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14 September, 2025
 

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A two-Michelin-starred culinary event at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

A two-Michelin-starred culinary event at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Savor innovation, artistry, and flavors at Sky 7...

58-year-old arrested in Nicosia on animal abuse charges

58-year-old arrested in Nicosia on animal abuse charges

A 58-year-old Nicosia resident was arrested Sunday in connection with multiple animal abuse offenses, police said....

Welcome to Larnaca International, please queue responsibly

Welcome to Larnaca International, please queue responsibly

If your summer holiday didn’t quite deliver the thrill of an adventure, Larnaca Airport on Friday, July 11, made sure your return trip did....

Steni and Goudi fire under control, one stubborn front still burning

Steni and Goudi fire under control, one stubborn front still burning

A large wildfire that broke out between the communities of Steni and Goudi in the Paphos district over the weekend has been largely brought under control, but one stubborn front continues to burn as fire crews battle to fully extinguish the blaze....

Prosecutors’ arrogance fuels public outrage in Cyprus

Prosecutors’ arrogance fuels public outrage in Cyprus

Something deeper, and far more troubling, than whether Savvas Angelides would resign or not was revealed in the press conference he held last Tuesday as Deputy Attorney General....

Two shootings, two towns as Cyprus grapples with rising gun violence

Two shootings, two towns as Cyprus grapples with rising gun violence

A 78-year-old man has confessed to killing Aristidis Siamtanis, 73, whose body was found dumped in a roadside ditch in Paphos on Sunday morning....

Hot enough to hose yourself, but will it land you in jail?

Hot enough to hose yourself, but will it land you in jail?

Seasonal low pressure is in town, though, frankly, it’s not doing much to cool things down. The skies will be mainly clear, which is great news for solar panel enthusiasts and terrible news for your air conditioner. ...

Government expands day and 24-hour care services for persons with disabilities

Government expands day and 24-hour care services for persons with disabilities

The government has launched a series of initiatives to bolster both day and 24-hour care services for persons with disabilities (PwDs), the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare announced, following public concern over care facilities....

Divine liturgy to be held July 16–17 at chapel in Cyprus Buffer Zone

Divine liturgy to be held July 16–17 at chapel in Cyprus Buffer Zone

A Divine Liturgy will be held on July 16 and 17 at the chapel of Agia Marina, located in the United Nations buffer zone near the occupied beach of Deryneia, local officials said....

Movement of Cypriots for Peace and Solidarity Meets with President ahead of conference in New York

Movement of Cypriots for Peace and Solidarity Meets with President ahead of conference in New York

A group of Turkish Cypriots has formally accused Turkey of carrying out a systematic population transfer in the northern, Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus, actions they say amount to ethnic cleansing, and is calling on the Republic of Cyprus to take legal action at the International Criminal Court (ICC)....

Larnaca installs secure lockboxes at Mackenzie Beach

Larnaca installs secure lockboxes at Mackenzie Beach

The Municipality of Larnaca has installed 100 lockboxes at Mackenzie Beach in a bid to enhance visitor safety and improve beach infrastructure, officials announced this week....

Increased police patrols across Cyprus lead to arrests and citations

Increased police patrols across Cyprus lead to arrests and citations

Police ramped up patrols across Cyprus overnight, with coordinated operations reported in all districts, authorities said Saturday....

Greece sees first trans woman lead political party

Greece sees first trans woman lead political party

Electra Rome Dochtshi has made history as the first transgender woman to lead a legally recognized political party in Greece. ...

Man stabbed in Limassol after reported altercation

Man stabbed in Limassol after reported altercation

Police are investigating an incident in which a 37-year-old man was stabbed in the back late Thursday in Limassol....

Electricity bills to rise 3% starting next cycle

Electricity bills to rise 3% starting next cycle

Electricity bills in Cyprus will increase by 3% beginning with the next billing cycle, Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou confirmed Friday....

Teen dies in road accident near Choletria, Paphos

Teen dies in road accident near Choletria, Paphos

A 15-year-old boy was found dead Saturday afternoon following a road accident near the village of Choletria in the Paphos District, authorities confirmed....

