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01 July, 2025
 

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Arrests in Cyprus and Greece expose possible Iranian-linked espionage network

Arrests in Cyprus and Greece expose possible Iranian-linked espionage network

Authorities in Cyprus and Greece have uncovered what appears to be an Iranian-backed spying network operating in both countries, with two Azerbaijani nationals arrested on espionage charges....

Trump touts Israel-Iran ceasefire as vindication of U.S. airstrikes

Trump touts Israel-Iran ceasefire as vindication of U.S. airstrikes

President Donald Trump on Monday announced what he called a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” between Israel and Iran, framing the tentative agreement as a direct result of his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities....

Clear skies and hot lies: Summer’s in full sass mode

Clear skies and hot lies: Summer’s in full sass mode

Today’s weather is playing it cool, or rather, hot, with mostly clear skies and not much drama overhead. ...

Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios

Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios

Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....

Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills 25, wounds dozens (VIDEO)

Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills 25, wounds dozens (VIDEO)

A suicide bomber attacked a packed church on the outskirts of Damascus Sunday, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 60, state media reported....

Alarming gaps leave children vulnerable to abuse in sports

Alarming gaps leave children vulnerable to abuse in sports

Recent reports have once again brought to light cases of sexual abuse and exploitation of children in sports, along with a lack of coordination among the responsible authorities....

Tehran denies Cyprus mediation claim as EU monitors Iran-Israel tensions

Tehran denies Cyprus mediation claim as EU monitors Iran-Israel tensions

Iran has publicly rejected claims by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay messages to Israel, a denial included in a recent European External Action Service (EEAS) newsletter circulated to all 27 EU member states....

4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Cyprus

4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Cyprus

A moderate earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of Cyprus on Monday afternoon, shaking parts of the island but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries....

Iran turns to Russia for stronger support after U.S. strikes

Iran turns to Russia for stronger support after U.S. strikes

Iran’s Supreme Leader has sent a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking stronger backing as Tehran faces its most intense military pressure from the United States since the 1979 revolution....

Driver hospitalized after car overturns on Tseri highway

Driver hospitalized after car overturns on Tseri highway

A car overturned on the Tseri highway in Nicosia Sunday afternoon after hitting a roadside guardrail, authorities said....

Cyprus reinstates Abramovich firm to go after directors for €25M tax debt

Cyprus reinstates Abramovich firm to go after directors for €25M tax debt

Cyprus is breathing life back into a defunct company once linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, not to do business, but to collect what it’s owed....

Larnaca’s skyline set to rise with new twin towers project

Larnaca’s skyline set to rise with new twin towers project

Larnaca is about to get a major facelift as plans move forward for a new luxury residential project featuring two soaring 20-storey buildings....

Cyprus’ e-kalathi falls flat, says consumer group

Cyprus’ e-kalathi falls flat, says consumer group

It was launched as a tool to help consumers navigate rising prices and shop smarter. But just one week in, Cyprus’ much-hyped e-kalathi platform is facing harsh criticism, and not just from shoppers....

Cyprus terror suspect may be part of regional spy ring, say authorities

Cyprus terror suspect may be part of regional spy ring, say authorities

The investigation into the Azerbaijani national arrested in Limassol last week on terrorism and espionage charges has taken a new turn, as authorities in both Cyprus and Greece explore possible links between his case and the arrest of another Azerbaijani man in Crete....

This isn’t just a war, it’s the Middle East reaching a historic breaking point

This isn’t just a war, it’s the Middle East reaching a historic breaking point

The unfolding confrontation between Iran and Israel is unlike anything we’ve seen in recent decades....

Boat goes up in flames, beachgoers unfazed

Boat goes up in flames, beachgoers unfazed

A fire broke out on a boat near Larnaca Marina on Sunday afternoon, sending up thick plumes of smoke, but you wouldn’t know it from the relaxed mood on the beach just a few hundred meters away....

Scorching heat hits 36°C as temperatures climb

Scorching heat hits 36°C as temperatures climb

A seasonal low-pressure system continues to influence the region’s weather, bringing a mix of sunshine and local instability....

France crash prompts warning for Citroen owners in Cyprus over Takata airbags

France crash prompts warning for Citroen owners in Cyprus over Takata airbags

The Department of Road Transport in Cyprus is urging owners of certain Citroen vehicles to avoid using them due to a potential safety risk involving defective Takata airbags, following a recent accident in France....

Man punches municipal worker over sunbed towels at Protaras beach

Man punches municipal worker over sunbed towels at Protaras beach

A man allegedly punched a municipal employee after the worker removed towels the suspect had placed on a sunbed in an attempt to reserve it, authorities said Saturday....

Larnaca apartment severely damaged in early morning fire

Larnaca apartment severely damaged in early morning fire

An early morning fire caused extensive damage to an apartment in Larnaca on Sunday, prompting a large response from local fire crews....

Farmers call for Presidential intervention claiming water allocated to golf courses instead of farms

Farmers call for Presidential intervention claiming water allocated to golf courses instead of farms

Banana growers and farmers in Paphos held a protest Saturday morning, demanding the delivery of water promised by the Water Development Department. ...

UN: Violence against children in war hits ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024

UN: Violence against children in war hits ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024

Violence against children in armed conflicts surged to record highs in 2024, with the Palestinian territories topping the list, according to a United Nations report released Thursday....

Cyprus approves electricity grid storage projects to boost energy reliability

Cyprus approves electricity grid storage projects to boost energy reliability

The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) has approved the Cyprus Transmission System Operator’s (TSOC) request to develop and operate large-scale energy storage systems integrated into the national electricity grid....

Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan has formally nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention” during a major flare-up of violence with India earlier this year....

Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....

Chamber of Commerce  pushes for overhaul of tax bill to attract global Cypriot talent

Chamber of Commerce pushes for overhaul of tax bill to attract global Cypriot talent

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEBE) is calling for key revisions and broader strategic planning in the government’s “Minds in Cyprus” tax bill, aimed at attracting talent from the Cypriot diaspora....

Huge viper climbs to top shelf in Cyprus warehouse

Huge viper climbs to top shelf in Cyprus warehouse

A venomous viper caused alarm after it was found inside a warehouse in Fasoula, having climbed to the highest shelf in the building, according to a local snake rescue expert....

34-year-old man found dead in Ayia Napa on Friday morning

34-year-old man found dead in Ayia Napa on Friday morning

Authorities are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man whose body was found Friday morning in an open area of Ayia Napa, though police say there is no indication of foul play....

Man of Azerbaijani descent detained in Cyprus on suspicion of terror and espionage, police say

Man of Azerbaijani descent detained in Cyprus on suspicion of terror and espionage, police say

A suspect of Azeri descent has been taken into custody in Cyprus on suspicion of terrorism-related activity and espionage, police said Saturday....

''Being human is not hard because you’re doing it wrong. It’s hard because you’re doing it right.'' -Glennon Doyle

''Being human is not hard because you’re doing it wrong. It’s hard because you’re doing it right.'' -Glennon Doyle

If we consider the 2008 financial crash as the starting point of a grim era, one where the term "crisis" became a permanent fixture in the daily news and has since never really left, not even for five years at a stretch....

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