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18 December, 2025
 

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Limassol's night sky lights up with Pink Martini's 30th anniversary tour

Limassol's night sky lights up with Pink Martini's 30th anniversary tour

A delightful musical cocktail in the heart of summer!...

200 Brits rejected daily due to passport rules

200 Brits rejected daily due to passport rules

Simon Calder, a travel correspondent at the Independent, highlights a concerning trend: approximately 200 UK nationals face rejection at EU airports......

Can high-speed trains boost birth rates in South Korea?

Can high-speed trains boost birth rates in South Korea?

In a bold move to combat its plummeting birth rates, South Korea has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative: the Great Train eXpress (GTX)....

Olympic flame lights up hope for Paris games

Olympic flame lights up hope for Paris games

The Olympic Flame lighting ceremony ahead of the Paris Olympic Games will take place at the ancient site of Olympia on April 16 in a public event......

Suspect nabbed in high-stakes cable heist

Suspect nabbed in high-stakes cable heist

Authorities have cracked down on a brazen cable theft operation, culminating in the arrest of a 33-year-old suspect from Limassol, thrusting the sleepy village of Kandou into the spotlight of criminal intrigue. ...

Health Insurance Organization fines 40+ providers €80K

Health Insurance Organization fines 40+ providers €80K

The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) has imposed fines totaling 80 thousand euros on over 40 health providers in 2023 for abuses within the General Healthcare System (GHS), according to data obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

Cyprus Central Bank holds 1% buffer rate to safeguard banks

Cyprus Central Bank holds 1% buffer rate to safeguard banks

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has maintained the countercyclical buffer (CCyB) rate to be observed by commercial banks at 1%, with effect as of June 2, 2024....

Larnaca court sentences man to 10 years for rape conviction

Larnaca court sentences man to 10 years for rape conviction

The Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca imposed sentences today on a 67-year-old man, with the highest being 10 years for the crime of raping a woman. ...

Tougher regulations loom for tobacco heat sticks in Europe

Tougher regulations loom for tobacco heat sticks in Europe

European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers’ new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed to exploit just months after their launch. ...

Mykonos faces tourism crisis amid declining numbers

Mykonos faces tourism crisis amid declining numbers

Despite promising signs for other parts of the country as regards the number of flights and seat bookings for the 2024 tourism season, Mykonos is seeing a decline in both indices for the second year in a row. ...

US Ambassador takes helm of US Propeller Club in Limassol

US Ambassador takes helm of US Propeller Club in Limassol

In a significant announcement, the Propeller Club of the United States, Limassol, revealed that the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus,...

Ministry seeks public input on migrant integration action plan

Ministry seeks public input on migrant integration action plan

The Ministry of Interior is seeking public feedback on a comprehensive plan to integrate third-country nationals residing legally in the country....

Banks' February deposits rise by €65.4 million

Banks' February deposits rise by €65.4 million

Total deposits in February recorded a significant net increase by €65.4 million following a decrease of €366.0 million in the previous month......

Halloumi wins reprieve as EU grants five-year transition period

Halloumi wins reprieve as EU grants five-year transition period

Cyprus' iconic Halloumi cheese remains a protected designation of origin (PDO) after the European Union granted a crucial five-year grace period to comply with production specifications....

Second aid ship, the Jennifer, to depart for Gaza on Saturday

Second aid ship, the Jennifer, to depart for Gaza on Saturday

The second ship transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of the Amalthea project is likely to depart from Larnaca on Saturday, according to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

Cyprus' industrial output soars with 4.2% surge

Cyprus' industrial output soars with 4.2% surge

Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index surged to 99.5 units (base year 2021=100), marking an annual increase of 4.2% compared to the same period in 2023, according to data released on Thursday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. ...

Journalist who filmed Navalny's last video, now in police custody

Journalist who filmed Navalny's last video, now in police custody

In a troubling development for press freedom in Russia, Antonina Favorskaya, a journalist renowned for her coverage of opposition leader Alexei Navalny......

Legal maneuvering clouds Thanasis' inquest, verdict on May 10th

Legal maneuvering clouds Thanasis' inquest, verdict on May 10th

In a culmination of legal proceedings, the coroner's inquest into the death of 26-year-old national guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou concluded today, with a decision slated for May 10th. ...

Government strengthens social safety net with nationwide social worker program

Government strengthens social safety net with nationwide social worker program

In a move aimed at bolstering the country's social safety net, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides announced a nationwide expansion of the Neighbourhood Social Workers' Programme....

Illegal photovoltaic systems threaten Cyprus' electricity grid

Illegal photovoltaic systems threaten Cyprus' electricity grid

In a recent interview on SPOR FM, Christina Papadopoulou, the spokesperson for the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), addressed concerns over the proliferation of illegal photovoltaic systems installed by individuals in homes....

Islamic State calls for terror attacks on US, Europe, and Israel

Islamic State calls for terror attacks on US, Europe, and Israel

The Islamic State issued a stark warning on Thursday, urging its followers to target "crusaders" worldwide, singling out the United States, Europe, and Israel. ...

Get ready for a heatwave!

Get ready for a heatwave!

Good morning, folks! We've got some exciting weather news coming your way. Weak high pressure and a hot gas mass are swooping in, promising to bring rising temperatures and plenty of sunshine to the area....

Cyprus maritime sector advances amidst ambitious goals

Cyprus maritime sector advances amidst ambitious goals

''Without a doubt, we take pride in the achievements of the past 60 years. Our ambition is to set even higher targets and strengthen the competitiveness of Cypriot shipping,...

KEDIPES pays state €140M in largest quarterly sum yet

KEDIPES pays state €140M in largest quarterly sum yet

In the largest quarterly cash repayment to the state since its inception in 2018, totaling €140 million, the Board of Directors of KEDIPES decided to proceed for the first quarter of 2024. ...

'Dirty fuel' suspected in Baltimore bridge collapse tragedy

'Dirty fuel' suspected in Baltimore bridge collapse tragedy

Federal, state, and local authorities are launching a comprehensive investigation into the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse, focusing on various potential factors, including the possibility of contaminated fuel playing a role. ...

Court denies payouts to Helios crash victims' families

Court denies payouts to Helios crash victims' families

The Court of Appeal, in a majority decision, dismissed the appeals of the children of two deceased passengers of the ''Helios'' airline, who sought compensation from the Republic of Cyprus for the loss of their parents....

Akamas road irregularities demand answers

Akamas road irregularities demand answers

A series of pressing questions has emerged concerning irregularities in the initial phase of the road network construction in Akamas....

Global maritime alliance implements fees to curb ship emissions

Global maritime alliance implements fees to curb ship emissions

At the latest meeting of the International Maritime Organization, a coalition of 60 member states made a joint decision to levy fees on greenhouse......

Bridge collapse claims lives of two workers

Bridge collapse claims lives of two workers

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse early Tuesday resulted in the recovery of two bodies from the Patapsco River, identified as Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes......

Woman bound and threatened by masked intruders

Woman bound and threatened by masked intruders

Yesterday, a woman in the community of Erimi, Limassol, experienced terror when four masked individuals entered her home, searching for money. ...

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