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02 December, 2025
 

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Turkish Cypriot property contracts issued to deceased owners

Turkish Cypriot property contracts issued to deceased owners

Cyprus lawmakers heard Tuesday that contracts for Turkish Cypriot properties have been issued to people long deceased, some of whom would be 150 years old today....

Two Cyprus mouflons found dead after fierce battle for dominance (photo & video)

Two Cyprus mouflons found dead after fierce battle for dominance (photo & video)

A striking yet tragic scene from the mountains of Cyprus has captured public attention this week after photographer Bora Markovic published an image showing two male mouflons found dead, still locked together after an intense fight for dominance....

Makarios Avenue struggles to reclaim its glory despite makeover

Makarios Avenue struggles to reclaim its glory despite makeover

No one doubts that Makarios Avenue in Nicosia is facing serious commercial challenges. This has been one of the city’s most discussed and critical issues for some time now....

AI prank sends tourists to nonexistent Buckingham Palace Christmas market

AI prank sends tourists to nonexistent Buckingham Palace Christmas market

The magic of Christmas can be deceiving, especially when artificial intelligence gets involved. Dozens of tourists flocked to Buckingham Palace this week expecting a festive market, only to find empty gates....

Cyprus: Top-paid teachers yet bottom-range results

Cyprus: Top-paid teachers yet bottom-range results

Cyprus is knee-deep in a fiery debate over teacher evaluations, a tug-of-war so intense it has already sparked strikes, hardened positions, and stirred up public frustration....

Greta turns Venice green, literally (video)

Greta turns Venice green, literally (video)

The Grand Canal turned a shocking shade of green over the weekend after Greta Thunberg and her Extinction Rebellion group emptied eco-dye into the water, saying they wanted to call out world leaders for dragging their feet on climate action....

Christmas decorations vandalized, officials call for respect

Christmas decorations vandalized, officials call for respect

The holiday spirit took an unfortunate hit in Larnaca this week after unknown vandals damaged and stole parts of the city’s Christmas decorations, including items from the main Christmas tree in Europe Square....

''Cyprus, a Breath Away from a Solution'': Tsipras reflects on missed deal in new book

''Cyprus, a Breath Away from a Solution'': Tsipras reflects on missed deal in new book

Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ new book, Ithaca, released on Monday, shines a spotlight on one of the trickiest diplomatic puzzles in recent Greek and Cypriot history: the Cyprus negotiations, particularly the 2017 Crans-Montana summit....

Cyprus mansion hits €16 million, yes, you read that right

Cyprus mansion hits €16 million, yes, you read that right

Move over Los Angeles and Monaco: Cyprus has officially entered the “billionaire’s playground” league, or at least the €16 million playground....

Cyprus-linked names dropped from U.S. Russian sanctions list

Cyprus-linked names dropped from U.S. Russian sanctions list

The U.S. Treasury has removed several Cyprus-linked individuals and companies from its sanctions list tied to Russia, officials confirmed Monday....

Pafilia Shines at HR Awards 2024 with ''Cheers: A Celebration of Excellence'' Program

Pafilia Shines at HR Awards 2024 with ''Cheers: A Celebration of Excellence'' Program

Pafilia, one of Cyprus’ leading land and property development companies, has won the Bronze Award in the ''Best Employee Engagement Strategy/Initiative''...

Lidl Cyprus stood out as HR Team of the Year at the Cyprus HR Awards

Lidl Cyprus stood out as HR Team of the Year at the Cyprus HR Awards

Lidl Cyprus stood out at the Cyprus HR Awards as HR Team of the Year, winning more awards than any other company: 7 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze. ...

Black Friday hits Cyprus: Shoppers warned to watch for real deals

Black Friday hits Cyprus: Shoppers warned to watch for real deals

Cyprus has officially entered Black Friday week, and retailers are hoping for one of the strongest shopping weekends in years, as long as shoppers believe the deals are real....

Cyprus ranks last in EU for learning, while unions fight evaluation overhaul

Cyprus ranks last in EU for learning, while unions fight evaluation overhaul

Cyprus has landed in last place in the EU for student learning outcomes, a ranking the education minister says should shock the country into action....

