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21 May, 2025
 

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From clear skies to stormy nights

From clear skies to stormy nights

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Pig with Kevin Bacon's name sparks wild chase

Pig with Kevin Bacon's name sparks wild chase

Actor Kevin Bacon found himself back in the news after a footloose runaway pig bearing his name was caught in an elaborate ruse....

Cyprus unveils bold housing policy boost

Cyprus unveils bold housing policy boost

In a strategic move to spur affordable housing development, the Cyprus government introduces a groundbreaking housing policy....

Finance Minister perturbed over 'Cyprus Confidential'

Finance Minister perturbed over 'Cyprus Confidential'

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos expressed dismay over the revelations in ''Cyprus Confidential,'' emphasizing concerns about ongoing portrayals of Cyprus as a problematic financial and investment destination....

Human bones discovered in Akamas

Human bones discovered in Akamas

In a midday response on Wednesday, the 15th of November, the local authorities were urgently alerted to a significant development in the Akamas region. ...

Mandatory insurance for doctors to ensure accountability

Mandatory insurance for doctors to ensure accountability

In a move to address recent legal developments, the Democratic Rally (DISY) party in Cyprus has proposed a law requiring doctors to sign contracts with insurance companies and obtain licenses from the Pancyprian Medical Association....

Double murder trial postponed as accused seek jail protection

Double murder trial postponed as accused seek jail protection

The trial of two individuals, aged 49 and 54, in connection with a double murder that occurred on June 29 outside a bar in Ipsona has been rescheduled to February 19, 2024. The victims, 44-year-old Mario Onisiforou and 51-year-old Michalis Michael lost their lives following a confrontation....

DP World sets sail with 31 ships and 48,000 passengers

DP World sets sail with 31 ships and 48,000 passengers

In a remarkable achievement, DP World Limassol experienced its highest monthly passenger traffic since assuming control of the terminal in 2017. October witnessed the arrival of 31 cruise ships, hosting a whopping 48,000 passengers, showcasing the port's growing significance in the cruise....

Larnaca takes on mosquito menace as residents warned to drain trouble spots

Larnaca takes on mosquito menace as residents warned to drain trouble spots

Municipal authorities in Larnaca are intensifying systematic mosquito spraying efforts as residents are found neglecting areas conducive to mosquito breeding. ...

Forty years on, Cyprus remembers the declaration of the Pseudostate

Forty years on, Cyprus remembers the declaration of the Pseudostate

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the declaration of the ''pseudostate'' in Cyprus’ Turkish-occupied northern area....

Prison guard caught in drug supply scandal

Prison guard caught in drug supply scandal

In a startling revelation, the YKAN (Nicosia Branch) is delving into a case involving the alleged supply of drugs to the Central Prison. The focus of their inquiry is a prison guard against whom an arrest warrant has been issued....

Syrian applicant triumphs in citizenship appeal

Syrian applicant triumphs in citizenship appeal

In a recent legal development, a Republic of Cyprus citizenship appeal by a Syrian-born individual of Turkish Cypriot origin proved successful....

Government prepares compensation relief for clipped depositors

Government prepares compensation relief for clipped depositors

In a recent press briefing at the Presidential Palace, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis provided crucial updates on the impending compensation for clipped depositors....

40 years since the 'Pseudostate' declaration

40 years since the 'Pseudostate' declaration

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the declaration of the “pseudostate” in Cyprus’ Turkish occupied northern area....

Cyprus shuts down 1,300 illegal med websites

Cyprus shuts down 1,300 illegal med websites

For the 13th consecutive year, the Republic of Cyprus actively participated in Operation PANGEA XVI, held from October 3 to 10, 2023....

Gaza's largest hospital caught in the crossfire

Gaza's largest hospital caught in the crossfire

Israel executed a targeted overnight raid on Gaza's largest medical facility, al Shifa hospital. Israeli forces asserted precision in their operation, aiming squarely at Hamas within a specific area....

