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05 July, 2026
 

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Suspected scammer arrested after luxury hotel stays charged at one cent

Suspected scammer arrested after luxury hotel stays charged at one cent

Spanish authorities have detained a 20-year-old man accused of exploiting a weakness in an online hotel booking system to secure high-end accommodation for almost nothing....

Young worker critically hurt after 11-meter fall from roof in Paphos

Young worker critically hurt after 11-meter fall from roof in Paphos

A 21-year-old construction worker is fighting for his life after plunging from a rooftop Tuesday morning in Paphos, in what authorities say is the latest serious workplace accident under investigation....

Ignore a siren, pay €3,000, or face jail

Ignore a siren, pay €3,000, or face jail

Drivers who hesitate to move for sirens could be costing lives, and police are warning the public that the law is clear: when an emergency vehicle approaches, you must make way immediately....

Exclusive Preview Presentation of the New Porsche Cayenne Electric in Cyprus

Exclusive Preview Presentation of the New Porsche Cayenne Electric in Cyprus

An exclusive preview presentation of the new Porsche Cayenne Electric took place on February 11th at the Destination Porsche Limassol showroom....

Legal Service to appeal Syllouris-Tziovanis acquittal, accuse court errors

Legal Service to appeal Syllouris-Tziovanis acquittal, accuse court errors

The Legal Service is taking aim at the controversial acquittal of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris and ex-MP Christakis Tziovanis, announcing it will appeal the decision of the Nicosia Criminal Court. ...

Lidl Cyprus supports the Lenten table with 15% price reductions on essential products

Lidl Cyprus supports the Lenten table with 15% price reductions on essential products

Lidl Cyprus, staying true to its commitment to offering the best quality at the best market price, announces a new initiative to support households during the period of Great Lent....

 BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026: The Premier Defence and Security Event Returns to Nicosia

BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026: The Premier Defence and Security Event Returns to Nicosia

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CARIE), and C.D Multimedia Services Ltd. are pleased to announce the organization of the International Defence and Security Conference and Exhibition, "BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026."...

Rain boosts Paphos water reserves, easing summer shortage fears

Rain boosts Paphos water reserves, easing summer shortage fears

Recent rainfall has given a welcome lift to water supplies in the district of Paphos, with local officials saying the downpours have significantly strengthened dam reserves and improved the region’s overall water outlook....

Wednesday forecast: The north Greek wind machine is heading our way

Wednesday forecast: The north Greek wind machine is heading our way

Mother Nature has decided we need a little excitement today. A system from Northern Greece is officially moving in, bringing a moody mix of clouds and the occasional thunderous roar....

Fake “Cyprus Police” Viber calls used to trick victims

Fake “Cyprus Police” Viber calls used to trick victims

The Cyprus Police have issued a public warning about a new wave of fraud carried out through the messaging app Viber, where criminals are pretending to be police officers in order to steal personal and financial information....

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time U.S. presidential candidate, dies at 84

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time U.S. presidential candidate, dies at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a major figure in the US civil rights movement and a longtime force in Democratic politics, has died at the age of 84....

Man found dead at Nicosia construction site

Man found dead at Nicosia construction site

A man was found dead on Monday afternoon at a construction site in Nicosia, prompting an investigation by authorities into a possible workplace accident....

Lebanese family with six children left on streets of Cyprus

Lebanese family with six children left on streets of Cyprus

A family of eight immigrants from Lebanon, including six minor children, was left on the street over the weekend, with their belongings in suitcases and no shelter in sight, prompting a Cypriot citizen to step in and host them temporarily. ...

Drinking water supply to drop in Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta this week

Drinking water supply to drop in Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta this week

Residents in Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta should expect reduced water supply from Tuesday, February 17 through Thursday, February 19, as the Water Development Department carries out scheduled maintenance at the Dhekelia Desalination Plant....

Former House speaker, ex-MP cleared in 'golden passport' case

Former House speaker, ex-MP cleared in 'golden passport' case

Former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris and ex-MP and businessman Christakis Tziovanis were acquitted Tuesday in the long-running ''golden passports'' trial, a case that has captivated Cyprus for years....

