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03 July, 2025
 

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Man using fake ID arrested while picking up parcel containing 18kg of cannabis

Man using fake ID arrested while picking up parcel containing 18kg of cannabis

A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday after allegedly using a false identity to collect a parcel containing 18 kilograms of cannabis at Larnaca Airport, authorities said....

EU proposes €2 fee on packages from China-based retailers like Shein and Temu

EU proposes €2 fee on packages from China-based retailers like Shein and Temu

The European Union is planning to introduce a flat fee on billions of small parcels entering its borders each year, most of them from China....

PwC Cyprus sponsors the Reflect Festival 2025 - the Premier Tech & Entrepreneurship Event Connecting Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

PwC Cyprus sponsors the Reflect Festival 2025 - the Premier Tech & Entrepreneurship Event Connecting Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

PwC Cyprus once again took center stage at Reflect Festival 2025, held on 15-16 May in Limassol, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation and leadership in the business world....

Cypriot mother arrested in Greece after kids found with burn marks

Cypriot mother arrested in Greece after kids found with burn marks

A disturbing case involving a 32-year-old woman originally from Cyprus has rocked the city of Larissa in Greece after her two young children were found with what appear to be cigarette burns on their bodies....

New Bean Bar opens in Larnaca

New Bean Bar opens in Larnaca

Bean Bar is expanding its presence in the market, spreading its unique… vibes to more and more areas across Cyprus. ...

Petrolina: The Gift of Life Through Blood Donation

Petrolina: The Gift of Life Through Blood Donation

True to its unwavering commitment to social responsibility and the values of volunteerism, Petrolina once again organized its annual blood donation drive, engaging employees and members of its management team in a powerful act of solidarity....

New ATMs reach remote corners of Cyprus

New ATMs reach remote corners of Cyprus

If you live in a village or remote area, getting access to cash just got a little easier....

Woman killed in early morning crash on Makarios Ave

Woman killed in early morning crash on Makarios Ave

A tragic car accident in Lakatameia claimed the life of a 55-year-old woman on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through the local community....

Tourist beaten over sunbed dispute on Turkish beach

Tourist beaten over sunbed dispute on Turkish beach

A summer getaway turned violent on a beach in Alanya, Turkey, when a tourist was viciously attacked after refusing to pay for a sunbed, an incident that’s drawn widespread outrage and prompted swift action from local authorities....

Christodoulides pushes bold reform for better schools and a smarter Cyprus

Christodoulides pushes bold reform for better schools and a smarter Cyprus

Big promises are starting to take shape, and this time, it’s the kids who stand to benefit most....

The untold story behind the killing of U.S. Ambassador Rodger Davies in Cyprus

The untold story behind the killing of U.S. Ambassador Rodger Davies in Cyprus

The tangled story behind the 1974 assassination of U.S. Ambassador Rodger Davies in Cyprus takes center stage in 'Invisible Conspiracy', the latest book by journalist and researcher Andreas Hatzikyriakos....

Over €620,000 in upgrades heading to Polis and nearby villages

Over €620,000 in upgrades heading to Polis and nearby villages

In a welcome boost for the Paphos district, more than €620,000 in grants will soon flow into Polis Chrysochous and surrounding communities as part of a government push to breathe new life into rural, mountainous, and remote areas....

Kyrenia's historic church brought back to life

Kyrenia's historic church brought back to life

A centuries-old church in Kyrenia, once the spiritual heart of the region, has been brought back to life after an extensive restoration project....

Hot days, cool nights, and a forecast with no chill (except at night)

Hot days, cool nights, and a forecast with no chill (except at night)

Feeling a bit weather-whiplashed? You're not alone. A weak high-pressure system is hanging over us like a lazy summer intern, not doing much, but still somehow affecting everything....

Fire breaks out near Sina Oros after metal-cutting sparks dry brush

Fire breaks out near Sina Oros after metal-cutting sparks dry brush

A forest fire broke out early Monday afternoon near the community of Sina Oros, close to the main Nicosia–Troodos road, after sparks from a handheld metal-cutting tool ignited dry vegetation....

Three injured in violent rampage as masked mob attacks Omonia fan club after derby win

Three injured in violent rampage as masked mob attacks Omonia fan club after derby win

About 50 masked individuals armed with various weapons stormed an Omonia fan club in Lakatamia on Sunday night, causing extensive damage and injuring three people, police said....

