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13 September, 2025
 

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Paralimni - Deryneia launches installation of 72 high-tech showers on Protaras beaches

Paralimni - Deryneia launches installation of 72 high-tech showers on Protaras beaches

Beachgoers in the popular Protaras resort area can expect an upgrade to their seaside experience as the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia begins installing 72 ultra-modern showers across 18 local beaches....

Cyprus unveils €15 million employment schemes targeting women and over-50s

Cyprus unveils €15 million employment schemes targeting women and over-50s

The Cypriot government will introduce three new employment schemes totaling €15 million to support women and individuals over 50, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou announced Tuesday....

Makarios Avenue shuts down after scaffolding collapse

Makarios Avenue shuts down after scaffolding collapse

Authorities have closed a section of Makariou Avenue in Nicosia after part of a building under renovation collapsed, causing scaffolding to fall onto the road....

Five convicted over massive fake marriage scam

Five convicted over massive fake marriage scam

Five foreign nationals were found guilty Monday by the Larnaca Criminal Court for their role in an international sham marriage ring that helped dozens of non-EU nationals gain illegal entry and residency in Cyprus....

The crisis in our classrooms

The crisis in our classrooms

Someone will shout. Someone else will mock, bully, or record a video “for laughs.” These incidents are no longer isolated. They’ve become part of a disturbing new reality in our schools. But behind every such moment, there’s a silent cry, for attention, for help....

Lidl Cyprus highlights its commitment to local quality through a signature GALPO culinary experience

Lidl Cyprus highlights its commitment to local quality through a signature GALPO culinary experience

Through a creative cooking seminar that was materialised at the Lidl Food Academy in Nicosia, media representatives and Influencers had the opportunity to experience firsthand the delicious quality and authentic origin of GALPO products, Lidl Cyprus' private label....

Ex-wife denies role in Polish professor’s murder, blames partner

Ex-wife denies role in Polish professor’s murder, blames partner

A woman accused of orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, a respected Polish academic, has denied any involvement in the killing, claiming it was her current partner who acted alone and without her knowledge....

Law Commissioner acquitted in breathalyzer test case

Law Commissioner acquitted in breathalyzer test case

Law Commissioner Louiza Christodoulidou Zannetou has been acquitted of charges that she failed to provide a sufficient breathalyzer sample during a police stop earlier this year, ...

Cyprus at a crossroads: Can the island become a regional business powerhouse?

Cyprus at a crossroads: Can the island become a regional business powerhouse?

In a candid and forward-looking interview, Invest Cyprus President Evgenios Evgeniou shares how the island is gaining traction as a regional investment hub but also warns that serious challenges must be tackled head-on if Cyprus wants to stay competitive....

''Too little, too late,'' says woman whose son died from faulty Takata airbag

''Too little, too late,'' says woman whose son died from faulty Takata airbag

The mother of 24-year-old Kyriakos Oksinos, who was killed by a defective Takata airbag, has launched a scathing attack on Cyprus Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades, accusing him of inaction and failure to protect the public....

First-ever puffin spotted in Cyprus dies shortly after discovery

First-ever puffin spotted in Cyprus dies shortly after discovery

In a first for Cyprus, an Atlantic puffin, a seabird more commonly found in the frigid North Atlantic, was spotted on the island, marking an extraordinary but heartbreaking moment for local birdwatchers and conservationists....

Cyprus cranks up the heat: 41°C and climbing

Cyprus cranks up the heat: 41°C and climbing

Good morning, Cyprus. I hope you slept well, because your air conditioning probably didn’t. It’s Tuesday, and the island is officially roasting. ...

Dogs found living in squalor at Limassol property

Dogs found living in squalor at Limassol property

Authorities in Limassol have uncovered what they described as appalling and unsanitary conditions at a private property where numerous dogs were being kept in squalor....

Police intervene to prevent burning of pseudo-state flag at student protest

Police intervene to prevent burning of pseudo-state flag at student protest

video circulating online shows a member of Cyprus’s Special Anti-Terrorist Unit (MMAD) preventing Greek Cypriot protesters from burning the flag of the so-called "turkish republic of northern cyprus", the self-declared pseudo-state in the occupied north....

Rain offers brief respite as Cyprus swelters in 40°C heat (VIDEOS)

Rain offers brief respite as Cyprus swelters in 40°C heat (VIDEOS)

A summer storm swept across several areas of Cyprus on Sunday, bringing brief but intense rainfall even as a heat warning remained in effect for much of the island...

