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13 September, 2025
 

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What Hamas did on October 7th was a pogrom

What Hamas did on October 7th was a pogrom

Last week, Kathimerini published an article titled ''Mass murder is a pogrom; Booing tourists is not.'' While the article invokes a moral dimension, what it really exposes is the bias permeating the text. ...

Gal Gadot spotted enjoying summer in Paphos

Gal Gadot spotted enjoying summer in Paphos

Hollywood actress Gal Gadot is spending her summer in Paphos, enjoying the island’s clear waters and Mediterranean sunshine....

€3.5 million project to revitalize Old Oroklini neighborhood approved

€3.5 million project to revitalize Old Oroklini neighborhood approved

The Larnaca Municipality announced that the final phase of the ''Restoration/Revitalization of the Old Voroklini (Oroklini) Neighborhood'' project, estimated at €3.5 million, has been approved for co-funding by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development of the European Union....

64-year-old sentenced to 16 years for rape of a minor

64-year-old sentenced to 16 years for rape of a minor

A Paphos court on Wednesday sentenced a 64-year-old man to 16 years in prison on charges of raping and sexually abusing a minor....

Priests and nuns refuse to leave Gaza City churches ahead of Israeli offensive

Priests and nuns refuse to leave Gaza City churches ahead of Israeli offensive

Clergy and nuns from Gaza City’s Greek Orthodox and Catholic churches said they will remain in their compounds despite Israel’s planned offensive to seize the city, vowing to care for civilians who cannot flee....

Birthday bash triggers Audit office probe over environmental risks in Paphos

Birthday bash triggers Audit office probe over environmental risks in Paphos

The Audit Office has raised concerns that state officials may have shown serious negligence in allowing a private birthday party for a high-profile businessman to take place in one of Paphos’ most environmentally sensitive areas....

Cyprus issues 21,000 work visas as foreign companies import talent

Cyprus issues 21,000 work visas as foreign companies import talent

Between 2023 and 2024, almost 21,000 people were employed in Cyprus by foreign-owned companies, according to official data from the Ministry of Migration and International Protection. ...

Garbage dump in Limassol forest is a fire waiting to happen

Garbage dump in Limassol forest is a fire waiting to happen

Trash heaps in a forest near Kalo Chorio’s Agia Paraskevi chapel and picnic site are sparking anger, with locals warning that Cyprus is sleepwalking into another environmental disaster....

Private schools in Cyprus: A price tag that packs a punch

Private schools in Cyprus: A price tag that packs a punch

Summer rains drenched the mountains of Cyprus on Wednesday, providing an unusual mid-season spectacle as clouds unleashed heavy showers across the island’s highlands....

Summer showers surprise Cyprus mountains as August rains sweep in (video)

Summer showers surprise Cyprus mountains as August rains sweep in (video)

Summer rains drenched the mountains of Cyprus on Wednesday, providing an unusual mid-season spectacle as clouds unleashed heavy showers across the island’s highlands....

Cyprus loses pole vaulting star Maria Aristotelous to rare cancer

Cyprus loses pole vaulting star Maria Aristotelous to rare cancer

Cyprus is mourning the loss of Maria Aristotelous, a talented and decorated pole vaulter, who passed away after a brave battle with an extremely rare form of cancer....

Man dies aboard ferry on Limassol-Piraeus route

Man dies aboard ferry on Limassol-Piraeus route

A tragic incident unfolded early Wednesday morning aboard the ferry Daleela, operating between Limassol and Piraeus, as a man lost his life at sea....

Cyprus and Greek banks on a winning streak

Cyprus and Greek banks on a winning streak

Big banks in Cyprus and Greece are riding a wave of strong performance so far in 2025, catching the eye of investors and hinting at even brighter prospects ahead....

New ID rules threaten daily life at Cyprus crossings

New ID rules threaten daily life at Cyprus crossings

Turkish Cypriot ''officials'' are raising the alarm over reports that new rules at Cyprus’ checkpoints could spark fresh tensions on the divided island. ...

Genikes Insurance and Eurolife recognize that accessibility is a right for all

Genikes Insurance and Eurolife recognize that accessibility is a right for all

With respect to the needs of every customer, Genikes Insurance and Eurolife implement accessibility programs, ensuring equal access for all citizens to their products and services....

