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Parliamentary Committee to publish T/C property lists every three months

Parliamentary Committee to publish T/C property lists every three months

In a move aimed at boosting fairness and transparency, Cyprus’s Parliamentary Committee on Refugees announced Tuesday that updated lists of available Turkish Cypriot properties will be published every three months online....

Turkish Cypriot ''official'' threatens arrests in property row

Turkish Cypriot ''official'' threatens arrests in property row

A senior Turkish Cypriot official has threatened to issue arrest warrants, potentially even international ones through Turkey, against individuals using Turkish Cypriot properties in the Republic-controlled south, ...

Nearly 24,000 illegal cigarettes seized at Paphos airport

Nearly 24,000 illegal cigarettes seized at Paphos airport

Customs officers at Paphos Airport seized thousands of illegal cigarettes on Monday after stopping a Greek Cypriot man heading to London....

Another worker falls to death from construction site

Another worker falls to death from construction site

A 47-year-old construction worker died Tuesday morning after falling from a building under construction in Limassol....

Despite AHK chief’s assurances, technocrats push for higher power rate hike

Despite AHK chief’s assurances, technocrats push for higher power rate hike

Even though the chairman of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (AHK), Giorgos Petrou, recently stated that the AHK would be requesting only a modest 3% electricity price hike, the utility’s technocrats are still pushing for an increase of up to 7.5% before VAT....

Cyprus Police unveil new armored vehicle for anti-terror raids and rescues

Cyprus Police unveil new armored vehicle for anti-terror raids and rescues

The Cyprus Police Force is upgrading its tactical response capabilities with the addition of a new armored vehicle to its fleet, specifically for the Special Anti-Terrorist Unit (EAO) of MMAD....

Wrong-way driver terrifies motorists on Limassol-Nicosia road (video)

Wrong-way driver terrifies motorists on Limassol-Nicosia road (video)

A shocking case of reckless driving caused panic on the Limassol-Nicosia highway on Sunday, June 8, when a double-cab vehicle was caught on camera driving in the wrong direction....

Cash back coming as 2013 crisis victims set for payouts in 2025

Cash back coming as 2013 crisis victims set for payouts in 2025

A long-awaited boost is on the way for individuals hit hardest by Cyprus’ 2013 banking crisis. On June 6, the National Solidarity Fund (NSF) Committee finalized the structure of the 2025 Loss Compensation Plan, set to roll out later this summer....

Modi’s stop in Cyprus sends subtle shot at Turkey

Modi’s stop in Cyprus sends subtle shot at Turkey

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Cyprus later this month in a stop that’s more than just diplomatic; it’s also a pointed message to Turkey, according to Indian media....

Back to reality… and it’s a hot one!

Back to reality… and it’s a hot one!

Today, expect mostly clear skies, though you might notice some low clouds or patchy fog early in the morning, especially if you're near the coast....

Quad bike destroyed by fire in Ayia Napa

Quad bike destroyed by fire in Ayia Napa

A four-wheeled motorcycle was completely destroyed by fire early Monday in Ayia Napa, police said....

Car stolen after being left running outside kiosk in Nicosia

Car stolen after being left running outside kiosk in Nicosia

Police in Nicosia are investigating the theft of a car that was left parked with the keys in the ignition, while authorities in Larnaca are probing a separate case involving the theft of cash and personal items from a parked vehicle....

Cyprus heats up to 38°C as Kataklysmos (and fog) rolls in

Cyprus heats up to 38°C as Kataklysmos (and fog) rolls in

We’re fashionably late with the weather today. Blame it on the holiday spirit. In Cyprus, it’s the Monday after Pentecost, which in the Orthodox calendar means we’re celebrating the Holy Spirit. ...

Cyprus court lifts injunction, allows Pentakomo Harbor construction to resume

Cyprus court lifts injunction, allows Pentakomo Harbor construction to resume

The Administrative Court of Cyprus has lifted a temporary injunction that had nearly halted construction at Pentakomo Harbor for almost two months, a move allowing work to continue until the final ruling is issued....

