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New Larnaca ER to open July 25 amid staff shortages and safety concerns

New Larnaca ER to open July 25 amid staff shortages and safety concerns

In the ongoing crisis surrounding Cyprus’ overstretched emergency services, officials have announced that the much-delayed new Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) at Larnaca General Hospital will be handed over on July 25, but many are skeptical....

A year later, officials still haven’t implemented law to cut traffic camera fines

A year later, officials still haven’t implemented law to cut traffic camera fines

A year after Parliament passed a law to lower traffic fines in photo-enforced zones, drivers are still being slapped with the full €300 penalty, despite legislation reducing it to €85....

Paralimni scraps car-free plan, goes for a greener, smarter town center

Paralimni scraps car-free plan, goes for a greener, smarter town center

Big changes are coming to the heart of Paralimni, just not the kind originally planned....

A Taste of Cyprus honored: ‘Gastronomos’ Awards celebrate local food and tradition

A Taste of Cyprus honored: ‘Gastronomos’ Awards celebrate local food and tradition

Cyprus’ finest flavors took center stage once again as Gastronomos magazine and Kathimerini newspaper hosted the 2025 Gastronomos Quality Awards, celebrating the best in local food and tradition....

U.S. Embassy in Cyprus celebrates Independence Day with New Jersey flair

U.S. Embassy in Cyprus celebrates Independence Day with New Jersey flair

The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus kicked off Independence Day festivities early this year with a vibrant celebration on July 1 at the University of Cyprus, blending American tradition with a creative homage to the state of New Jersey....

High-society scandal deepens with 63 more in the frame

High-society scandal deepens with 63 more in the frame

What started as a story of a glamorous socialite entangled with a well-known convict has now snowballed into one of the country’s most talked-about crime sagas, with another 63 people now on the police radar, bringing the total number of individuals linked to the case to over 100....

French air traffic strike grounds 1,500 flights just as summer holidays take off

French air traffic strike grounds 1,500 flights just as summer holidays take off

If your summer getaway includes flying over or through France this week, you might want to double-check your flight status, especially if you're one of nearly 300,000 passengers grounded by an air traffic control strike that’s thrown Europe’s skies into chaos....

Moo-ving violation as cows on the run cause chaos on Limassol-Nicosia motorway

Moo-ving violation as cows on the run cause chaos on Limassol-Nicosia motorway

No word yet on whether the cows will face charges, but sources close to the herd say they were simply 'udderly' fed up with their travel conditions....

Fire up the grill...it’s hot, It’s Friday, and It’s the 4th of July (yes, even in Cyprus)

Fire up the grill...it’s hot, It’s Friday, and It’s the 4th of July (yes, even in Cyprus)

Sure, it’s still morning, and sure, the to-do list might look like it was written by a particularly vengeful project manager. But let’s not panic. There’s something in the air and no, it’s not just the 36°c day creeping in. It’s hope. Because folks, it’s Friday, and even better, it’s the 4th of July....

Parliament delays vote on new protest law over concerns about rights and police powers

Parliament delays vote on new protest law over concerns about rights and police powers

Debate over a contentious bill regulating public gatherings was postponed Thursday after lawmakers opted to send it back to the Legal Affairs Committee for further review. ...

Judge denied appointment over serious judicial errors and public controversy

Judge denied appointment over serious judicial errors and public controversy

Former District Judge Doria Varosiotou was denied permanent appointment after the Supreme Judicial Council found her actions “undermine the integrity” of the justice system....

ECHR rules Cyprus mishandled rape allegation, citing discrimination and procedural failures

ECHR rules Cyprus mishandled rape allegation, citing discrimination and procedural failures

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Cypriot authorities violated the rights of a woman who alleged she was raped in 2011, finding the state failed to properly investigate and prosecute her claims and applied sexist stereotypes during the process....

Christodoulides flies solo to UN summit in bold Cyprus peace bid

Christodoulides flies solo to UN summit in bold Cyprus peace bid

President Nikos Christodoulides will head to New York later this month for crucial UN-hosted talks on the Cyprus problem, but notably, he’ll be going alone....

Tatar: ''How can we make peace with this mentality?''

Tatar: ''How can we make peace with this mentality?''

