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18 November, 2025
 

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Late-night bus blaze in Paphos triggers island-wide safety review of electric fleet (VIDEO)

Late-night bus blaze in Paphos triggers island-wide safety review of electric fleet (VIDEO)

A fire broke out early Thursday morning on an electric bus parked near the Tombs of the Kings area in Paphos, prompting an emergency response and an official investigation into the cause of the blaze....

Christodoulides: Government weighs next steps after employers reject COLA proposal

Christodoulides: Government weighs next steps after employers reject COLA proposal

President Nikos Christodoulides has indicated that the government is considering alternative approaches to the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) after employers’ organizations rejected its proposed permanent agreement....

Cyprus weighs cloud seeding as supplement to water strategy

Cyprus weighs cloud seeding as supplement to water strategy

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is considering a pilot cloud seeding project as a possible tool to help ease Cyprus’ ongoing water scarcity, officials said this week....

From “hub” to NATO base: Cyprus levels up

From “hub” to NATO base: Cyprus levels up

It’s hard to know how seriously to take an initiative. We might become, or at least aspire to become, ''a kind of NATO, or a kind of OSCE of the Middle East…''...

Man found dead in waters off Cape Greco

Man found dead in waters off Cape Greco

Emergency services were placed on high alert Wednesday afternoon after a man was found unresponsive in the sea near Agioi Anargyroi, off Cape Greco....

Authorities probe death of 9-year-old Olivia after hospital transfer

Authorities probe death of 9-year-old Olivia after hospital transfer

An official investigation is in progress into the death of nine-year-old Olivia, a young girl from Africa who passed away earlier this week in the pediatric emergency department of a hospital in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus....

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 114 dead in the Philippines, strengthens on path toward Vietnam

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 114 dead in the Philippines, strengthens on path toward Vietnam

At least 114 people have died and 127 remain missing in the Philippines following Typhoon Kalmaegi, as the powerful storm regains intensity while crossing the South China Sea toward Vietnam....

Cyprus unveils €600,000 smart tourism app to personalize every visitor’s journey

Cyprus unveils €600,000 smart tourism app to personalize every visitor’s journey

Soon, visitors to Cyprus will be able to plan their dream trip before they even pack a suitcase, thanks to a new €600,000 digital tourism app designed by the Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) in partnership with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism....

Bank of Cyprus cuts staff again with new severance offer

Bank of Cyprus cuts staff again with new severance offer

The Bank of Cyprus is downsizing again, launching a new voluntary exit plan for 40 to 50 employees as it seeks to cut staff and rein in expenses....

Thursday weather: When the sky can’t decide what outfit to wear

Thursday weather: When the sky can’t decide what outfit to wear

A weak low-pressure system has shuffled into the area, dragging along some thin, high-level dust like it forgot to tidy up before showing up....

Christmas with a Touch of Magic from Petrolina!

Christmas with a Touch of Magic from Petrolina!

Petrolina welcomes the festive season with some extra sparkle and a dash of Italian charm through its new promotion, ''Feel the Magic of Christmas with Easy Life.''...

Kimberly Guilfoyle becomes first female U.S. Ambassador to Greece

Kimberly Guilfoyle becomes first female U.S. Ambassador to Greece

Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former California prosecutor, television personality, and close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, officially began her duties Tuesday as the first woman ever to serve as U.S. ambassador to Greece....

Employers unanimously reject 'Cost of Living' proposal by government

Employers unanimously reject 'Cost of Living' proposal by government

Cyprus’ two leading employer groups have rejected the government’s proposal for a new Cost-of-Living Allowance (ATA) deal, saying the draft agreement “falls short” on several key points and cannot be signed as it stands....

34 years for our museum

34 years for our museum

Here at home, in the country that prides itself on its culture, we’ve been talking about our own new museum for roughly 30 years....

Vafeades pushes for high-speed train linking three cities, but EU won’t fund it

Vafeades pushes for high-speed train linking three cities, but EU won’t fund it

Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Alexis Vafeades, is examining the possibility of connecting Nicosia, Larnaca, and Limassol through “a type of train, ideally a high-speed train.” ...

