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19 December, 2025
 

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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....

Prince Andrew will no longer use royal titles, including Duke of York

Prince Andrew will no longer use royal titles, including Duke of York

Prince Andrew announced Friday that he will no longer use his royal titles, including Duke of York, following discussions with King Charles and his family. ...

Cyprus ranks 14th in global passport power index

Cyprus ranks 14th in global passport power index

The Cypriot passport now ranks 14th in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking measures the number of destinations a passport holder can access visa-free or with visa-on-arrival....

Son drove as father was gunned down: Police confirm stolen van used in Limassol murder (photos and videos)

Son drove as father was gunned down: Police confirm stolen van used in Limassol murder (photos and videos)

Police confirmed Friday that a stolen white van was used in the premeditated murder of football executive and businessman Stavros Demosthenous, 49, who was shot multiple times while riding in a car driven by his 18-year-old son near their home in Limassol....

Stuck again? Cyprus’ traffic nightmare is getting worse, especially in Limassol

Stuck again? Cyprus’ traffic nightmare is getting worse, especially in Limassol

If you’ve been stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic lately, you’re not alone, especially if you live in Limassol. What used to be just morning and afternoon rush hours has now become an all-day ordeal, turning daily commutes into a test of patience....

Quick-thinking child uses hand signal to escape abuse in British bases

Quick-thinking child uses hand signal to escape abuse in British bases

Police officers in the British Bases praised the courage and quick thinking of a child whose discreet hand gesture led to the conviction of their abusive father....

Call Centre Cyprus Wins Silver Award at the Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2025 — For the Second Consecutive Year

Call Centre Cyprus Wins Silver Award at the Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2025 — For the Second Consecutive Year

We are proud to announce that our Call Center Cyprus, part of Infocredit Group has been honoured with a Silver Award in the “Best Contact Centre” category at the Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024....

Spanish police probe Mango founder’s death; son now a suspect

Spanish police probe Mango founder’s death; son now a suspect

Spanish authorities are reopening scrutiny of the death of Mango founder Isak Andic, which occurred in December 2024 and was initially attributed to an accident, as suspicions now point toward his son, Jonathan Andic....

New details emerge in Limassol murder of Stavros Demosthenous

New details emerge in Limassol murder of Stavros Demosthenous

Fresh information in the investigation into the murder of football agent Stavros Demosthenous suggests a chilling level of planning and coordination....

Limassol murder shakes football and business circles

Limassol murder shakes football and business circles

Police are investigating a brutal murder committed Friday morning shortly before 10 a.m., with the victim identified as 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, a well-known figure in Cyprus football and local business circles....

Tatar proposes massive property exchange across Cyprus

Tatar proposes massive property exchange across Cyprus

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has proposed exchanging Turkish Cypriot-owned properties in the south with Greek Cypriot-owned land in the north, reviving one of Cyprus’s most politically charged issues....

Same contractors, same delays in Cyprus' public works

Same contractors, same delays in Cyprus' public works

The Auditor General’s latest report on public construction projects has confirmed what many in Cyprus already suspected: major public works are often delayed, and a small number of contractors dominate the market....

Karmiotissa FC chairman gunned down in Limassol highway shooting (pics)

Karmiotissa FC chairman gunned down in Limassol highway shooting (pics)

A shocking murder early Friday morning has rattled Limassol after football agent Stavros Demosthenous was shot multiple times while sitting in his car on the Limassol highway....

Businessman shot dead on Limassol highway

Businessman shot dead on Limassol highway

Authorities in Limassol have been mobilized after a fatal shooting on the Limassol highway just a short while ago....

Friday weather bulletin (aka your excuse to stay in or look fancy outside)

Friday weather bulletin (aka your excuse to stay in or look fancy outside)

Let’s go make Friday jealous of itself! A weak low-pressure system is wandering around like it forgot what it was supposed to do....

Cyprus’ Petros Christodoulides wins gold at Pan American Open in Lima

Cyprus’ Petros Christodoulides wins gold at Pan American Open in Lima

Cyprus’ rising judo star, Petros Christodoulides, clinched first place at the Pan American Open in Lima 2025, securing the gold medal in the -66kg category after four impressive victories....

Authorities seek solutions to protect Larnaca Salt Lake

Authorities seek solutions to protect Larnaca Salt Lake

A recent incident involving two vehicles getting stuck at Larnaca’s Aliki Salt Lake highlighted ongoing violations in the area. Pedestrians and motorcyclists frequently trespass, prompting local authorities to explore ways to safeguard the sensitive environment....

When life gives you lemons… learn what they’re telling you

When life gives you lemons… learn what they’re telling you

It’s not every day that a dozen lemons can save lives. But that’s exactly the idea behind “Know Your Lemons”, an international breast cancer awareness campaign that’s just arrived in Cyprus....

Larnaca Hospital audit reveals overworked staff and lost millions

Larnaca Hospital audit reveals overworked staff and lost millions

A 2023 audit of Larnaca General Hospital revealed continuing chaos despite recent upgrades, with Emergency Department staff overworked, patient records incomplete, and tens of thousands of euros in reimbursements lost....

Teachers vs. the Ministry: Why are Cyprus educators rejecting the new evaluation system?

Teachers vs. the Ministry: Why are Cyprus educators rejecting the new evaluation system?

Cyprus’ primary school teachers have drawn a line in the sand. The Cyprus Greek Teachers’ Organization (POED) has rejected the Ministry of Education’s final proposal for a new teacher evaluation system, and they’re even considering strike action if the government tries to push it through....

Stress tests for Cyprus’ digital infrastructure reveal gaps in cyber and technical resilience

Stress tests for Cyprus’ digital infrastructure reveal gaps in cyber and technical resilience

Cyprus’ digital infrastructure is under pressure as a wave of cyberattacks and technical failures exposes vulnerabilities in both security and operational resilience. Experts warn that recent incidents bear signs of cyber espionage, not just crime....

Cyprus looks to Israel as military modernization accelerates

Cyprus looks to Israel as military modernization accelerates

Cyprus is ramping up the modernization of its National Guard, putting missile defense, anti-air capabilities, and drones at the top of the list — and its growing military ties with Israel are a big part of the plan....

Teen arrested after police chase and crash in Limassol

Teen arrested after police chase and crash in Limassol

A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Limassol after a dramatic police chase ended in a crash, authorities said....

Cypriot travelers keep Athens airport busy

Cypriot travelers keep Athens airport busy

Cyprus ranks among the top destinations for Athens International Airport, with passenger numbers between the two countries hitting new records this year....

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

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

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....

Weather report: Calm, cool, and mildly confused

Weather report: Calm, cool, and mildly confused

A mildly confused low-pressure system is meandering through the area, doing its best impression of someone who forgot why they walked into a room....

Cypriot youth rank lowest in Europe for happiness, survey finds

Cypriot youth rank lowest in Europe for happiness, survey finds

Cyprus is emerging as the European country where young people report the lowest levels of happiness, according to the 2023/24 European Social Survey (ESS). ...

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