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17 April, 2026
 

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EU enlargement crisis now becomes Cyprus’ problem

EU enlargement crisis now becomes Cyprus’ problem

According to information obtained by ''K,'' Berlin has raised the issue of possible ''economic consequences'' for Budapest following Hungary’s decision to block the EU Council Conclusions on Enlargement at the General Affairs Council (GAC) meeting on December 16....

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The EU’s plastic ban four years later: Is it actually working?

The EU’s plastic ban four years later: Is it actually working?

It has been four years since the European Union waged war on plastic cutlery, straws, and stirrers. Now, Brussels wants to know if the strategy is actually working....

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Another day, another shooting: Shots fired at Paralimni home

Another day, another shooting: Shots fired at Paralimni home

Police were called into action Tuesday afternoon after shots were fired at a house in the eastern town of Paralimni, highlighting a worrying rise in violent incidents across the island....

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Popcorn, power plays, and Cyprus police finally on the streets

Popcorn, power plays, and Cyprus police finally on the streets

When Nikolas Papadopoulos asked whether the government was ''playing hot potato'' over the electricity interconnection, the same government in which he happens to be the biggest co-governor, he was told it’s all just ''political nonsense.''...

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Overnight vehicle fires torch three cars in Nicosia and Larnaca

Overnight vehicle fires torch three cars in Nicosia and Larnaca

Cyprus fire authorities are investigating two separate vehicle fire incidents that damaged three privately owned cars in the districts of Nicosia and Larnaca within a 24-hour period....

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From genocide disputes to e-visas: Turkey and Armenia take a step toward each other

From genocide disputes to e-visas: Turkey and Armenia take a step toward each other

For the first time in decades, citizens of Turkey and Armenia will find it easier to cross the heavily guarded border between the two neighbors, thanks to a new agreement simplifying visa procedures....

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Heavy rains cause landslides on Limassol-Paphos Motorway

Heavy rains cause landslides on Limassol-Paphos Motorway

Police have issued a safety warning for the Limassol-Paphos motorway following severe rainfall that caused soil landslides and flooding. ...

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First US LNG shipment for Bulgaria lands in Greece, boosting regional energy security

First US LNG shipment for Bulgaria lands in Greece, boosting regional energy security

A first-ever shipment of American liquefied natural gas bound for Bulgaria has arrived in northeastern Greece, marking a milestone for energy supply in southeast Europe and underscoring Greece’s growing role as a regional energy hub....

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Holiday boom at illegal airport

Holiday boom at illegal airport

More than 600 aircraft are expected to land and take off from the illegal airport in Tymbou between December 30, 2025, and January 4, 2026, as airlines ramp up flights for the New Year holiday rush....

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Major public works head into 2026 under a cloud of delays and cost overruns (pics)

Major public works head into 2026 under a cloud of delays and cost overruns (pics)

The arrival of 2026 is shaping up to be a major test for the government, particularly when it comes to public infrastructure. Several large-scale projects are running far behind the timelines announced when they were first unveiled, with delays now becoming the norm rather than the exception....

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After years of stalemate, Cyprus forces the world to pay attention again

After years of stalemate, Cyprus forces the world to pay attention again

After years of diplomatic fatigue and cautious optimism, the Cyprus problem roared back into international focus in 2025, with not one but two expanded UN-led conferences and a flurry of moves that put the island firmly back on the global political map....

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New Year’s Eve sneaks in, weather kicks off the party

New Year’s Eve sneaks in, weather kicks off the party

Low pressure was gradually affecting the area from yesterday evening, while the island will be under the influence of a significantly strengthened wind field until Thursday....

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Channel Tunnel power failure leaves thousands stranded on Europe routes

Channel Tunnel power failure leaves thousands stranded on Europe routes

Thousands of passengers travelling between the UK and mainland Europe faced major disruption after a power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel led to the suspension of Eurostar services for much of the day, during one of the busiest travel periods of the year....

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NATO and EU wary while Cyprus prepares to take EU Presidency

NATO and EU wary while Cyprus prepares to take EU Presidency

NATO and European Union officials are expressing concern ahead of Cyprus taking over the rotating presidency of the EU Council in January, amid fears that long-standing tensions with Turkey could complicate Europe’s defense agenda at a critical moment....

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Yellow weather alert issued as stormy conditions approach Cyprus

Yellow weather alert issued as stormy conditions approach Cyprus

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Cyprus, alerting residents to a period of unsettled conditions that will affect the island from Tuesday night through Wednesday night....

