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18 December, 2025
 

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Holy heist in Limassol as thieves steal priest’s car during Sunday service

Holy heist in Limassol as thieves steal priest’s car during Sunday service

Turns out, even divine parking spots aren’t safe anymore. In a scene that sounds straight out of a dark comedy, a Limassol priest’s car was stolen right outside his church, while he was inside leading evening prayers....

It’s not just a job, it’s public service

It’s not just a job, it’s public service

Being a civil servant isn’t just about holding a government job, it’s about serving people with integrity, consistency, and respect, said Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights Maria Stylianou Lottidi at a conference for senior officials on Monday....

Cyprus teens can’t tell news from social media, study finds

Cyprus teens can’t tell news from social media, study finds

A new study by the Institute of Mass Media (IMME) reveals that many young people in Cyprus struggle to distinguish real news from social media content, raising concerns about the future of journalism and democratic participation....

College degrees don’t guarantee success anymore, LinkedIn CEO says

College degrees don’t guarantee success anymore, LinkedIn CEO says

The days when a degree from a top university guaranteed a high-paying job are over, according to LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky, who says the global job market is shifting faster than ever, and traditional education is no longer a ''golden ticket'' to career success....

Trump hints at pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell: ''I’ll take a look''

Trump hints at pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell: ''I’ll take a look''

Donald Trump is once again stirring the pot, this time by leaving the door open to a possible pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein....

Larnaca ER run by trainees while senior doctors collected full pay

Larnaca ER run by trainees while senior doctors collected full pay

In most cases last year, patients rushing into the First Aid Department at Larnaca General Hospital were treated not by senior doctors, but by trainees, while the specialists on duty were often nowhere to be found, according to a new report by the Audit Office of the Republic....

Workers and digital nomads to benefit from EU’s new fair work rules

Workers and digital nomads to benefit from EU’s new fair work rules

Cyprus’s growing community of digital nomads, migrant workers, and seasonal staff could soon see a major shake-up in how their work and benefits are handled across Europe....

Weather bulletin: Barbara brings the brollies and the breeze

Weather bulletin: Barbara brings the brollies and the breeze

The low-pressure system, affectionately nicknamed "BARBARA," currently enjoying a nice long stay over Central Greece, has apparently decided to pack its bags and head northeast....

Over 1,000 animals face uncertain future after Paphos shelter ordered to close

Over 1,000 animals face uncertain future after Paphos shelter ordered to close

More than 1,000 animals could soon be left homeless after authorities ordered the closure of an unlicensed animal shelter in the Paphos district....

Three drivers hurt in five-car pileup

Three drivers hurt in five-car pileup

Three drivers from five vehicles involved in a collision on Eleftherias Avenue were taken to the hospital for medical examinations Monday afternoon....

Lakatameia Municipality condemns fourth act of vandalism in one year

Lakatameia Municipality condemns fourth act of vandalism in one year

The Municipality of Lakatameia reported Sunday that the park on Salaminos Street in Tseri has been vandalized for the fourth time within a year....

Leading Minds in Technology and Innovation to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Leading Minds in Technology and Innovation to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 returns on October 9, under the central theme ''Beyond AI'', exploring how individuals, businesses, and societies can stay competitive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence....

Fugitive in infamous 2009 ‘Arctic Sea’ hijacking arrested in Cyprus after 15 years on the run

Fugitive in infamous 2009 ‘Arctic Sea’ hijacking arrested in Cyprus after 15 years on the run

A Russian-Israeli man wanted for one of Europe’s most mysterious maritime hijackings has been arrested in Cyprus, 15 years after vanishing while out on bail....

''He knew too much'': Secret note names alleged killers of national guardsman

''He knew too much'': Secret note names alleged killers of national guardsman

The unsolved death of 26-year-old National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou has once again shaken Cyprus, after a handwritten note surfaced allegedly naming those behind his killing, and suggesting a shocking motive....

A big step for animal welfare in Cyprus

A big step for animal welfare in Cyprus

The Cyprus government is stepping up its support for animal welfare with new funding and initiatives announced on World Animal Day....

Christodoulides: ''He clearly doesn’t know who he’s dealing with''

Christodoulides: ''He clearly doesn’t know who he’s dealing with''

A new round of tension has erupted between Athens and Nicosia over the ambitious undersea electricity cable meant to connect Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, known as the GSI Interconnector, after a report suggested Greece’s power grid operator had challenged a funding decision by Cyprus’s energy regulator....

