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Big win in Cyprus: €100,000 ticket hits Joker draw!

Big win in Cyprus: €100,000 ticket hits Joker draw!

A lucky ticket holder in Limassol is waking up to some exciting news today! One of the winning tickets in the second category of yesterday’s Joker draw was played right here in Cyprus, bringing in a cool €100,000!...

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Heathrow Airport shuts down due to nearby fire, flights diverted

Heathrow Airport shuts down due to nearby fire, flights diverted

London’s Heathrow Airport, the busiest in the UK, has been forced to close until at least midnight following a major power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation....

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Here comes the sun… almost!

Here comes the sun… almost!

Spring is knocking… but winter won’t let go just yet!...

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What’s behind the increase in waste and property taxes in Engomi?

What’s behind the increase in waste and property taxes in Engomi?

Nicosia’s Mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, explained the decision to increase waste and property taxes in Engomi....

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Limassol General Hospital enters a new era with major upgrades

Limassol General Hospital enters a new era with major upgrades

Limassol General Hospital is undergoing significant modernization to enhance patient care and service efficiency....

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Storm uproots tree, bringing down EAC power lines (PHOTOS)

Storm uproots tree, bringing down EAC power lines (PHOTOS)

Severe weather conditions have been affecting the Paphos district since Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds....

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Hang up or pay up: Tougher penalties for drivers using phones

Hang up or pay up: Tougher penalties for drivers using phones

Drivers caught holding a mobile phone while driving could soon face stricter financial penalties if a proposal by the Police, expected to be submitted for legislation, becomes law....

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Nearly 1 in 5 households in Cyprus unable to keep homes warm

Nearly 1 in 5 households in Cyprus unable to keep homes warm

A recent European report has shed light on a concerning issue in Cyprus: nearly one in five households is struggling to keep their homes warm....

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26 state plots for new livestock units to boost sheep and goat farming

26 state plots for new livestock units to boost sheep and goat farming

Cyprus is taking significant steps to strengthen its sheep and goat farming industry with the announcement of 26 state-owned plots available for the construction of new livestock units....

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Ex-Health Minister Pamboridis warns of efforts to weaken GESY

Ex-Health Minister Pamboridis warns of efforts to weaken GESY

Former Health Minister Giorgos Pamboridis has made explosive claims about attempts to undermine Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY), warning that financial and political interests are working behind the scenes to weaken the public healthcare scheme....

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Eddie Jordan, former F1 boss, dies at 76

Eddie Jordan, former F1 boss, dies at 76

Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula 1 team owner and beloved BBC racing commentator, has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with prostate cancer. His family confirmed that he died peacefully in Cape Town on March 20, 2025, with loved ones by his side....

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Teen shot with airgun for 'ruining’ bonfire party

Teen shot with airgun for 'ruining’ bonfire party

Police are investigating an attack on an 18-year-old in Limassol, where he was beaten and shot with an airgun allegedly because the suspects feared he would "ruin" their bonfire party. ...

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Cyprus accused of migrant pushbacks amid deadly shipwreck

Cyprus accused of migrant pushbacks amid deadly shipwreck

A tragic shipwreck off Cape Greco has reignited the debate over Cyprus’ handling of migration, just as the government claimed to have successfully tackled the issue....

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Turkish fighter jets violate Cyprus airspace—again

Turkish fighter jets violate Cyprus airspace—again

As diplomatic efforts to revive Cyprus reunification talks were unfolding in Geneva, Turkish fighter jets once again violated the Republic of Cyprus’ airspace, underscoring Ankara’s continued provocations....

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Hidden fortune found in squalid Paphos home

Hidden fortune found in squalid Paphos home

A shocking discovery was made in Paphos when municipal workers, responding to a welfare case, found thousands of Cyprus pounds stuffed in garbage bags inside a home where a woman had been living in squalor. Alongside the money, pieces of jewelry were also uncovered....

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Rain, snow, and the universal law of ''drizzle-induced traffic chaos''

Rain, snow, and the universal law of ''drizzle-induced traffic chaos''

Good morning and welcome to Thursday, March 20, 2025! If you thought spring meant sunshine and blooming flowers, well, Cyprus has other plans....

