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Lena Samara, daughter of former Greek PM, dies at 34

Lena Samara, daughter of former Greek PM, dies at 34

The funeral of Lena Samara, daughter of former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, will be held Monday, August 11, at the Church of Saints Theodoros at the First Cemetery of Athens, the family announced. She passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening at the age of 34....

Firefighters battle blaze near Omodos; situation improving, officials say

Firefighters battle blaze near Omodos; situation improving, officials say

A wildfire broke out Friday afternoon near the village of Omodos, prompting a swift and large-scale response from firefighting teams. ...

Tomorrow’s weather: Orange alert as hell’s kitchen hits Cyprus, again

Tomorrow’s weather: Orange alert as hell’s kitchen hits Cyprus, again

Good evening, folks! Strap in, because Saturday’s forecast is basically the meteorological equivalent of a blast furnace set to ''extra crispy.'' ...

Stormy winds keep Greek ports closed, causing travel chaos

Stormy winds keep Greek ports closed, causing travel chaos

A ban on ships leaving the ports of Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina remains in effect due to strong, stormy winds disrupting ferry schedules....

Motorcyclists block road to occupied Cyprus, sparking social media firestorm

Motorcyclists block road to occupied Cyprus, sparking social media firestorm

A large group of motorcyclists gathered at the Agios Dometios checkpoint early this week, symbolically blocking the road leading to the occupied areas of Cyprus. The peaceful protest aimed to draw attention to ongoing tensions surrounding the island’s divided status....

No jackpot winner in last night's Joker draw, prize climbs to €23.5M

No jackpot winner in last night's Joker draw, prize climbs to €23.5M

Another massive jackpot rolled over in last night’s Joker draw, with no winners in the top prize category. At least €23.5 million will be up for grabs in the next draw on Sunday, August 10....

Police seize 18 e-scooters in Nicosia safety crackdown

Police seize 18 e-scooters in Nicosia safety crackdown

Police seized 18 personal mobility devices and issued as many fines Friday morning in a citywide campaign targeting illegal use of e-scooters and similar vehicles....

Larnaca bus strike hits the brakes after 10 days

Larnaca bus strike hits the brakes after 10 days

After ten days off the road, Larnaca’s public bus drivers will be back behind the wheel tomorrow morning....

Israel greenlights Gaza takeover in push to dismantle Hamas

Israel greenlights Gaza takeover in push to dismantle Hamas

Israel’s security cabinet has signed off on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan for the military to take control of Gaza City and strip Hamas of its weapons, his office announced early Friday....

U.S. fire experts begin on-site investigation Into Limassol Blaze

U.S. fire experts begin on-site investigation Into Limassol Blaze

A team of elite American fire investigators has begun work at the site where last month’s devastating Limassol mountain blaze first erupted, aiming to determine what sparked the disaster and how it spread....

Buses cross Limnitis crossing point for annual Kokkina commemoration

Buses cross Limnitis crossing point for annual Kokkina commemoration

Convoys of small buses began crossing from the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus into Kokkina early Thursday morning for an annual commemoration marking the anniversary of the 1964 bombing of Tylliria by the Turkish air force....

Coral Cyprus and Bolt bring new ''energy'' to mobility in Cyprus through strategic partnership at Shell-branded fuel stations

Coral Cyprus and Bolt bring new ''energy'' to mobility in Cyprus through strategic partnership at Shell-branded fuel stations

Coral Cyprus, the official Shell licensee in Cyprus, and Bolt announce the launch of a new partnership that places Cyprus on the map of a global strategic initiative....

Blue skies and big heat: The perfect recipe for a hot summer weekend

Blue skies and big heat: The perfect recipe for a hot summer weekend

Happy Friday! Time to soak in the good vibes, because the sky is basically rolling out the blue carpet for us today....

Global beach erosion crisis threatens coastal communities as sand shortage worsens

Global beach erosion crisis threatens coastal communities as sand shortage worsens

Coastlines worldwide are facing an escalating crisis as climate change accelerates beach erosion, raising urgent questions about the future of the world’s beaches, according to a Financial Times report....

