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20 December, 2025
 

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Public Service Commission names four new general directors of ministries

Public Service Commission names four new general directors of ministries

The Public Service Commission has announced the appointment of four individuals to fill vacant positions as General Directors across various government ministries....

''The Turkish Republic is the guarantor of the entire island, and will remain so,'' says Erhürman

''The Turkish Republic is the guarantor of the entire island, and will remain so,'' says Erhürman

Tufan Erhürman, the newly elected leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, emphasized that Turkey remains the guarantor of the entire island of Cyprus, and that political equality for Turkish Cypriots is a “red line” in any negotiations with Greek Cypriots....

Police intervene as unauthorized minors attempt to enter Aglantzia school again

Police intervene as unauthorized minors attempt to enter Aglantzia school again

Police intervened on Monday after two minors tried to enter a gymnasium (middle school) in Aglantzia. This was the same school where a disturbance involving former students occurred last Saturday....

Two more suspects hunted in Demosthenous murder

Two more suspects hunted in Demosthenous murder

Police are searching for two additional suspects in connection with the murder of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, following rapid developments revealed Monday in court....

British journalist detained in U.S. after criticizing Israel--a warning for travelers?

British journalist detained in U.S. after criticizing Israel--a warning for travelers?

British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi was detained by U.S. immigration authorities at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday, a move that has sent shockwaves through Britain’s Muslim community and beyond....

New Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre coming to Larnaca by 2026

New Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre coming to Larnaca by 2026

Cancer patients in Larnaca and Famagusta will soon have access to state-of-the-art oncology care right in their own region. The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre has announced the creation of a new, fully equipped oncology unit in Larnaca, set to open its doors in the summer of 2026....

Build first, get permits later: The hotel that keeps breaking the rules

Build first, get permits later: The hotel that keeps breaking the rules

Construction at the Leonardo Club Latchi (Latsi) hotel has repeatedly tested the limits of Cyprus’ urban planning laws....

Makarios Stadium off the table for Park & Ride

Makarios Stadium off the table for Park & Ride

Plans to use Makarios Stadium as a new Park & Ride site hit a roadblock after the Cyprus Sports Organization (CSO) rejected the proposal. The Ministry of Transport is now scouting alternative locations across Nicosia and Limassol to ease city traffic....

Revolut secures crypto license from Cyprus to expand EU services

Revolut secures crypto license from Cyprus to expand EU services

Fintech firm Revolut has received a cryptocurrency license from Cyprus, paving the way for the company to continue expanding its crypto services across the European Union....

Vaping reaches alarming levels among Cyprus teens

Vaping reaches alarming levels among Cyprus teens

Cyprus teens are vaping like never before. The latest ESPAD 2024 survey reveals that one in ten 16-year-old students use e-cigarettes daily, placing the island among Europe’s highest for teen vaping. ...

Cyprus’ political game of musical chairs

Cyprus’ political game of musical chairs

From comeback politicians to brand-new movements, Cyprus’ political map is being redrawn in real time. ...

Monday forecast: The clouds read the group chat but didn’t reply

Monday forecast: The clouds read the group chat but didn’t reply

A weak low-pressure system is meandering over the area, not enough to cause chaos, but definitely enough to make the atmosphere a bit gossipy....

Two arrested in €88M Louvre jewel heist; Security failures under scrutiny

Two arrested in €88M Louvre jewel heist; Security failures under scrutiny

French police have arrested two suspects in connection with the daylight theft of crown jewels worth €88 million ($102 million) from the Louvre museum, officials said....

Illegal bird traps found in Larnaca field; Several birds dead

Illegal bird traps found in Larnaca field; Several birds dead

Police discovered dead wild birds and illegal hunting equipment in a fenced field in the Larnaca district during a morning search on Saturday....

Cyprus aids Gaza with winter shelter and food supplies (PHOTOS and VIDEO)

Cyprus aids Gaza with winter shelter and food supplies (PHOTOS and VIDEO)

Humanitarian organizations coordinated through a maritime corridor from Cyprus have delivered critical shelter and food supplies to families in Gaza, officials said Friday, as winter approaches and living conditions for displaced residents deteriorate....

