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21 May, 2025
 

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Yellow warning issued: Just the Meteorological Service saying 'Good morning!'

Yellow warning issued: Just the Meteorological Service saying 'Good morning!'

Get ready for a wild day of weather! The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for isolated severe thunderstorms this Wednesday, running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ...

New evidence in Cyprus Papers passport scandal shows photos and faxes pointing to political interference

New evidence in Cyprus Papers passport scandal shows photos and faxes pointing to political interference

Testimony continued Tuesday in the high-profile case sparked by Al Jazeera’s 2020 Cyprus Papers investigation, with a police sergeant detailing evidence suggesting political interference and irregularities in the naturalization of foreign investors....

Advanced DNA testing helps identify remains mishandled over 40 years ago

Advanced DNA testing helps identify remains mishandled over 40 years ago

For the first time, authorities have identified the remains of people who went missing between 1979 and 1981, which were treated with chemicals....

Marks & Spencer confirms data breach after weeks-long cyber disruption

Marks & Spencer confirms data breach after weeks-long cyber disruption

Marks & Spencer said Monday that some customer data was compromised in a cyberattack that has disrupted its online operations in the U.K. for at least three weeks....

Banana container concealed €1.6M in cocaine, Greek authorities say (VIDEO)

Banana container concealed €1.6M in cocaine, Greek authorities say (VIDEO)

Authorities in Thessaloniki have seized nearly 58 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a shipping container carrying bananas from Ecuador, officials said Tuesday....

May Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 09/05/2025

May Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 09/05/2025

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....

May Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 02/05/2025

May Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 02/05/2025

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. ...

Trump’s jet, Nikaros’ flex, and the Kalavasos bridge that came up short

Trump’s jet, Nikaros’ flex, and the Kalavasos bridge that came up short

The story made global headlines. Qatar (yes, those damn Qataris again, always meddling, always targeting our spotless, pure-as-snow leaders) is reportedly planning to gift Trump a plane. ...

Petrolina: Travel with Fantom

Petrolina: Travel with Fantom

Petrolina, through its new promotional campaign ''Travel with Fantom,'' offers all its customers the opportunity to acquire one or more travel products from the Fantom collection included in the program, with a 50% discount....

Lidl Cyprus contributes to the financial support of consumers with Lidl Plus

Lidl Cyprus contributes to the financial support of consumers with Lidl Plus

The company is upgrading its consumer experience with its digital loyalty programme, through which users can save up to €1,700....

Inside embassy walls: A front-row seat to a U.S.–Cyprus emergency drill (photos)

Inside embassy walls: A front-row seat to a U.S.–Cyprus emergency drill (photos)

I’ll admit, it’s not every Monday morning I find myself behind the high-security gates of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, surrounded by Marines, special agents, Cyprus bomb squads, trained dogs, and a robot. But this week was different....

Christianna Diogenous, Georgios Kazantzis and Joseph Antoniou to speak at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Christianna Diogenous, Georgios Kazantzis and Joseph Antoniou to speak at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference is dedicated to supporting and strengthening Cyprus’ national strategy for a Green Transition....

EAC ramps up smart meter rollout

EAC ramps up smart meter rollout

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is pressing ahead with the nationwide rollout of smart electricity meters this May, aiming to help households and other consumers monitor and reduce their power use....

The Petal Drift adorns the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre

The Petal Drift adorns the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre

The Wall Gallery continues its work with dedication on the exterior of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre....

Protests erupt at Eurovision opening over Israel’s participation

Protests erupt at Eurovision opening over Israel’s participation

The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a rocky start in Basel, Switzerland, as protests erupted against Israel’s participation, casting a shadow over the glitzy Opening Ceremony....

Netanyahu pushes to wean country off U.S. aid

Netanyahu pushes to wean country off U.S. aid

In what could mark a turning point in Israeli defense policy, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told lawmakers that Israel should begin to reduce its dependency on U.S. military aid, a financial lifeline that has long been seen as a cornerstone of the alliance between Washington and Jerusalem....

Fix the roads, save lives

Fix the roads, save lives

Just two days ago, new data was released on fatal road collisions by district, covering the year so far. Sadly, not a single silver lining can be drawn from the figures. ...

Cyprus, US step up military ties in high level visit

Cyprus, US step up military ties in high level visit

Cyprus is stepping up its military partnership with the United States following a high-level visit by National Guard Chief Lt. Gen. George Tsitsikostas....

Mild weather ahead with a chance of afternoon showers. Nothing to hold you back this week.

Mild weather ahead with a chance of afternoon showers. Nothing to hold you back this week.

All quiet on the weather front today. Just a weak low-pressure system in the area, nothing to worry about....

Cyprus beggars may not be what they seem

Cyprus beggars may not be what they seem

It’s something most of us see on a regular basis: people begging at traffic lights, outside supermarkets, or near busy squares. But what many don’t realize is that behind some of these outstretched hands, there may be something much darker going on....

Three deaths, one house, and a trail of questions

Three deaths, one house, and a trail of questions

Something didn’t sit right. Three members of a wealthy family in Elliniko died one after the other, mother, daughter, and son, all within just 13 days. Now, Greece’s Homicide Squad is trying to unravel the eerie mystery that has left more questions than answers....

Cyprus will join schengen in 2026, says President

Cyprus will join schengen in 2026, says President

Cyprus is setting its sights on joining the Schengen Zone by 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Sunday, pledging that all the necessary groundwork will be wrapped up by the end of next year....

Kato Pyrgos goes green as Cyprus’ first eco-community takes root

Kato Pyrgos goes green as Cyprus’ first eco-community takes root

Kato Pyrgos Tilliria is about to make history as Cyprus’ very first green community , and if all goes to plan, it could become a national model for how outlying areas can live cleaner, greener, and cheaper....

Nip, tuck… and anime? What's behind Cyprus’ cosmetic surgery boom

Nip, tuck… and anime? What's behind Cyprus’ cosmetic surgery boom

Gone are the days when plastic surgery was just for the rich and famous. In Cyprus, cosmetic procedures have gone mainstream, and business is booming. ...

Cyprus meets Cambodia: A bridge to bold business ventures

Cyprus meets Cambodia: A bridge to bold business ventures

For Cypriot entrepreneurs and companies, this is more than a passing opportunity; it’s a golden ticket into a vibrant, fast-growing market of over 600 million people....

Apartments take the lead in Cyprus property market boom

Apartments take the lead in Cyprus property market boom

Apartments were the standout performers in Cyprus' real estate market in 2024, taking the lead in both sales volume and overall value, according to a detailed analysis by Landbank Analytics....

Scammers send fake Tax Department emails in refund scheme

Scammers send fake Tax Department emails in refund scheme

Scammers are sending fraudulent emails claiming to be from the Cyprus Tax Department in an attempt to steal personal and banking information, officials warned....

Cyprus faces EU fines over toxic landfills, 12 years and still no cleanup

Cyprus faces EU fines over toxic landfills, 12 years and still no cleanup

The European Commission has had enough. Back in 2013, the European Court of Justice found that Cyprus had violated EU waste rules at two landfill sites in Kotsiatis and Vati. ...

Rain on the horizon, but nothing to worry about

Rain on the horizon, but nothing to worry about

A gentle low-pressure system is making its way through the region, bringing a change in the weather, but nothing too dramatic....

Limassol contractor held in fatal fall, alleged cover-up at construction site

Limassol contractor held in fatal fall, alleged cover-up at construction site

A 43-year-old construction contractor in the Germasogeia area of Limassol has been placed in police custody for two days following a fatal workplace accident that left a worker dead....

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