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Huge interest in Cyprus branch of Athens University’s medical school

Huge interest in Cyprus branch of Athens University’s medical school

Interest has soared for the medical school of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), which has now officially opened its Cyprus branch in Nicosia. According to Education Minister Dr. Athena Michaelidou, over 300 students have already applied for just 60 available places....

Cyprus to award talented young artists with €10,000 scholarships

Cyprus to award talented young artists with €10,000 scholarships

The Cyprus government will now reward young talent in the fine arts with scholarships of €10,000 each, Education, Sports, and Youth Minister Dr. Athena Michaelidou announced Wednesday....

FRHC stock added to The Motley Fool’s Moneyball portfolio

FRHC stock added to The Motley Fool’s Moneyball portfolio

The shares of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC) — a global financial services and technology company and the parent company of the Freedom24 investment platform — have been added to the Moneyball investment portfolio managed by research and investment advisory firm The Motley Fool. Alongside this inclusion, the stock received a “Buy” rating....

Bank of Cyprus Scoops 11 Awards in Global Finance’s 2025 Digital Bank Rankings

Bank of Cyprus Scoops 11 Awards in Global Finance’s 2025 Digital Bank Rankings

Bank of Cyprus wins 11 awards, including 2 regional awards, in Global Finance’s 2025 World’s Best Digital Bank Awards ...

Rescue underway for cars stuck in salt lake, owners face hefty fines (photos)

Rescue underway for cars stuck in salt lake, owners face hefty fines (photos)

Efforts are underway to rescue two vehicles trapped in Larnaca Salt Lake since last Wednesday, city officials confirmed. According to Mayor Andreas Vyras, a company will attempt to free the cars today, and if unsuccessful, will make another attempt on Thursday....

New rocket launchers hit the streets of Cyprus

New rocket launchers hit the streets of Cyprus

In a move that caught Ankara off guard, Cyprus quietly renewed its military arsenal, unveiling two squadrons of Serbian-designed Tamnava rocket launchers during the island’s recent Independence Day celebrations....

Cyprus’ cats make headlines abroad, but the island’s feline problem is serious

Cyprus’ cats make headlines abroad, but the island’s feline problem is serious

Move over Cyprus problem, the island now has another headline-grabbing challenge: its cats. International outlets, including ABC News and the Associated Press, have spotlighted the Mediterranean nation’s unusually high number of felines....

Complaints pour in over spoiled milk from Charalambides-Christis

Complaints pour in over spoiled milk from Charalambides-Christis

Dozens of consumers across Cyprus have filed complaints after discovering that fresh milk from Charalambides-Christis was turning sour several days before the stated expiration date, sparking concern among households and prompting an investigation....

Limassol player among four €100,000 winners as Joker jackpot increases

Limassol player among four €100,000 winners as Joker jackpot increases

A lucky resident of Limassol was among four winners who matched five numbers in Sunday night’s Joker draw, each taking home €100,000. The winning ticket was the only one from Cyprus, while the other three were played in Greece, according to OPAP....

Cypriots earn a bit more in 2024, just don’t spend it all at once

Cypriots earn a bit more in 2024, just don’t spend it all at once

Workers in Cyprus took home more money in 2024, but the pace of wage growth lost steam as inflation continued to squeeze household budgets....

Weather forecast: Temperatures will remain near 'meh' all week

Weather forecast: Temperatures will remain near 'meh' all week

A barely-there "low-pressure system" (which sounds way more dramatic than it is, like a tired intern running the weather office) is currently trying its best to affect the area. It's failing....

Accidents and curiosity bring Limassol traffic to a crawl

Accidents and curiosity bring Limassol traffic to a crawl

Traffic in Limassol has become a daily headache, with jams stretching for kilometers and snaring thousands of drivers, often outside of rush hour....

''Parliament'' in occupied areas approves two-state plan, ignoring international law

''Parliament'' in occupied areas approves two-state plan, ignoring international law

The self-declared “parliament” in the Turkish-occupied area of northern Cyprus approved a resolution on Tuesday promoting a two-state solution for the island, in a move widely seen as politically timed ahead of upcoming elections....

Blind students refuse unsafe, overcrowded bus to Nicosia school

Blind students refuse unsafe, overcrowded bus to Nicosia school

The Cyprus Organization of the Blind is urging the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth to address what it calls the government’s “provocative indifference” toward issues affecting blind students....

Citizen stops illegal dumping attempt by following loaded truck

Citizen stops illegal dumping attempt by following loaded truck

A resident of Strovolos intercepted an attempt to illegally dump materials in a local natural area by tracking a loaded double-cab truck....