Kaiti Cleridou, daughter of former Cypriot President Glafkos Clerides, dies at 76

Kaiti Cleridou, daughter of former Cypriot President Glafkos Clerides, dies at 76

Kaiti Clerides, a prominent figure in Cypriot politics and daughter of the late President Glafkos Clerides, has died at the age of 76....

Former Metropolitan of Kition, once convicted of indecent assault, dies at 87

Former Metropolitan of Kition, once convicted of indecent assault, dies at 87

The former Metropolitan of Kition, Chrysostomos, who once faced criminal charges and a suspended prison sentence for indecent assault, has died at the age of 87....

The forecast is feeling fickle: A sun-to-storm shift is brewing

The forecast is feeling fickle: A sun-to-storm shift is brewing

Today's forecast is brought to you by the sky's complete lack of commitment. We're expecting periods of temporarily increased cloud cover. Think of the clouds as guests who can't decide if they want to stay for the party or just stand awkwardly by the door....

Ministers ditch electric cars, return to gas-powered vehicles

Ministers ditch electric cars, return to gas-powered vehicles

Weeks after state officials received new electric vehicles, many are reportedly returning to their previous fuel-powered cars....

Digital Agenda: Exploring the frontiers of innovation

Digital Agenda: Exploring the frontiers of innovation

This year’s Digital Agenda theme explores how artificial intelligence has penetrated our lives and how it affects them in both positive and/or negative ways....

Larnaca’s giant flamingo takes flight: From concrete eyesore to city icon

Larnaca’s giant flamingo takes flight: From concrete eyesore to city icon

What was once a dull, grey concrete tank standing at the entrance to Larnaca has now been transformed into a striking work of art, a monumental flamingo that welcomes visitors as they drive into the city. ...

Police continue crackdown on illegal bird trapping, arrest two in Nicosia and Larnaca raids

Police continue crackdown on illegal bird trapping, arrest two in Nicosia and Larnaca raids

Authorities extended their campaign against illegal bird trapping Friday, arresting two men and seizing hundreds of birds and trapping equipment in coordinated raids across the Nicosia and Larnaca districts....

Hamas accepts Trump’s Gaza peace plan, Israel freezes offensive

Hamas accepts Trump’s Gaza peace plan, Israel freezes offensive

Hamas said Friday it has accepted the framework of a U.S. peace proposal presented by President Donald Trump and is ready to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, prompting Israel to freeze its military campaign in the Gaza Strip....

Cyprus rolls out new treatment to protect babies from dangerous winter virus

Cyprus rolls out new treatment to protect babies from dangerous winter virus

Cyprus’ Health Ministry has introduced a new preventive treatment for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), aiming to cut hospital admissions among infants and young children during the upcoming winter season....

Excavations at Erimi Pamboula reveal houses, tools and pottery from the Chalcolithic era

Excavations at Erimi Pamboula reveal houses, tools and pottery from the Chalcolithic era

Excavations at a prehistoric settlement in Erimi Pamboula have revealed evidence of human activity dating to the early third millennium B.C....

Authorities crack down on illegal bird trapping in Famagusta district

Authorities crack down on illegal bird trapping in Famagusta district

Police and environmental organizations teamed up last week to shut down an illegal bird-trapping site in Famagusta, arresting a suspect and seizing four nets and two devices that mimic bird calls....

€500,000 protection demand ends in shooting at Limassol beach hotel

€500,000 protection demand ends in shooting at Limassol beach hotel

A 39-year-old Greek man was arrested Monday after a Ukrainian businessman was shot outside a Limassol beach hotel in what police say was an attempted extortion over €500,000. ...

Protesters to file complaint after police pepper-spray Gaza rally in Nicosia

Protesters to file complaint after police pepper-spray Gaza rally in Nicosia

Protesters in Cyprus say they will file formal complaints against the police after officers used pepper spray to disperse a demonstration outside the Foreign Ministry on Thursday....

Driver who left cyclist to die in Nicosia crash jailed after appeal

Driver who left cyclist to die in Nicosia crash jailed after appeal

A man who caused the death of a 25-year-old cyclist in Aglantzia in 2022 will now serve prison time after Cyprus’ Court of Appeal overturned his suspended sentence and ordered him jailed for 10 months....

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