Veterinarians address ban on oncology drugs for animals: ''inhumane and deeply unjust''

Veterinarians address ban on oncology drugs for animals: ''inhumane and deeply unjust''

The Pancyprian Veterinary Association is calling foul over a new decision by the Health Insurance Organization (HIO) to block the distribution of oncology drugs for animal use, a move veterinarians say is already leading to preventable animal deaths....

New flight route links London Stansted to occupied north via Turkey

New flight route links London Stansted to occupied north via Turkey

A new flight route from London Stansted to the occupied airport of Tymbou in the northern part of Cyprus began operations on August 5, with a stopover in Istanbul or Ankara. ...

Cyprus faces no immediate threat from chikungunya virus, expert says

Cyprus faces no immediate threat from chikungunya virus, expert says

Cyprus is not currently at risk from the chikungunya virus, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology Dr. Petros Karayiannis told the Cyprus News Agency, though he acknowledged a remote possibility of transmission....

Cyprus leads EU in access to medical care, reports Eurostat

Cyprus leads EU in access to medical care, reports Eurostat

Cyprus recorded the lowest rate of unmet medical needs in the European Union for 2024, with just 0.2% of residents aged 16 and over reporting barriers to care, according to new data released by Eurostat. ...

Customs sniff out cannabis in cereal boxes, one arrested

Customs sniff out cannabis in cereal boxes, one arrested

Authorities in Cyprus have arrested a 31-year-old Limassol man after uncovering over a kilo of cannabis hidden inside cereal boxes in a shipment that arrived from abroad....

Ancient Cypriot treasures return home after U.S. gallery steps up

Ancient Cypriot treasures return home after U.S. gallery steps up

Two ancient Cypriot artifacts, a rare 2,600-year-old chariot sculpture and a centuries-old ceramic flask, have been formally returned to Cyprus after years abroad in a small but powerful ceremony held at the Cypriot Embassy in Washington....

Police investigate explosion at car showroom in Engomi

Police investigate explosion at car showroom in Engomi

Authorities were called into action early Thursday morning after an explosion rocked a car showroom in the Engomi area of Nicosia, damaging the front entrance and unsettling nearby residents....

Top U.S. fire experts land in Cyprus to probe Limassol blaze

Top U.S. fire experts land in Cyprus to probe Limassol blaze

A team of elite U.S. fire investigators arrived in Cyprus Wednesday to begin an in-depth look into the recent wildfires that ravaged the mountains of Limassol....

Sunshine, sassy winds & a flirty warm front headed your way

Sunshine, sassy winds & a flirty warm front headed your way

A classic seasonal low-pressure diva is currently swirling over the region, but she’s about to be upstaged, at least temporarily, by a hot, sassy warm air mass strutting its way onto the island starting tomorrow....

Community leaders witness political infighting in Parliament instead of needed solutions

Community leaders witness political infighting in Parliament instead of needed solutions

The community leader of Lofou, Yiannos Neophytou, expressed disappointment Tuesday following a Parliamentary session on the recent wildfires in the Limassol district, saying local leaders expected solutions but instead witnessed political infighting....

Injured tourist rescued from Ayia Napa sea caves

Injured tourist rescued from Ayia Napa sea caves

Emergency crews rescued an injured person Wednesday afternoon after a fall on the rocks in the sea caves area of Ayia Napa, authorities said....

EU reminds travelers: Pets have freedom to roam, too

EU reminds travelers: Pets have freedom to roam, too

EU citizens aren’t the only ones with the right to move freely across the European Union. Under harmonized EU rules, cats, dogs and even ferrets can travel with their owners across member states....

Cyprus approves tender call for first phase of Paphos-Polis highway

Cyprus approves tender call for first phase of Paphos-Polis highway

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday approved the call for tenders for the first phase of the Polis Chrysochous–Paphos highway, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis said after the meeting....

Supreme Court upholds police use of IP tracking in child pornography case

Supreme Court upholds police use of IP tracking in child pornography case

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that police can lawfully use specialized software to monitor IP addresses of internet users distributing child pornography, according to the Legal Service....

Artima Restaurant Unveils Exciting New Enhanced Menu!

Artima Restaurant Unveils Exciting New Enhanced Menu!

Artima Restaurant, Limassol’s beloved dining destination known for its commitment to quality and innovation, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new enhanced menu, designed to tantalize taste buds and elevate the dining experience for all guests....

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