Politics Blog: Trump’s Nobel dreams, Erdogan’s “beautiful wife,” and Cyprus in the middle

Politics Blog: Trump’s Nobel dreams, Erdogan’s “beautiful wife,” and Cyprus in the middle

Our Letymbiotis told us about an invitation from Sisi, the President of Egypt. But apparently that wasn’t glamorous enough, so young Nikos said instead that the invitation had come from Trump. ...

Cypriot clubs to gain as FIFA expands its $355 million World Cup payout plan

Cypriot clubs to gain as FIFA expands its $355 million World Cup payout plan

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup has begun, and with it comes more than just a new format. For clubs around the world, including several in Cyprus, the tournament represents an unprecedented financial opportunity....

When ‘fresh’ milk isn’t so fresh

When ‘fresh’ milk isn’t so fresh

A growing number of Cypriot consumers are reporting that cartons of fresh milk are turning sour days before the expiration date, prompting an uproar and raising questions about quality control in one of the island’s most trusted dairy brands....

One truck, one cable, and a whole lot of chaos

One truck, one cable, and a whole lot of chaos

For more than five hours on Tuesday, much of Cyprus’ public sector went… well, offline. Government websites crashed, Ariadni and Taxisnet went silent, and even post offices and Citizen Service Centers were caught in the digital blackout....

When paying for groceries becomes a crowdfunding campaign

When paying for groceries becomes a crowdfunding campaign

In the U.S., some people aren’t just asking for help with medical bills or emergencies anymore, they’re crowdfunding their groceries. That’s according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan, who says more Americans are turning to online campaigns just to make ends meet....

Trump, Christodoulides discuss Cyprus issue at Gaza summit

Trump, Christodoulides discuss Cyprus issue at Gaza summit

Cyprus made headlines at Monday’s Gaza Summit in Egypt when President Nikos Christodoulides met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines to discuss the ongoing Cyprus issue. ...

€15 for You, €15 for Your Friend! – with JOEY by Bank of Cyprus

€15 for You, €15 for Your Friend! – with JOEY by Bank of Cyprus

Double the fun! Joey is launching the new “Invite Friends” program and gives you the chance to earn €15 for yourself or your child, and €15 for your friend. Double the reward, double the fun!...

EU tax hike could make smoking a luxury, Greece pushes back

EU tax hike could make smoking a luxury, Greece pushes back

Smokers in Europe may soon feel the pinch in their wallets. The European Commission is proposing a massive increase in taxes on cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, and even e-cigarettes, and Greece is sounding the alarm....

Big three builders dominate Cyprus’ public works, and the delays keep piling up

Big three builders dominate Cyprus’ public works, and the delays keep piling up

A new report by the Auditor General has confirmed what many in the construction world have been whispering for years: that a handful of “national contractors” are calling the shots when it comes to Cyprus’ biggest public works projects....

Limassol sweep: 30 people caught working illegally, manager charged

Limassol sweep: 30 people caught working illegally, manager charged

A coordinated police operation in Limassol uncovered 30 people working illegally at a local business, highlighting ongoing concerns over unregistered labor and worker exploitation in Cyprus....

Tuesday weather: Slightly cloudy, mostly chill

Tuesday weather: Slightly cloudy, mostly chill

A weak low-pressure system is hanging around, probably because it forgot its calendar, or maybe it’s just here to watch us squint at the sky....

Cyprus seeks expanded role at Gaza talks with six-part proposal at Sharm el-Sheikh

Cyprus seeks expanded role at Gaza talks with six-part proposal at Sharm el-Sheikh

President Nikos Christodoulides presented six proposals aimed at supporting security, reconstruction, and humanitarian efforts in Gaza during meetings at the Gaza Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. ...

Most prepaid mobile users in Cyprus have yet to verify SIM cards

Most prepaid mobile users in Cyprus have yet to verify SIM cards

With less than a month remaining before Cyprus’ prepaid SIM card verification deadline, most mobile users have yet to complete the required registration, raising concerns that thousands could lose service....

Authorities seize over 100 bird-snaring devices in Famagusta District

Authorities seize over 100 bird-snaring devices in Famagusta District

Authorities discovered more than 100 bird-snaring devices, known locally as "xoverga", on the property of a 68-year-old man in the Famagusta district, part of an ongoing effort to curb illegal poaching....

Gaza Summit: President Christodoulides and King Abdullah explore steps toward peace and stability

Gaza Summit: President Christodoulides and King Abdullah explore steps toward peace and stability

President Nicos Christodoulides held a bilateral meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan on the sidelines of the Gaza Summit on Monday, discussing the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza and the broader prospects for regional stability....

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