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25 June, 2026
 

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Mafia murders puzzle investigators

Mafia murders puzzle investigators

The mafia murder of Alexis Mavromichalis, known as ''Alexoui,'' inside his apartment on Tuesday night in Verenikis Street, Acropolis, presents a challenging case for Nicosia CID investigators. ...

The Israeli army on 'very high alert' along the northern border with Lebanon

The Israeli army on 'very high alert' along the northern border with Lebanon

The Israeli army has announced a state of "very high alert" along the country's northern border with Lebanon. They have also stated their readiness to respond to any incident that may occur in the region....

A legal dilemma impacts children of mixed marriages in Cyprus

A legal dilemma impacts children of mixed marriages in Cyprus

A legal gray area exists for children of mixed marriages in Cyprus, particularly those involving a Greek Cypriot parent and a parent who arrived in Cyprus through migratory flows, categorized as irregular, ...

Hellenic employees want share of bank's excess profits

Hellenic employees want share of bank's excess profits

The Cyprus Bank Employees' Union (CBCU) has called for a three-hour work stoppage at all Hellenic Banks on Monday, November 6, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m....

Sea-lice disaster hits Iceland's prominent salmon farm

Sea-lice disaster hits Iceland's prominent salmon farm

Images of severely diseased, dead and dying salmon at an Icelandic fish farm, obtained by the Guardian, have been described by one veterinary expert as an “animal welfare disaster” on a scale never previously seen....

Police officer under the influence of drugs

Police officer under the influence of drugs

A female police officer in the Limassol district has been suspended after testing positive for drugs....

President Christodoulides hails unprecedented ties between Cyprus and US

President Christodoulides hails unprecedented ties between Cyprus and US

Relations between Cyprus and the United States are today at the highest level than ever before, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday evening, addressing a Gala dinner at the Presidential Palace, organised by AHEPA Cyprus in memory of businessman Photos Photiades....

UK accused of turning a blind eye to Israel-Palestine war

UK accused of turning a blind eye to Israel-Palestine war

Concerns that the UK Foreign Office has neglected the Israel-Palestine conflict in its tilt to the Indo-Pacific and the pursuit of trade deals across the Middle East is to be investigated by the foreign affairs select committee....

New US sanctions target Cyprus over Russia connections

New US sanctions target Cyprus over Russia connections

Four individuals and two legal entities related to Cyprus are included in a new US list of sanctions imposed due to Russia's offensive against Ukraine....

Reduced fuel and heating oil prices come into effect today

Reduced fuel and heating oil prices come into effect today

The excise tax on fuel and heating oil in Cyprus has been reduced by 8.33 and 6.39 cents per litre, respectively, as announced by the government on October 19....

Sunny skies with occasional clouds

Sunny skies with occasional clouds

The weather forecast for this Friday and the upcoming weekend offers a mixed bag of conditions, including partly cloudy skies, isolated rain, and rising temperatures....

Will Czech Republic embrace the euro?

Will Czech Republic embrace the euro?

Despite being part of the European Union for nearly two decades, the Czech Republic remains staunchly opposed to adopting the euro as its official currency. ...

Cyprus records €253.8M in new loans for September 2023

Cyprus records €253.8M in new loans for September 2023

Pure new loans in September 2023 increased to €253.8 million compared to €207 million in August 2023, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Thursday. ...

UN's Lacroix visits Pyla

UN's Lacroix visits Pyla

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix who has been on the island since yesterday, visited Pyla....

Israel rejects Gaza ceasefire according to Hamas

Israel rejects Gaza ceasefire according to Hamas

The first British nationals have left Gaza via the Rafah border crossing from the Strip into Egypt, the Foreign Office has said....

ENI launches Cyprus drilling operation at Kronos-2

ENI launches Cyprus drilling operation at Kronos-2

The Transocean Barrents floating drilling rig has set sail from Limassol and is en route to the Kronos field. It will conduct drilling operations on behalf of the Italian company ENI at the Kronos-2 target in Block 6 of the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), approximately 160 kilometers southwest of Cyprus, according to a report from CNA....