Verdict day in Cyprus’ 'golden passport' scandal

Verdict day in Cyprus’ 'golden passport' scandal

The moment of truth has arrived in one of the most explosive corruption cases in recent memory, as the Nicosia Permanent Criminal Court is set to deliver its verdict Tuesday morning for former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris and ex-MP and businessman Christakis Tziovanis....

16 years for one case: Audit exposes shocking delays at Land Department

16 years for one case: Audit exposes shocking delays at Land Department

Serious systemic problems are undermining how state land is managed and how property rights are protected, according to a new special report by the Audit Office of Cyprus examining the Department of Lands and Surveys....

Fire destroys home of mom of three, still waiting for aid

Fire destroys home of mom of three, still waiting for aid

A devastating house fire has left a young mother and her three children, all diagnosed with autism, without a home, exposing what appears to be another troubling delay in state support for families already in crisis....

Tuesday forecast: Greece is sending us a surprise package (postage due: rain)

Tuesday forecast: Greece is sending us a surprise package (postage due: rain)

Mother Nature is feeling a bit moody today. She’s bringing us a mix of "Greek drama" from across the sea and a dusty makeover that nobody actually asked for. ...

Robber jailed for six days after kiosk hold-up for just €20

Robber jailed for six days after kiosk hold-up for just €20

A 20-year-old man has been remanded in custody for six days in connection with the robbery of a kiosk in Livadia, following a court order issued by the Larnaca District Court....

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning screen legend, dies at 95

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning screen legend, dies at 95

Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor celebrated for a long career playing steely, often hard-edged characters in some of Hollywood’s most acclaimed films, has died at the age of 95....

Karavas Municipality condemns demolition of former mayor’s mansion in occupied Cyprus

Karavas Municipality condemns demolition of former mayor’s mansion in occupied Cyprus

The Municipality of Karavas has issued a strong condemnation over what it describes as a continuing campaign of demolitions targeting historic Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied town of Karavas....

Single mother of three says Welfare Office failed to respond after house fire (video)

Single mother of three says Welfare Office failed to respond after house fire (video)

A 31-year-old single mother of three children is appealing for help after a fire allegedly left her home uninhabitable, with claims that repeated attempts to contact the Welfare Office have gone unanswered....

Cyprus claims bronze at European Youth Karate Championships in Limassol

Cyprus claims bronze at European Youth Karate Championships in Limassol

Cyprus secured a medal on home soil at the 53rd European Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships, held at the Spyros Kyprianou Arena from February 6 to 8, 2026....

Kenan Ayaz released early from central prisons as case heads to European court

Kenan Ayaz released early from central prisons as case heads to European court

Kenan Ayaz has been released from Cyprus’s Central Prisons nearly three years after his detention, following a decision allowing his release after completing two-thirds of his sentence....

Cyprus puts human trafficking under Justice Ministry’s watch

Cyprus puts human trafficking under Justice Ministry’s watch

Cyprus’ parliament has approved moving the responsibility for tackling human trafficking from the Migration Ministry to the Justice Ministry, a change lawmakers and NGOs say is necessary to treat the issue as the serious human rights violation it is, not just a migration concern....

Nicosia cats disappearances raise fears of illegal export

Nicosia cats disappearances raise fears of illegal export

Concern is mounting over a wave of cat disappearances outside a Nicosia supermarket, with activists warning that what looks like isolated incidents could point to organized activity....

General Hospital under fire after third death from alleged negligence

General Hospital under fire after third death from alleged negligence

The daughter of an elderly man is calling for an urgent probe into Larnaca General Hospital, saying her father died after what she describes as negligent care and poor coordination between nurses and doctors....

Israeli ''Tehran'' producer dies suddenly in Greece

Israeli ''Tehran'' producer dies suddenly in Greece

The television world is mourning Dana Eden, the Israeli producer and co-creator of the spy drama “Tehran,” who died unexpectedly while in Athens for filming, according to a report in The Times of Israel. She was 52....

Pressure builds in probe into Mayor Phedonos

Pressure builds in probe into Mayor Phedonos

Investigations tied to the sitting mayor of Paphos are moving forward, police said Monday, stressing that questioning will happen only when investigators decide the time is right....

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