Cyprus sees 25.5% jump in tourist arrivals in April, U.K. tops list

Cyprus sees 25.5% jump in tourist arrivals in April, U.K. tops list

Cyprus welcomed 418,730 tourists in April 2025, a 25.5% increase from the 333,563 arrivals recorded in April 2024, according to figures released Monday by the Statistical Service....

COVID-19 resurgence alarms Asia as cases soar in Hong Kong, Singapore and beyond

COVID-19 resurgence alarms Asia as cases soar in Hong Kong, Singapore and beyond

A fresh wave of COVID-19 is spreading through parts of Asia, including Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand, prompting health authorities to renew warnings as infections and hospitalizations rise....

i-Con 2025: Cyprus’ hottest tech and marketing event returns to Limassol

i-Con 2025: Cyprus’ hottest tech and marketing event returns to Limassol

One of Cyprus’ most buzzed-about business events is back and bigger than ever. The Island Conference (i-Con) returns for its third edition on 29–30 May 2025, transforming the City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol into a hub of global innovation, marketing, and digital opportunity....

Ramez Naam: Solar power is getting cheaper, and Cyprus is sitting on a goldmine

Ramez Naam: Solar power is getting cheaper, and Cyprus is sitting on a goldmine

If there’s one thing Cyprus has plenty of, it’s sunshine. And according to clean energy expert and futurist Ramez Naam, that makes the island perfectly placed to thrive in the global shift to clean energy, as long as it invests in the right tech....

America wants Greece’s ports, and China out

America wants Greece’s ports, and China out

A quiet tug-of-war is playing out in Greece, one that could reshape global trade routes and shift the balance of power in the Mediterranean....

Joe Biden diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer

Joe Biden diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement from his office on Sunday....

Monday temperatures set to climb as week progresses, bringing warmer days ahead

Monday temperatures set to climb as week progresses, bringing warmer days ahead

A weak high-pressure system is currently affecting the region....

No pollution found at Lady’s Mile beach, Environment Department confirms

No pollution found at Lady’s Mile beach, Environment Department confirms

Lady’s Mile beach remains free of pollution, according to the Director of the Environment Department, Theodoulos Mesimeris, who addressed recent concerns Sunday following a warning from the British Bases in Akrotiri....

Larnaca Police seize cocaine hidden in bathroom furniture (PHOTOS)

Larnaca Police seize cocaine hidden in bathroom furniture (PHOTOS)

Two people were arrested after police discovered cocaine hidden inside a piece of furniture during a drug raid at a Larnaca residence, authorities said....

Youths assault three minors near Limassol Pier, Police say

Youths assault three minors near Limassol Pier, Police say

Police in Limassol are investigating an assault that left three minors injured after they were reportedly attacked by a group of other youths near the city’s pier....

Buzzing with history: Museum in Kato Drys stitches together past and present

Buzzing with history: Museum in Kato Drys stitches together past and present

Tucked in the mountainous village of Kato Drys, the Bee and Embroidery Museum offers visitors a journey into Cyprus’s rich cultural past, showcasing over 1,000 artifacts in a 300-year-old restored home....

Driver pulled from burning car after early-morning crash

Driver pulled from burning car after early-morning crash

A driver was rescued by passersby early Sunday morning after crashing into a tree and becoming trapped inside a burning vehicle in the Nicosia district....

Did you see Rihanna in Cyprus last week? Neither did we, but you might’ve thought so

Did you see Rihanna in Cyprus last week? Neither did we, but you might’ve thought so

It wasn’t Rihanna who took the stage in Cyprus on May 16, but for over 2,000 fans at EATmosphere in Nicosia, it might as well have been....

“Yes, but” diplomacy: The hypocrisy at the heart of our moral collapse

“Yes, but” diplomacy: The hypocrisy at the heart of our moral collapse

Alongside relentless economic precarity, the erosion and impoverishment of the middle class, environmental and public health crises, and of course the grotesque wars that have returned to Europe and the Middle East with a shocking savagery after decades, the 21st century seems to have ushered in a spiritual backslide, a collapse into the cheap and the populist....

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