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20 December, 2025
 

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Cyprus’ housing is in crisis as foreign buyers take over the market

Cyprus’ housing is in crisis as foreign buyers take over the market

As housing becomes an increasingly pressing issue for the majority of Cypriots, Parliament is opening up a debate on the surge in real estate purchases by third-country nationals....

An antipsychotic medication has been unavailable for three months now in Cyprus

An antipsychotic medication has been unavailable for three months now in Cyprus

A three-month shortage of the antipsychotic medication Seroquel (quetiapine) has been reported in the Cypriot market....

''Police have never seen a child so badly abused...''

''Police have never seen a child so badly abused...''

The atmosphere outside the Heraklion courthouse is tense as people gather to await the testimonies of the 26-year-old mother and her 44-year-old partner for the abuse of little Angelos, who is fighting for his life in the ICU of Heraklion University General Hospital....

UN envoy heads to Cyprus for crucial talks on peace process

UN envoy heads to Cyprus for crucial talks on peace process

UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo is set to visit Cyprus on February 10 for meetings with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, as the push for progress on the Cyprus issue continues. ...

A night of glamour, gourmet delights, and the best restaurants in Cyprus

A night of glamour, gourmet delights, and the best restaurants in Cyprus

Food lovers, restaurateurs, and top chefs gathered last night at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia for what has become the most anticipated event in Cyprus’ culinary calendar—the Wiz 50 Best Restaurants Awards....

A breezy, sunny stretch with a hint of weekend mystery

A breezy, sunny stretch with a hint of weekend mystery

Good news, sun lovers—mild high pressure is keeping things bright and cheerful today! Expect mostly clear skies with a gentle breeze blowing from the northeast to southeast at 3 to 4 Beaufort....

Trump pushes for federal workforce cuts—A move Cyprus could learn from

Trump pushes for federal workforce cuts—A move Cyprus could learn from

President Donald Trump is making big changes in the U.S. government, offering federal employees a deal to leave their jobs if they don’t want to return to the office. T...

Improving education and safety: Key plans from the Minister of Education

Improving education and safety: Key plans from the Minister of Education

Athina Michaelidou highlighted today the importance of a collective effort in addressing school violence....

Farmers urged to milk opportunities for Halloumi's future

Farmers urged to milk opportunities for Halloumi's future

Goat and sheep farmers must work strategically to overcome seasonal challenges and meet growing demands for PDO Halloumi....

Turkey announces killing of 15 Kurdish fighters

Turkey announces killing of 15 Kurdish fighters

Turkey announced today that it had killed 13 Kurdish fighters in northern Syria and two in Iraq....

Bag of lungs found in Limassol

Bag of lungs found in Limassol

Police in Limassol were called into action early Monday morning following a tip-off about the discovery of vital organs on Aneksartisia Street....

Cyprus at the heart of major criminal network bust

Cyprus at the heart of major criminal network bust

Spanish authorities are continuing their investigations into a major international criminal network involved in human trafficking and money laundering that operated across Cyprus and several European countries, according to Cyprus Police Spokesperson Kyriaki Lambrianidou....

How Abramovich evaded millions in taxes using Cyprus

How Abramovich evaded millions in taxes using Cyprus

A massive tax evasion scheme tied to Roman Abramovich’s superyachts has been uncovered, shedding light on how the Russian billionaire exploited Cyprus’ offshore business environment. Leaked documents reveal that from 2005 to 2012, Abramovich’s companies set up a fake yacht-leasing business in Cyprus to dodge EU taxes on his luxury vessels....

New Athens-Los Angeles flight also benefits Cyprus travelers

New Athens-Los Angeles flight also benefits Cyprus travelers

Athens is set to make history this summer with its first-ever direct air link to the West Coast of the United States, as Norwegian low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways unveils its new service connecting the Greek capital to Los Angeles....

Doctor allegedly demands money for faster appointments

Doctor allegedly demands money for faster appointments

There’s been a new storm brewing in Cyprus' public health system after two complaints were filed against doctors allegedly asking for bribes to expedite patient appointments and surgeries. ...

