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08 April, 2025
 

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Illegal tobacco stash found in daycare nursery

Illegal tobacco stash found in daycare nursery

Authorities in Cyprus have made a series of eyebrow-raising discoveries in recent days, seizing large quantities of untaxed tobacco—one of which was found in an unexpected and highly unusual location: a daycare nursery....

Winter wonderland in Troodos after a fresh blanket of snow

Winter wonderland in Troodos after a fresh blanket of snow

If you woke up this morning, glanced at the mountains, and thought, "Did I teleport to Switzerland overnight?"—you’re not alone! ...

Alexandroupolis and Cyprus in Ankara's ''crosshairs''

Alexandroupolis and Cyprus in Ankara's ''crosshairs''

From the upgrading of Alexandroupolis as a naval base to the military support of Cyprus, the strategic rearrangement of the region raises serious questions about the future security balances in the Mediterranean and the Balkans....

Rate hikes got you down? Bank of Cyprus has €2 Million (with strings attached)

Rate hikes got you down? Bank of Cyprus has €2 Million (with strings attached)

Bank of Cyprus, perhaps feeling a twinge of sympathy for mortgage holders grappling with those pesky European Central Bank interest rate hikes, has unveiled a €2 million rewards program....

Weed wipeout as authorities seize 1,450 cannabis products

Weed wipeout as authorities seize 1,450 cannabis products

More than 1,450 cannabis-based products were seized by police in 2024 and January 2025....

Adoption legislation modernised with a new bill

Adoption legislation modernised with a new bill

A bill modernising adoption legislation was approved by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday....

Limnes migrant centre in Larnaca to be completed by year-end (photos)

Limnes migrant centre in Larnaca to be completed by year-end (photos)

The new Limnes Accommodation Centre, designed to house applicants for international protection and those awaiting repatriation, is set to be completed by the end of 2023. ...

Eurobank moves for full control of Hellenic Bank in major takeover push

Eurobank moves for full control of Hellenic Bank in major takeover push

February is shaping up to be a pivotal month for Hellenic Bank, as key financial moves unfold, including a full takeover bid by major shareholder Eurobank, the completion of key acquisitions, and a voluntary exit plan for employees....

Car distributors exploiting drivers with fees on airbag recalls

Car distributors exploiting drivers with fees on airbag recalls

Lawmakers are taking aim at two car distributors accused of charging administrative fees for replacing recalled airbags, calling the practice ''obscene'' and ''exploitative.''...

Greek Defense Minister Dendias in Cyprus to strengthen military ties

Greek Defense Minister Dendias in Cyprus to strengthen military ties

Greece’s Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, is in Cyprus on Wednesday for a series of high-level meetings, including talks with President Nikos Christodoulides and his Cypriot counterpart, Vasilis Palmas....

€8 million and counting as Crete-Cyprus interconnector delays pile up

€8 million and counting as Crete-Cyprus interconnector delays pile up

The long-awaited electricity interconnection between Crete and Cyprus is facing mounting financial pressure, with delays already adding at least €8 million in extra costs....

Homeless man fined for breaking into Larnaca social services office

Homeless man fined for breaking into Larnaca social services office

A 25-year-old homeless man who broke into a Social Services office in Larnaca to find shelter was fined €300 after pleading guilty to unlawful entry and malicious damage....

Wizz air connects you with Europe’s most romantic destinations from Cyprus, this Valentine’s Day

Wizz air connects you with Europe’s most romantic destinations from Cyprus, this Valentine’s Day

Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline , is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a special Buy One, Get One Half Price promotion—helping travelers create unforgettable moments in Europe’s most romantic cities. ...

Cyprus' energy landscape shifts as ENI, Total, and Kogas withdraw from blocks

Cyprus' energy landscape shifts as ENI, Total, and Kogas withdraw from blocks

The energy landscape of Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is set for a major shift as the French-Italian-Korean consortium of Total, ENI, and Kogas prepares to exit Blocks 2, 3, and 9 at the end of January....

Over 10,000 flee Santorini as constant earthquakes shake the island

Over 10,000 flee Santorini as constant earthquakes shake the island

More than 10,000 people have fled the Greek island of Santorini by late Tuesday, shaken by a continuous series of earthquakes that have been striking since the weekend....