Cyprus court strikes down law mandating countdown timers at traffic lights

Cyprus court strikes down law mandating countdown timers at traffic lights

The Supreme Constitutional Court ruled Monday that a 2025 law requiring the installation of countdown timers at traffic lights equipped with photo-enforcement cameras is unconstitutional, citing a violation of fiscal policy provisions and executive authority....

Women still earn less in Cyprus

Women still earn less in Cyprus

Despite some progress in recent years, a significant wage gap between men and women remains in Cyprus, according to new figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service....

Ryanair offers staff bonuses for spotting oversized cabin bags

Ryanair offers staff bonuses for spotting oversized cabin bags

Budget airline Ryanair is offering financial incentives to staff who identify passengers carrying oversized hand luggage, as European regulators weigh a possible ban on cabin bag charges....

We agreed to keep talking, because that’s what we do

We agreed to keep talking, because that’s what we do

They came, they saw, they departed. They talked, they ate, they left. In the end, everyone was satisfied, just like in the old days when both winners and losers would claim victory after elections....

New seasonal fee introduced for cruise stops at Greek islands

New seasonal fee introduced for cruise stops at Greek islands

Cruise passengers visiting Greek islands will now pay a seasonal disembarkation fee, following the implementation of a new measure by the Greek government that takes effect on July 21....

Thanasis case: Expert findings point to strangulation, mother says

Thanasis case: Expert findings point to strangulation, mother says

Andriana Nicolaou, the mother of Thanasis Nicolaou, has released excerpts from expert reports she commissioned abroad, which she says support her longstanding claim that her son was strangled....

Cyprus nears entry into U.S. visa waiver program after resolving key technical hurdles

Cyprus nears entry into U.S. visa waiver program after resolving key technical hurdles

Cyprus is one step closer to joining the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) after resolving critical technical issues related to system interconnection with U.S. authorities, according to officials familiar with the matter....

Five Greek Cypriot refugees ‘arrested’ in Trikomo; Foreign Ministry engages UN

Five Greek Cypriot refugees ‘arrested’ in Trikomo; Foreign Ministry engages UN

Five Greek Cypriot refugees were “arrested” on Saturday in the occupied area of Trikomo, reportedly for entering without completing required procedures at the Strovilia crossing point and for “violating a first-degree military restricted zone,” according to Turkish Cypriot media reports....

Today’s weather forecast: Hot, hotter, and a surprise shower?

Today’s weather forecast: Hot, hotter, and a surprise shower?

If you were dreaming of a breezy, cool Monday, consider this your wake-up call. The Meteorology Department has issued a yellow warning as the heat turns up in a big way....

Antoniou earns top-six spot for Cyprus at World University Games

Antoniou earns top-six spot for Cyprus at World University Games

University swimmer Kalia Antoniou capped off a demanding week with a standout performance at the World University Games, placing sixth in the 100-meter freestyle final with a time of 54.83 seconds....

Irregular arrivals to Cyprus drop 86% as migrant returns triple, Deputy Minister says

Irregular arrivals to Cyprus drop 86% as migrant returns triple, Deputy Minister says

Irregular migrant arrivals to the Republic of Cyprus have plummeted by 86% over the past three years, while returns have nearly tripled, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis said Friday....

22-year-old arrested after wild chase in stolen car

22-year-old arrested after wild chase in stolen car

A 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday after a dramatic car chase through Limassol in a stolen vehicle, during which he crashed into a police car, caused multiple traffic accidents, and attempted to flee on foot....

How common is heatstroke in pets?

How common is heatstroke in pets?

As temperatures rise, pet owners are urged to stay vigilant about the dangers of heatstroke, a preventable but often deadly condition that continues to claim the lives of animals each summer....

Nine illegal immigrants arrested in Larnaca; Two held on outstanding warrants

Nine illegal immigrants arrested in Larnaca; Two held on outstanding warrants

Nine people were arrested for illegal stay during a coordinated police operation in Larnaca Wednesday morning. ...

Victory or vanity? Reflections on New York and the Cyprus talks

Victory or vanity? Reflections on New York and the Cyprus talks

We Have Triumphed! That’s how I feel after New York. Some ingrates will sneer, “a mountain labored and gave birth to a mouse."...

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