Snakes slither into homes in Cyprus, rescuer warns: ‘Even the migrants would leave’

Snakes slither into homes in Cyprus, rescuer warns: ‘Even the migrants would leave’

A rising number of snake sightings across Cyprus is prompting concern, and some dramatic warnings, from a local reptile rescuer who says even the island’s most determined newcomers might reconsider staying....

More than 100 Syrian asylum applications rejected, officials say

More than 100 Syrian asylum applications rejected, officials say

More than 100 asylum applications from Syrian nationals have been rejected in recent weeks after failing to meet criteria set by international and European law....

Reducing the cost of living through digital solutions

Reducing the cost of living through digital solutions

Life is becoming increasingly difficult for households today. The gap between those who are financially comfortable and those struggling to make ends meet on their wages has widened significantly. ...

Global anti-trafficking operation identifies 1,194 victims, arrests 158 suspects

Global anti-trafficking operation identifies 1,194 victims, arrests 158 suspects

A sweeping international crackdown on human trafficking has resulted in the identification of 1,194 potential victims and the arrest of 158 suspects, INTERPOL announced Friday....

Limassol Municipality offers air-conditioned spaces during heatwave

Limassol Municipality offers air-conditioned spaces during heatwave

The Limassol Municipality is urging residents to take extra precautions as a heatwave grips the region and is opening air-conditioned spaces to help the public cope with high temperatures....

PwC Cyprus: Celebrating international investment and the momentum it brings at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards

PwC Cyprus: Celebrating international investment and the momentum it brings at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards

The 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards were held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, reaffirming Cyprus’ position as a regional hub for international business and recognising distinguished foreign investors who continue to place their trust in the country....

Novardia Credit Insurance Brokers Ltd. launches as Cyprus-based specialist in credit insurance

Novardia Credit Insurance Brokers Ltd. launches as Cyprus-based specialist in credit insurance

A new, Cyprus-based insurance brokerage company specializing exclusively in credit insurance has been established....

Casper the Friendly Ghost claims responsibility as Cyprus enters the age of amateur terror

Casper the Friendly Ghost claims responsibility as Cyprus enters the age of amateur terror

Until now, we knew July 9th as the dark day in 1821 when the Ottomans hanged Archbishop Kyprianos for his involvement in the Greek War of Independence. We also knew July 9th as the title of a powerful epic poem by Vasilis Michaelides about the massacres of that day. ...

Using hose for cleaning now a criminal offense under new water-saving law

Using hose for cleaning now a criminal offense under new water-saving law

Washing walls, windows or private boats with a hose is now a criminal offense under an amended water-saving law passed by Parliament on July 10....

Six freed on bail, one remains jailed in convicted felon-socialite case

Six freed on bail, one remains jailed in convicted felon-socialite case

The curtain is lifting on what prosecutors allege is a carefully orchestrated criminal ring, with trial proceedings for seven accused individuals set to begin at 9:00 a.m. on October 3, 2025....

Court acquits two in 2024 murder of Dimitris Andronikos

Court acquits two in 2024 murder of Dimitris Andronikos

Two men accused in connection with the murder of Dimitris Andronikos, also known as "Dimitroui," were acquitted after the Nicosia Criminal Court ruled there was insufficient evidence to support the charges....

Anti-riot patrols deployed to Finikoudes following recent public safety concerns

Anti-riot patrols deployed to Finikoudes following recent public safety concerns

President Nikos Christodoulides announced Friday that anti-riot police from the Special Anti-Terrorist Squad (MMAD) will begin patrolling the popular Finikoudes promenade as of 8 p.m., following a surge in reports of assaults and hooliganism in the area....

Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus boosts economy, employment, study finds

Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus boosts economy, employment, study finds

Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus contributes 0.3% to Cyprus’ GDP and national employment, according to a 2024 study by EY Cyprus Advisory Services Ltd. The findings, unveiled during a stakeholder event, underscore the company’s substantial role in the country’s economy and labor market....

Fourteen years later: Honoring the victims of the Mari blast and reflecting on a national tragedy

Fourteen years later: Honoring the victims of the Mari blast and reflecting on a national tragedy

On the anniversary of the 2011 Mari explosion, Cyprus pays tribute to the 13 individuals who lost their lives in one of the country’s most devastating peacetime disasters. The nation pauses to remember the impact of that fateful day and to renew its pledge for accountability and vigilance....

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