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23 December, 2025
 

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Police raid Nicosia home in murder of Stavros Demosthenous

Police raid Nicosia home in murder of Stavros Demosthenous

Police on Tuesday raided the home of a woman in Nicosia in connection with the murder of 49-year-old businessman and football agent Stavros Demosthenous, who was gunned down on October 17 while driving with his 18-year-old son in Limassol....

Weather report: Morning calm gives way to afternoon clouds

Weather report: Morning calm gives way to afternoon clouds

A gentle low-pressure system is passing through, and up above, a whisper of dust might drift through the skies from time to time....

Man arrested in Paphos after supermarket stabbing

Man arrested in Paphos after supermarket stabbing

Police detained a 48-year-old man Tuesday afternoon in connection with the stabbing of a supermarket employee in Paphos....

Japan elects first female prime minister, breaking a male-dominated era

Japan elects first female prime minister, breaking a male-dominated era

Japan has appointed its first female prime minister, a historic milestone in a country long dominated by men....

Larnaca bus driver reports student harassment during afternoon route

Larnaca bus driver reports student harassment during afternoon route

A bus driver transporting students from Larnaca Technical School to their homes reported being targeted by a group of pupils who allegedly threw objects at him while the vehicle was in motion....

Violent clashes erupt on Ledra Street (VIDEO)

Violent clashes erupt on Ledra Street (VIDEO)

Violent clashes took place on Ledra Street showing two groups of people engaged in fighting in the middle of the pedestrian street....

Hollywood cheap, scary, and tasteless

Hollywood cheap, scary, and tasteless

From Panayiotou’s clownish party announcement to Trump’s Hollywood-style peace show in Sharm El-Sheikh, politics reached peak circus last week in Cyprus and beyond....

Cyprus faces “dramatic” water shortage as dam levels drop to 11%

Cyprus faces “dramatic” water shortage as dam levels drop to 11%

Cyprus is facing a worsening water crisis, with dam reserves down to just 11% of capacity, about 33 million cubic meters, compared to 27% last year, officials told Parliament’s Agriculture Committee on Tuesday....

Convict arrested inside prison accused of orchestrating Demosthenous murder

Convict arrested inside prison accused of orchestrating Demosthenous murder

Cypriot authorities have detained a 30-year-old inmate from the Central Prisons in connection with the killing of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, a case investigators describe as being at a “critical juncture.”...

Lidl Cyprus wins 22 awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards & Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024

Lidl Cyprus wins 22 awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards & Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024

Lidl Cyprus was distinguished with 22 awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024 and Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024, confirming its steady path as a model of responsible entrepreneurship, social contribution and customer-centric strategy....

Iceland gets its first mosquitoes, thanks to global warming

Iceland gets its first mosquitoes, thanks to global warming

For the first time in history, mosquitoes have been spotted in Iceland, a milestone scientists are linking directly to rapid global warming. Until now, Iceland and Antarctica were the only places on Earth without mosquitoes....

Netherlands plans to send rejected asylum seekers to Uganda

Netherlands plans to send rejected asylum seekers to Uganda

The Dutch government is preparing to start sending migrants whose asylum applications were rejected to Uganda as early as next year, following a model similar to an agreement the US reached with Uganda in 2024....

Father storms Paphos high school after son injured in student fight

Father storms Paphos high school after son injured in student fight

Tension broke out at a Paphos high school on Tuesday morning when a furious parent stormed into the school grounds after his son was hurt in a fight....

Online job scams spreading fast, and Cyprus could be next

Online job scams spreading fast, and Cyprus could be next

At first glance, the job offers looked legitimate, openings at major companies, “remote work” possibilities, and HR emails that seemed real. But behind the scenes were scammers using sophisticated tricks to steal money or personal information....

