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Cyprus taken to EU court (again) over dangerous, unfinished landfills

Cyprus taken to EU court (again) over dangerous, unfinished landfills

The European Commission has decided to drag Cyprus back to the European Court of Justice, this time over a long-standing failure to clean up two problematic landfills that have been sitting idle but unsafe for years....

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Smart meter swap blamed for house fire

Smart meter swap blamed for house fire

A recent house fire in Cyprus has triggered alarm bells over how smart electricity meters are being installed, with industry experts warning of potential safety risks if the process is rushed or done without proper checks....

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Israel quietly steps back from Great Sea Interconnector project

Israel quietly steps back from Great Sea Interconnector project

Israel appears to be backing away from a major energy project that was once seen as a symbol of Mediterranean cooperation, focusing instead on a smaller-scale power connection with Cyprus alone....

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Police bust Land Registry corruption ring

Police bust Land Registry corruption ring

A major corruption scandal has come to light in Greece, where authorities have arrested nine people tied to bribery and backdoor dealings in public land registry offices across Attica....

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Trump pushes to 'rebrand' the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf

Trump pushes to 'rebrand' the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf

President Donald Trump is preparing to stir diplomatic waters during his upcoming trip to the Middle East by pushing for a controversial name change: the U.S. will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf....

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The Vatican: Cardinals begin secret conclave to elect new pope

The Vatican: Cardinals begin secret conclave to elect new pope

The world’s most secretive election is now underway. Today, 133 Roman Catholic cardinals began the conclave that will choose the next pope, gathering inside the Sistine Chapel under strict security and a vow of total silence....

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Cypriot banks on the rise as credit upgrades could mean cheaper loans for all

Cypriot banks on the rise as credit upgrades could mean cheaper loans for all

Cypriot banks are starting 2025 on a high note, collecting credit upgrades from major international rating agencies and setting the stage for wider economic benefits that could reach the average citizen....

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Masked men on motorbikes target food couriers in back-to-back nighttime assaults

Masked men on motorbikes target food couriers in back-to-back nighttime assaults

Two delivery drivers were attacked within an hour on Tuesday night in separate incidents in the Limassol District, police said....

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Explosions near Limassol Port spark fireworks investigation (VIDEO)

Explosions near Limassol Port spark fireworks investigation (VIDEO)

Authorities in Limassol were placed on high alert late Tuesday night after a series of explosions and a fire broke out near the city’s port area, prompting an immediate response from police and fire services....

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Wagging tails & sunshine ahead. Your favorite furry forecaster reports!

Wagging tails & sunshine ahead. Your favorite furry forecaster reports!

Oh boy, oh boy, what a pawsitively perfect day! The skies are mostly clear today, just the way I like it when I zoom around the park!...

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New law could let parties spend over €1 million in 2026 elections

New law could let parties spend over €1 million in 2026 elections

Proposed changes to Cyprus’ electoral law, including a significant increase in campaign spending limits for parliamentary candidates, are nearing final approval ahead of the 2026 elections....

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Cyprus slashes prison overcrowding, responds to Eurostat report

Cyprus slashes prison overcrowding, responds to Eurostat report

Prison overcrowding in Cyprus has dropped significantly, falling from 70% to 27% over the past year, the Justice Ministry said Monday....

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Fuel tank sinks off Limassol coast

Fuel tank sinks off Limassol coast

A floating fuel tank sank during towing operations off the coast of Amathus in Limassol, prompting a response from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research....

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Surprise surprise, Cyprus near the top again in EU electricity costs

Surprise surprise, Cyprus near the top again in EU electricity costs

Cyprus had the second highest electricity prices in the European Union relative to consumer purchasing power in the second half of 2024, according to new data from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency....

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Police intercept migrant boat off Cape Greco; One arrested

Police intercept migrant boat off Cape Greco; One arrested

Authorities located 21 migrants from Syria off the coast of Cape Greco early Monday and arrested a 33-year-old man suspected of smuggling them....

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Parents, caregivers could soon work less as Cyprus pushes for flexible hours in public sector

Parents, caregivers could soon work less as Cyprus pushes for flexible hours in public sector

Working parents in Cyprus’ public sector may soon get the option to trim their daily hours by up to two, under a new government push to make work and family life easier to juggle. ...