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A Cyprus village salad à la Brussels (no travel required)

A Cyprus village salad à la Brussels (no travel required)

Cyprus is preparing to host Europe with diplomatic seriousness and a salad that has clearly been to culinary finishing school....

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Fake priest alert: Archbishop issues urgent warning over man posing as Orthodox cleric

Fake priest alert: Archbishop issues urgent warning over man posing as Orthodox cleric

The Archbishop of Cyprus has issued a public warning after reports surfaced of a man falsely presenting himself as an Orthodox cleric....

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Cyprus ends 2025 with dams critically low despite December rain

Cyprus ends 2025 with dams critically low despite December rain

Cyprus is ending 2025 with its water reserves still at critically low levels, despite a December marked by colder temperatures, rainfall, and snowfall in higher elevations....

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Israelis are flying out in record numbers, and Cyprus is their go-to gateway

Israelis are flying out in record numbers, and Cyprus is their go-to gateway

Flights from Israel to Cyprus are reaching eye-catching levels this year, placing the island at the heart of a major surge in regional air travel, and making it the most connected destination from Israeli airports worldwide....

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Akamas roads could do more harm than good, environment watchdog warns

Akamas roads could do more harm than good, environment watchdog warns

The road works in Akamas are not just unfinished; they may be actively putting the area at risk....

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Pitch your film, win international deals, Cyprus is rolling out the red carpet

Pitch your film, win international deals, Cyprus is rolling out the red carpet

Cyprus is rolling out the red carpet for filmmakers next April, hosting the seventh edition of Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days, a three-day co-production, training, and networking event designed to put the island at the center of Mediterranean cinema. The event runs April 23–25, 2026, alongside the 24th Cyprus Film Days International Festival....

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Minister says enough is enough: Police will be seen and crime will be stopped

Minister says enough is enough: Police will be seen and crime will be stopped

Cyprus is sending a clear signal: citizens want results, and the government is listening. On Monday, Minister of Justice and Public Order Konstantinos Fytiris toured police departments in Famagusta and Larnaca, as well as the Police Air Operations Unit, underlining that public safety is a top priority....

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Trump says U.S. struck drug site inside Venezuela, raising fears of covert escalation

Trump says U.S. struck drug site inside Venezuela, raising fears of covert escalation

President Donald Trump says the United States has carried out a strike inside Venezuela, hitting what he described as a key drug-loading area, a claim that, if confirmed, would mark a sharp and worrying escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro....

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Cyprus shuts down smuggling routes, slashes irregular migration 86%

Cyprus shuts down smuggling routes, slashes irregular migration 86%

Cyprus has reduced irregular migrant arrivals by about 86% over the past three years, while sharply increasing returns, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannides said....

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Cyprus builders say they’re desperate for workers, and want asylum seekers on site

Cyprus builders say they’re desperate for workers, and want asylum seekers on site

Cyprus may be building nonstop, but the people needed to actually do the building are running out....

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Tuesday, December 30th forecast: The penultimate countdown

Tuesday, December 30th forecast: The penultimate countdown

We have officially reached the "penultimate" day of 2025, a fancy word that essentially means we are almost at the finish line, but the weather has decided to make the final stretch a bit slippery. ...

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Cyprus moves to the forefront of expanding defense partnership with Greece and Israel

Cyprus moves to the forefront of expanding defense partnership with Greece and Israel

Cyprus is set to play a growing role in a deepening defense partnership with Greece and Israel, as the three countries move to expand joint military activity and security cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean....

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Flu admissions rise as COVID vaccination remains low

Flu admissions rise as COVID vaccination remains low

Cyprus health authorities say hospitals are already recording admissions for Influenza A and other seasonal viruses as winter begins, while COVID-19 vaccination uptake remains low....

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24-hour checks rolled out along green line over foot-and-mouth disease fears

24-hour checks rolled out along green line over foot-and-mouth disease fears

Cyprus is moving to round-the-clock controls at crossing points from the occupied areas, tightening biosecurity measures as authorities try to keep foot-and-mouth disease from spreading into government-controlled regions....

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EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2025 Wows Crowds in Nicosia

EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2025 Wows Crowds in Nicosia

The EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2025 was a huge success, taking place on Saturday, December 20, along Makarios Avenue – Spyridaki Square (360 Tower), offering attendees a unique Christmas experience packed with music, street food, entertainment, and giving back....

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