Women’s national football team stages thrilling comeback against Albania

Women’s national football team stages thrilling comeback against Albania

The Cyprus Women’s National Football Team produced a stirring comeback to defeat Albania 3–2 in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Nations League play-offs....

Cyprus launches pilot study program for third-country nationals

Cyprus launches pilot study program for third-country nationals

The Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection has introduced a new pilot initiative, “Visitor – Program Participation,” aimed at third-country nationals seeking to study in Cyprus. ...

Family alleges medical negligence after death of 21-year-old Dimitriana

Family alleges medical negligence after death of 21-year-old Dimitriana

The sudden death of 21-year-old Dimitriana Siapani has left her family and community in shock and grief. Dimitriana died on October 22 at Nicosia General Hospital, following a period of severe illness that began shortly after a trip to Italy....

Education Ministry denies excluding children with disabilities from schools

Education Ministry denies excluding children with disabilities from schools

The Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth on Friday rejected social media claims that it plans to bar children with disabilities from public schools, calling the reports “misleading” and emphasizing its commitment to inclusive education....

Trial over death of 15-year-old Stylianos to begin in 2026

Trial over death of 15-year-old Stylianos to begin in 2026

Nearly six years after the death of 15-year-old Stylianos, a case that deeply shook Cyprus and exposed grave weaknesses in the child protection system, the long-awaited trial is set to begin....

Man sentenced to 11 years for child sexual abuse

Man sentenced to 11 years for child sexual abuse

A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by the Famagusta Criminal Court after being found guilty of sexually abusing a child between 2019 and 2022 in the Famagusta district....

Nicosia ‘thrown to the lions,’ says mayor, slamming lack of government support

Nicosia ‘thrown to the lions,’ says mayor, slamming lack of government support

Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos didn’t mince words when he met with reporters last night, expressing deep disappointment over what he called a lack of real government support for the capital....

Park at an EV charging spot? That could soon cost you up to €100

Park at an EV charging spot? That could soon cost you up to €100

If you’ve ever circled a parking lot looking for a spot, you know how frustrating it can be. But imagine finally finding one, only to realize it’s meant for charging electric cars, and someone’s parked there with a diesel SUV just “for a minute.”...

Trump nominates John Breslow as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus

Trump nominates John Breslow as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus

President Donald Trump has nominated John Breslow, an Arizona businessman and longtime Republican donor, as the next U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus. But even if his nomination sails through, don’t expect him knocking on the embassy door any time soon....

The Orangery returns to The Landmark Nicosia, looking better than ever!

The Orangery returns to The Landmark Nicosia, looking better than ever!

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection by Marriott, revives a vital meeting point of the city’s movers and shakers, as the Orangery enters its brand-new era....

Simon Aykut gets five years for embezzlement in a landmark case

Simon Aykut gets five years for embezzlement in a landmark case

Simon Aykut, former director and shareholder of the Afik Group, was handed a five-year prison sentence by the three-member judicial body headed by Christiana Parpotta....

Panayiotou says no to €400K offers, vows politics without strings

Panayiotou says no to €400K offers, vows politics without strings

When MEP Phidias Panayiotou announced he was starting a political party, he says he was immediately hit with offers of up to €50,000 each, which he claims could have added up to €400,000....

NBA star Chauncey Billups allegedly part of $7M Mafia poker scam

NBA star Chauncey Billups allegedly part of $7M Mafia poker scam

For those who aren’t familiar with the NBA, Chauncey Billups is a former professional basketball player and Hall of Famer who won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004. He’s currently the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers....

Crystal meth and cannabis busts net five arrests in Cyprus

Crystal meth and cannabis busts net five arrests in Cyprus

Cyprus police have dealt a double blow to drug trafficking this week, arresting five suspects in Larnaca and Limassol and seizing significant quantities of crystal meth and cannabis in two coordinated operations....

Limassol’s new local authority hailed as early success of government reform

Limassol’s new local authority hailed as early success of government reform

Fifteen months after Cyprus rolled out its sweeping local government reform, Limassol’s new district authority is being held up as one of the early success stories....

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