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New coronavirus variant linked to severe sore throat, experts say

New coronavirus variant linked to severe sore throat, experts say

A newly identified coronavirus variant, detected in recent weeks, is contributing to fluctuating infection rates globally, said Dr. Petros Karagiannis in a recent interview with Sigma's 'Protoselido' (Front Page) TV program....

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Alleged Police use of chemicals during Nicosia student protest (VIDEO)

Alleged Police use of chemicals during Nicosia student protest (VIDEO)

A student-led demonstration in Nicosia on Friday against the continued occupation of northern Cyprus reportedly ended in confrontation, with organizers claiming that police allegedly deployed chemical agents against participants....

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Cyber crime alert: Fraudulent SMS messages target GESY users, Cyber Crime Unit warns

Cyber crime alert: Fraudulent SMS messages target GESY users, Cyber Crime Unit warns

The Cyber Crime Subdivision has issued a warning after receiving numerous reports of suspicious SMS messages that falsely claim to be from GESY, the national health system....

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Human trafficking data show rising pressures in Cyprus

Human trafficking data show rising pressures in Cyprus

Cyprus has maintained its Tier 1 ranking in the U.S. Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, a recognition of the country’s sustained and organized efforts to combat human trafficking. But recent data show the issue remains complex and multifaceted....

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Lidl Cyprus Platinum Sponsor at the 13th Conference of the Cyprus Dietetic & Nutrition Association

Lidl Cyprus Platinum Sponsor at the 13th Conference of the Cyprus Dietetic & Nutrition Association

This year, Lidl Cyprus actively supported the 13th Dietetics & Nutrition Conference (CyDNA) of the Cyprus Dietetic and Nutrition Association as Platinum Sponsor, which took place in Nicosia on 7–9 November 2025. The scientific programme focused on the transformation of nutrition and dietetics based on evidence, sustainability and health equity, including a multitude of sessions, workshops and parallel activities....

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Daily GenAI users see higher pay, job security and productivity – while a third of the global workforce regularly feel overwhelmed: PwC

Daily GenAI users see higher pay, job security and productivity – while a third of the global workforce regularly feel overwhelmed: PwC

Workers who used generative AI (GenAI) daily over the last year report being more productive, and seeing higher job security and pay, according to PwC’s 2025 Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey....

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Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) launches the new campaign for the latest generation of Shell V-Power fuels

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) launches the new campaign for the latest generation of Shell V-Power fuels

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) is launching its new campaign for the latest generation of Shell V-Power fuels - Shell’s most advanced fuels designed with next-generation cleaning technology that removes 100% of deposits from critical engine parts and prevents their future build-up....

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Heavy rain hits Limassol as weekend weather turns unstable

Heavy rain hits Limassol as weekend weather turns unstable

Limassol was drenched Friday afternoon as heavy rain rolled across the district, with residents sharing videos of downpours flooding streets and reducing visibility on the roads....

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Experts track more than 200 quakes after strong double on Wednesday

Experts track more than 200 quakes after strong double on Wednesday

Cyprus is still rattled by an intense run of earthquakes that began early Wednesday near Agia Marina Kelokedara, with experts confirming more than 200 tremors in just two days, including two strong quakes felt across the island....

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Christodoulides welcomed with military honors in Berlin

Christodoulides welcomed with military honors in Berlin

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides received full military honors in Berlin on Friday, where German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed him to the Chancellery for a round of high-level discussions on European and regional matters....

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Iran seizes Cyprus-linked oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Iran seizes Cyprus-linked oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reportedly took control of the oil tanker Talara, owned by a Cyprus-based company, and are steering it toward an Iranian port, according to Reuters and British maritime security sources....

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Paphos students protest pseudo-state declaration, honor Polytechnic uprising

Paphos students protest pseudo-state declaration, honor Polytechnic uprising

Students from Paphos schools took to the streets Friday to protest the illegal declaration of the so-called pseudo-state and to commemorate the Polytechnic uprising on the anniversary of November 17, 1973....

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U.S. now penniless after more than 230 years

U.S. now penniless after more than 230 years

America’s penny has officially punched out. After 230 years of jingling in pockets, collecting dust in jars, and costing more to make than it’s worth, the 1-cent coin is out of production....

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Cyprus wages lag behind EU average, though growth continues

Cyprus wages lag behind EU average, though growth continues

Now that the Cost of Living Allowance agreement was signed yesterday, it’s a good moment to take a closer look at how Cypriots’ salaries stack up against their European neighbors, and the numbers tell an eye-opening story....

