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Welfare Ministry fined for illegally recording conversations on CCTV

Welfare Ministry fined for illegally recording conversations on CCTV

The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has imposed a €5,000 administrative fine on the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare after discovering that three surveillance cameras at the ministry’s headquarters had been unlawfully recording audio....

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Around 5 tons of smuggled meat seized in police operation

Around 5 tons of smuggled meat seized in police operation

Approximately five tons of smuggled meat were seized during a police operation carried out early Friday morning in the area between Afania (Gazikoy) and Assia (Pasakoy), in occupied Famagusta....

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Cyprus vows to stand by refugees in today's global reality

Cyprus vows to stand by refugees in today's global reality

Despite increasing strain on national infrastructure, Cyprus remains committed to protecting people fleeing war, violence and persecution, the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection said Thursday in a statement marking World Refugee Day....

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''Lellos’ Pool'' to reopen after long-term closure

''Lellos’ Pool'' to reopen after long-term closure

The Nicosia Municipality has announced that the Nicosia Municipal Swimming Pool, commonly known as “Lellos’ Pool”, is scheduled to reopen on June 27, 2025....

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Jazeera Airways Resumes Direct Flights Between Larnaca and Kuwait

Jazeera Airways Resumes Direct Flights Between Larnaca and Kuwait

Jazeera Airways, one of the leading low-cost carriers in the Middle East, announced the resumption of direct flights from Larnaca to Kuwait, which took place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025....

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Odysseas Michaelides alleges political persecution over claims against president

Odysseas Michaelides alleges political persecution over claims against president

Former Auditor General and now leader of the ALMA political movement, Odysseas Michaelides, says he's the target of a political conspiracy aimed at silencing him for publicly criticizing President Nikos Christodoulides....

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Social media checks now part of U.S. student visa process

Social media checks now part of U.S. student visa process

Foreign students hoping to study in the United States will now face much stricter screening, including having their social media accounts reviewed, under a new U.S. State Department policy announced this week....

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Nissan’s next-gen driver assist tech could ease daily commute in Cyprus

Nissan’s next-gen driver assist tech could ease daily commute in Cyprus

Ever been stuck in traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway, crawling along at a snail’s pace, wishing your car could just take over? By 2027, that might not be such a far-fetched dream....

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Fortsafe launches its first secure vault in Paphos: A new era in private storage of valuables

Fortsafe launches its first secure vault in Paphos: A new era in private storage of valuables

Fortsafe, the innovative secure storage service, has announced the launch of its first facility in Paphos, located at the Beon active office, 10 Apostolou Pavlou Street, marking a new era in the private safekeeping of documents, personal and sensitive valuable items....

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June Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 13/06/2025

June Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 13/06/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

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President on the move… again

President on the move… again

“Wait, the president’s off on another trip? Honestly now, does he only come to Cyprus for vacation, or when a foreign official happens to drop by? How can he be so relaxed when next month we’ve got critical talks that could shape the future of the Cyprus problem?”...

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Freedom Holding Corp. reports 23% revenue growth for FY2025, driven by strong performance across brokerage and insurance segments

Freedom Holding Corp. reports 23% revenue growth for FY2025, driven by strong performance across brokerage and insurance segments

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), a diversified financial services firm and the founder of Freedom24, has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2025. ...

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Two arrested in Athens for illegal pet trafficking

Two arrested in Athens for illegal pet trafficking

Two people, a 42-year-old foreign man and a 45-year-old Greek woman, were arrested Wednesday in Agia Paraskevi, northern Athens, for illegally trafficking companion animals. The operation, led by the Spata-Artemida Police Department, uncovered over 86 online ads for animal sales....

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Swiss Central Bank slashes interest rates to 0% to fight soaring Franc and deflation

Swiss Central Bank slashes interest rates to 0% to fight soaring Franc and deflation

In a surprise move, Switzerland’s central bank has slashed interest rates to zero, aiming to counter falling prices and slow the rapid rise of the Swiss franc, which has been drawing heavy investment as a safe-haven currency during global economic uncertainty....

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Car fire destroys five vehicles in Limassol apartment block

Car fire destroys five vehicles in Limassol apartment block

A blaze that broke out in the early hours of Thursday in the Agia Fyla area of Limassol destroyed five vehicles, damaged two others, and caused structural damage to an apartment building....

