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Grant Thornton Cyprus Hosts Successful ''Concert for a Cause'' with Over 300 Attendees

Grant Thornton Cyprus hosted its bi-annual Concert for a Cause, bringing together more than 300 colleagues, clients, friends, and family members for an evening dedicated to community, collaboration, and meaningful impact....

16/12/2025 | NEWS

The racism we refuse to see: Islamophobia

While antisemitism has reentered public discussion over the past two years, driven by bloody events and the propaganda surrounding them, Islamophobia is the issue that should demand our attention if we truly want to talk objectively about racism, discrimination, and injustice....

16/12/2025 | OPINION

New drilling rig named after 1963 ''Bloody Christmas'' incidents in Cyprus

Turkey is gearing up to deploy a newly acquired, state-of-the-art oil and gas drilling rig in the eastern Mediterranean, and the choice of its accompanying support ships is stirring attention....

16/12/2025 | NEWS

Public hospital refuses care over insurance, racism alleged

A complaint alleging racist and inhumane treatment of a foreign pregnant woman at a public hospital has emerged as the most disturbing case among 47 health-related complaints filed in November, according to a new report by the OSAK Observatory....

16/12/2025 | NEWS

Audit uncovers illegally buried construction waste next to Evrychou high school

A stretch of land next to the Evrychou Gymnasium has effectively been turned into an illegal dumping ground for construction waste, according to a damning report by Cyprus’ auditor general....

16/12/2025 | NEWS

Tuesday is a low effort weather day

After the grand theatrics of our previous named storms the atmosphere seems to be suffering from a bit of a creative hangover. ...

16/12/2025 | NEWS

Late-night blaze in Lythrodontas puts lives and property at risk

A fire erupted late Saturday night at Machaira Metochi, alarming residents and prompting strong warnings from the Lythrodontas Community Council....

15/12/2025 | NEWS

€1.5 million upgrade set for Archbishop Makarios III Avenue in Paphos

A major road improvement project is underway on a section of Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, with the contractor Panath Construction Ltd tasked to complete the work within ten months. ...

15/12/2025 | NEWS

€1.2 million vanishes in online scam targeting Limassol company

A 35-year-old owner of a company registered abroad, but with an office in Limassol, reported today to the Limassol CID that his business fell victim to an online scam, resulting in a loss of €1.2 million....

15/12/2025 | NEWS

Residents of Anglisides live in fear as minors escalate violent attacks (PHOTOS)

Residents of the Anglisides neighborhood in Larnaca report living under constant threat due to repeated acts of vandalism and violence, largely carried out by minors....

15/12/2025 | NEWS

Marriage isn’t a passport: Top court shuts down automatic citizenship claim

A landmark ruling by Cyprus’s Supreme Constitutional Court has sent a clear message: marrying a Cypriot does not guarantee Cypriot citizenship....

15/12/2025 | NEWS

Greek Cypriot cemetery in occupied Lapithos left in ruins

Reports from Turkish Cypriot media have drawn attention to the severe deterioration of the Greek Cypriot cemetery in the occupied town of Lapithos, where extensive damage has been documented....

15/12/2025 | NEWS

Suspected foot-and-mouth disease sparks alarm in occupied areas

Suspected cases of foot-and-mouth disease in animals have sparked concern among authorities in the occupied areas, prompting an emergency meeting and immediate containment measures, according to reports in the Turkish Cypriot press....

15/12/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus and Vietnam sign deal to cut tax barriers and boost business

Cyprus and Vietnam took a fresh step toward closer economic ties on Monday with the signing of an agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion, a move both sides say will make doing business between the two countries easier and more predictable....

15/12/2025 | BUSINESS

Cyprus public sector employment hits 74,400 in third quarter 2025

The total number of employees in Cyprus’s broader public sector reached 74,431 in the third quarter of 2025, according to figures released Monday by the Statistical Service....

15/12/2025 | NEWS

Conferences of the willing...or the desperate?

Donald Trump, whether we like it or not, isn’t entirely wrong. European leaders are often timid, indecisive, and lacking backbone. Many come straight out of the same “recipe book,” trained to be conventional, proper, and careful. ...

15/12/2025 | OPINION

Cyprus and France forge game-changing alliance in Paris

Cyprus and France took a major step to strengthen ties on Monday with the signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement, a move President Nikos Christodoulides called ''historic.''...

15/12/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus bank workers win pay boost and extra leave in landmark deal

Negotiations over the renewal of the 2023–2027 Collective Agreement between the Cyprus Banks Association (KESK) and the Cyprus Bank Employees’ Union (ETYK) have ended on a positive note, clearing the way for pay increases and improved benefits for bank employees....

15/12/2025 | NEWS

Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and wife found dead in Los Angeles

Rob Reiner, the iconic American director and actor whose career gave the world classics like When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and This Is Spinal Tap, was found dead along with his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, in their Los Angeles home on Sunday in what police are calling an apparent homicide, authorities said....

15/12/2025 | NEWS

Monday strikes again: Rainy weather with Christmas only 10 days away

It's Monday. Yes, that Monday. Work and school are still very much a thing, Christmas is teasing us from about 10 days away, and we’re all collectively asking: Isn’t it Christmas yet?!...

15/12/2025 | NEWS

First visit and a fresh start for Cyprus–UAE ties

Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates took a major step forward in their relationship on Sunday, with President Nikos Christodoulides and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wrapping up official talks in Nicosia during the first-ever visit by a UAE president to the island....

14/12/2025 | BUSINESS

December 13 night of chaos: Fires and attacks on Police across three districts (VIDEOS)

Police intervened in a wave of overnight disturbances across Limassol, Nicosia, and Larnaca on December 13, as fires, vandalism, and attacks on officers led to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations....

14/12/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus shipping charts a course for growth

Cyprus’s shipping sector demonstrated resilience in 2025, maintaining a 7% contribution to the country’s GDP and employing more than 9,000 people onshore, as well as 80,000 seafarers on vessels managed by Cyprus-based companies....

14/12/2025 | BUSINESS

Sleigh your holiday plans: Last-minute, low-budget getaways from Cyprus

If you’re the type to leave planning your Christmas getaway to the last minute, don’t worry. There are plenty of options that won’t break the bank....

14/12/2025 | LIFE

Cyprus steps onto global space stage with new industry alliance

Cyprus is moving from the sidelines to active participation in the global space industry, as local companies gain access to funding, partnerships and large-scale international projects through a newly formed industry association....

14/12/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus and UAE Launch Joint Business & Investment Council

Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates have taken a major step to strengthen economic ties with the establishment of the UAE–Cyprus Joint Business & Investment Council, a new platform designed to foster investment, business collaboration, and ongoing dialogue between the two countries....

13/12/2025 | BUSINESS