Cyprus marks Holocaust remembrance day with solemn event in Nicosia

Cyprus marks Holocaust remembrance day with solemn event in Nicosia

In a solemn ceremony last night, held at the Melina Mercouri Hall, Cyprus joined the global community in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the six million Jews and millions of others who perished in one of history’s darkest chapters....

Sunny skies shine on, but let’s not forget our water woes

Sunny skies shine on, but let’s not forget our water woes

Good morning, sunshine lovers! Cyprus is basking in a spell of mild high pressure, which means mostly clear skies are here to stay for the next few days. However, while we enjoy the sunny reprieve, it’s worth remembering the rain we did get wasn’t much to write home about. ...

Aegean launches scholarship program for aspiring aircraft engineers

Aegean launches scholarship program for aspiring aircraft engineers

Training Scholarship program and immediate employment opportunities for future Aircraft Engineers by AEGEAN...

Cyprus Masters make an impressive splash at international swim competition

Cyprus Masters make an impressive splash at international swim competition

The Cyprus Masters Swimming Team made an impressive splash at the Second International Damini Swimming Tournament in Bulgaria, securing a total of 15 golds, 6 silvers, and 1 bronze. ...

Nicosia protest demands justice for Tempi tragedy (VIDEO)

Nicosia protest demands justice for Tempi tragedy (VIDEO)

On January 26th, the streets of Nicosia resonated with chants of anger and demands for accountability as protesters gathered to decry what they called a "state murder and megaton cover-up." ...

European Parliament seeks Cypriot administrators

European Parliament seeks Cypriot administrators

In a significant move to address imbalances in staff representation, the European Parliament has launched a competition aimed specifically at Cypriot nationals....

Highway havoc: The price of 'necessary' roadworks

Highway havoc: The price of 'necessary' roadworks

Saturday morning's traffic nightmare on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway near the new bridge can only be described as pure chaos: shouting, honking, and seemingly endless hours of idling. ...

Doctor fired for bribery over patient’s surgery

Doctor fired for bribery over patient’s surgery

A government doctor in Cyprus has been accused of bribery, following claims that he demanded money from a patient's family without issuing any receipts....

Paphos EOA demands demolition of illegal Latchi tourist complex

Paphos EOA demands demolition of illegal Latchi tourist complex

The Paphos Provincial Self-Government Organization (EOA) has filed a lawsuit to stop illegal construction at a tourist apartment complex in Latchi....

Cypriot robotics teams earn top honors at international competition

Cypriot robotics teams earn top honors at international competition

Three robotics teams from Cyprus have brought home prestigious awards from the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Benelux Tournament held in The Hague, Netherlands, on January 19....

University of Nicosia Ranks #1 in Cyprus and Greece in Four Subject Areas in 2025

University of Nicosia Ranks #1 in Cyprus and Greece in Four Subject Areas in 2025

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) achieves top rankings in Cyprus and Greece across four subject areas, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject....

Illegal construction in Latchi sparks legal battle

Illegal construction in Latchi sparks legal battle

A brewing scandal in Latchi has exposed significant irregularities in the construction of a tourism project, placing local authorities and developers under scrutiny. ...

Digital IDs launch in Cyprus: Here’s how to get yours

Digital IDs launch in Cyprus: Here’s how to get yours

Starting today, Monday (January 27), Cypriots can apply for their new digital identity cards (eIDs), bringing the country one step closer to fully embracing the digital age. ...

Israeli airlines suspend flights to Paphos over security concerns

Israeli airlines suspend flights to Paphos over security concerns

Israeli airlines EL AL, Arkia, and Israir will now land exclusively at Larnaca International Airport due to a directive issued by Israel’s Internal Security Agency late Sunday night....

Monday blues, but the weather’s playing nice

Monday blues, but the weather’s playing nice

Good news: it feels a bit warmer than last week. Bad news: it’s still Monday, and the weather is dragging its feet just like the rest of us. At least there’s no rain to grumble about for now, so we can enjoy a slightly more cheerful atmosphere while we shuffle through the day....

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