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported the event ''Cyprus - Beacon of Faith and Freedom''

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported the event ''Cyprus - Beacon of Faith and Freedom''

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), with deep respect and emotion, proudly supported as sponsor the event held in honour of the heroes of Mesaoria, entitled ''Cyprus - Beacon of Faith and Freedom,'' which took place on 16 October 2025 at the square of the Cathedral of Apostle Barnabas....

Major Mackenzie venues escaped tax scrutiny despite red flags

Major Mackenzie venues escaped tax scrutiny despite red flags

The Audit Service has slammed the Tax Department for failing to properly check some of Larnaca’s biggest nightlife and event venues in the Mackenzie area. ...

‘Cyprus can become a regional AI hub’ says INSEAD professor

‘Cyprus can become a regional AI hub’ says INSEAD professor

Cyprus has what it takes to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI), but time is running out, says Theodoros Evgeniou, professor of technology and entrepreneurship at INSEAD, one of the world’s top business schools....

Big shake-up coming for Cyprus’ taxi industry

Big shake-up coming for Cyprus’ taxi industry

Major changes are coming to Cyprus’ taxi industry, with the government preparing a sweeping reform aimed at cleaning up a system long plagued by unfair practices, illegal operators, and inconsistent pricing....

Police on alert after reports of harassment in Amathus area

Police on alert after reports of harassment in Amathus area

Police are investigating a string of incidents in the coastal area of Amathus after several women reported being harassed and attacked while walking nearby....

Sun, clouds, and a dash of adventure: Weather’s got your back this week

Sun, clouds, and a dash of adventure: Weather’s got your back this week

A mild low-pressure system has decided to drop by. There might be some thin dust floating around up there, like nature’s version of glitter, but less sparkly....

Desperate residents in aging Larnaca block: No elevator, no repairs, no way home

Desperate residents in aging Larnaca block: No elevator, no repairs, no way home

The aging structure, meant to house families displaced decades ago, has long been promised repairs and an elevator, yet years of pledges have yielded little more than empty assurances....

MED9 Summit: President presents six-point proposal for Gaza

MED9 Summit: President presents six-point proposal for Gaza

President Nikos Christodoulides outlined a six-point proposal aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during the MED9 Summit held in Slovenia on Monday...

Pumpkins, illusions and a twist of fear at Paradox Museum Limassol

Pumpkins, illusions and a twist of fear at Paradox Museum Limassol

The Paradox Museum Limassol is inviting families to celebrate Halloween with a mix of spooky fun, creativity and optical illusions at its annual themed workshops this October....

Massive cybercrime network exposed after draining hundreds of Greek bank accounts

Massive cybercrime network exposed after draining hundreds of Greek bank accounts

Authorities are unraveling what prosecutors call the nation’s most extensive cyberfraud operation, accused of siphoning funds from hundreds of online bank accounts through a sprawling network of coordinated scams....

Pollution costs push power prices over €200 million

Pollution costs push power prices over €200 million

The cost of carbon emissions tied to electricity generation has already surpassed €200 million this year, a figure that continues to climb as carbon prices remain higher than in 2024....

We were there too...somewhere behind Erdogan

We were there too...somewhere behind Erdogan

The participation of the Republic of Cyprus at Sharm El-Sheikh for the signing of the Gaza agreement is noteworthy. ...

October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 17/10/2025

October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 17/10/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

Cyprus foundation supports thousands of students facing financial hardship

Cyprus foundation supports thousands of students facing financial hardship

More than 1,000 students in Cyprus received financial support this year from the Independent Social Support Agency (ISSA), a foundation dedicated to ensuring that no young person is forced to abandon higher education due to financial difficulties....

Customs seize 13,000 cigarettes at Larnaca Airport

Customs seize 13,000 cigarettes at Larnaca Airport

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport intercepted a passenger carrying a large quantity of cigarettes destined for the United Kingdom....

Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Bratislava!

Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Bratislava!

Wizz Air is delighted to announce the launch of a new route connecting Larnaca and Bratislava, starting January 12, 2026....

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