Cyprus Confidential: A new stain on Cyprus' image

Cyprus Confidential: A new stain on Cyprus' image

Another episode is unfolding that stains Cyprus' name on a global scale. This time, it's not about the Naturalization Program or "golden passports" but centers on sanctions imposed on Russian oligarchs since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022....

Cloudy interludes and showers in the spotlight

Cloudy interludes and showers in the spotlight

In the grip of a high-pressure system, our region is experiencing atmospheric shifts. Today, brace for sporadic cloud cover, hinting at the possibility of isolated showers....

Cyprus Confidential unveils scandalous financial ties

Cyprus Confidential unveils scandalous financial ties

The ICIJ investigation reveals that PwC Cyprus collaborated with at least 12 Russians under Western sanctions, aiding in wealth transfer during Russia's annexation of Crimea and the Donbass war....

Al Jazeera report trial postponed as case hits legal snag

Al Jazeera report trial postponed as case hits legal snag

In a significant development, the criminal case involving the Al Jazeera report and events tied to the exceptional naturalization of foreign investors and businessmen saw a postponement on Tuesday. ...

Nations unite for a tobacco-free tomorrow

Nations unite for a tobacco-free tomorrow

There is a growing number of countries implementing measures to curb smoking, to eradicate the habit in future generations. Portugal, Canada, Australia, France, New Zealand, Mexico, and the UK are among those taking steps to create a smoke-free generation....

Diabetes diagnosed in over 12% of Cypriot population

Diabetes diagnosed in over 12% of Cypriot population

Minister of Health Popi Kanari has stated that, according to data from the International Diabetes Federation, one in 10 adults worldwide lives with diabetes, while in Cyprus, 12.7% of the population has been diagnosed with the disease....

Can political will overcome the stigma blocking a lifesaving facility?

Can political will overcome the stigma blocking a lifesaving facility?

In the heart of Dublin, a groundbreaking solution to Ireland's third-highest overdose death rate faces a decade-long delay....

Michael Kyprianou & Co scoops prestigious Cyprus firm of the year

Michael Kyprianou & Co scoops prestigious Cyprus firm of the year

Michael Kyprianou & Co LLC has been awarded the Cyprus Firm of the Year Award by Who’s Who Legal (WWL). ...

E-kalathi's game-changing bill on the house floor

E-kalathi's game-changing bill on the house floor

Before the House Trade Committee, the bill proposing the creation of the e-kalathi electronic platform was revisited, with no external attendees. ...

UK pledges humanitarian aid to Gaza from their bases in Cyprus

UK pledges humanitarian aid to Gaza from their bases in Cyprus

In a significant foreign policy address at the Lord Mayor's dinner, UK Prime Minister Rissy Shunak announced plans to use British bases in Cyprus for transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza....

Cyprus seizes glory in small States of Europe Badminton clash

Cyprus seizes glory in small States of Europe Badminton clash

The Cypriot National Badminton Team has won the gold medal at the Small States of Europe Badminton Team Championships held in Malta 3-5 November 2023....

Local retreat offers healing haven for Israeli massacre survivors

Local retreat offers healing haven for Israeli massacre survivors

In the aftermath of the devastating Supernova party massacre in Israel, survivors find solace in a luxurious retreat offered by the Secret Forest Center in Cyprus. ...

Cyprus Central Bank challenges court ruling on Laiki Bank 'haircuts'

Cyprus Central Bank challenges court ruling on Laiki Bank 'haircuts'

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) declared on Tuesday its intention to appeal the Limassol District Court's decision favoring the claimant in the Laiki Bank deposit impairment case from 2013....

Icelandic authorities brace for eruption following earthquakes and magma surge

Icelandic authorities brace for eruption following earthquakes and magma surge

Icelandic authorities are bracing for a potential volcanic eruption in the southwest of the island following a series of earthquakes and signs of rapidly spreading magma underground....

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