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17 December, 2025
 

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Morfou raids expose undocumented workers and labour violations

Morfou raids expose undocumented workers and labour violations

Cypriot authorities conducted a coordinated inspection in the Morfou district on Thursday, uncovering cases of illegal employment and unlawful work....

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Speakers of small European states meet in Nicosia

Speakers of small European states meet in Nicosia

Parliamentary leaders from small European states concluded the 18th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of Small States of Europe in Nicosia this week....

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President Christodoulides and Israeli President Herzog discuss regional tensions

President Christodoulides and Israeli President Herzog discuss regional tensions

President Nikos Christodoulides spoke by telephone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday....

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Cyprus doctors urge more prostate cancer screening as cases mount

Cyprus doctors urge more prostate cancer screening as cases mount

Prostate cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men across Europe and in Cyprus, where doctors say hundreds of new cases are confirmed each year. Yet participation in routine screening continues to lag....

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Cyprus Forestry College reopens with first class in nearly a decade

Cyprus Forestry College reopens with first class in nearly a decade

The Cyprus Forestry College welcomed 20 students Monday as it reopened for the first time in almost 10 years, marking what officials called a milestone for forestry education on the island....

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Deadly hospital fungus hits Cyprus, experts warn of rising threat

Deadly hospital fungus hits Cyprus, experts warn of rising threat

Cyprus has joined the list of European countries facing a rising threat from a deadly fungus, Candidozyma auris, experts warn. The fungus, which primarily spreads in hospitals, has sparked concern due to its resistance to many antifungal drugs....

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Own your face: Denmark’s bold move against deepfakes

Own your face: Denmark’s bold move against deepfakes

Denmark is aiming to make history as the first European country to grant its citizens copyright over their own face, voice, and physical likeness, a bold step to combat the growing threat of AI-generated deepfake content....

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Cyprus rolls out second Israeli Barak MX air defense system

Cyprus rolls out second Israeli Barak MX air defense system

Cyprus has taken delivery of its second state-of-the-art Barak MX air defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), sparking strong reactions from Turkey. ...

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Wizz Air announces pilot and pilot academy open days in Cyprus

Wizz Air announces pilot and pilot academy open days in Cyprus

Wizz Air, Europe’s most environmentally sustainable airline, is pleased to announce two dedicated Open Day events for pilots and aspiring pilots and first officers in Cyprus this September. Both sessions will take place at the Best Western Plus Larco Hotel in Larnaca on Wednesday, 25 September 2025....

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Woman accuses priest of €150,000 scam

Woman accuses priest of €150,000 scam

A woman in Limassol has filed a complaint against her spiritual advisor, alleging he persuaded her to hand over €150,000, claiming he was facing serious financial difficulties....

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Graham Fink at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Graham Fink at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, the country’s flagship conference on technology, innovation, and society, returns on October 9, 2025, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. One of this year’s speakers is Graham Fink, a globally renowned creative visionary, who will explore ‘AI’s Role in Creativity.’...

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Paphos water worries put to rest

Paphos water worries put to rest

Residents of Paphos can breathe easier when it comes to drinking water. Government officials say new desalination units will secure supply for the district through at least 2026, regardless of rainfall....

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Can Cyprus become Europe’s fire shield?

Can Cyprus become Europe’s fire shield?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed setting up a new European firefighting hub in Cyprus, a first-of-its-kind plan that could boost fire protection in the region, but so far, it’s long on promise and short on details....

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Weather forecast: Sunshine holds the stage, clouds rehearse side acts

Weather forecast: Sunshine holds the stage, clouds rehearse side acts

A seasonal low-pressure system is still calling the shots, but it’s letting a few clouds audition for supporting roles....

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Cyprus seeks U.S. military equipment, joins EU defense program

Cyprus seeks U.S. military equipment, joins EU defense program

The Cyprus National Guard is preparing to expand its arsenal with U.S. military aircraft, helicopters and armored vehicles, part of a broader effort to modernize its forces and deepen defense ties with Washington and the European Union....

