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16 July, 2025
 

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Minor pollution incident quickly contained off Limassol coast

Minor pollution incident quickly contained off Limassol coast

Authorities have reported a single, minor case of marine pollution involving petroleum products off the coast of Limassol, confirming that the situation was swiftly brought under control....

Tototheo Global expands partnership with SES to deliver scalable, high-speed connectivity to maritime customers

Tototheo Global expands partnership with SES to deliver scalable, high-speed connectivity to maritime customers

Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime and enterprise sectors, has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with global content and connectivity service provider SES....

Turkish airline to launch London–Tymbou route via Istanbul on July 26

Turkish airline to launch London–Tymbou route via Istanbul on July 26

A Turkish airline is preparing to launch a new flight route that will connect London to the occupied north of Cyprus via Istanbul’s secondary airport, raising both eyebrows and questions on the island....

Measles surges in Europe and the U.S., is Cyprus Next?

Measles surges in Europe and the U.S., is Cyprus Next?

A disease that many thought was gone for good is making an alarming return. Measles, a highly contagious virus once considered nearly eradicated in developed countries, is back with a vengeance in both the United States and Europe....

Cyprus businesses brace as EU plans tariff fight with U.S.

Cyprus businesses brace as EU plans tariff fight with U.S.

The European Union is getting ready to slap tariffs on more than $100 billion worth of American goods, including planes, cars, bourbon and even medical devices, if trade talks with Donald Trump fall apart. But for now, Brussels says it’s hoping cooler heads will prevail....

UN hosts ''unofficial express'' Cyprus conference in New York

UN hosts ''unofficial express'' Cyprus conference in New York

Seasoned observers are calling it an ''informal express'' gathering, the two-day international conference on the Cyprus problem that kicks off today at United Nations headquarters in New York. ...

Clouds, chaos, and a hint of hope

Clouds, chaos, and a hint of hope

If you woke up today humming ''Singin’ in the Rain'' and twirling an imaginary umbrella, we don’t blame you. After weeks of sunburn and sweat, the idea of actual rain, however isolated or imaginary, has us all feeling a little Gene Kelly....

Man sentenced to six years in Paphos house arson case

Man sentenced to six years in Paphos house arson case

A 30-year-old man was sentenced Monday to six years in prison by the Permanent Criminal Court of Paphos in connection with an arson attack that destroyed a family home in February, police said....

BidX1 to hold major property auction on 30th July, featuring homes from €60k and online bidding access

BidX1 to hold major property auction on 30th July, featuring homes from €60k and online bidding access

BidX1, the property auction platform, has announced that it will hold a large auction on Wednesday 30th July, offering homebuyers, investors, and developers an exciting opportunity to secure real estate in Cyprus before the summer slow-down....

Limassol Police arrest man who bit officer during pursuit

Limassol Police arrest man who bit officer during pursuit

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Limassol on Monday after allegedly biting and injuring a police officer during a foot chase, authorities said....

Bank of Cyprus: Enhancing accessibility for an inclusive society

Bank of Cyprus: Enhancing accessibility for an inclusive society

Bank of Cyprus is taking dynamic steps to ensure equal access for all citizens to its services, regardless of disability. ...

Cyprus report finds failures in Takata airbag recall, flags possible criminal and political liability

Cyprus report finds failures in Takata airbag recall, flags possible criminal and political liability

The Attorney General of Cyprus, George Savvides, has released a report from a Three-Member Investigative Committee examining the distribution and recall of vehicles equipped with defective Takata airbags in Cyprus....

Epic's parent company honored for investment in Cyprus at international awards

Epic's parent company honored for investment in Cyprus at international awards

Monaco Telecom, the sole shareholder of Cyprus-based telecom provider Epic, was recognized at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards for its substantial contribution to the Cypriot economy through continued investment in the telecommunications sector....

