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04 November, 2025
 

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Over 3,000 traffic violations reported in a week as two die in Nicosia accidents

Over 3,000 traffic violations reported in a week as two die in Nicosia accidents

Cyprus police recorded more than 3,000 traffic violations across the island over the past week, according to official figures released Monday, a troubling statistic that underscores the country’s continuing struggle with road safety....

Poland shares EU presidency secrets as Cyprus prepares to take the wheel

Poland shares EU presidency secrets as Cyprus prepares to take the wheel

Cyprus isn’t just getting ready to lead the Council of the European Union in 2026; it’s getting a masterclass from the Poles. On October 9, Polish and Cypriot teams met in Nicosia to swap insights, share ''war'' stories, and spark discussions on what it really takes to steer Europe’s political ship....

Absolute chaos

Absolute chaos

A politician without the empathy to grasp the impact of their actions on a citizen’s psychology remains fundamentally inadequate in the exercise of politics....

Lawyer pushes to toss key charge in 'golden passport' trial

Lawyer pushes to toss key charge in 'golden passport' trial

A last-minute legal twist has emerged in the high-profile trial over Cyprus’s controversial naturalization program, as a defense lawyer raised concerns that one of the charges may involve abuse of power....

Cyprus moves to end insurance overcharging of older drivers

Cyprus moves to end insurance overcharging of older drivers

The Cyprus Parliament is taking aim at what lawmakers call unfair treatment of older drivers, as two new bills seek to stop insurance companies from overcharging, or outright refusing, to cover people over 70....

Cyprus joins EU’s new AI hub network

Cyprus joins EU’s new AI hub network

Cyprus is officially getting its own Artificial Intelligence Center as part of a new European Commission initiative to boost the bloc’s AI power and make high-tech tools more accessible to everyone, from researchers to small startups....

Nissan LEAF and Qashqai e-POWER Take Top Honors at the ''Motor Awards 2025''

Nissan LEAF and Qashqai e-POWER Take Top Honors at the ''Motor Awards 2025''

Nissan has added another pair of trophies to its growing collection of accolades. The Japanese automaker scooped up two major awards at the Motor Awards 2025, organized by News UK....

New scholarships to help Cypriot women break into tech and shipping

New scholarships to help Cypriot women break into tech and shipping

Ten Cypriot women will soon have the chance to study in the fields of shipping, innovation, and technology, thanks to a new scholarship program announced by the Office of the Commissioner for Gender Equality and the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation (IKYK)....

Cyprus judge’s request to involve EU Court denied

Cyprus judge’s request to involve EU Court denied

The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus on Sunday rejected a request by Judge Doria Varosiotou to refer a legal question to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), ruling that it is not necessary at this stage....

October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 06/10/2025

October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 06/10/2025

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....

Cyprus visa-free travel to U.S. delayed

Cyprus visa-free travel to U.S. delayed

Cyprus will not join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program this year, despite completing all technical requirements and maintaining one of the world’s lowest visa rejection rates....

Medochemie invests in a sustainable future

Medochemie invests in a sustainable future

Medochemie, Cyprus’s leading pharmaceutical company, is strengthening its commitment to sustainable growth by taking another significant step towards a greener future. ...

Two cars set ablaze in Limassol overnight

Two cars set ablaze in Limassol overnight

Limassol residents woke up to shocking news on Monday morning after two separate car fires were reported in the early hours of the day....

Simon Aykut admits to seizing Greek Cypriot properties in occupied Cyprus

Simon Aykut admits to seizing Greek Cypriot properties in occupied Cyprus

In a major development in the trial of 74-year-old Simon Aykut, the man accused of seizing Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas, the defendant admitted to 40 charges related to the alleged misappropriation. Prosecutors have now dropped the remaining charges....

Fairfax bets big on Cyprus with stake in Eurobank Insurance

Fairfax bets big on Cyprus with stake in Eurobank Insurance

Canadian investment giant Fairfax Financial Holdings is deepening its footprint in Cyprus, agreeing to buy 45% of ERB Insurance, the general insurance company owned by Eurobank Limited, for €59 million, a deal seen as a strong vote of confidence in the Cypriot economy....

