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04 July, 2026
 

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54-year-old becomes latest flu victim, bringing death toll to 13

54-year-old becomes latest flu victim, bringing death toll to 13

The number of people who have died after being hospitalised with confirmed influenza this season has risen to 13, health officials reported on Tuesday, following the death of a 54-year-old man at a private clinic. ...

Two infants undergo groundbreaking cochlear implant surgery at Nicosia General

Two infants undergo groundbreaking cochlear implant surgery at Nicosia General

At just seven months old, two babies in Cyprus have taken a life-changing step toward hearing the world around them....

Applying for a travel visa could drain your bank account

Applying for a travel visa could drain your bank account

Police are alerting the public to a newly identified online scam targeting people applying for travel visas to foreign countries, after reports that fraudsters are stealing money through counterfeit application websites....

Historic snowfall buries Russia’s far east  in metre-high drifts (video)

Historic snowfall buries Russia’s far east in metre-high drifts (video)

An extraordinary winter storm has transformed Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, delivering the heaviest snowfall the region has seen in roughly six decades....

German Ambassador hosts closing dinner for visiting delegation

German Ambassador hosts closing dinner for visiting delegation

A visiting delegation from the German Parliament’s Committee on EU Affairs wrapped up its stay in Cyprus on Thursday night with a dinner hosted by German Ambassador Hans-Peter Jugel and his wife, Michaela Jugel, at their residence in Nicosia. ...

CEO confidence in revenue outlook hits five-year low – as AI becomes a defining divide between leaders and laggards: PwC 2026 Global CEO Survey

CEO confidence in revenue outlook hits five-year low – as AI becomes a defining divide between leaders and laggards: PwC 2026 Global CEO Survey

CEO confidence in their company’s revenue prospects has fallen to its lowest level in five years, as business leaders grapple with uneven returns from artificial intelligence, rising geopolitical risk, and intensifying cyber threats....

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Just an image… right?

Just an image… right?

An AI-generated image posted by Donald Trump showing him planting the American flag in Greenland, complete with a sign declaring the island “U.S. territory from 2026,” has once again thrown the Arctic island into the global spotlight and rattled nerves across Europe....

Christodoulides kicks off Cyprus’ EU Presidency in Strasbourg

Christodoulides kicks off Cyprus’ EU Presidency in Strasbourg

President Nikos Christodoulides was warmly welcomed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, marking the start of Cyprus’ turn to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union....

Flamingos hold ''weather meeting'' in Larnaca (see the photos)

Flamingos hold ''weather meeting'' in Larnaca (see the photos)

Pink flashes are back in Larnaca’s salt lake, and yes, the flamingos have returned for their annual winter getaway, proving that sometimes, a little cold weather is no reason to cancel plans....

Axes and gunshots in broad daylight next to Police HQ?

Axes and gunshots in broad daylight next to Police HQ?

A violent clash just 100 meters from Larnaca Police Headquarters has rattled the city and reignited a long-simmering question many Cypriots are now asking out loud: If this can happen there, what does that say about organized crime and the state’s ability to stop it?...

Taxi drivers launch 24-hour strike across Cyprus

Taxi drivers launch 24-hour strike across Cyprus

Taxi drivers across Cyprus hit the brakes on Tuesday, launching a 24-hour strike that began at 6 a.m., with drivers at Larnaca Airport already gathered in the parking area from the early hours....

Customs seize 210 cartons at Larnaca airport

Customs seize 210 cartons at Larnaca airport

Three passengers heading for the UK got an unexpected boarding delay on Monday after customs officers at Larnaca Airport opened their luggage and found it packed with cigarettes, not clothes....

Red dress, red nails, red flags

Red dress, red nails, red flags

Painter Giorgos Gabriel has done it again, and once more, the internet is doing what it does best: arguing loudly....

 Tuesday freeze: Temperatures plunge to -1°C in the mountains

 Tuesday freeze: Temperatures plunge to -1°C in the mountains

The deep freeze continues as a cold air mass keeps temperatures well below average, but a shift is coming. Dust and rain are on the horizon, with a low-pressure system set to break the cold spell by Thursday....

