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18 December, 2025
 

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Police seek David Gazzaev and Stavros Kriarides in Limassol shooting

Police seek David Gazzaev and Stavros Kriarides in Limassol shooting

Two separate violent incidents left men hospitalized in serious condition in Cyprus on Monday and Tuesday, authorities said, as police continue investigations and search for suspects....

Fake email tricks Cyprus firm into losing €37,700

Fake email tricks Cyprus firm into losing €37,700

Authorities in Limassol are investigating a case of online fraud in which a company lost more than €37,000 after being misled by a fraudulent email....

Paphos launches €1.85M project to build two museums in historic center

Paphos launches €1.85M project to build two museums in historic center

The Municipality of Paphos has signed a contract to create two new museums in the city’s historic district as part of its cultural development drive....

Cypriot archer Christos Misos wins world para title in Korea

Cypriot archer Christos Misos wins world para title in Korea

Christos Misos captured the gold medal at the World Para Archery Championships in South Korea on Saturday, giving Cyprus a world champion in the sport....

Spain honors Stella Kyriakides for global impact on cancer care

Spain honors Stella Kyriakides for global impact on cancer care

Former European Union Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides was recognized in Spain on Monday for her role in shaping Europe’s fight against cancer....

Netanyahu slams door on Palestinian state after Trump’s peace plan

Netanyahu slams door on Palestinian state after Trump’s peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed suggestions that he had agreed in principle to a Palestinian state, insisting instead that Israel’s army will remain in much of Gaza....

Drug use among Cyprus' youth is still alarmingly high

Drug use among Cyprus' youth is still alarmingly high

Drug use among teenagers and young adults in Cyprus is showing no signs of easing, with the latest figures painting a troubling picture....

Alpha Stage at Digital Agenda 2025: Showcasing Cyprus as a Hub of Innovation

Alpha Stage at Digital Agenda 2025: Showcasing Cyprus as a Hub of Innovation

Cyprus has a story to tell. One of creativity, daring ideas, and a growing ecosystem of innovation. At the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025, happening on October 9, the Alpha Stage will put the spotlight squarely on the people making it happen....

No cashiers, no lines: Greece’s first staff-free supermarket opens in Athens

No cashiers, no lines: Greece’s first staff-free supermarket opens in Athens

Greece has just welcomed its first fully automated supermarket, where shoppers grab what they need and walk out without interacting with a single cashier....

Greek Cypriot trial in occupied Cyprus delayed again due to Turkish expert witness

Greek Cypriot trial in occupied Cyprus delayed again due to Turkish expert witness

The trial of five Greek Cypriots accused of entering a military zone in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus has been postponed to October 8, 2025....

Cyprus court keeps Iranian asylum seeker behind bars

Cyprus court keeps Iranian asylum seeker behind bars

The Administrative Court of Appeal in Cyprus has upheld the detention of an Iranian national seeking international protection, reversing a lower court’s earlier ruling that had ordered his release....

Mavrokolympos back in service: ''What we’re waiting for now is rain.''

Mavrokolympos back in service: ''What we’re waiting for now is rain.''

The Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, whose sudden damage earlier this year triggered water shortages and forced Cyprus to import mobile desalination units, has finally been repaired, authorities announced....

Limassol hotel shooting sets off murder hunt across the divide

Limassol hotel shooting sets off murder hunt across the divide

A late-night shooting outside a luxury hotel in Limassol has left a 42-year-old Ukrainian man seriously injured, in what police believe was a violent fallout over money....

From fall to foul play as police treat Limassol death as murder

From fall to foul play as police treat Limassol death as murder

Police in Limassol are investigating the death of a 31-year-old man as a premeditated murder after an autopsy suggested his injuries were not caused by a fall....

Power shift: 17 companies enter Cyprus’ new electricity market

Power shift: 17 companies enter Cyprus’ new electricity market

For the first time in Cyprus, households and businesses will soon be able to choose who supplies their electricity. Starting today, 17 companies, ranging from homegrown startups to established energy providers, are stepping into the island’s brand-new competitive electricity market....

