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08 April, 2025
 

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Shortcomings in Cyprus citizenship and immigration processes

Shortcomings in Cyprus citizenship and immigration processes

A recent audit of the Department of Population and Immigration (DPI) has revealed significant delays in the processing of citizenship applications, particularly those based on marriage to a Cypriot citizen....

Say cheese, not conflict: Ministry pushes for Halloumi consensus

Say cheese, not conflict: Ministry pushes for Halloumi consensus

The Ministry of Agriculture has emphasized that issues surrounding PDO Halloumi can be resolved through dialogue and transparency....

Lost and found: 104-year-old Greek turtle spotted in Alexandria

Lost and found: 104-year-old Greek turtle spotted in Alexandria

A 'missing' sea turtle from Greece, aged 104, was recently spotted off the coast of Alexandria by Egyptian authorities....

Freedom Holding Corp. reports 57% surge in Q3 revenue, hits $9 billion market cap milestone

Freedom Holding Corp. reports 57% surge in Q3 revenue, hits $9 billion market cap milestone

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, has announced two significant milestones: strong third quarter results for fiscal year 2025 and a record market capitalisation of $9 billion....

Drifting 17 kilometers nonstop on ice: A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Taycan

Drifting 17 kilometers nonstop on ice: A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Taycan

A few days ago, the Porsche Experience team in Lapland set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice by an electric vehicle: ...

COSMOS Insurance envisions ''an angelic world'' for its new campaign

COSMOS Insurance envisions ''an angelic world'' for its new campaign

How often have you wished to live in a world where unexpected events, accidents, problems, and bad moments were nonexistent? In other words, an angelic world?...

EU's renewable energy progress in transport outpaces Cyprus

EU's renewable energy progress in transport outpaces Cyprus

According to recent data from Eurostat, the EU saw an increase in the share of renewable energy in transport in 2023 compared to 2022, while Cyprus's share remained largely unchanged....

Cypriot Karate athletes triumph in both male and female categories

Cypriot Karate athletes triumph in both male and female categories

Cypriot karatekas Loizos Vasiliou and Anna Michaelidou have made their country proud with impressive performances at the European Karate Championships held in Poland....

Removal of dangerous chemicals from Astrasol begun

Removal of dangerous chemicals from Astrasol begun

The removal of hazardous chemical waste from inside the Astrasol factory in Latsia began yesterday....

Bomb threats target schools across Cyprus, police launch investigation

Bomb threats target schools across Cyprus, police launch investigation

Schools across Cyprus were placed on high alert Tuesday morning after receiving threatening messages about bomb threats, prompting an immediate police response. ...

Snow in The Netherlands, football in snowy Kyperounta, and a Royal visit on the horizon

Snow in The Netherlands, football in snowy Kyperounta, and a Royal visit on the horizon

Yours truly is currently in the Netherlands, covering the upcoming state visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to Cyprus in early March....

No relief in sight as electricity prices to remain high until 2027

No relief in sight as electricity prices to remain high until 2027

Electricity prices in Cyprus are expected to remain elevated for the next two years, according to the chairman of the EAC....

'Patriots for Europe' cry ''Make Europe great again'' at rally

'Patriots for Europe' cry ''Make Europe great again'' at rally

In Madrid, far-right leaders from across Europe gathered to rally against the European Union and endorse shared goals inspired by President Trump’s influence....

Geroskipou olympic pool to undergo major renovation

Geroskipou olympic pool to undergo major renovation

The municipality of Geroskipou has announced a €360,000 renovation project for its Olympic swimming pool....

Far from home, held by hope: Lebanese refugees find solace in Cyprus amid war’s shadow

Far from home, held by hope: Lebanese refugees find solace in Cyprus amid war’s shadow

As the war in Lebanon continues, Cyprus has become a refuge for thousands of displaced Lebanese....

Pan Dragomir delivers a body-positive message in response to fatphobic comments (VIDEO)

Pan Dragomir delivers a body-positive message in response to fatphobic comments (VIDEO)

Cypriot radio personality, influencer, and content creator Panayiota Charalambous, known online as @pan.dragomir, recently shared a deeply empowering body-positive video that has captivated fans and followers alike....

Tala's haven of hope: Friends' Hospice unveils newly renovated palliative care center

Tala's haven of hope: Friends' Hospice unveils newly renovated palliative care center

A heartwarming story of community spirit and unwavering dedication has culminated in the unveiling of the newly renovated Friends' Hospice in Tala....

Groundbreaking cancer study by Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics

Groundbreaking cancer study by Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics

Researchers from CING have published a new study in Cancers, offering significant insights for the accurate staging and early detection of multiple myeloma....

Multiple pensions on their last leg

Multiple pensions on their last leg

With public statements from both Parliament and the Presidential Palace setting high expectations from the outset, the issue of multiple pensions for state officials is now reaching its decisive phase....

Call for integrated support system for gifted children

Call for integrated support system for gifted children

Despo Michaelidou, the Commissioner for the Protection of Children's Rights in Cyprus, has stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to supporting gifted children....

Paphos apartment fire contained

Paphos apartment fire contained

A fire that broke out on Sunday night in an apartment in a block of flats on Agapinoros Avenue in Paphos was extinguished before it spread....

Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....

Cryptocurrency scam - €430,000 stolen from Limassol resident

Cryptocurrency scam - €430,000 stolen from Limassol resident

The Cyprus Police are informing the public about incidents of fraud related to cryptocurrency investments and are urging citizens to be particularly careful....

Clouds, showers & a dash of thunder: Winter’s not done yet

Clouds, showers & a dash of thunder: Winter’s not done yet

Ah, Monday—the day that greets us with coffee, complaints, and apparently, a bit of everything weather-wise....

Who is the face behind the new Superhome Center?

Who is the face behind the new Superhome Center?

The king of cement, Filaretos Kaltsidis, is behind the sale of Superhome DIY....

Jewish community in Cyprus grows to 4,000 families

Jewish community in Cyprus grows to 4,000 families

The Jewish Community of Cyprus welcomed Israel’s Diaspora Minister, Amichai Chikli, to Larnaca on Wednesday, marking an important discussion about the growing Jewish presence on the island and strengthening ties between Cyprus and Israel....

HIO records over 4,000 visits to the ''Patient's Guide''

HIO records over 4,000 visits to the ''Patient's Guide''

More than 4,000 people visited the "Patient's Guide" website between the beginning of November and the end of January....

A new home for Jewish education coming to Cyprus

A new home for Jewish education coming to Cyprus

A new Jewish school is planned for Limassol, Cyprus, slated to open in 2027....

Millions spent, little progress: How Government failures derailed the Paphos-Polis road project

Millions spent, little progress: How Government failures derailed the Paphos-Polis road project

The Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has become a financial and legal mess, with millions already spent but little to show for it. Delays, contract disputes, and a legal loophole are holding up the project’s completion,...

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