Nursery shut down after infant injury, licensing violations

Nursery shut down after infant injury, licensing violations

The police are investigating whether the scratches found on an infant’s face and a bite mark on its back may be the result of abuse or if the baby was bitten by another child....

Petrolina honored for support of JRCC at 30th Anniversary Event

Petrolina honored for support of JRCC at 30th Anniversary Event

Petrolina was recognized for its longstanding support of the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) during a ceremony marking the Center’s 30th anniversary....

Limassol woman goes for swim, returns to find bag stolen

Limassol woman goes for swim, returns to find bag stolen

A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly stealing a woman’s belongings while she was swimming at a Limassol beach, police said....

‘Would you let your children play in toxic waters?’

‘Would you let your children play in toxic waters?’

The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) said it has activated its environmental management protocol following an oil residue leak detected Saturday in the coastal port area of Moni....

Vasilikos scandal: Bank accounts under scrutiny in EU probe

Vasilikos scandal: Bank accounts under scrutiny in EU probe

Cyprus' political parties are voicing strong support for the examination of bank accounts linked to the failed Vasilikos LNG terminal as part of an ongoing investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). ...

Cyprus banks are merging and here’s what that means for you

Cyprus banks are merging and here’s what that means for you

Cyprus is heading toward a major financial facelift, with a wave of mergers and acquisitions already in motion and expected to accelerate by the end of 2025. Sirens may have marked a different kind of Tuesday morning in Nicosia, but in the banking world, the alarm bells signal transformation....

Sirens sound for a divided island marking the 1974 coup that changed everything

Sirens sound for a divided island marking the 1974 coup that changed everything

Sirens pierced the morning calm across Cyprus at exactly 8:20 a.m. on Monday, marking 51 years since the July 15, 1974 coup that would change the island forever....

Could it be true?! A little relief in sight??

Could it be true?! A little relief in sight??

Cyprus, we need to talk. After days of roasting like a halloumi slice left out in the sun, we may, dare we dream, be getting a teeny, tiny taste of relief. Seasonal low pressure is sashaying its way into the region, and it’s bringing a few surprises....

Cyprus entices the modern traveler with authentic, year-round experiences

Cyprus entices the modern traveler with authentic, year-round experiences

Cyprus is aiming to attract a new generation of travelers, demanding, conscious, and experience-driven, through its National Tourism Strategy, according to officials....

Cyprus launches 'ELPIS' emergency app to combat domestic violence

Cyprus launches 'ELPIS' emergency app to combat domestic violence

The Cyprus government has officially launched “ELPIS,” a mobile app designed to provide immediate emergency assistance to victims of domestic violence, amid rising concerns over gender-based violence across the island....

Local business at Konnos Bay welcomes presidential visit

Local business at Konnos Bay welcomes presidential visit

The President of Cyprus paid a visit to Mike Watersports at Konnos Bay this week, offering his personal encouragement for a successful summer season....

HBO Max launches on Cablenet in Cyprus

HBO Max launches on Cablenet in Cyprus

Starting July 22, selected Cablenet subscription plans will include full access to the HBO Max streaming app, making Cablenet the first local provider to offer the platform to Cypriot viewers....

332 third-country nationals repatriated from Cyprus

332 third-country nationals repatriated from Cyprus

Authorities repatriated 332 third-country nationals who were living illegally in Cyprus between July 7 and 13, police said Monday....

New law aims to ease traffic jams caused by minor accidents

New law aims to ease traffic jams caused by minor accidents

Minor traffic accidents may soon cause fewer disruptions under a new law approved by Parliament last Thursday....

A two-Michelin-starred culinary event at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

A two-Michelin-starred culinary event at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Savor innovation, artistry, and flavors at Sky 7...

58-year-old arrested in Nicosia on animal abuse charges

58-year-old arrested in Nicosia on animal abuse charges

A 58-year-old Nicosia resident was arrested Sunday in connection with multiple animal abuse offenses, police said....

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