Nicosia's new square from above (video)

Nicosia's new square from above (video)

Coming soon this February!...

Hump day showers brings a midweek refresh

Hump day showers brings a midweek refresh

For those unfamiliar, ''Hump Day'' just means it's Wednesday—we're halfway to the weekend! And just in time, the rain gods have remembered Cyprus exists....

Trump wants US to ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in shocking proposal

Trump wants US to ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in shocking proposal

In a stunning policy shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a plan for the United States to ''take over'' and ''own'' Gaza, proposing a redevelopment initiative that he claims would turn the war-torn enclave into the ''Riviera of the Middle East.''...

Cyprus's car market is a tangled mess

Cyprus's car market is a tangled mess

On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and another 138 due to brake issues....

EU warns of strong response to possible US tariffs

EU warns of strong response to possible US tariffs

The European Union has expressed deep concern over potential US trade measures, cautioning that any tariffs imposed on European goods would trigger a firm response....

Bakoyannis: ''Cyprus has what it takes to be a year-round tourist spot''

Bakoyannis: ''Cyprus has what it takes to be a year-round tourist spot''

Former Athens mayor Costas Bakoyannis recently shared his views on how Cyprus can become a full-time tourist destination. In an interview with Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou,...

A hidden Titian masterpiece comes to light in Limassol

A hidden Titian masterpiece comes to light in Limassol

The fusion of artistic brilliance and scientific innovation took center stage at the unveiling of the exhibition “Revealing the Unseen: A Hidden Titian Masterpiece”....

Over 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid ready for Gaza from Limassol port

Over 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid ready for Gaza from Limassol port

Over 50 tonnes of crucial humanitarian aid are now sitting at the port of Limassol, ready to be shipped to the people of Gaza. The aid, sent by the Order of Malta, is slated to head for Ashdod port in Israel, where it will be distributed to those in need....

Tesla recalls cars in Cyprus over faulty Takata airbags

Tesla recalls cars in Cyprus over faulty Takata airbags

Tesla has issued a recall for 26 vehicles in Cyprus due to faulty Takata airbags, raising concerns for local owners of the electric car brand....

Cyprus ends gas exploration in blocks 2, 3, and 9 after unsuccessful results

Cyprus ends gas exploration in blocks 2, 3, and 9 after unsuccessful results

The exploitation licences in blocks 2, 3 and 9 of the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) have expired and have not been renewed, as the exploration did not show exploitable natural gas deposits, Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry George Papanastasiou confirmed to the Cyprus News Agency (CYPE)....

No public health risk from animal farm, says Veterinary Services

No public health risk from animal farm, says Veterinary Services

The Veterinary Services in Cyprus have clarified that they have not received any complaints about a specific livestock farm, despite claims made by the Movement of Ecologists - Citizens' Cooperation on February 1. ...

Cancer a leading cause of death in Cyprus

Cancer a leading cause of death in Cyprus

Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in Cyprus, with an average of around 4,000 new cases and 1,560 deaths each year over the past five years, according to the latest data shared by the Oncology Nursing Section of the Cyprus Nurses and Midwives Association....

Tragic irony as father of crash victim receives recall notice for fatal vehicle

Tragic irony as father of crash victim receives recall notice for fatal vehicle

The father of 19-year-old Styliani Giorgallis, who lost her life in a car accident last October, was devastated to receive a recall notice for the very vehicle in which she died—months after the crash....

Europe at a crossroads: Act now or fade into irrelevance

Europe at a crossroads: Act now or fade into irrelevance

Cyprus MP Michalis Sophocleous has laid out a stark and urgent vision for the European Union’s future. His recent statement on X is not just a policy wishlist—it’s a call for Europe to wake up before it becomes a relic of the past....

New evidence and key testimony in 'Golden Passports' case

New evidence and key testimony in 'Golden Passports' case

The trial linked to Cyprus' controversial naturalization scheme took a turn on Monday as new photographic and video evidence was introduced in court, while a police sergeant confirmed that an earlier investigation into leaked documents had been closed....

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