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07 November, 2025
 

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Validity of referrals to specialists extended to 12 months

Validity of referrals to specialists extended to 12 months

The Health Insurance Organization said that referrals to specialist doctors under the General Healthcare System will now be valid for 12 months instead of six....

Restoring power after Limassol fire proves lengthy, officials say

Restoring power after Limassol fire proves lengthy, officials say

Crews are working around the clock to restore electricity in fire-hit areas of Limassol, but the effort remains slow and complex, authorities said Monday....

Nicosia Court convicts inmate of premeditated murder in prison killing

Nicosia Court convicts inmate of premeditated murder in prison killing

A Nicosia Criminal Court on Tuesday found inmate Veizi Bandur guilty of premeditated murder in the 2022 killing of fellow prisoner Tansu Cindan, 41, at the Central Prisons....

Tragic early-morning crash claims life of 20-year-old in Nicosia

Tragic early-morning crash claims life of 20-year-old in Nicosia

A 20-year-old man died early Tuesday after a two-car collision on Larnakos Avenue in the Aglantzia area of Nicosia, police said....

Tip about arson plot triggered alert, patrols across Cyprus

Tip about arson plot triggered alert, patrols across Cyprus

Authorities have been on high alert since Saturday, July 26, investigating both the causes of devastating fires in the Limassol mountains and reports of organized arson. ...

Audit Office warns of €3.1 billion in delayed tax revenues, warns of non-collection risk

Audit Office warns of €3.1 billion in delayed tax revenues, warns of non-collection risk

The Audit Office has raised concerns over €3.1 billion in delayed tax revenues owed to the state, warning that around €1.4 billion may never be collected....

Young rider killed in midnight crash in Paphos

Young rider killed in midnight crash in Paphos

A 21-year-old man was killed early Monday in a motorcycle crash in Kissonerga, police said....

Cyprus “cool down”: Temperatures crash to a frosty 39°C

Cyprus “cool down”: Temperatures crash to a frosty 39°C

Well folks, brace yourselves: the thermometer decided to pull a dramatic stunt, plummeting all the way to a chilly 39°C inland. Yes, only in Cyprus can we call that a “drop.”...

Desalination: A costly and controversial answer to global water shortages

Desalination: A costly and controversial answer to global water shortages

As climate change fuels irregular rainfall and intensifies droughts, countries worldwide are increasingly turning to desalination to address growing water scarcity. ...

Neolithic village opens to visitors in Protaras

Neolithic village opens to visitors in Protaras

The Department of Antiquities, under the Deputy Ministry of Culture, announced Monday the opening of a newly arranged archaeological site at “Nisia” in Protaras, Paralimni....

Water supply restored in Limassol after wildfires, officials say

Water supply restored in Limassol after wildfires, officials say

The water supply network in Limassol is gradually returning to normal following the devastating wildfires in the region’s mountainous areas, officials said Monday....

Wildfire burns 1.3% of Cyprus’ land, satellite data shows

Wildfire burns 1.3% of Cyprus’ land, satellite data shows

A massive wildfire that swept through Cyprus’ Limassol district last week has scorched more than 120 square kilometers, according to new satellite analysis released by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence....

''Ticking time bomb'': Illegal dumping puts Paphos villages at risk of fires

''Ticking time bomb'': Illegal dumping puts Paphos villages at risk of fires

Fires and garbage are becoming a dangerous mix in the Paphos district, where local leaders warn that illegal dumping is turning entire communities into firetraps, and authorities are nowhere to be found....

''They just don’t care'': Paphos Mayor slams state over housing crisis

''They just don’t care'': Paphos Mayor slams state over housing crisis

Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phaedonos is taking aim at the government for ignoring what he says is a growing housing crisis that’s forcing residents into basements and long-term debt just to have a roof over their heads....

Skip truck drivers sound the alarm: ''Help us, or everyone pays''

Skip truck drivers sound the alarm: ''Help us, or everyone pays''

Skip Truck Drivers Sound the Alarm: “We’re Being Pushed Out” Subtitle: ...

Court says no to medical release of Israeli developer accused in land scam

Court says no to medical release of Israeli developer accused in land scam

A Cypriot court on Monday rejected a request to release Israeli businessman Shimon Aykut from custody, ruling that local medical services are sufficient to address his health concerns....