Weather forecast: Clouds circling, winds flexing, seas complaining

Weather forecast: Clouds circling, winds flexing, seas complaining

A seasonal low-pressure system is steering the show today, making sure the weather doesn’t get too predictable....

Cyprus and Mediterranean among world’s most climate-vulnerable regions

Cyprus and Mediterranean among world’s most climate-vulnerable regions

Cyprus and the wider Mediterranean are among the world’s most climate-sensitive regions, already experiencing hotter, drier summers, the island’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, said....

24-year-old Syrian wanted by police for human smuggling

24-year-old Syrian wanted by police for human smuggling

Authorities have issued a public alert for 24-year-old Ihab Al Mistu from Syria, who is wanted in connection with ongoing investigations into human smuggling and related crimes....

Unfastened helmet suspected in man's fatal head trauma during motorcycle accident

Unfastened helmet suspected in man's fatal head trauma during motorcycle accident

A 34-year-old Syrian man died Sunday following a motorcycle collision in Limassol, with an autopsy revealing severe head trauma that police suspect may be linked to an improperly secured helmet....

Cypriot tradition came to life at Alphamega Hypermarkets

Cypriot tradition came to life at Alphamega Hypermarkets

The 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival titled “Cypriot and Authentic” took place on Sunday, 28 September, at the outdoor area of Alphamega Engomi, attracting a large, enthusiastic crowd. Visitors of all ages enjoyed an authentic experience, full of flavours, music, games and images of Cypriot tradition that we all love and want to preserve....

ExxonMobil Cyprus grants €100,000 to support actions in the fire-hit region of Limassol

ExxonMobil Cyprus grants €100,000 to support actions in the fire-hit region of Limassol

Following the devastating wildfires that affected villages in the mountainous Limassol region last July, and after consultations with relevant stakeholders on practical assistance to the impacted areas, ExxonMobil has contributed a total of €100,000 to two organisations, supporting their commendable efforts....

Nicosia streets shut for military parade Wednesday

Nicosia streets shut for military parade Wednesday

Motorists in Nicosia should plan ahead on Wednesday as several central streets will be closed for the city’s annual Military Parade....

Social welfare strike disrupts services across Cyprus

Social welfare strike disrupts services across Cyprus

Social Welfare Services are on strike today, halting normal operations and leaving some citizens without key support as employees protest a government decision over disability program oversight....

EU Investment Bank holds first board meeting in Cyprus

EU Investment Bank holds first board meeting in Cyprus

The top decision-makers of the European Investment Bank (EIB) are in Cyprus for their first board meeting in the country, shining a spotlight on the island as a key partner in European development....

The weekend is over and it's time for the weather to get back to business

The weekend is over and it's time for the weather to get back to business

That seasonal low pressure is back, acting like the annoying colleague who insists on joining every conversation....

Shifting political landscape as elections inch closer, poll points to unpredictability

Shifting political landscape as elections inch closer, poll points to unpredictability

With eight months to go until parliamentary elections, a new poll suggests Cyprus is heading for one of its most unpredictable contests in years....

Financial strain and governance concerns top citizens’ worries in Cyprus

Financial strain and governance concerns top citizens’ worries in Cyprus

Price hikes and corruption set the agenda with 70% of respondents saying they are little to not at all satisfied with the performance of the current government....

EU Parliament blocks Famagusta fact-finding mission

EU Parliament blocks Famagusta fact-finding mission

The European Parliament’s Petitions Committee has rejected a proposal for a fact-finding mission to the occupied city of Famagusta in the first half of 2026....

Can the slogan “Free Palestine” be considered antisemitic?

Can the slogan “Free Palestine” be considered antisemitic?

Can the slogan “Free Palestine” be considered antisemitic? Three academics attempt to clarify the issue based on international law and conclude that the slogan does not fall under the definition of antisemitism....

''Innocent until proven guilty'': Cyprus found in breach by ECHR

''Innocent until proven guilty'': Cyprus found in breach by ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights has found that Cyprus violated a man’s right to be presumed innocent, ordering the state to pay him €5,000 in damages....

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