He skipped Putin and Xi...for his siesta

He skipped Putin and Xi...for his siesta

He once turned down a meeting with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, not over politics, not over protocol, but because it clashed with his afternoon nap....

One seat, two finalists for Europe's top bank job

One seat, two finalists for Europe's top bank job

A Cypriot and a Frenchman are going head-to-head for one of Europe’s most powerful banking jobs: the presidency of the European Banking Authority (EBA)....

Trump taps Christodoulides and Erdogan for new Gaza ''Peace Council''

Trump taps Christodoulides and Erdogan for new Gaza ''Peace Council''

Cyprus has been pulled into the spotlight of U.S. diplomacy after President Donald Trump personally invited President Nicos Christodoulides to join his newly proposed “Peace Council” for Gaza, and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan got an invite too....

Amateur blunders at the top as high ranking officials fail the test

Amateur blunders at the top as high ranking officials fail the test

While investigations continue into the footage that triggered two resignations at the Presidential Palace, attention is turning to the methodical approach of those behind the incredible story and how they managed to achieve their shocking outcome....

Trump pushing for Greenland because Norway denied him Nobel Peace Prize

Trump pushing for Greenland because Norway denied him Nobel Peace Prize

In a surprising twist, U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested his aggressive push for Greenland is tied, at least in part, to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. ...

At least 39 dead in high-speed train crash in Spain

At least 39 dead in high-speed train crash in Spain

At least 39 people have died and dozens more were injured after a high-speed train collision in Adamuz, southern Spain, on Sunday evening, authorities said. Officials called the crash “truly strange,” noting it happened on a straight stretch of track....

Europol in Cyprus to boost fight against organized crime

Europol in Cyprus to boost fight against organized crime

A delegation from Europol is in Cyprus this week, marking a key step in the police force’s push to modernize how it tackles serious and organized crime....

Trump pushes for Greenland as Danes revive bid to buy California

Trump pushes for Greenland as Danes revive bid to buy California

The saga over Greenland just got louder and a lot stranger. US President Donald Trump is once again pushing hard for the United States to take control of Greenland, this time accusing Denmark of sitting on its hands for decades while Russia’s presence in the Arctic grows....

More arrests after deadly family dispute in Pegia

More arrests after deadly family dispute in Pegia

What started as a family disagreement in Pegia has now escalated into a widening murder investigation, with police making three additional arrests in the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man....

Monday forecast: Cold air mass brings frost and chilly conditions

Monday forecast: Cold air mass brings frost and chilly conditions

A cold air mass is currently affecting the area, ensuring that while the week starts with sunshine, it definitely requires a coat. If you needed an extra coffee to brave the morning air today, you aren't alone....

Family dispute turns deadly in Pegeia as man fatally stabbed by nephew

Family dispute turns deadly in Pegeia as man fatally stabbed by nephew

Police in the Paphos district are investigating a case of premeditated murder following the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man shortly before midnight on Saturday in the Pegeia area....

Paphos mayor links suspected arson at vehicle yard to organized crime (VIDEO)

Paphos mayor links suspected arson at vehicle yard to organized crime (VIDEO)

Authorities are investigating suspected arson after a fire destroyed multiple vehicles at a sales yard in Paphos early Saturday, an incident that prompted the mayor to issue a blistering public denunciation of organized crime and government inaction....

Seven influenza-related confirmed deaths since start of flu season

Seven influenza-related confirmed deaths since start of flu season

Health authorities have confirmed seven deaths linked to laboratory-confirmed influenza since the start of the current flu season, with all fatalities involving elderly patients, most of whom had underlying health conditions....

Nicosia's Famagusta Gate reopens after seven years

Nicosia's Famagusta Gate reopens after seven years

After nearly seven years of restoration, Nicosia’s iconic Famagusta Gate is finally open to the public, offering a glimpse into the city’s rich history while stepping firmly into its modern cultural life....

Gunshots and axes in broad daylight brawl near Larnaca Police HQ (VIDEO)

Gunshots and axes in broad daylight brawl near Larnaca Police HQ (VIDEO)

Police authorities are carrying out an extensive investigation following a serious violent incident that erupted in central Larnaca, just a short distance from the city’s Police Headquarters....

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