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01 July, 2025
 

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Wizz Air suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv

Wizz Air suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv

Due to the escalating situation in the Middle East, and several closed airspaces in the region, Wizz Air has decided to suspend its operations to Tel Aviv as of this morning and reroute all of its flights (where possible) that were due to overfly the affected airspaces for the next 72 hours....

Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale luxury houses and other residential properties in Nicosia, Paphos, and Larnaca....

Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, Cyprus watches uneasily

Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, Cyprus watches uneasily

In a dramatic and potentially destabilizing turn for the Middle East, Israel launched a large-scale military operation inside Iran early Friday morning, striking nuclear and military sites and killing several of Tehran’s top commanders and scientists....

Maspex Romania eyes majority control of Cyprus-based Purcari Wineries

Maspex Romania eyes majority control of Cyprus-based Purcari Wineries

Maspex Romania has announced plans to take over Purcari Wineries, the Cyprus-registered winemaker known for its Moldovan heritage and international reach. ...

Heat peaks at 39°C as weekend begins under clear skies

Heat peaks at 39°C as weekend begins under clear skies

It’s Friday. Another week that went by too fast, but the weekend is here and we’re ready for it, even if the weather is turning up the heat....

Parliament mandates breastfeeding rooms in workplaces

Parliament mandates breastfeeding rooms in workplaces

Parliament has unanimously passed a law requiring all workplaces, both public and private, as well as public spaces, to provide designated breastfeeding rooms or spaces for expressing and storing breast milk....

Father of teen killed by Takata airbag receives second request to pay for replacement

Father of teen killed by Takata airbag receives second request to pay for replacement

The father of 19-year-old Styliani Giorgalli, who died in a car accident on Oct. 21, 2024, has received a second request to pay for a replacement Takata airbag linked to her death....

Coast Guard fires warning shots in boat chase; 15 migrants found

Coast Guard fires warning shots in boat chase; 15 migrants found

A high-speed maritime chase involving warning shots took place early Wednesday after a suspected migrant-smuggling boat attempted to flee from authorities and ram a coast guard vessel, police said....

Keravnos takes gratuity tax exemption proposal to cabinet, opposes one-size calculation

Keravnos takes gratuity tax exemption proposal to cabinet, opposes one-size calculation

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday signaled support for a proposal to exempt from taxation a 15% gratuity granted to officials, but said the measure still requires Cabinet approval....

Two dogs killed by suspected poisoning in Alaminos

Two dogs killed by suspected poisoning in Alaminos

Police are investigating the suspected poisoning of two dogs in the village of Alaminos after poisoned bait was found at the scene, authorities said Thursday....

The Cruise Industry: A Catalyst for Economic Growth

The Cruise Industry: A Catalyst for Economic Growth

The global cruise industry has emerged as a significant catalyst for tourism development, contributing substantially to local and national economies....

Cyprus landowners denied justice for 29 years in property rights violation

Cyprus landowners denied justice for 29 years in property rights violation

Cyprus’ Ombudsman has called for immediate action to resolve a 29-year violation of private property rights in the village of Tris Elies, where a water reservoir has stood on private land without the owner’s consent, permits, or compensation since 1996....

New era in vocational training: Lidl Cyprus invests in the new generation

New era in vocational training: Lidl Cyprus invests in the new generation

Lidl Cyprus is ushering in a new era in vocational education and training with Lidl UP: Learn & Work, an innovative dual education programme, implemented in collaboration with the Future Skills Hub, the Learning Center of the European University Cyprus....

e-kalathi goes live as Cyprus’ new price-checking app aims to ease the grocery bill

e-kalathi goes live as Cyprus’ new price-checking app aims to ease the grocery bill

A new digital tool aimed at helping Cypriot consumers fight rising prices officially launched Thursday. The platform, called e-kalathi, allows shoppers to compare prices of everyday goods across major supermarkets in real time, potentially saving families money at a time when inflation is still biting....

Attorney General rejects request by Thanasis's family to pursue criminal charges

Attorney General rejects request by Thanasis's family to pursue criminal charges

The Legal Service will not pursue criminal charges in the case of murdered National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, prompting sharp criticism from his mother, Adriana Nikolaou, who accused Cypriot institutions of perpetuating a cover-up....