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Citroën recalls 15 vehicles over brake safety issue

Citroën recalls 15 vehicles over brake safety issue

The Department of Road Transport announced Saturday that Citroën has issued a recall for 15 vehicles due to a potential defect in the brake pedal transfer bar. ...

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Fire near Kosi landfill keeps crews on alert (VIDEO)

Fire near Kosi landfill keeps crews on alert (VIDEO)

Firefighters were called Saturday to contain a blaze that erupted in a large pile of waste near the Kosi landfill, authorities said....

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Fire breaks out at University of Cyprus

Fire breaks out at University of Cyprus

A fire erupted on the roof of a University of Cyprus building in Aglantzia on Friday, prompting the evacuation of classrooms....

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Von der Leyen vows to end Cyprus’s electricity isolation

Von der Leyen vows to end Cyprus’s electricity isolation

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to address critical energy bottlenecks, including Cyprus’s limited electricity links to continental Europe....

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Snake sightings in Limassol pools raise safety concerns (VIDEO)

Snake sightings in Limassol pools raise safety concerns (VIDEO)

Residents in the Limassol district are being advised to check their swimming pools after several reports of snakes seeking water during the dry season....

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Education ministry official faces sexual harassment charges

Education ministry official faces sexual harassment charges

A senior Education Ministry official is expected to be charged in connection with two separate sexual harassment complaints, one of which involves a girl who was a minor at the time of the alleged abuse....

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Weather forecast: Sunshine clings on, but clouds are circling the stage

Weather forecast: Sunshine clings on, but clouds are circling the stage

A seasonal low-pressure system is in charge, keeping the skies mostly clear, but only until the afternoon matinee shows up....

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Cyprus Supreme Court greenlights DNA collection by police

Cyprus Supreme Court greenlights DNA collection by police

Cyprus’s Supreme Constitutional Court has ruled that a key police law allowing authorities to collect DNA, saliva, fingerprints, and other evidence from people in detention is constitutional. ...

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Valuable water supply in Paphos locked away amid red tape

Valuable water supply in Paphos locked away amid red tape

A newly drilled water well in Agia Marina Chrysochous, capable of providing tens of thousands of liters of water per hour, has sat unused for nearly three months due to a dispute between local authorities over who is responsible for its operation....

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Person in custody in Charlie Kirk fatal shooting

Person in custody in Charlie Kirk fatal shooting

President Donald Trump said Friday that authorities have taken someone into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, though he cautioned that the information is preliminary....

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Two women held in Limassol over €150,000 property scam

Two women held in Limassol over €150,000 property scam

A Limassol court has ordered two women, aged 44 and 53, to remain in custody for five days as police investigate allegations they defrauded citizens of more than €150,000 in a property scam linked to the occupied territories....

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''I am innocent'': Ex-house speaker defends role in passport scandal

''I am innocent'': Ex-house speaker defends role in passport scandal

Two of Cyprus’s most high-profile politicians caught up in the ''golden passports'' scandal stood before a criminal court on Thursday to declare they had done nothing wrong....

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EU pledges €40M to keep Ukrainians warm this winter

EU pledges €40M to keep Ukrainians warm this winter

As Ukraine braces for its fourth winter under Russian attack, the European Union is sending an extra €40 million in humanitarian aid to help civilians survive freezing temperatures and war damage....

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All hail the Queen of Limassol Carnival 2026

All hail the Queen of Limassol Carnival 2026

The glitter is officially on! Amaryllis Kyriakou has been crowned Queen of the Limassol Carnival 2026, taking the dramatic title of ''Queen of Passion and Madness of the Limassol Carnival,'' the Limassol Municipality announced Thursday evening....

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Cyprus roads get a makeover

Cyprus roads get a makeover

Cyprus is moving forward with several major road projects aimed at making travel easier, safer, and faster while also supporting local development....

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