 6.2 magnitude tremor struck just before 1pm local time and was felt across several provinces, triggering panic but—thankfully—no major damage or injuries so far....

Shell Cyprus takes you to Monza to feel the pulse of Formula 1 in person!

Shell Cyprus takes you to Monza to feel the pulse of Formula 1 in person!

oral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) is giving three lucky winners the chance to win a unique trip to Monza, Italy, to experience the thrill of the Formula 1 Grand Prix and get up close and personal with the legendary Scuderia Ferrari team!...

Human remains found after rare shark attack off Israeli coast

Human remains found after rare shark attack off Israeli coast

What started as a mysterious disappearance in the waters off Hadera has now taken a tragic turn. ...

Lost in translation? Larnaca parking sign charged English speakers triple the fine

Lost in translation? Larnaca parking sign charged English speakers triple the fine

In what might be the most expensive translation error in town, a parking sign outside the Larnaca Municipal Market had English-speaking drivers sweating over a €25 fine, while Greek readers strolled off with a warning of just €8....

''He was one of us”: Cyprus mourns Pope Francis

''He was one of us”: Cyprus mourns Pope Francis

From the moment he stepped onto the global stage, Pope Francis stood out, not just as the first Jesuit pope or the first from Latin America, but as a man who truly lived what he preached. ...

Cyprus restarts gas project with European aid and floating giant Prometheus

Cyprus restarts gas project with European aid and floating giant Prometheus

Cyprus is gearing up to revive its biggest energy project, the long-delayed natural gas terminal at Vasilikos, after a rocky period following the exit of a Chinese consortium that had taken the lead. ...

From Silicon Valley to Cyprus, tech titans eye the island for their next big move

From Silicon Valley to Cyprus, tech titans eye the island for their next big move

Cyprus is making bold moves on the global investment stage, with recent diplomatic and business outreach campaigns targeting major players in the U.S. and India. ...

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