Cyprus emerges as NATO's secret ally in Middle East evacuations

Cyprus emerges as NATO's secret ally in Middle East evacuations

The significant role of Cyprus in evacuating and rescuing US and Western countries from Israel and Lebanon has garnered attention recently....

Groundbreaking gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children

Groundbreaking gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children

In China, a true medical breakthrough has been achieved in a human trial that had as many as 10 children born deaf have their hearing restored through a genetic therapy method....

UN Under-Secretary-General navigates key agreements and envoy talks

UN Under-Secretary-General navigates key agreements and envoy talks

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, who is carrying a three-day visit to Cyprus will visit the area of Pyla and the fenced-off city of Varoshia....

Tatar's two-state solution push for Cyprus

Tatar's two-state solution push for Cyprus

Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish Cypriots, emphasized the challenge of reuniting after 60 years, stating that there is little common ground left for such a reunion. He argued that there are now two separate states in Cyprus, highlighting the need for a new policy on this basis....

More illegal migrants repatriated from Cyprus

More illegal migrants repatriated from Cyprus

In a joint operation coordinated by the European agency FRONTEX, 14 third-country nationals who were residing unlawfully in Cyprus were repatriated to their respective countries today....

Producers and importers join forces to tackle tobacco product waste

Producers and importers join forces to tackle tobacco product waste

Producers and importers of tobacco products with filters have embarked on a significant environmental initiative, aligning themselves with the European Directive 2019/904/EU....

Private labels dominate market as e-kalathi falters

Private labels dominate market as e-kalathi falters

Disagreements over the specifics and philosophy of the bill concerning the creation of the e-kalathi electronic platform have led to an ongoing debate in the House Commerce Committee. ...

Hunt for killers intensifies in Kalogeropoulos ambush

Hunt for killers intensifies in Kalogeropoulos ambush

The police are closing in on the perpetrators of the fatal ambush on 55-year-old Thanasis Kalogeropoulos, which occurred on Monday morning....

Autopsy reveals ruptured liver and lung caused by gunshot

Autopsy reveals ruptured liver and lung caused by gunshot

In a recent forensic examination, it was determined that Alexis Mavromichalis (Alexoui) met his demise due to a hemorrhagic shock caused by a ruptured liver and lung caused by a gunshot wound. The autopsy was conducted by forensic pathologists Angeliki Papetta and Orthodoxos Orthodoxou....

The Beatles' 'Now and Then' surprises fans with a release

The Beatles' 'Now and Then' surprises fans with a release

George Harrison originally disliked it; fans had long assumed it would never be released. But the “final” song by the Beatles, Now and Then, is being released at 2pm GMT, an unexpected last flourish for arguably the UK’s greatest band....

Airstrikes, rockets, and buildings claim over 3,600 child lives in Gaza

Airstrikes, rockets, and buildings claim over 3,600 child lives in Gaza

The murders of Alexis Mavromichalis (Alexoui) and Thanasis Kalogeropoulos present a challenging puzzle for investigators. They are grappling with a wealth of information related to the open conflicts involving the victims. ...

Metropolitan Police remove kidnapped hostage posters in London

Metropolitan Police remove kidnapped hostage posters in London

A relative of an Israeli man who is among at least 230 hostages abducted by Hamas has criticized the Metropolitan Police for removing posters calling for their release....

Cabinet amends minimum guaranteed income and social benefits laws

Cabinet amends minimum guaranteed income and social benefits laws

The Council of Ministers in Cyprus has recently approved an amendment to the Minimum Guaranteed Income and Social Benefits Laws, signaling a significant change in the country's approach to residency requirements. ...

Double homicide shrouded in mystery, points to professionals

Double homicide shrouded in mystery, points to professionals

In a perplexing case, the recent double murder of Alexios Mavromichalis and Thanasis Kalogeropoulos has left authorities in Cyprus facing a challenging puzzle....

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