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Netherlands plans to send rejected asylum seekers to Uganda

Netherlands plans to send rejected asylum seekers to Uganda

The Dutch government is preparing to start sending migrants whose asylum applications were rejected to Uganda as early as next year, following a model similar to an agreement the US reached with Uganda in 2024....

Father storms Paphos high school after son injured in student fight

Father storms Paphos high school after son injured in student fight

Tension broke out at a Paphos high school on Tuesday morning when a furious parent stormed into the school grounds after his son was hurt in a fight....

Online job scams spreading fast, and Cyprus could be next

Online job scams spreading fast, and Cyprus could be next

At first glance, the job offers looked legitimate, openings at major companies, “remote work” possibilities, and HR emails that seemed real. But behind the scenes were scammers using sophisticated tricks to steal money or personal information....

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported the event ''Cyprus - Beacon of Faith and Freedom''

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported the event ''Cyprus - Beacon of Faith and Freedom''

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), with deep respect and emotion, proudly supported as sponsor the event held in honour of the heroes of Mesaoria, entitled ''Cyprus - Beacon of Faith and Freedom,'' which took place on 16 October 2025 at the square of the Cathedral of Apostle Barnabas....

Big shake-up coming for Cyprus’ taxi industry

Big shake-up coming for Cyprus’ taxi industry

Major changes are coming to Cyprus’ taxi industry, with the government preparing a sweeping reform aimed at cleaning up a system long plagued by unfair practices, illegal operators, and inconsistent pricing....

Police on alert after reports of harassment in Amathus area

Police on alert after reports of harassment in Amathus area

Police are investigating a string of incidents in the coastal area of Amathus after several women reported being harassed and attacked while walking nearby....

Sun, clouds, and a dash of adventure: Weather’s got your back this week

Sun, clouds, and a dash of adventure: Weather’s got your back this week

A mild low-pressure system has decided to drop by. There might be some thin dust floating around up there, like nature’s version of glitter, but less sparkly....

Desperate residents in aging Larnaca block: No elevator, no repairs, no way home

Desperate residents in aging Larnaca block: No elevator, no repairs, no way home

The aging structure, meant to house families displaced decades ago, has long been promised repairs and an elevator, yet years of pledges have yielded little more than empty assurances....

MED9 Summit: President presents six-point proposal for Gaza

MED9 Summit: President presents six-point proposal for Gaza

President Nikos Christodoulides outlined a six-point proposal aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during the MED9 Summit held in Slovenia on Monday...

October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 17/10/2025

October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 17/10/2025

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....

Cyprus foundation supports thousands of students facing financial hardship

Cyprus foundation supports thousands of students facing financial hardship

More than 1,000 students in Cyprus received financial support this year from the Independent Social Support Agency (ISSA), a foundation dedicated to ensuring that no young person is forced to abandon higher education due to financial difficulties....

Customs seize 13,000 cigarettes at Larnaca Airport

Customs seize 13,000 cigarettes at Larnaca Airport

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport intercepted a passenger carrying a large quantity of cigarettes destined for the United Kingdom....

Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Bratislava!

Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Bratislava!

Wizz Air is delighted to announce the launch of a new route connecting Larnaca and Bratislava, starting January 12, 2026....

Press Release: “Ride of Love 2025” – The Lexus Cycling Dream Team Rides for the Karaiskakio Foundation

Press Release: “Ride of Love 2025” – The Lexus Cycling Dream Team Rides for the Karaiskakio Foundation

The Lexus Cycling Dream Team, a group of executives from the Cypriot business community who share a common passion for cycling and giving back, returns this year with the charitable “Ride of Love”, supporting the Childhood Cancer Diagnostic and Investigation Centre of the Karaiskakio Foundation....

Columbia Hospitality welcomes Areti Kontou as Director of HR & Operations

Columbia Hospitality welcomes Areti Kontou as Director of HR & Operations

Columbia Hospitality, the Hospitality Division of Schoeller Holdings Ltd, has announced the appointment of Areti Kontou to its executive team as Director of HR & Operations, ...

The fight against breast cancer is a responsibility we all share

The fight against breast cancer is a responsibility we all share

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe....

