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26 August, 2025
 

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Mysterious sky object over Nicosia likely a plane's contrail

Mysterious sky object over Nicosia likely a plane's contrail

A strange object that appeared in the sky over Nicosia yesterday has sparked curiosity, but experts have quickly identified it as most likely being a condensation trail, or contrail, from an airplane....

New traffic law extends deadlines and adds timers

New traffic law extends deadlines and adds timers

In a recent plenary session, the House of Representatives approved several key law proposals aimed at adjusting how traffic offenses are handled in Cyprus, particularly in relation to photoelectricity cameras and traffic lights....

 ATM debate reaches Kykkos Monastery

ATM debate reaches Kykkos Monastery

An ATM at a monastery? It might sound like the setup for a joke, but it's a real proposal being considered as part of an effort to bring banking services to Cyprus' remote and mountainous regions....

Questions mount after 14-year-old's tragic fall from Trilogy Tower

Questions mount after 14-year-old's tragic fall from Trilogy Tower

The tragic death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from the 34th floor of the Trilogy complex in Limassol has left many questions unanswered, sparking intense investigations by law enforcement since early Thursday morning. ...

Mysterious death in Omonia: A 'Fifty Shades' game gone wrong?

Mysterious death in Omonia: A 'Fifty Shades' game gone wrong?

A chilling scene straight out of a thriller unfolded on Thursday afternoon when a young American man was found dead in an apartment on Kolokynthous Street, Omonia,...

Engine fire forces emergency landing of American Airlines flight

Engine fire forces emergency landing of American Airlines flight

A dramatic scene unfolded on Thursday when an American Airlines plane caught fire mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in Denver, Texas....

Cyprus weekend weather: Time to dive in!

Cyprus weekend weather: Time to dive in!

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to hit the beach, this is it! A warm air mass is giving Cyprus an early taste of summer, with temperatures soaring well above seasonal norms...

Man found dead, with hands and feet bound, and a bag over his head

Man found dead, with hands and feet bound, and a bag over his head

A man was found dead in the Omonia area of Athens, inside the apartment where he was temporarily staying....

New corruption scandal in the European Parliament

New corruption scandal in the European Parliament

The Federal Police of Brussels conducted 21 searches across Belgium on Thursday morning amid suspicions of corruption within the European Parliament....

Cyprus sees nearly 400 hundred cases of colorectal cancer annually

Cyprus sees nearly 400 hundred cases of colorectal cancer annually

Approximately 350 to 400 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed in Cyprus each year, making it the island's third most common cancer....

KPMG Business Integration

KPMG Business Integration

As part of our Collective Strategy, we see opportunities for greater integration of some of our member firms over time. ...

Gaza influencer accused of embezzling funds for hospital reconstruction

Gaza influencer accused of embezzling funds for hospital reconstruction

The Palestinian Health Ministry in Ramallah has accused Gazan influencer Saleh Al Jafarawi, also known as 'Mr. FAFO', of embezzling money meant for the reconstruction of Al-Nasr Children's Hospital....

No talks on normalization between Israel and Lebanon, despite Trump admin claims

No talks on normalization between Israel and Lebanon, despite Trump admin claims

There are no ongoing discussions about normalization between Israel and Lebanon, according to sources familiar with the matter. ...

Norwegian ski jumping team accused of manipulating ski suits to fly farther

Norwegian ski jumping team accused of manipulating ski suits to fly farther

Is nothing sacred anymore? You’d think ski jumping would be immune to cheating—after all, how can you manipulate something as straightforward as launching off a ramp?...

''He who dwells everywhere''

''He who dwells everywhere''

Nicosia For Art – the production team behind the Nicosia International Festival – presents the world premiere of a performance of words and music, inspired by the work of Saint Romanos the Melodist. ...

Authorities investigate how 14-year-old reached 34th floor before fatal fall

Authorities investigate how 14-year-old reached 34th floor before fatal fall

Authorities are stepping up their investigation into the shocking death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from the 34th floor of an unfinished apartment at the Trilogy Towers in Limassol....

Paphos Mayor exposes squalid conditions, blasts authorities for neglect

Paphos Mayor exposes squalid conditions, blasts authorities for neglect

The Mayor of Paphos, Phedon Phedonos, has raised an alarm over the appalling living conditions of a woman in his municipality, sharing shocking photos on social media that reveal the extent of the neglect. ...

Swedish man to testify against lawyer and officer who helped him escape

Swedish man to testify against lawyer and officer who helped him escape

A 49-year-old Swedish man who managed to escape from a Larnaca clinic last December will now become a key witness for the prosecution in the trial of two individuals accused of helping him flee. ...

Suspicious grass spraying raises alarm over unregulated pesticides from occupied areas

Suspicious grass spraying raises alarm over unregulated pesticides from occupied areas

Residents of a village in Nicosia district are raising alarm after a citizen reported seeing a suspicious grass spraying event, which is feared to involve the toxic pesticide Lannate....

Enjoy your Foody antamivi reward!

Enjoy your Foody antamivi reward!

Now every order you place at Foody rewards you with points!...

Liopetri River restoration moves forward, supporting fishermen and local economy

Liopetri River restoration moves forward, supporting fishermen and local economy

The long-awaited restoration of the Liopetri River is gaining momentum, with key government officials meeting behind closed doors to discuss how to move the project forward. ...

Court grants private doctors prescription rights under GESY

Court grants private doctors prescription rights under GESY

Court Ruling Expands Prescription Access Under GESY: Private Doctors Can Now Issue Prescriptions ...

President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

Teen falls from 34th floor of Limassol tower

Teen falls from 34th floor of Limassol tower

Authorities are investigating the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from the 34th floor of Limassol’s Trilogy Towers under unclear circumstances....

Cyprus turns up the heat, and it’s only March!

Cyprus turns up the heat, and it’s only March!

Well folks, it’s only March, but Cyprus is already cranking up the thermostat! If you’re feeling hot under the collar, you’re not alone—today’s temps are making us wonder if summer RSVPed way too early....

MPs react to controversial draft law on Easter bonfires

MPs react to controversial draft law on Easter bonfires

The government's draft law to regulate Easter bonfires has sparked strong reactions from MPs, who have criticized it as overly strict, impractical, and poorly communicated....

45-year-old suspect in fraud case held in British Bases custody

45-year-old suspect in fraud case held in British Bases custody

A 45-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a criminal group that defrauded citizens in Cyprus has been placed in custody by a court in the British Sovereign Base Areas....

Emirates seeks cabin crew members in Cyprus

Emirates seeks cabin crew members in Cyprus

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team....

EU pushes for tougher deportation rules for rejected asylum seekers

EU pushes for tougher deportation rules for rejected asylum seekers

The European Commission has rolled out a new plan to make it easier to send back asylum seekers who don’t qualify to stay in the EU....

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