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Tuesday weather: Sunshine and stability offer a brief moment of calm before the clouds gather

Tuesday weather: Sunshine and stability offer a brief moment of calm before the clouds gather

We made it past the initial shock of December and Monday, and today, we are rewarded with the weather equivalent of a deep breath and a long sigh of relief....

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Heavy rains fail to rescue Cyprus reservoirs from record low levels

Heavy rains fail to rescue Cyprus reservoirs from record low levels

Since the start of October, inflows have totaled just 295,000 cubic meters, the lowest in the past ten years for this time of year....

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Cyprus airports soar to new heights: Record 13 million passengers in a single year

Cyprus airports soar to new heights: Record 13 million passengers in a single year

Hermes Airports has announced a historic milestone for Cyprus, with passenger traffic reaching 13 million this year, the highest figure ever recorded at the nation’s airports....

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Restaurant of the week: The A Burgers

Restaurant of the week: The A Burgers

Three well-known and beloved actors - Michalis Anayiotos, Haris Aristeidou, and Nikolas Kourouzidis - have joined forces to create a unique food truck at the intersection of Ifigeneias and Armenias streets in Strovolos. ...

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Flares, firecrackers, and four arrested at Limassol football match

Flares, firecrackers, and four arrested at Limassol football match

Police intervened yesterday during disturbances surrounding the football match between AEL and Apollon, resulting in the arrest of four individuals....

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The myth of equality meets the military

The myth of equality meets the military

When it comes to pageantry, we’re always ahead of the curve. The Gender Equality Commissioner, Josie Christodoulou, joined by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis, staged an entire ceremony, right in the thick of Nicosia’s traffic mess, to unveil the new pedestrian traffic lights....

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Cypriots plan last-minute New Year’s Eve outings, PASIKA seeks holiday hours extension

Cypriots plan last-minute New Year’s Eve outings, PASIKA seeks holiday hours extension

The festive season has officially begun, even if the weather has yet to match the mood. Music venues and restaurants across Cyprus are already preparing to welcome holiday crowds....

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NATO weighs preemptive strike against Russia over cyber attacks

NATO weighs preemptive strike against Russia over cyber attacks

NATO is thinking about a preemptive strike against Russia in response to cyber attacks, sabotage, and airspace breaches, its top military officer said, hinting at a shift from reacting after incidents to acting ahead of them....

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Doctor warns of three-virus cocktail in the air

Doctor warns of three-virus cocktail in the air

Cyprus is seeing a noticeable jump in COVID-19 cases, and a new variant called Stratus may be partly to blame, according to molecular biologist Dr. Petros Karagiannis, who spoke to 24newscy about the uptick....

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Kazakh Ambassador’s praise for Cyprus sparks backlash in Turkey

Kazakh Ambassador’s praise for Cyprus sparks backlash in Turkey

Warm words from Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Cyprus have kicked up a storm in Turkey, where social media users erupted with anger and disappointment after Turkish outlets circulated his remarks on Monday....

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New bank tax could ease the pinch on families, but who’s behind it?

New bank tax could ease the pinch on families, but who’s behind it?

A year after narrowly losing a vote in parliament, AKEL is back with a new proposal to impose an emergency tax on banks for 2025 and 2026, calling it a “solidarity levy” aimed at helping everyday Cypriots cope with rising costs....

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The Landmark Nicosia opens tomorrow, and it’s set to change the city’s luxury scene

The Landmark Nicosia opens tomorrow, and it’s set to change the city’s luxury scene

Nicosia has a new star in the city’s hospitality scene. The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection, opens on December 2, ready to set a new standard for luxury stays in the capital and across Cyprus. ...

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Cyber Monday at Wizz Air: Up to 25% off on additional services

Cyber Monday at Wizz Air: Up to 25% off on additional services

Wizz Air is celebrating Cyber Monday: travelers booking through the WIZZ mobile app and wizzair.com can benefit from up to 15 percent off on their add-on services including seat selection,...

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Teen, 13, crashes family car, father now faces charges

Teen, 13, crashes family car, father now faces charges

Police have charged a 40-year-old man after his 13-year-old son was seriously injured while driving the family’s car on a rural road in Athienou over the weekend....

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Famagusta may name and shame big debtors to recover €14 million

Famagusta may name and shame big debtors to recover €14 million

Famagusta officials want the green light to publicly name people and companies who owe large, long-overdue debts to the local authority, a move they say is needed to pressure chronic non-payers....