EU approves rules allowing airlines to charge for cabin baggage

EU approves rules allowing airlines to charge for cabin baggage

EU transport ministers on Thursday approved updated air passenger rights rules that include allowing airlines to charge for carry-on cabin baggage, despite opposition from Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Slovenia....

 Experts puzzled by unusual seismic activity linked to earthquake at Mount Athos

Experts puzzled by unusual seismic activity linked to earthquake at Mount Athos

A flurry of unusual seismic activity, centered offshore near Mount Athos, home to ancient Orthodox monasteries, has scientists puzzled and on high alert....

75-year-old in serious condition after being hit during charity bike race

75-year-old in serious condition after being hit during charity bike race

A 75-year-old man is in serious condition after he was struck by a bicycle during a charity cycling race in Ormidia on Saturday....

Quick-thinking officer pulls elderly woman and caregiver from burning apartment

Quick-thinking officer pulls elderly woman and caregiver from burning apartment

A Game and Fauna Service patrol officer is being praised for rescuing two people from a burning apartment early Friday in Larnaca....

“The right time is coming and it will come soon,” vows Greek Foreign Minister regarding Crete-Cyprus power link

“The right time is coming and it will come soon,” vows Greek Foreign Minister regarding Crete-Cyprus power link

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, stating that it will proceed as planned and “at the right time,” during a recent interview....

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Mount Athos

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Mount Athos

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Mount Athos region Saturday afternoon, shaking parts of northern Greece....

27-year-old man found dead after house fire in Ypsonas

27-year-old man found dead after house fire in Ypsonas

A 27-year-old man was found dead Saturday afternoon following a house fire in the Ypsonas area of Limassol....

Fog blankets Limassol’s coastline

Fog blankets Limassol’s coastline

A dense fog rolled over Limassol’s coastal front this week, with residents sharing images of the eerie scene across social media....

24-year-old rescued from sea caves in Ayia Napa after injury

24-year-old rescued from sea caves in Ayia Napa after injury

A 24-year-old British man was rescued Friday after injuring himself in the Sea Caves area of Ayia Napa and becoming unable to reach safety on his own, authorities said....

Paphos Mayor: ‘I am under coordinated attacks’

Paphos Mayor: ‘I am under coordinated attacks’

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos says he is facing coordinated attacks from a small but organized group with significant interests, but insists he won’t be intimidated....

Police seize dozens of THC, CBD products from Larnaca kiosk

Police seize dozens of THC, CBD products from Larnaca kiosk

Police have seized 83 packages containing substances believed to include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) during a raid on a kiosk in Larnaca, authorities said Saturday....

Free Wi-Fi now available on Protaras beaches

Free Wi-Fi now available on Protaras beaches

Visitors to the beaches of the Paralimni-Deryneia municipality can now access free high-speed wireless internet, the municipality announced this week....

'‘When will that dreadful building be demolished?’'

'‘When will that dreadful building be demolished?’'

Former First Lady and former European Parliament member Androulla Vassiliou has drawn strong criticism after publicly calling for the demolition of APOEL football club’s clubhouse....

Wall in the sea at Kourion raises legal questions and scrutiny of British Bases

Wall in the sea at Kourion raises legal questions and scrutiny of British Bases

A newly constructed wall extending into the sea at Kourion Beach has triggered public backlash and raised serious concerns about violations of coastal protection laws and the role of the British Bases in environmental oversight....

Cyprus and China hail 'excellent' bilateral relations in high-level meeting

Cyprus and China hail 'excellent' bilateral relations in high-level meeting

The “excellent” level of relations between Cyprus and China was underscored Friday during a meeting between House of Representatives President Annita Demetriou and Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee, who is visiting the island....

Shots fired at Limassol offices, police hunt motorcycle shooter

Shots fired at Limassol offices, police hunt motorcycle shooter

Limassol police are working hard to solve a brazen shooting incident that took place Thursday night in the heart of the city....

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