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08 February, 2025
 

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Highway havoc: The price of 'necessary' roadworks

Highway havoc: The price of 'necessary' roadworks

Saturday morning's traffic nightmare on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway near the new bridge can only be described as pure chaos: shouting, honking, and seemingly endless hours of idling. ...

Limassol soars, bananas bend, and ambulances demand more car crashes

Limassol soars, bananas bend, and ambulances demand more car crashes

The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I believe Limassolians should pay double what everyone else pays—and without complaints. ...

Doctor fired for bribery over patient’s surgery

Doctor fired for bribery over patient’s surgery

A government doctor in Cyprus has been accused of bribery, following claims that he demanded money from a patient's family without issuing any receipts....

Paphos EOA demands demolition of illegal Latchi tourist complex

Paphos EOA demands demolition of illegal Latchi tourist complex

The Paphos Provincial Self-Government Organization (EOA) has filed a lawsuit to stop illegal construction at a tourist apartment complex in Latchi....

Cyprus moves toward its first museum of contemporary art

Cyprus moves toward its first museum of contemporary art

Cyprus is moving closer to establishing its own Museum of Contemporary Art, following the recent appointment of an Advisory Committee by the Deputy Ministry of Culture. ...

Cypriot robotics teams earn top honors at international competition

Cypriot robotics teams earn top honors at international competition

Three robotics teams from Cyprus have brought home prestigious awards from the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Benelux Tournament held in The Hague, Netherlands, on January 19....

University of Nicosia Ranks #1 in Cyprus and Greece in Four Subject Areas in 2025

University of Nicosia Ranks #1 in Cyprus and Greece in Four Subject Areas in 2025

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) achieves top rankings in Cyprus and Greece across four subject areas, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject....

Illegal construction in Latchi sparks legal battle

Illegal construction in Latchi sparks legal battle

A brewing scandal in Latchi has exposed significant irregularities in the construction of a tourism project, placing local authorities and developers under scrutiny. ...

Digital IDs launch in Cyprus: Here’s how to get yours

Digital IDs launch in Cyprus: Here’s how to get yours

Starting today, Monday (January 27), Cypriots can apply for their new digital identity cards (eIDs), bringing the country one step closer to fully embracing the digital age. ...

Israeli airlines suspend flights to Paphos over security concerns

Israeli airlines suspend flights to Paphos over security concerns

Israeli airlines EL AL, Arkia, and Israir will now land exclusively at Larnaca International Airport due to a directive issued by Israel’s Internal Security Agency late Sunday night....

Monday blues, but the weather’s playing nice

Monday blues, but the weather’s playing nice

Good news: it feels a bit warmer than last week. Bad news: it’s still Monday, and the weather is dragging its feet just like the rest of us. At least there’s no rain to grumble about for now, so we can enjoy a slightly more cheerful atmosphere while we shuffle through the day....

100% tax on foreign buyers in Spain

100% tax on foreign buyers in Spain

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has proposed bold measures to address the country’s housing crisis, including a 100% tax on homes purchased by non-EU foreigners....

Basketball initiative brings Greek- and Turkish-Cypriot girls together

Basketball initiative brings Greek- and Turkish-Cypriot girls together

A bicommunal basketball initiative, ''Youth Empowerment Through Basketball,'' was introduced on Saturday at a press event held at the Ledra Palace Hotel's outdoor basketball court in Nicosia’s buffer zone....

Fresh push for Cyprus solution: UN and regional talks gain momentum

Fresh push for Cyprus solution: UN and regional talks gain momentum

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has highlighted a fresh push to address the long-standing Cyprus issue, with recent diplomatic efforts signaling potential progress. ...

Four Israeli soldiers freed, but disputes over civilian release spark tension

Four Israeli soldiers freed, but disputes over civilian release spark tension

Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers on Saturday in a second wave of hostage releases under a fragile ceasefire agreement. The women, who had been held since the October 7 attacks, were handed over in a dramatic public display in Gaza City. ...