Sudden hailstorms blanket Limassol and Larnaca

Sudden hailstorms blanket Limassol and Larnaca

A brief but intense hailstorm swept through Limassol and Larnaca on Tuesday morning, turning streets white and giving residents an early taste of winter....

Cyprus brings in foreign experts to inspect entire bus fleet

Cyprus brings in foreign experts to inspect entire bus fleet

Cyprus is bringing in specialists from abroad to examine the entire public bus fleet, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis said Monday, after a series of checks uncovered maintenance lapses....

Hail yeah! Tuesday's weather forecast

Hail yeah! Tuesday's weather forecast

A weak low-pressure system is hanging around Cyprus like an uninvited guest, bringing with it some moody frontal activity since last night....

Revenue slumps, budget spending trails in Cyprus

Revenue slumps, budget spending trails in Cyprus

By the end of October 2025, Cyprus had collected 65% of its planned state revenues, while government spending reached just 59% of the budget, according to the General Accounting Office....

28-year-old woman found dead in military camp in occupied Assia

28-year-old woman found dead in military camp in occupied Assia

A 28-year-old woman was found dead from a gunshot inside a military facility in the occupied village of Assia on Monday. ...

Drunk, high, and speeding: 26-year-old kills cyclist in Limassol crash

Drunk, high, and speeding: 26-year-old kills cyclist in Limassol crash

A 26-year-old Greek Cypriot man is in custody after a fatal collision in Limassol early Sunday morning, which claimed the life of a 20-year-old cyclist of Syrian descent. ...

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How much reform has the Local Government Reform actually brought to our lives? They ought to have some data, after all....

Animal Party Cyprus questions Police handling of alleged cat abduction and consumption

Animal Party Cyprus questions Police handling of alleged cat abduction and consumption

A controversy has emerged in Nicosia after claims surfaced regarding the alleged capture and consumption of cats by unidentified individuals. The dispute has drawn attention from the Animal Party Cyprus (APC), the police, and local media....

Record number of students seek psychological help as system strains to cope

Record number of students seek psychological help as system strains to cope

More than ten thousand students were directed to educational psychologists during the 2023–24 academic year, according to new figures released by the Cyprus ADHD Association....

Larnaca sees back-to-back kidnapping attempts

Larnaca sees back-to-back kidnapping attempts

Police are investigating two attempted kidnappings reported just days apart in Larnaca, with officials stressing that, despite the timing, the incidents do not appear to be connected....

A Must-See Artistic Event in Cyprus

A Must-See Artistic Event in Cyprus

Kapopoulos Auction House is proud to announce a remarkable live auction of exceptional artworks, taking place on Tuesday, December 2, at 19:30, at the prestigious Ajax Hotel in Limassol....

Oman celebrates National Day in Nicosia, showcases four decades of progress

Oman celebrates National Day in Nicosia, showcases four decades of progress

The Embassy of Oman in Cyprus hosted a vibrant reception on Monday at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia to mark the Sultanate’s National Day, four days after the official celebration back home on November 20....

Bank of Cyprus named ‘Best Private Bank in Cyprus 2026’ by Global Finance

Bank of Cyprus named ‘Best Private Bank in Cyprus 2026’ by Global Finance

Bank of Cyprus has just been named ‘Best Private Bank in Cyprus 2026’ by the prestigious Global Finance magazine, reconfirming its status as the leader in the Cypriot market. ...

Eurobank to begin trading on Cyprus Stock Exchange in December 2025

Eurobank to begin trading on Cyprus Stock Exchange in December 2025

In December 2025, Eurobank’s shares are set to start trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) in a “dual listing,” meaning they will continue trading simultaneously on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX)....

Deloitte Cyprus welcomes new Transfer Pricing partner

Deloitte Cyprus welcomes new Transfer Pricing partner

Deloitte Cyprus announces the strengthening of its leadership team with the appointment of Vaios Makrygiannis as Partner, Transfer Pricing Leader, effective 1 December 2025....

Festive Sips & Wagging Tails: Holidays at Bean Bar

Festive Sips & Wagging Tails: Holidays at Bean Bar

This festive season, Bean Bar, the favourite brand of coffee lovers, is launching limited-edition flavours and actively supporting Simba Animal Aid....

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