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Cyprus–Lebanon deal sets new legal line in the Eastern Med, and Ankara isn’t loving it

Cyprus–Lebanon deal sets new legal line in the Eastern Med, and Ankara isn’t loving it

When Amos Hochstein, President Biden’s go-to envoy for tough Middle East negotiations, struck the Israel–Lebanon maritime deal in late 2022, in Nicosia of all places, a window suddenly opened. ...

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Epic Street Fest Xmas Edition 2025

Epic Street Fest Xmas Edition 2025

Epic is back once again with the Epic Street Fest Xmas Edition, the city’s most upbeat Christmas street party, ready to bring fresh energy to the heart of Nicosia. On December 20, from 3 p.m....

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December 1st: The Monday mood-swing weather report

December 1st: The Monday mood-swing weather report

Good morning, Cyprus! If you're feeling a little emotionally torn this morning, you're not alone. It's Monday, which is a collective sigh of "back to reality." But wait! It's also December 1st! ...

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Autonomous robots take on marine litter in Cyprus waters

Autonomous robots take on marine litter in Cyprus waters

A new autonomous system designed to locate and remove marine debris was demonstrated in Larnaca as part of the European research initiative SeaClear2.0....

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Two days, two cities, two sites - two gunfire incidents

Two days, two cities, two sites - two gunfire incidents

Cyprus saw two separate gunfire incidents over the weekend, one in Paphos and one in Nicosia, prompting questions about the unusual back-to-back disturbances....

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Thieves steal saints’ relics from chapel in Nicosia District

Thieves steal saints’ relics from chapel in Nicosia District

Police are investigating the theft of sacred relics from a chapel in Pano Deftera, a small community in the Nicosia District, prompting an outpouring of grief and pleas for their return across social media....

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Another young motorcyclist dies after severe collision in Aradippou

Another young motorcyclist dies after severe collision in Aradippou

A 28-year-old motorcyclist, Artem Fomichov, died late Friday night after suffering severe injuries in a traffic collision earlier that day on the old Dromolaxia–Larnaca road....

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Severe storm system ADEL to batter Cyprus with heavy thunderstorms

Severe storm system ADEL to batter Cyprus with heavy thunderstorms

Cyprus is bracing for a period of severe weather as a barometric low system, named ADEL, moves across the region, bringing heavy thunderstorms, strong winds, and the possibility of hail from Saturday night through Sunday....

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Thousands of Airbus jets temporarily grounded for radiation-linked software fix

Thousands of Airbus jets temporarily grounded for radiation-linked software fix

Airbus has ordered a large portion of its single-aisle fleet to undergo an urgent software correction after engineers confirmed that bursts of solar radiation can disrupt the computers that manage altitude readings on certain aircraft....

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Istanbul Implements strict ban on feeding stray dogs in urban areas

Istanbul Implements strict ban on feeding stray dogs in urban areas

Istanbul authorities have announced a comprehensive ban on feeding stray dogs in public spaces across the city, citing public health concerns....

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Larnaca mountain villages are buzzing with over a thousand new beekeeping trees

Larnaca mountain villages are buzzing with over a thousand new beekeeping trees

In an effort to support local ecosystems and strengthen beekeeping activities, Larnaca’s mountainous communities have been planted with more than a thousand specialized trees and plants...

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17-year-old Aliki dies in highway accident involving alleged drunk driver

17-year-old Aliki dies in highway accident involving alleged drunk driver

A devastating car crash early Saturday morning on the Limassol–Nicosia highway has claimed the life of 17-year-old Aliki Nicolaou, a former resident of Lympia....

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Chemical mix-up blamed for fumes that forced evacuation of government offices

Chemical mix-up blamed for fumes that forced evacuation of government offices

A chemical mishap is believed to be behind the fumes that forced the evacuation of a building in Larnaca which also houses the Tax Department, after a woman reported feeling unwell. ...

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EU holds social media giants liable for financial scams

EU holds social media giants liable for financial scams

For the first time, social media platforms like Meta and TikTok will be legally responsible if users fall victim to financial scams, following a deal reached by EU lawmakers in the early hours of Thursday....

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Cyprus’ COLA comeback: What changes, who benefits, and who’s still left out

Cyprus’ COLA comeback: What changes, who benefits, and who’s still left out

Cyprus’ long-running debate over the Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) reached a turning point this month, with President Nikos Christodoulides presenting a new deal as a major win for fairness and the middle class....

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