One apology, twelve measures but no resignation

One apology, twelve measures but no resignation

President Nikos Christodoulides delivered an emergency address in a bid to calm the growing public backlash over the deadly wildfire that ravaged areas in the Limassol mountains. ...

Important Announcement from Petrolina – Caution Regarding Misleading Messages

Important Announcement from Petrolina – Caution Regarding Misleading Messages

Petrolina informs the public that messages are being sent to mobile phones (SMS) that misleadingly appear to originate from Petrolina....

Group slams government for rejecting Turkish Cypriot offer to help fight fires

Group slams government for rejecting Turkish Cypriot offer to help fight fires

A Cypriot civic group has criticized the government for turning down an offer of help from the Turkish Cypriot community to fight last week’s deadly wildfires, calling the move “an unacceptable political stance.”...

''We Failed'': President apologizes over wildfire response, announces 12 relief measures

''We Failed'': President apologizes over wildfire response, announces 12 relief measures

President Nikos Christodoulides has announced a 12-point relief package to support residents affected by the deadly wildfire that tore through mountainous villages in the Limassol district, claiming two lives and leaving a trail of destruction....

Scam texts cost victims €37,000 in Paphos and Famagusta

Scam texts cost victims €37,000 in Paphos and Famagusta

Police are investigating three cases of internet fraud and extortion after scammers posing as a well-known petroleum company tricked victims into handing over their bank details, resulting in losses totaling approximately €37,000....

We’re back in the yellow zone with temps hitting 41°C

We’re back in the yellow zone with temps hitting 41°C

Monday (28/07) is bringing the heat with inland areas roasting at 41°C, while the mountains offer a “cool” 33°C. A low-pressure system and a warm air mass have joined forces to make things extra toasty....

Protesters greet Trump’s Scotland visit with signs, chants and criticism

Protesters greet Trump’s Scotland visit with signs, chants and criticism

President Donald Trump was met with protests across Scotland this weekend as he arrived for a private golfing trip tied to his late mother’s heritage....

Ambulance teams play vital role during Cyprus wildfires, handling 70 cases

Ambulance teams play vital role during Cyprus wildfires, handling 70 cases

The Ambulance Service responded to 70 incidents during the recent wildfires, transporting 16 patients to Limassol General Hospital for further treatment....

Modernist building demolished in central Nicosia, raising concerns over heritage loss

Modernist building demolished in central Nicosia, raising concerns over heritage loss

A modernist building on Electras Street, located between Stasinou and Stasandrou, was demolished recently, drawing criticism from architects and residents concerned about the ongoing loss of Cyprus’ mid-20th-century architectural heritage....

Israel opens aid corridors to Gaza as hunger crisis grows, fighting continues

Israel opens aid corridors to Gaza as hunger crisis grows, fighting continues

Dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid began moving from Egypt into Gaza on Sunday after months of international pressure and warnings from aid groups of widespread starvation in the Palestinian enclave....

Cyprus Police probe suspected arson plot as Troodos forests put on alert

Cyprus Police probe suspected arson plot as Troodos forests put on alert

Police said Saturday they are investigating reports of an organized plan to set fires in the Troodos Mountains after videos and online posts raised alarms about suspicious activity....

Overflowing generosity pauses aid drive, Cyprus Red Cross says

Overflowing generosity pauses aid drive, Cyprus Red Cross says

The Cyprus Red Cross said Saturday it is temporarily suspending the collection of essential items for victims of the recent wildfires in the Limassol mountains after an outpouring of public donations exceeded its processing capacity....

Police to review traffic camera cases linked to Limassol wildfire

Police to review traffic camera cases linked to Limassol wildfire

Police said they will review all traffic violations recorded by mobile speed cameras in areas affected by the deadly wildfire in Limassol and neighboring districts....

Justice Minister walks back remarks after backlash over wildfire deaths

Justice Minister walks back remarks after backlash over wildfire deaths

Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis moved to clarify remarks he made earlier this week about the deadly wildfire that swept through rural Cyprus, after his initial comments drew sharp criticism for downplaying the deaths of two residents....

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