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19 December, 2025
 

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Experts track more than 200 quakes after strong double on Wednesday

Experts track more than 200 quakes after strong double on Wednesday

Cyprus is still rattled by an intense run of earthquakes that began early Wednesday near Agia Marina Kelokedara, with experts confirming more than 200 tremors in just two days, including two strong quakes felt across the island....

Christodoulides welcomed with military honors in Berlin

Christodoulides welcomed with military honors in Berlin

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides received full military honors in Berlin on Friday, where German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed him to the Chancellery for a round of high-level discussions on European and regional matters....

Iran seizes Cyprus-linked oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Iran seizes Cyprus-linked oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reportedly took control of the oil tanker Talara, owned by a Cyprus-based company, and are steering it toward an Iranian port, according to Reuters and British maritime security sources....

Paphos students protest pseudo-state declaration, honor Polytechnic uprising

Paphos students protest pseudo-state declaration, honor Polytechnic uprising

Students from Paphos schools took to the streets Friday to protest the illegal declaration of the so-called pseudo-state and to commemorate the Polytechnic uprising on the anniversary of November 17, 1973....

Cyprus wages lag behind EU average, though growth continues

Cyprus wages lag behind EU average, though growth continues

Now that the Cost of Living Allowance agreement was signed yesterday, it’s a good moment to take a closer look at how Cypriots’ salaries stack up against their European neighbors, and the numbers tell an eye-opening story....

Driver caught using laptop and phone while cruising on Limassol–Paphos highway

Driver caught using laptop and phone while cruising on Limassol–Paphos highway

Cypriot drivers have seen plenty on the roads, but this one still raised eyebrows: a woman was filmed driving down the Limassol–Paphos highway with a laptop open in front of her while also holding her mobile phone....

Three of five Greek Cypriots detained in the occupied north return home; two remain on trial

Three of five Greek Cypriots detained in the occupied north return home; two remain on trial

Three of the five Greek Cypriots arrested in the north on July 19 have returned to the Republic-controlled areas and are now back home with their families after being acquitted last Friday by a “military court” in the occupied territories....

Another quake rattles Cyprus, marking fifth since mid-week

Another quake rattles Cyprus, marking fifth since mid-week

Cyprus woke up to yet another tremor early Friday, adding to a string of small but persistent earthquakes that have kept residents on edge since Wednesday....

Friday's forecast: The weekend starts with a wet welcome and a case of coastal FOMO!

Friday's forecast: The weekend starts with a wet welcome and a case of coastal FOMO!

Yes, you made it! It's Friday, and a weak low-pressure system and unstable weather conditions are here until tomorrow... because apparently, even the weather needs one last Friday hurrah before settling down....

Hailstorm blankets Ormideia in white, catching residents by surprise (VIDEO)

Hailstorm blankets Ormideia in white, catching residents by surprise (VIDEO)

A powerful hailstorm struck the Cypriot community of Ormideia around midday today, covering parts of the area in a layer of white ice. Meteorologists reported that the event was accompanied by a strong thunderstorm and gusty winds....

Signatures finally inked for cost-of-living allowance

Signatures finally inked for cost-of-living allowance

After some delay, the social partners have signed, in principle, an agreement on the Cost-of-Living Allowance (ATA) at the Presidential Palace, in the presence of President Nikos Christodoulides....

Sierra Leone president makes official visit to Cyprus

Sierra Leone president makes official visit to Cyprus

Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, arrived in Cyprus Thursday for an official visit, where he was welcomed by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace....

Another earthquake hits Paphos as Cyprus sees unusual seismic activity

Another earthquake hits Paphos as Cyprus sees unusual seismic activity

Cyprus experienced another earthquake Thursday morning, adding to a string of tremors that began yesterday, as unusual seismic activity continues in the Paphos district....

U.S. eyes role in reviving Cyprus-Greece electricity link

U.S. eyes role in reviving Cyprus-Greece electricity link

New developments suggest that U.S. investors may play a bigger role in the stalled electricity interconnection between Cyprus and Greece, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), potentially reshaping the project’s economic and geopolitical landscape....

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reunite in first teaser

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reunite in first teaser

The fashion world is buzzing as Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reunite in the first teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2, set to hit theaters in May 2026. ...