Archbishop warns of a return to the Dark Ages and accuses Tychikos of being a puppet

Archbishop warns of a return to the Dark Ages and accuses Tychikos of being a puppet

''We must not return to the Dark Ages,'' declared Archbishop George of Cyprus on Friday....

Greek and Turkish Cypriot expats stand united in London

Greek and Turkish Cypriot expats stand united in London

A group of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots gathered on Thursday outside the Cyprus High Commission in London....

ECHR overturns French ruling blaming woman for divorce due to lack of sex

ECHR overturns French ruling blaming woman for divorce due to lack of sex

In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has sided with a French woman who was blamed by French courts for the breakdown of her marriage because she did not engage in sexual relations with her husband....

Cretan fisherman nets World War II bomber wing

Cretan fisherman nets World War II bomber wing

A fisherman off the coast of Crete made an extraordinary catch this week—a 15-meter-long wing believed to be from a Junkers Ju 88 bomber, a German World War II aircraft. ...

EU launches €5 million scholarship fund for Turkish Cypriots

EU launches €5 million scholarship fund for Turkish Cypriots

The European Commission's office in Cyprus has announced the launch of the EU Scholarship Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community for the academic year 2025–2026. ...

University of Cyprus shines in global rankings

University of Cyprus shines in global rankings

The University of Cyprus is celebrating a major milestone, earning a spot in the World University Rankings for the 2025 academic year. This recognition comes as the university ranks among the world's top institutions in nine out of 11 academic fields assessed....

36.1% of Cypriot women affected by gender violence

36.1% of Cypriot women affected by gender violence

A recent European survey has revealed alarming figures about gender-based violence in Cyprus, showing that 36.1% of women have experienced physical violence, threats, or sexual violence, either from a partner or another individual....

Long-awaited highway finally on track with €330 million price tag

Long-awaited highway finally on track with €330 million price tag

The long-delayed Polis Chrysochous-Paphos highway project, now estimated to cost a staggering €330 million, is finally moving forward with a completion target set for 2030-2032....

Cyprus moves closer to energy independence as drilling begins in Block 5

Cyprus moves closer to energy independence as drilling begins in Block 5

Excitement is building as drilling in Block 5 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) officially began on Friday. President Nikos Christodoulides announced the development with enthusiasm, highlighting its potential to position Cyprus as a key player in the European energy market....

RIK welfare fund scandal: Taxpayers on the hook for mismanaged millions

RIK welfare fund scandal: Taxpayers on the hook for mismanaged millions

A potential case of misappropriation of public funds has emerged involving the Cyprus Radio Broadcasting Corporation's (RIK) Welfare Fund, according to findings from the Parliamentary Control Committee....

Data center emissions skyrocket 662% beyond what they claim

Data center emissions skyrocket 662% beyond what they claim

A analysis by The Guardian reveals that the actual greenhouse gas emissions from Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple’s data centers may be 7.6 times higher than what these companies officially report....

Mohamed Salem case: Acquitted on naturalisation charges

Mohamed Salem case: Acquitted on naturalisation charges

The Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted most of the defendants in a case involving irregularities in the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP) related to the naturalisation of investor Mohamed Salem and his family....

Lidl strengthens its international commitment to conscious nutrition together with WWF

Lidl strengthens its international commitment to conscious nutrition together with WWF

Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices. To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....

Snowy stroll as majestic Mouflon spotted in Troodos Mountains (VIDEO)

Snowy stroll as majestic Mouflon spotted in Troodos Mountains (VIDEO)

In a captivating scene illustrating the unique wildlife and nature in Cyprus, a group of mouflon was recently spotted gracefully crossing a snow-blanketed road in the Troodos Mountains....

It was a low bar

It was a low bar

The Housing Grant Scheme for young couples and individuals up to 41 years of age was launched on 31 October 2024, with a target of 400 beneficiary applications and a total budget of €15 million. ...

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