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Cyprus leaders meet for first time under UN watch, eye December talks

Cyprus leaders meet for first time under UN watch, eye December talks

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with newly elected Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman for the first time at the residence of the United Nations Special Representative, Khassim Diagne, in a session officials described as more symbolic than negotiatory. ...

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Cyprus hotels filling up fast as Christmas tourism hits record highs

Cyprus hotels filling up fast as Christmas tourism hits record highs

Cyprus is heading into the Christmas season with hotels filling fast and tourist bookings reaching new highs. Officials say the island remains one of Europe’s favorite winter destinations, with occupancy rates already strong and last-minute reservations expected to push them even higher....

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Cyprus still outside Schengen after 20 years in the EU, but 2026 could finally be the year

Cyprus still outside Schengen after 20 years in the EU, but 2026 could finally be the year

Cyprus remains outside the Schengen Zone more than two decades after joining the EU, but Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nicolas Ioannides says the long wait may soon end....

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Stabbing in Konia leaves young man critical

Stabbing in Konia leaves young man critical

Police in Paphos have arrested a 58-year-old man in connection with a brutal stabbing that left a young man clinging to life, adding yet another violent incident to a growing list of cases that has many residents wondering what’s happening to the island’s once-quiet streets....

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Sexism isn’t ''old news,'' it’s still alive in Cyprus, and the law says so

Sexism isn’t ''old news,'' it’s still alive in Cyprus, and the law says so

From workplace jabs to public remarks by officials, the everyday sexism we brush off carries real consequences, and it’s a criminal offense....

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Thursday forecast: Clear skies and a confident breeze

Thursday forecast: Clear skies and a confident breeze

A few thin dust particles are floating around, probably the leftovers from Wednesday’s cloud gossip....

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Kyrenia Municipality condemns RIK for using “Girne” on news map

Kyrenia Municipality condemns RIK for using “Girne” on news map

The municipality of Kyrenia has voiced strong objections to a map shown on Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (RIK) news that referred to the occupied city by its Turkish name, “Girne.”...

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Court of Appeal extends prison sentence in 20-year-old child sexual abuse case

Court of Appeal extends prison sentence in 20-year-old child sexual abuse case

Attorney General’s appeal leads to increased sentence, emphasizing strict penalties for crimes against minors....

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Man hospitalized following attempted murder in Paphos

Man hospitalized following attempted murder in Paphos

A man has been hospitalized after an apparent attempted murder in the Paphos district late Wednesday afternoon. ...

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Migration’s mark on the Cypriot economy and society

Migration’s mark on the Cypriot economy and society

New data from the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection shows the Cypriot economy’s heavy reliance on foreign workers who reside and work on the island....

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Cyprus Road Transport Department warns of unsafe e-bikes, cars and truck tires

Cyprus Road Transport Department warns of unsafe e-bikes, cars and truck tires

Cyprus’ Department of Road Transport is warning consumers about several electric bicycles, passenger vehicles and a truck tire model that have been flagged as unsafe in the European Union’s rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products....

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Ryanair loses Eindhoven landing slots as European network cuts deepen

Ryanair loses Eindhoven landing slots as European network cuts deepen

Ryanair has been stripped of two landing slots at Eindhoven Airport after Dutch regulators concluded the airline repeatedly operated certain flights behind schedule, according to a report from the Eindhovens Dagblad....

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Elderly refugee residents lifted by forklifts to enter and exit their flats

Elderly refugee residents lifted by forklifts to enter and exit their flats

Elderly residents in Cyprus’ refugee apartment blocks, many with serious health issues, are being hoisted up and down their buildings by Fire Department forklifts because the complexes have no elevators. ...

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UK warns Putin as Russian spy ship edges near Scotland

UK warns Putin as Russian spy ship edges near Scotland

British Defense Secretary John Healy delivered a blunt warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday after a Russian spy vessel, the Yantar, was spotted skirting the edge of UK waters for the second time this year....

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Europe moves toward ‘military schengen’

Europe moves toward ‘military schengen’

The European Commission is pushing ahead with plans to make it easier and faster for troops and military equipment to move across Europe, while also modernizing the continent’s defence industry....