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has come to the defense of newly elected MEP and popular YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou, urging him not to back down in the face of fierce backlash over their two-hour interview....

Scandal deepens in socialite crime ring case as family returns to court

Scandal deepens in socialite crime ring case as family returns to court

The scandal surrounding a 37-year-old businesswoman and socialite at the center of a suspected organized crime ring in Cyprus took a darker turn this week, with her parents and brother once again brought before the Nicosia District Court....

Liverpool Star Diogo Jota reportedly killed in car crash in Spain (video)

Liverpool Star Diogo Jota reportedly killed in car crash in Spain (video)

Liverpool football star Diogo Jota has reportedly died in a car accident in Spain, according to local media outlets. He was 28....

We know it’s only Thursday, but we can almost taste the weekend

We know it’s only Thursday, but we can almost taste the weekend

We are desperately eyeing the weekend like it's the last piece of cake at a summer picnic, and not even the prospect of becoming human toast is going to ruin it for us....

Guardians of local flavor

Guardians of local flavor

The Gastronomos Quality Awards returned for the 11th year, shining a spotlight on the people who keep Cyprus’ food traditions alive, the farmers, producers, and small business owners who work with care, passion and respect for their roots....

Child in Limassol found with burns, head injuries; parents arrested

Child in Limassol found with burns, head injuries; parents arrested

A 22-month-old child was hospitalized with second-degree burns, head injuries, and signs of neglect, authorities said Tuesday....

Thieves steal €10,000 in chains from Larnaca jewelry store

Thieves steal €10,000 in chains from Larnaca jewelry store

Police are investigating the theft of several gold chains from a jewelry store in Larnaca after the owner reported being deceived by two individuals....

Bank of Cyprus sheds €2.5B in real estate, marks biggest property sale in island’s history

Bank of Cyprus sheds €2.5B in real estate, marks biggest property sale in island’s history

The Bank of Cyprus has officially sold off more than €2.5 billion worth of real estate, over 5,100 properties, through its Real Estate Management Unit (REMU), marking a major milestone in clearing long-standing burdens from its balance sheet, according to Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas....

From sanctuary to stage: How Minthis is redefining Cyprus’ cultural landscape

From sanctuary to stage: How Minthis is redefining Cyprus’ cultural landscape

As the sun sets over the rolling hills of Paphos, the sound of world-class music fills the air at Minthis, a luxury resort now making its mark as a cultural destination. ...

Cyprus wasted a sunny day’s worth of solar power, and burned fuel instead

Cyprus wasted a sunny day’s worth of solar power, and burned fuel instead

In a bizarre twist for sunny Cyprus, fossil fuel power plants pumped out more electricity than renewables on Monday, even under ideal conditions for solar energy....

Cypriot MEP under fire for interview with Turkish Cypriot leader

Cypriot MEP under fire for interview with Turkish Cypriot leader

A storm of political backlash and public outrage has erupted around Cypriot MEP and YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou, after news broke of his planned interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar....

Remote work coming to Cyprus' public sector, but not for everyone

Remote work coming to Cyprus' public sector, but not for everyone

A long-anticipated shift toward remote work in Cyprus’ public sector is one step closer to reality. ...

Qantas hit by major cyberattack, 6 million customers potentially exposed

Qantas hit by major cyberattack, 6 million customers potentially exposed

Qantas Airways is investigating a serious cyberattack after hackers breached a third-party call center system and may have accessed personal information belonging to up to six million customers, the airline announced Wednesday....

Cyprus e-mobility grant scheme faces criticism as initial funding runs out

Cyprus e-mobility grant scheme faces criticism as initial funding runs out

The recently launched e-mobility grant scheme in Cyprus has drawn criticism from the Association of Importers of Motor & Electric Vehicles (SEMHIO), which expressed serious concerns about the plan’s limited budget and structural shortcomings....

Man sentenced to eight years for child sexual abuse

Man sentenced to eight years for child sexual abuse

The Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court on Monday sentenced a 46-year-old man to eight years in prison after finding him guilty on six counts of child sexual abuse....

Audit flags major design flaws in new bus shelters

Audit flags major design flaws in new bus shelters

The new bus shelters rolled out across the city suffer from a combination of three major design flaws, according to a report by the Audit Office....

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