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Cyprus Environmental Movement sounds alarm over deteriorating condition of Akrotiri Salt Lake

Cyprus Environmental Movement sounds alarm over deteriorating condition of Akrotiri Salt Lake

The Cyprus Environmental Movement has issued an urgent call for help regarding the Akrotiri Salt Lake, warning that one of the country’s last major wetlands is on the brink of extinction due to human activities driven by the profit motives of a few entrepreneurs....

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Students use their creative touch to design Run for Autism Half Marathon medal

Students use their creative touch to design Run for Autism Half Marathon medal

The medal for the upcoming ''Run for Autism Half Marathon,'' scheduled for Sunday, April 6, was unveiled at a press conference in Ayia Napa on March 18....

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Toilet trouble: Two men convicted in £4.75M gold toilet heist at Blenheim Palace

Toilet trouble: Two men convicted in £4.75M gold toilet heist at Blenheim Palace

Two men have been convicted for their roles in the audacious theft of a fully functional 18-carat gold toilet, valued at £4.75 million, from Blenheim Palace in September 2019....

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Storms hit Cyprus with heavy rain, hail, and snowfall in Troodos

Storms hit Cyprus with heavy rain, hail, and snowfall in Troodos

A powerful weather system swept across Cyprus on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snowfall in the Troodos Mountains. ...

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Grid limitations threaten Cyprus’ green energy boom

Grid limitations threaten Cyprus’ green energy boom

Cyprus’ green energy transition, once a major draw for investors, is now facing serious roadblocks as the national electricity grid struggles to handle more renewable energy projects. ...

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Primary schools struggling with overcrowding, maintenance issues, and delinquency

Primary schools struggling with overcrowding, maintenance issues, and delinquency

Primary schools in Larnaca city and district are facing mounting challenges that threaten students' safety, education quality, and overall well-being. ...

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AI Auditing or Auditing AI? Ensuring Accountability and Trust

AI Auditing or Auditing AI? Ensuring Accountability and Trust

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....

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Cyprus ordered to pay €18,800 for human rights violation

Cyprus ordered to pay €18,800 for human rights violation

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned the Republic of Cyprus for violating the human rights of a Russian fugitive, Dzhandzhgav, who had been detained for nearly three years in connection with fraud charges. ...

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Protests erupt over new headscarf policy in Turkish Cypriot schools

Protests erupt over new headscarf policy in Turkish Cypriot schools

Teachers' organizations in Cyprus are speaking out against a recent change to the country's school policies that allows girls under 18 to wear headscarves in schools. ...

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Spring? What Spring?

Spring? What Spring?

Happy Wednesday! We’re halfway through the week—yaaay! But also, what season is this exactly? Because it’s technically spring, but Cyprus didn’t get the memo....

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Progress by avoiding setbacks as Geneva talks keep Cyprus dialogue alive

Progress by avoiding setbacks as Geneva talks keep Cyprus dialogue alive

The five-party informal meeting on the Cyprus issue in Geneva on March 17–18 yielded one notable achievement: no setbacks. That seemed to be the consensus among all parties as they exited the Palace of Nations on Tuesday afternoon....

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Postponement in Marios Demetriades' naturalization case

Postponement in Marios Demetriades' naturalization case

The Permanent Criminal Court of Nicosia has postponed the proceedings in the naturalization case involving former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades and nine other individuals until April 25th....

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Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza amid stalled ceasefire talks

Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza amid stalled ceasefire talks

More than 400 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Palestinian medics....

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Meningitis cases – Ministry of Health guidelines for prevention and management

Meningitis cases – Ministry of Health guidelines for prevention and management

The diagnosis of two cases of meningococcal disease has prompted action from Medical Services and Public Health Authorities, which are closely monitoring developments and remain on high alert, having already activated the relevant protocols....

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Ramez Naam: Solar power is getting cheaper, and Cyprus is sitting on a goldmine
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Ramez Naam: Solar power is getting cheaper, and Cyprus is sitting on a goldmine

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