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05 July, 2025
 

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Weekend Weather: Stormy skies and spotty showers on the horizon

Weekend Weather: Stormy skies and spotty showers on the horizon

Good morning, Cyprus! As we roll into Friday and kick off the weekend, don’t put away the umbrella just yet. A low-pressure system is sweeping in from the southwest, bringing along some strong northeastern winds that will stick around until tomorrow afternoon....

Larnaca court sentences two minors for hotel arson

Larnaca court sentences two minors for hotel arson

The Larnaca District Court today sentenced two 17-year-old unaccompanied minors from Syria to two years of immediate imprisonment after finding them guilty of arson in a case that was heard behind closed doors. ...

Are you a flamingo in disguise? Time to test your one-legged skills!

Are you a flamingo in disguise? Time to test your one-legged skills!

A new study suggests that the ability to balance on one leg can be a significant indicator of health for individuals aged 50 and older. Researchers found......

Lawmakers weigh extended traffic fine deadlines and countdown timers

Lawmakers weigh extended traffic fine deadlines and countdown timers

Cyprus’s Transport Committee reviewed law proposals on Tuesday that would change traffic fine deadlines, introduce discounts for quick payments, and possibly install countdown timers at traffic lights, ...

Archaeologists unearth rare medieval findings at Panagia Karmiotissa

Archaeologists unearth rare medieval findings at Panagia Karmiotissa

Archaeologists in Cyprus have unveiled a significant array of medieval findings at the Panagia Karmiotissa site, marking a discovery of rare scale and importance, according to the Cyprus Department of Antiquities. ...

Experts urge creation of Cyprus Digital Development Organization to drive reform

Experts urge creation of Cyprus Digital Development Organization to drive reform

Cyprus has long sought to drive digital reform across various ministries, agencies, and central administration, but these efforts have largely fallen short....

Banks see boost from ECB rate cuts

Banks see boost from ECB rate cuts

The Association of the Cyprus Banks (ACB) said on Thursday that it sees further progress in the economy, driven by the reduction of interest rates......

Cyprus to relocate migrants camped along buffer zone

Cyprus to relocate migrants camped along buffer zone

Cyprus will relocate dozens of foreign nationals who have been camping along the ceasefire line for months, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said Tuesday....

Deadly floods in Spain's Valencia region leave 95 dead and many missing

Deadly floods in Spain's Valencia region leave 95 dead and many missing

Severe flooding in Spain's Valencia region has resulted in at least 95 confirmed deaths, with many individuals still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue....

Biden, Christodoulides talk future of defense partnership

Biden, Christodoulides talk future of defense partnership

The visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to the White House and his meeting with Joe Biden outline the excellent status of Cypriot-American relations....

Cyprus parents face sentencing in death of infant

Cyprus parents face sentencing in death of infant

A young mother admitted to manslaughter charges in the tragic death of her three-month-old daughter, who was found severely neglected under disturbing conditions in Nicosia on July 28, authorities said Wednesday....

Turkey slams Christodoulides-Biden meeting as ''Diplomatic Defeat''

Turkey slams Christodoulides-Biden meeting as ''Diplomatic Defeat''

The Turkish opposition labeled the meeting between Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides and U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday as a major setback for Turkish diplomacy, claiming it offered Greece and Cyprus an upper hand in regional affairs....

Russia slaps Google with astronomical fine over YouTube bans on state media accounts

Russia slaps Google with astronomical fine over YouTube bans on state media accounts

Google faces an astronomical fine reportedly exceeding two undecillion rubles – a figure followed by 36 zeros – after removing pro-government and state-run accounts from its YouTube platform, Russian state news agency Tass reported....

Halloween haunt: Supreme Court digs into Cyprus black magic case

Halloween haunt: Supreme Court digs into Cyprus black magic case

In a story straight out of a Halloween nightmare, a strange case with all the trappings of black magic, mysticism, and potions found its way to Cyprus' Supreme Court, fittingly coinciding with Halloween. ...

Trump accuses Democrats of dismissing his voters as ‘garbage’ in Wisconsin rally

Trump accuses Democrats of dismissing his voters as ‘garbage’ in Wisconsin rally

Dressed as a sanitation worker and stepping into the cab of a garbage truck, former President Donald Trump took aim at Democrats on Wednesday......