‘Crazy but not insane’: Hasguler vows to return Varosha

‘Crazy but not insane’: Hasguler vows to return Varosha

In a political race already full of surprises, Turkish Cypriot academic Mehmet Hasgüler, running as an ''independent candidate'' for the ''presidency'' in the north, has stirred headlines with a mix of bold promises, eccentric charm, and calls for peace....

Two years, first hostages finally come home

Two years, first hostages finally come home

After two years of relentless war, a rare moment of relief arrived Monday as Hamas released seven Israeli hostages into Red Cross custody, the first freed under a fragile ceasefire deal that could signal the beginning of the end to the conflict in Gaza....

Monday weather: Sunshine with a side of confusion

Monday weather: Sunshine with a side of confusion

It’s Monday, which means the universe has hit “snooze” again. Low pressure is loitering in the area, possibly looking for motivation or just avoiding responsibilities....

Dead birds, sharp knives, and a sound device: Three arrests in Larnaca

Dead birds, sharp knives, and a sound device: Three arrests in Larnaca

Police in Larnaca have arrested three individuals after uncovering 165 dead wild birds in an orchard....

Trump and el-Sisi to lead Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt; Greece and Cyprus among invited nations

Trump and el-Sisi to lead Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt; Greece and Cyprus among invited nations

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to co-chair an international peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday....

France does not reform

France does not reform

France is a country that does not reform, at least not without blood and plenty of protest. Its history proves this. In fact, it is from France that we ourselves imported large doses of the culture of questioning and dissent....

Within ninety minutes, two deadly crashes claim elderly lives

Within ninety minutes, two deadly crashes claim elderly lives

Two separate traffic collisions in the Nicosia district on Saturday left two elderly people dead, in what police described as a troubling day on the island’s roads....

Children in occupied area schools reportedly fainting from hunger, opposition warns

Children in occupied area schools reportedly fainting from hunger, opposition warns

An opposition politician in occupied Cyprus has warned that children in schools across the areas are fainting from hunger, underscoring growing concerns over the deepening economic crisis and rising cost of living in the region....

Diane Keaton, enduring star of screen and style, dies at 79

Diane Keaton, enduring star of screen and style, dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress whose luminous presence shaped films from The Godfather to Annie Hall to Father of the Bride, died in California on Saturday at the age of 79. Her family has asked for privacy....

Von der Leyen survives censure votes while Hungary faces espionage claims

Von der Leyen survives censure votes while Hungary faces espionage claims

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emerged politically strengthened after surviving two motions of censure in the European Parliament, but faces ongoing scrutiny over EU policies and allegations of espionage involving Hungary....

Greek MEP challenges EU report for “Recognizing” Turkey-backed de facto state in Cyprus

Greek MEP challenges EU report for “Recognizing” Turkey-backed de facto state in Cyprus

Mr. Maniatis criticized the report, jointly issued by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Defence Agency, for referring to the occupied territories of Cyprus as the “turkish republic of northern cyprus” and for including a map that appears to recognize the consequences of the disputed Turkey-Libya Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement....

Mother of man named in Nicolaou case condemns online harassment

Mother of man named in Nicolaou case condemns online harassment

The mother of a man whose name appeared in handwritten notes connected to the Thanasis Nicolaou investigation condemned what she called a campaign of public shaming against her family....

Cyprus’s caregivers are reaching their breaking point

Cyprus’s caregivers are reaching their breaking point

According to new data from the World Health Organization’s European office, one in three doctors and nurses across the continent suffers from symptoms of depression or anxiety, a rate five times that of the general public....

Cyprus to auction €25 million in treasury bills this month

Cyprus to auction €25 million in treasury bills this month

Cyprus is once again turning to short-term borrowing, announcing a €25 million Treasury Bills auction that will take place on October 20, between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) of the Ministry of Finance....

Cars get stuck in Larnaca salt lake, authorities lose their cool

Cars get stuck in Larnaca salt lake, authorities lose their cool

Two cars have once again found themselves stuck in the Larnaca Salt Lake, prompting frustration and fines from local authorities who say enough is enough....

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