Cyprus at the heart of €300 million global fraud bust

Cyprus at the heart of €300 million global fraud bust

Cyprus played a surprising dual role in a major international cybercrime sting that exposed a global network behind one of the biggest online fraud schemes in recent years....

EU tells Turkey: Respect Cyprus or forget progress

EU tells Turkey: Respect Cyprus or forget progress

The European Commission has again urged Turkey to meet its long-ignored obligations toward Cyprus, warning that Ankara’s push for a “two-state solution” only undermines UN efforts for reunification....

MPs blast private schools for turning away children with disabilities

MPs blast private schools for turning away children with disabilities

Lawmakers in Cyprus were visibly frustrated on Wednesday as parents and disability advocates shared stories of private schools turning away children with disabilities or refusing to let them bring classroom aides....

AI is changing everything, but are we ready for it?

AI is changing everything, but are we ready for it?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global economy, labor, education, and finance, creating vast opportunities but also deep challenges, speakers warned at the 21st Economist Conference in Cyprus, where AI dominated this year’s agenda....

14 Cypriot students safely return home after being trapped in Tanzania

14 Cypriot students safely return home after being trapped in Tanzania

Eighteen Cypriots, including 14 students and two teachers, have safely returned to Cyprus following a period of uncertainty caused by political unrest in Tanzania. ...

Decisive talks today on Cyprus’ Cost of Living Allowance

Decisive talks today on Cyprus’ Cost of Living Allowance

A crucial round of talks on Cyprus’ Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), known locally as the Automatic Cost of Living Adjustment (ATA), is set to take place today....

Zohran Mamdani’s triumph and Andrew Cuomo’s farewell: A divided New York City votes for change

Zohran Mamdani’s triumph and Andrew Cuomo’s farewell: A divided New York City votes for change

In a night that reshaped New York City politics, Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, 34, was elected mayor, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo in a race that pitted two visions of the city’s future, one rooted in progressive idealism, the other in pragmatic restoration....

New arrests and court developments in the Demosthenous murder case

New arrests and court developments in the Demosthenous murder case

During a discussion of the Justice Ministry’s budget before the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Chief of Police Themistos Arnaoutis announced that eight arrests have already been made in connection with the Demosthenous case and that more are expected....

Wednesday weather bulletin: An adventure in atmosphere

Wednesday weather bulletin: An adventure in atmosphere

A weak low-pressure system has decided to mosey into the region. It’s the kind of system that shows up late to the party and brings a sprinkle of dust along for companionship....

Turkey denounces EU progress report as biased towards Greece and Cyprus

Turkey denounces EU progress report as biased towards Greece and Cyprus

Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized the European Union’s latest annual progress report on Turkey’s EU accession, calling it ''biased and unfounded'' and accusing Brussels of siding with Greece and the Republic of Cyprus....

Men's national U-17 football team clinches top spot and advances in European Championship

Men's national U-17 football team clinches top spot and advances in European Championship

Cyprus’ U-17 National Football Team has made history by topping their group and securing qualification for the second phase of the European U-17 Championship. ...

Brazen thieves drag and injure 70-year-old woman in Paphos

Brazen thieves drag and injure 70-year-old woman in Paphos

A 70-year-old woman was hospitalized after being robbed Tuesday in Paphos, Cyprus, authorities said. She reportedly suffered a fracture during the incident....

When power cannot endure criticism

When power cannot endure criticism

The word ''fantasy'', recently used by the President of the Republic to dismiss journalistic analyses, was no accident. It is not a careless label or a slip of the tongue. It hints at something deeper; a symptom of how power perceives itself....

Cyprus at the center of international cryptocurrency fraud bust

Cyprus at the center of international cryptocurrency fraud bust

An extensive international investigation has uncovered a large-scale criminal network involved in cryptocurrency and online gambling scams, with Cyprus playing a significant role in the operation. ...

Thanasis Nikolaou case: Family files private criminal charges against five individuals

Thanasis Nikolaou case: Family files private criminal charges against five individuals

On November 4, the Nikolaou's family legal representatives, submitted private criminal charges to the Limassol District Court against five individuals connected to the investigation....

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