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Warning! Fake government officials calling to steal your money

Warning! Fake government officials calling to steal your money

Authorities are urging the public to stay alert as a wave of phone scams involving individuals impersonating government officials continues to sweep across Cyprus....

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It's nearly within our grasp: Clear skies, warm vibes, and the weekend just a breath away

It's nearly within our grasp: Clear skies, warm vibes, and the weekend just a breath away

It’s Friday again. Some said it would never come. Even the sun seemed unsure, but here we are, Friday morning, and 5pm is just 10 hours away....

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Trump to decide on Iran strikes within two weeks as conflict escalates

Trump to decide on Iran strikes within two weeks as conflict escalates

President Donald Trump is expected to decide on potential military strikes against Iran within two weeks, the White House said Wednesday, amid ongoing regional tensions....

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Phedonos criticizes EAC over delays in borehole connections

Phedonos criticizes EAC over delays in borehole connections

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos has voiced concern over what he described as an unreasonable two-month delay by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus in connecting municipal boreholes to the power grid....

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Two fuel importers raise prices in Cyprus with others expected to follow suit within days

Two fuel importers raise prices in Cyprus with others expected to follow suit within days

Fuel prices in Cyprus began rising Wednesday, marking the first increases since the recent escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel, the head of the Cyprus Fuel Station Owners’ Association said....

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Patrol cars, helicopters, Annita and Tornaritis

Patrol cars, helicopters, Annita and Tornaritis

First things first, so I want to reassure everyone: The rumors that what transpired in the now-infamous police car scene becoming the new punishment for crossing the line at traffic lights are false....

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Lakatamia land reserved for school sits idle since 1996

Lakatamia land reserved for school sits idle since 1996

Nearly three decades after land was reserved for a new school in Lakatamia, the property remains untouched, prompting fierce criticism from lawmakers who say the state has violated landowners' rights and failed to act transparently....

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Illegal camping in forests could cost you...big time

Illegal camping in forests could cost you...big time

Authorities are urging the public to think twice before pitching a tent in the forest this summer, especially in places like the Akamas National Forest Park, warning that unauthorized camping isn't just bad for the environment; it could land you in serious legal trouble....

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No place like home as Israelis flee uncertainty, sail back from Cyprus

No place like home as Israelis flee uncertainty, sail back from Cyprus

More than 1,600 Israeli nationals boarded the Crown Iris cruise ship from the port of Limassol on Thursday in a large-scale repatriation effort aimed at getting citizens back home amid rising regional tensions....

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Government officials go green with new fleet of 31 electric cars

Government officials go green with new fleet of 31 electric cars

State officials in Cyprus will soon be driving electric, as 31 EVs are being added to the government fleet....

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25th Petrolina Annual General Meeting

25th Petrolina Annual General Meeting

On Thursday, the 19th of June, the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited took place....

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U.S. may ask UK to open Cyprus base for Iran operations

U.S. may ask UK to open Cyprus base for Iran operations

The United States may ask the United Kingdom to allow American refueling aircraft to operate from Britain’s military base in Cyprus, as former President Donald Trump considers launching strikes on Iran in response to the escalating war with Israel....

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Trump poised for strike on Iran as Israel urges: ‘Finish the job’

Trump poised for strike on Iran as Israel urges: ‘Finish the job’

President Donald Trump has approved military plans for a potential U.S. strike on Iran, but he has not yet given the green light to carry them out. While the White House is preparing for a possible offensive “in the coming days,” officials say Trump is still hoping that the mere threat of force will push Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions....

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Israel slams Turkey over Cyprus 'occupation', while Erdogan calls Netanyahu Hitler

Israel slams Turkey over Cyprus 'occupation', while Erdogan calls Netanyahu Hitler

A war of words erupted between Israel and Turkey on Wednesday, with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accusing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of hypocrisy over comments comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler....

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Sun, sweat, and slight sea swells: Your weekend weather forecast

Sun, sweat, and slight sea swells: Your weekend weather forecast

A classic seasonal low-pressure system has plopped itself over the region, which in normal-human terms means: the heat’s here, and it’s not in a rush to leave....

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11 hotel groups go private on water with €3M state-backed desalination plan
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11 hotel groups go private on water with €3M state-backed desalination plan

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Ex-speaker says President OK’d his role in golden passport scheme
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Ex-speaker says President OK’d his role in golden passport scheme

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