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Brutal killing of Yannis Argyros: 19 stab wounds, drugs, and a café full of clues

Brutal killing of Yannis Argyros: 19 stab wounds, drugs, and a café full of clues

The murder of 45-year-old Yannis Argyros has shocked Cyprus, with authorities revealing the victim was stabbed 19 times in a savage attack that has led to the arrest of two people....

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Scammers hijack parking machines with fake QR codes

Scammers hijack parking machines with fake QR codes

A new scam is making the rounds in Limassol, with fraudsters tricking unsuspecting drivers by slapping fake QR codes on parking ticket machines in municipal car parks....

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Education Ministry slammed for millions spent and cut corners in dodgy deals

Education Ministry slammed for millions spent and cut corners in dodgy deals

A deep dive by Cyprus’ Auditor General has uncovered a troubling pattern in how the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth has been handling public project contracts, and the red flags go back nearly a decade....

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Police seek 18-year-old after violent attack on elderly women in Paphos

Police seek 18-year-old after violent attack on elderly women in Paphos

Authorities are investigating a violent assault that left an elderly woman seriously injured in Paphos on Monday....

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Israeli strikes kill at least 57 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say

Israeli strikes kill at least 57 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say

At least 57 people were killed Monday in Israeli military operations across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian officials in the blockaded territory....

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Summer sneak peek promises sunshine and soaring temps

Summer sneak peek promises sunshine and soaring temps

If you’ve been dreaming of summer, your wish is coming true! A gentle high-pressure system is gracing the area, bringing in a wave of warmth that’s set to wrap the island in golden sunshine starting tomorrow....

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Privacy concerns fuel tension over Afghan students with warts at Engomi School

Privacy concerns fuel tension over Afghan students with warts at Engomi School

A group of five Afghan-origin children were sent home from Engomi A’ Primary School after arriving with visible skin warts, despite presenting a doctor's note indicating the condition was in remission....

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Union condemns threats against Turkish Cypriot journalist exposing corruption and organized crime in occupied Cyprus

Union condemns threats against Turkish Cypriot journalist exposing corruption and organized crime in occupied Cyprus

The Union of Cyprus Journalists (UCJ) has raised alarm over death threats made against journalist Aysemden Akin, editor-in-chief of the online newspaper Bugun Kibris, following her investigative reporting into corruption and criminal networks tied to occupied Cyprus and Turkey....

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Excavation without permit linked to collapse that caused hazardous gas leak in Engomi

Excavation without permit linked to collapse that caused hazardous gas leak in Engomi

A gas leak in Engomi on May 4 was likely caused by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders falling during a landslide near a construction site, authorities said Monday....

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Inmate population in Cyprus more than doubles prison capacity, Eurostat says

Inmate population in Cyprus more than doubles prison capacity, Eurostat says

Cyprus had the most overcrowded prisons in the European Union in 2023, with an inmate population more than double the system’s intended capacity, according to figures released by Eurostat, the EU’s statistics agency....

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George Pechlivanoglou, George Petrou, and George Tziortzis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

George Pechlivanoglou, George Petrou, and George Tziortzis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference will focus on supporting and advancing the national strategy for a Green Transition....

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PwC Cyprus: The Cypriot real estate market maintained its momentum in 2024

PwC Cyprus: The Cypriot real estate market maintained its momentum in 2024

PwC Cyprus presents its annual report on the Cypriot real estate market, outlining the main developments and trends of the sector during 2024, through detailed analysis and the use of extensive databases as well as the firm’s sectoral expertise....

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They knew but didn't warn the public

They knew but didn't warn the public

Even after lives were lost and families shattered, Cyprus’ Road Transport Department failed to properly inform the public about the dangers of defective Takata airbags....

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Same script, different day as Tatar says ''no, no, no'' to familiar roadblocks

Same script, different day as Tatar says ''no, no, no'' to familiar roadblocks

The much-anticipated meeting between Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar ended with more disappointment than progress on Monday, as the leaders clashed over long-standing issues, and once again walked away without any meaningful breakthrough....

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Over €620,000 in upgrades heading to Polis and nearby villages

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Tourist beaten over sunbed dispute on Turkish beach
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Tourist beaten over sunbed dispute on Turkish beach

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