In a historic first, Netanyahu calls Ottoman-era killings genocide

In a historic first, Netanyahu calls Ottoman-era killings genocide

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, for the first time, recognized the mass killings of Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians by the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century as genocide, a declaration laced with political irony given that Turkey has accused Israel of the same crime in Gaza....

Weather forecast: Sunshine with a chance of grumpy clouds

Weather forecast: Sunshine with a chance of grumpy clouds

A seasonal low-pressure system is running the weather desk today, bringing mostly clear skies with a side order of afternoon theatrics....

Greek national basketball team touches down in Cyprus ahead of EuroBasket 2025

Greek national basketball team touches down in Cyprus ahead of EuroBasket 2025

The Greek National Basketball Team has arrived in Cyprus, ready to tip off their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 campaign at the Spyros Kyprianou Sports Center in Limassol....

Holiday snap turns venomous as woman gets bitten by viper (image)

Holiday snap turns venomous as woman gets bitten by viper (image)

What was supposed to be a picture-perfect moment on a Greek island quickly slithered out of control. Claude Frantz from Luxembourg had just parked his car on a scenic overlook at his wife’s request, who wanted a shot with the sparkling sea in the background....

Mercedes sells Nissan stake as Japanese carmaker struggles with losses and job cuts

Mercedes sells Nissan stake as Japanese carmaker struggles with losses and job cuts

Mercedes-Benz has cashed out of Nissan, selling its 3.8% stake for €279.6 million ($307 million), raising fresh questions about the Japanese automaker’s future....

KPMG in Cyprus supports the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council’s campaign ''Back to School Supplies for ALL Children''

KPMG in Cyprus supports the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council’s campaign ''Back to School Supplies for ALL Children''

KPMG in Cyprus remains steadfast in its commitment to social contribution, once again supporting the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council’s (PVCC) campaign ''Back to School Supplies for ALL Children''....

Welcome to the ''West Wing'' of Nicosia

Welcome to the ''West Wing'' of Nicosia

I read somewhere that the President won’t reshuffle his Cabinet “under pressure” and that this is “the message leaking from the western wing of the Presidential Palace.”...

August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 08/08/2025

August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 08/08/2025

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....

European University Cyprus to host major international conference on Assistive Technology

European University Cyprus to host major international conference on Assistive Technology

“Every person with a disability has the right to have access to appropriate and affordable assistive technologies” according to Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf, Secretary General of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe, who was in Cyprus recently to prepare for the Association’s biannual conference this autumn....

Greece considers 10-hour workdays under sweeping labor bill

Greece considers 10-hour workdays under sweeping labor bill

Greece’s Labor Ministry has unveiled ambitious new legislation that could see 10-hour workdays spread over four days a week, alongside other major changes to how Greeks work and get paid....

Cyprus launches online platform to connect with diaspora talent

Cyprus launches online platform to connect with diaspora talent

Cyprus is reaching out to its citizens abroad with the launch of an updated digital platform aimed at connecting Cypriots living and working overseas with job opportunities and resources back home....

Bank of Cyprus: Your New Home Just a Few Clicks Away – Response Within 24 Hours

Bank of Cyprus: Your New Home Just a Few Clicks Away – Response Within 24 Hours

Bank of Cyprus becomes the first bank in Cyprus to offer customers the ability to apply for a mortgage directly from their mobile phone or computer, enjoying a streamlined experience and receiving a response within 24 hours....

Alphamega Hypermarkets introduces Electronic Shelf Labels

Alphamega Hypermarkets introduces Electronic Shelf Labels

In a move that further enhances its shopping experience, Alphamega Hypermarkets has introduced yet another significant and innovative tool to the Cypriot retail market....

Faneromeni '25 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Faneromeni '25 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

On Thursday 4 September the theatrical play ''Tσ̃ύκλοι, τσ̃αι χιλϊоτσ̃υκλοι'' / ''Cycles, in megaHertz'' which was written especially for the arts Festival ''Faneromeni '25'' ...

Lidl Cyprus is committed to combating food waste by raising awareness among the general public with the aim of a better tomorrow

Lidl Cyprus is committed to combating food waste by raising awareness among the general public with the aim of a better tomorrow

Lidl Cyprus fully understands that food waste is a serious global problem, with significant impacts on the environment, society and the economy....

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