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Cyprus pushes for electricity links to strengthen regional influence

Cyprus pushes for electricity links to strengthen regional influence

Cyprus is taking bold steps to establish itself as a key player in the Eastern Mediterranean energy scene, President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday at the 13th Energy Symposium. ...

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Christmas magic returns to Limassol after three years

Christmas magic returns to Limassol after three years

After a three-year break, Limassol is getting its sparkle back. EUROBANK is bringing the city’s most magical holiday experience, Limassol Christmas Land, to life starting November 19, filling the heart of the city with lights, music, laughter, and endless festive fun....

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Bankrupt travel agencies leave Cyprus consumers in the lurch

Bankrupt travel agencies leave Cyprus consumers in the lurch

Lawmakers are pushing for new legislation to better protect consumers affected by travel agency bankruptcies, after a recent collapse left dozens of holidaymakers facing heavy losses....

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Paphos revives city center with affordable student hostels

Paphos revives city center with affordable student hostels

Abandoned buildings in Paphos’ city center are getting a new lease on life, as the municipality transforms them into affordable student housing. ...

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The US and China's influence in Greece

The US and China's influence in Greece

In the coming weeks and months, we will witness a focused effort by the US to limit the role and influence of China in Greece. This is nothing new. ...

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Cyprus scores big in global ratings

Cyprus scores big in global ratings

Cyprus is wrapping up the year with strong marks from the world’s big credit rating agencies, capping what officials say has been one of the economy’s best-performing years in recent memory....

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Showdown in Parliament as teacher evaluation bill sparks walkouts

Showdown in Parliament as teacher evaluation bill sparks walkouts

With tensions running high and schools disrupted by strikes, all eyes are on Parliament today as lawmakers prepare to open an article-by-article debate on the Education Ministry’s new teacher evaluation bill....

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IASIS Private Hospital Enhances Its Services with New Facilities and Healthcare Innovation

IASIS Private Hospital Enhances Its Services with New Facilities and Healthcare Innovation

IASIS Private Hospital continues to lead in providing high-quality healthcare, unveiling new facilities that strengthen the reliability of its services and expand its capacity to serve patients....

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Cyprus, connectivity, and the future of European aviation: A conversation with Olivier Jankovec

Cyprus, connectivity, and the future of European aviation: A conversation with Olivier Jankovec

Olivier Jankovec, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) Europe—the airport counterpart to IATA—has a bird’s-eye view of the European aviation landscape. Right now, he has his sights set on Cyprus....

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Wednesday weather: Hump day (get your mind out of the gutter) holds its head high

Wednesday weather: Hump day (get your mind out of the gutter) holds its head high

High pressure is taking the stage today, trying its best to keep the atmosphere polite and orderly....

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Christodoulides vows to modernize Cyprus’ state institutions

Christodoulides vows to modernize Cyprus’ state institutions

At the inauguration of the Freedom Museum in Chloraka on Tuesday, President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reforming and modernizing the Cypriot state, which has remained largely unchanged since 1960....

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WeeDRIVE launches in Limassol, offering teen-only transport service

WeeDRIVE launches in Limassol, offering teen-only transport service

Limassol is set to welcome WeeDRIVE, Cyprus’s first mobile app dedicated exclusively to transporting teenagers aged 12 to 18....

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438 children in Cyprus reported as victims of sexual abuse in 2024

438 children in Cyprus reported as victims of sexual abuse in 2024

In 2024, 438 children in Cyprus were referred to the Children’s House as victims of sexual abuse, according to data released by Hope for Children on the International Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse....

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Beaten for hours: The tragic final hours of Victory Osarumen Thompson

Beaten for hours: The tragic final hours of Victory Osarumen Thompson

Authorities in Limassol have extended the detention of five Nigerian nationals in connection with the death of 30-year-old Victory Osarumen Thompson. Victory was discovered dead in her apartment during the early hours of Sunday, 9 November 2025....

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Widespread Cloudflare outage sends major websites offline worldwide

Widespread Cloudflare outage sends major websites offline worldwide

Cloudflare resolved a major service disruption on Tuesday that temporarily took down a wide range of prominent websites and online platforms around the world....

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War sends Euribor climbing and hits loan holders

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Government weighs return of ''Mortgage-to-Rent'' scheme to help homeowners avoid foreclosure

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