The 6th Lidl Wellness Camp created a dynamic health and wellness footprint

The 6th Lidl Wellness Camp created a dynamic health and wellness footprint

Two days full of knowledge, practical ideas, guidance from distinguished experts, entertainment and relaxation transformed the Atlantica Aeneas Resort Hotel in Ayia Napa into a wellness center 305 participants, ...

Trump signs bill to end record 43-day US government shutdown

Trump signs bill to end record 43-day US government shutdown

President Donald Trump late Wednesday signed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, reopening federal agencies after 43 days of political gridlock....

The ''shaken, not stirred'' weather report - Thursday edition

The ''shaken, not stirred'' weather report - Thursday edition

Good morning! It's Thursday, and while the calendar says we're moving on, the ground and the sky seem to have different ideas. Let's see what fresh chaos nature has in store!...

Education Ministry offers grants for student laptops and tablets

Education Ministry offers grants for student laptops and tablets

The Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth will provide grants to help students purchase tablets and laptops, as part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan. ...

Heavy flooding in Nicosia traps school bus and shuts key roads

Heavy flooding in Nicosia traps school bus and shuts key roads

Severe flooding in Nicosia has forced authorities to respond to dozens of emergencies and close key roads in the city....

HIO under fire for denying critical cancer and chronic disease treatments

HIO under fire for denying critical cancer and chronic disease treatments

A growing controversy has emerged in Cyprus after reports that the Health Insurance Organization (HIO) has denied access to several vital medications and therapies for patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other serious chronic conditions....

Inmate alleges beating by guards at central prisons; Watchdog launches urgent probe

Inmate alleges beating by guards at central prisons; Watchdog launches urgent probe

A detainee at Cyprus’s Central Prisons has filed a formal complaint alleging he was beaten by prison guards, prompting an immediate investigation by the Office of the Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights and the police....

Second earthquake jolts Cyprus within hours, centered again in Paphos

Second earthquake jolts Cyprus within hours, centered again in Paphos

Cyprus was shaken by a second earthquake on Wednesday, this time measuring a preliminary 5.3 magnitude, according to early data from the Geological Survey Department....

Court gives green light to family’s case over soldier’s death

Court gives green light to family’s case over soldier’s death

After almost two decades of waiting, the family of National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou has won a small but important victory in their long fight for justice....

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 07/11/2025

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 07/11/2025

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....

Heavy rain and strong winds hit Nicosia as yellow warning remains in effect

Heavy rain and strong winds hit Nicosia as yellow warning remains in effect

Heavy rain and gusty winds are currently affecting the Nicosia district, as the Department of Meteorology’s yellow warning remains in effect. Videos from the Engomi area show downpours lashing streets and trees bending in strong winds....

Alphamega Hypermarkets bring the magic of the holidays to life through Christmas tree lighting ceremonies

Alphamega Hypermarkets bring the magic of the holidays to life through Christmas tree lighting ceremonies

Christmas lights, music, smiles, genuine warmth and lots of love will fill the stores of Alphamega Hypermarkets in Engomi, Kapsalos and Paphos Aphrodite during the simultaneous Christmas tree lighting ceremonies organised by the chain for yet another year....

PwC Cyprus through PwC Foundation Empowers Students Through Business Mentorship and Community Learning

PwC Cyprus through PwC Foundation Empowers Students Through Business Mentorship and Community Learning

PwC Cyprus through PwC Foundation, in collaboration with Junior Achievement Cyprus, have launched the latest cycle of the "Company Programme" and "Our Community."...

Petrolina rewards you again - triple points to keep you cozy and warm!

Petrolina rewards you again - triple points to keep you cozy and warm!

Petrolina, in partnership with the Bank of Cyprus Antamivi Card Rewards Scheme, is once again giving its customers the chance to collect triple points this season....

Cyprus extends hand to Turkey despite ongoing occupation

Cyprus extends hand to Turkey despite ongoing occupation

Cyprus is shifting its tone toward Turkey, even as Ankara continues to occupy a third of the island, with President Nikos Christodoulides calling for renewed dialogue and closer ties to the European Union....

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