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Rich young people under 41

Rich young people under 41

We were glad to hear that the government will keep several housing schemes running in 2026. That’s good news, at least on paper....

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Driver caught using laptop and phone while cruising on Limassol–Paphos highway

Driver caught using laptop and phone while cruising on Limassol–Paphos highway

Cypriot drivers have seen plenty on the roads, but this one still raised eyebrows: a woman was filmed driving down the Limassol–Paphos highway with a laptop open in front of her while also holding her mobile phone....

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Tax audits bring in nearly €30 million as MPs press for tougher checks

Tax audits bring in nearly €30 million as MPs press for tougher checks

Cyprus’ Tax Department says it pulled in almost €30 million over the past two years after stepping up audits on companies flagged as high-risk, according to testimony before the Parliamentary Audit Committee on Friday....

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Three of five Greek Cypriots detained in the occupied north return home; two remain on trial

Three of five Greek Cypriots detained in the occupied north return home; two remain on trial

Three of the five Greek Cypriots arrested in the north on July 19 have returned to the Republic-controlled areas and are now back home with their families after being acquitted last Friday by a “military court” in the occupied territories....

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Another quake rattles Cyprus, marking fifth since mid-week

Another quake rattles Cyprus, marking fifth since mid-week

Cyprus woke up to yet another tremor early Friday, adding to a string of small but persistent earthquakes that have kept residents on edge since Wednesday....

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Friday's forecast: The weekend starts with a wet welcome and a case of coastal FOMO!

Friday's forecast: The weekend starts with a wet welcome and a case of coastal FOMO!

Yes, you made it! It's Friday, and a weak low-pressure system and unstable weather conditions are here until tomorrow... because apparently, even the weather needs one last Friday hurrah before settling down....

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Wolt loans nearly €2 million to Cypriot small and medium enterprises

Wolt loans nearly €2 million to Cypriot small and medium enterprises

Wolt, the platform connecting consumers, local businesses, and delivery partners, has lent nearly €2 million to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cyprus. ...

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Hailstorm blankets Ormideia in white, catching residents by surprise (VIDEO)

Hailstorm blankets Ormideia in white, catching residents by surprise (VIDEO)

A powerful hailstorm struck the Cypriot community of Ormideia around midday today, covering parts of the area in a layer of white ice. Meteorologists reported that the event was accompanied by a strong thunderstorm and gusty winds....

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Signatures finally inked for cost-of-living allowance

Signatures finally inked for cost-of-living allowance

After some delay, the social partners have signed, in principle, an agreement on the Cost-of-Living Allowance (ATA) at the Presidential Palace, in the presence of President Nikos Christodoulides....

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The significance of the P-TEC Summit

The significance of the P-TEC Summit

The Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) is a U.S. initiative coordinated by the Department of Energy. Its goal is to foster collaboration between Eastern European countries and the United States, focusing on energy security and the sustainability of infrastructure....

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''They consider us migrants,'' mother of five-year-old Abraham pleads for urgent help

''They consider us migrants,'' mother of five-year-old Abraham pleads for urgent help

Five-year-old Abraham Christoforou is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, a rare and severe autoimmune neurological disease. ...

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Cyprus greenlights remote work for public servants, capping it at four days a month

Cyprus greenlights remote work for public servants, capping it at four days a month

The House of Representatives today approved a landmark bill allowing remote work in Cyprus’s public sector, marking a major step toward modernizing public administration....

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Sierra Leone president makes official visit to Cyprus

Sierra Leone president makes official visit to Cyprus

Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, arrived in Cyprus Thursday for an official visit, where he was welcomed by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace....

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Another earthquake hits Paphos as Cyprus sees unusual seismic activity

Another earthquake hits Paphos as Cyprus sees unusual seismic activity

Cyprus experienced another earthquake Thursday morning, adding to a string of tremors that began yesterday, as unusual seismic activity continues in the Paphos district....

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U.S. eyes role in reviving Cyprus-Greece electricity link

U.S. eyes role in reviving Cyprus-Greece electricity link

New developments suggest that U.S. investors may play a bigger role in the stalled electricity interconnection between Cyprus and Greece, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), potentially reshaping the project’s economic and geopolitical landscape....

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Cyprus to seal deal today on ATA payments

Cyprus to seal deal today on ATA payments

Cyprus is set to take a key step in labor relations with the signing of an agreement in principle on the Automatic Wage Adjustment (ATA), government officials announced Thursday....

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