Cyprus voices grief, support for Spain as deadly floods strike

Cyprus voices grief, support for Spain as deadly floods strike

The Cyprus Presidency said Wednesday it was devastated by the loss of life and the destruction in Spain due to the floodings....

Another assault on Limassol food delivery driver raises concerns

Another assault on Limassol food delivery driver raises concerns

Police are investigating yet another attack on a food delivery driver in Limassol after a 23-year-old was assaulted and robbed by a group of young individuals late Wednesday night. ...

Dust, rain, and winds ahead

Dust, rain, and winds ahead

A weak low-pressure system is forecasted to affect Cyprus beginning Friday, bringing diluted dust across the region and intermittent strengthening of winds through Saturday. ...

At least 95 dead as flash floods devastate southeastern Spain

At least 95 dead as flash floods devastate southeastern Spain

At least 95 people have died due to severe flash floods caused by intense rainfall in southeastern Spain. ...

Biden: ''There is no limit to what our nations could achieve when we work together.''

Biden: ''There is no limit to what our nations could achieve when we work together.''

Just after 5:40 pm Cyprus time today, President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House, marking a notable step in U.S.-Cyprus relations, which both leaders say are now at a ''historic high.''...

Cyprus plans €10,000 cash limit to fight money laundering

Cyprus plans €10,000 cash limit to fight money laundering

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the Cyprus government is considering a new law to cap cash transactions at €10,000 for buying goods and services, aiming to crack down on money laundering. ...

Biden backs Cyprus unity, recalls ''sad'' 50-year division in White House meeting

Biden backs Cyprus unity, recalls ''sad'' 50-year division in White House meeting

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday, marking a major milestone in U.S.-Cyprus relations and emphasizing renewed U.S. support for a bizonal, bicommunal federation as a solution to the Cyprus issue....

USA: Georgia teen wins top prize for device that detects pesticides

USA: Georgia teen wins top prize for device that detects pesticides

Sirish Subash, a 9th grader from Snellville, Georgia, has been named ''America’s Top Young Scientist'' after creating an innovative handheld device that detects pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables....

Saudi Arabia's Sindalah Island opens as year-round superyacht paradise

Saudi Arabia's Sindalah Island opens as year-round superyacht paradise

Tucked in the Red Sea, the new luxury island of Sindalah has officially opened, bringing high-end resorts, a yacht club, and a marina to Saudi Arabia's coastline. ...

Tensions ease in Deneia as Turkish troops, farmers withdraw amid UN monitoring

Tensions ease in Deneia as Turkish troops, farmers withdraw amid UN monitoring

Turkish soldiers and farmers who had gathered in the buffer zone near Deneia early Wednesday have withdrawn after blocking Greek Cypriot farmers from accessing their fields, according to local authorities. ...

Cyprus gains investor confidence as economic reforms and US ties bolster growth

Cyprus gains investor confidence as economic reforms and US ties bolster growth

International investors have shown sustained confidence in Cyprus’ economy and business ecosystem, recognizing the country as a stabilizing force in the region......

Greek retailer Praktiker Hellas considers Cyprus expansion

Greek retailer Praktiker Hellas considers Cyprus expansion

The Greek home improvement chain Praktiker Hellas is exploring a potential expansion into Cyprus, according to Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....

Politico: EU urged to establish spy agency to combat espionage

Politico: EU urged to establish spy agency to combat espionage

The European Union needs a dedicated intelligence agency to strengthen defense against espionage and foreign interference, according to a new report from former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, released Wednesday....

Ex-Transport Minister and associates headed for trial

Ex-Transport Minister and associates headed for trial

Former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades and nine other individuals, including his relatives and two companies, are set for trial in Cyprus’ top court on charges linked to the controversial Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP)....

North Korea sends 10,000 troops to aid Russia, sparking international alarm

North Korea sends 10,000 troops to aid Russia, sparking international alarm

Western leaders say North Korea has sent roughly 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says risks escalating the conflict beyond Ukrainian borders....

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