Priceless Napoleon-era jewels stolen in Louvre heist

Priceless Napoleon-era jewels stolen in Louvre heist

In a daring daylight robbery on Sunday, October 19, 2025, thieves infiltrated Paris's Louvre Museum and seized several priceless pieces from the French crown jewels collection. The heist occurred around 9:30 a.m., just before the museum opened to the public....

Police eye Rolls-Royce dashcam for clues in Stavros Demosthenous murder

Police eye Rolls-Royce dashcam for clues in Stavros Demosthenous murder

Limassol police are working around the clock following the murder of 49-year-old football agent Stavros Demosthenous on Oct. 17, in front of his 18-year-old son....

Who is Tufan Erhurman, the new ''president'' of occupied Cyprus?

Who is Tufan Erhurman, the new ''president'' of occupied Cyprus?

Tufan Erhürman, a veteran politician from the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), has become the sixth ''president'' of the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus, following the ninth election for the position since 1985....

Cyprus' underworld no longer plays by the rules

Cyprus' underworld no longer plays by the rules

Organized crime now operates without fear or restraint. The murder of businessman and sports official Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol on the morning of Friday, Oct. 17, makes that painfully clear....

Three more arrests in murder of Stavros Demosthenous

Three more arrests in murder of Stavros Demosthenous

Police have made three new arrests in connection with the murder of 49-year-old football agent Stavros Demosthenous, who was gunned down in his car on October 17 in Limassol....

Monday forecast: The weekend has left the chat

Monday forecast: The weekend has left the chat

The skies are mostly clear today, probably trying to look innocent after letting Monday sneak up on us. A weak high-pressure system is hanging around....

Tufan Erhürman elected new Turkish Cypriot leader, Christodoulides signals readiness for talks

Tufan Erhürman elected new Turkish Cypriot leader, Christodoulides signals readiness for talks

Tufan Erhürman has been elected as the new leader in the Turkish Cypriot-administered areas of occupied Cyprus, securing 62.76% of the vote in Sunday’s first-round “presidential elections.”...

''Elections'' in the occupied areas: Early indications show Erhürman in the lead

''Elections'' in the occupied areas: Early indications show Erhürman in the lead

The electoral process in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus for the selection of the new Turkish Cypriot leader concluded at 6 p.m. on Sunday....

Thieves pull off seven-minute ‘priceless’ jewelry heist at the Louvre

Thieves pull off seven-minute ‘priceless’ jewelry heist at the Louvre

In a daring seven-minute raid Sunday morning, thieves stole “priceless” jewelry from the Louvre Museum, French officials said, marking one of the most audacious art crimes in decades. ...

UNCHARGED: Electric vehicles struggle to gain ground in Cyprus

UNCHARGED: Electric vehicles struggle to gain ground in Cyprus

The share of electric vehicles on Cypriot roads remains low compared with conventional cars, despite government incentives aimed at promoting their use....

Cultural Heritage Committee completes Davlos Church Restoration, launches project in Gastria

Cultural Heritage Committee completes Davlos Church Restoration, launches project in Gastria

The Cultural Heritage Committee has completed restoration work at Saint Nicholas Church in Davlos and has begun conservation efforts at the Church of Panagia Faneromeni in Gastria....

Cyprus records over 10,000 returns in 2025, deputy Minister says

Cyprus records over 10,000 returns in 2025, deputy Minister says

Cyprus has already recorded more than 10,000 returns of irregular migrants in 2025, building on 10,092 returns in 2024, Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection Dr. Nicholas A. Ioannides said Thursday....

Arrest made in the murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenous as Police close in on suspects

Arrest made in the murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenous as Police close in on suspects

Authorities have made the first arrest in the high-profile killing of businessman and Karmiotissa football club president Stavros Demosthenous....

€50 million could flow to consumers as Cyprus moves to tax renewable energy giants

€50 million could flow to consumers as Cyprus moves to tax renewable energy giants

Cyprus is considering a controversial move to tax unexpected profits from private renewable energy companies, a measure aimed at funneling millions into programs that could ease the burden on consumers....

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