God save the King...and the grid: Politics, power, and sheepish wolves in Cyprus

God save the King...and the grid: Politics, power, and sheepish wolves in Cyprus

In today’s royal photo op, the president raises a toast to our dearly beloved King Charles, who celebrated his birthday yesterday. God save the King, from the Queen. Cheers....

Deutsche Bank eyes return to Cyprus after nearly a decade

Deutsche Bank eyes return to Cyprus after nearly a decade

Deutsche Bank, one of Europe’s biggest financial institutions, is considering a return to Cyprus nearly a decade after pulling out during the island’s financial crisis....

U.S. pulls embassy staff from Baghdad as fears of Iran-Israel clash grow

U.S. pulls embassy staff from Baghdad as fears of Iran-Israel clash grow

The U.S. is pulling non-essential embassy staff and their families out of Baghdad, citing rising security concerns tied to growing tensions between Israel and Iran, U.S. officials confirmed Wednesday. ...

SkyUp Airlines™: Celebration Event for the Launch of Flights Between Cyprus – Moldova, Romania, and Poland

SkyUp Airlines™: Celebration Event for the Launch of Flights Between Cyprus – Moldova, Romania, and Poland

A highly successful celebration event was held on June 12 at Larnaca International Airport by SkyUp Airlines™, marking the official launch of direct flights connecting Cyprus with Moldova, Romania and Poland. The event was a great success, gathering guests and media representatives....

BREAKING: Air India flight to London crashes after takeoff, 242 feared dead

BREAKING: Air India flight to London crashes after takeoff, 242 feared dead

Tragedy struck India early Wednesday when an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed just minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, with 242 people on board....

It's a sweet start to summer as Cyprus basks under the strawberry moon

It's a sweet start to summer as Cyprus basks under the strawberry moon

The skies over Cyprus lit up in soft gold and silver hues last night as the first full moon of summer made its grand entrance and with it came a name as sweet as the season: the Strawberry Moon....

From the Mekong to the Med: How Cyprus and Cambodia are crafting a new global alliance

From the Mekong to the Med: How Cyprus and Cambodia are crafting a new global alliance

In an exclusive with His Excellency Salah Essa, Honorary Consul of Cyprus to Cambodia, we uncover how two countries, thousands of kilometers apart, are finding common ground in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. ...

What’s behind Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus?

What’s behind Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus?

Government officials consider the upcoming official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Cyprus this Sunday to be of particular importance for both geopolitical reasons and bilateral relations between the two countries....

15-year-old arrested in knife-point robbery at Limassol bakery

15-year-old arrested in knife-point robbery at Limassol bakery

Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a knife-point robbery at a bakery in Limassol in the early hours of June 8....

Scorching 39°C heat grips the region with cooler weather on the horizon

Scorching 39°C heat grips the region with cooler weather on the horizon

A wave of hot air continues to blanket the region, pushing temperatures to peak levels....

EAC now requests 3% hike, sparing consumers steeper 7.5% increase

EAC now requests 3% hike, sparing consumers steeper 7.5% increase

Consumers in Cyprus may soon see a 3% rise in their electricity bills, after the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) announced Tuesday it will request a modest rate increase from the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA)....

Cyprus prepares to host 20,000 visitors during upcoming EU Council presidency

Cyprus prepares to host 20,000 visitors during upcoming EU Council presidency

Cyprus is preparing to welcome approximately 20,000 visitors, including delegates and journalists, during its upcoming six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna said Wednesday....

Bank of Cyprus Cancer Center hits back at union over firing dispute

Bank of Cyprus Cancer Center hits back at union over firing dispute

The Oncology Center of the Bank of Cyprus expressed disappointment Tuesday over recent strike actions announced by unions OUYK-SEK and SEVETTYK-PEO, firmly rejecting claims of illegal or irregular employee dismissal....

Desalination units in Limassol delayed until late July

Desalination units in Limassol delayed until late July

Mobile desalination units donated by the United Arab Emirates and destined to serve Limassol are now expected to begin operating around July 22, roughly three weeks later than initially planned, officials said Tuesday....

Savor the Summer Flame: Where Fire Meets Freshness at Salt & Fire

Savor the Summer Flame: Where Fire Meets Freshness at Salt & Fire

Salt & Fire isn't just a restaurant; it's an experience defined by exceptional hospitality and unforgettable flavors. Its custom-built wood-fire grill is the heart of it all, imparting a signature smoky essence and unparalleled taste to every dish....

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