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Crumbling balconies and falling debris spark safety concerns

Crumbling balconies and falling debris spark safety concerns

A photo of a dangerously unstable apartment building, believed to be in Paphos, has reignited public concern over neglected buildings and the risks they pose....

Dry days ahead as Cyprus faces rainless stretch

Dry days ahead as Cyprus faces rainless stretch

The eastern Mediterranean, including Cyprus, is in for an exceptionally dry period from March 10 to March 21, with rainfall expected to be much lower than usual, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)....

Retired but still on payroll as doctor gets paid for 10 months after retiring

Retired but still on payroll as doctor gets paid for 10 months after retiring

A retired public sector doctor continued receiving salary and benefits for nearly a year after leaving his post, collecting a total of €65,000 in state funds while working for a private clinic, a parliamentary committee revealed Tuesday....

Who’s really raking it in? A peek at Cyprus’ government salaries

Who’s really raking it in? A peek at Cyprus’ government salaries

The latest update from the General Accounting Office of the Republic has revealed the salaries of Cyprus’s state officials, effective from January 1, 2025....

The good, the bad, and the in-between: Cyprus talks in Geneva

The good, the bad, and the in-between: Cyprus talks in Geneva

Preparatory efforts for the informal Cyprus conference, scheduled for March 17-18 in Geneva, Switzerland, reached a peak this past week, with both organizational work from the United Nations and diplomatic efforts from the parties involved....

Police investigate kindergarten worker over child threat

Police investigate kindergarten worker over child threat

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating a disturbing incident at a Nicosia kindergarten, where an employee allegedly grabbed a young child and threatened to throw them out of a window....

Cyprus’ diplomatic gamble: Can its US ties withstand Trump’s return?

Cyprus’ diplomatic gamble: Can its US ties withstand Trump’s return?

The dramatic public humiliation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Marco Rubio sent shockwaves through the global political stage, signaling that Trump’s second term will be nothing like his first. ...

Deadly airbags, six years of silence, now the EU is investigating Cyprus

Deadly airbags, six years of silence, now the EU is investigating Cyprus

The European Commission has launched an inquiry into Cyprus’ handling of the Takata airbag crisis after years of government inaction despite repeated EU safety alerts. ...

Hello, Monday! Let’s soak up the sunshine!

Hello, Monday! Let’s soak up the sunshine!

A brand-new week is here, and it's bringing plenty of sunshine and warmth to keep spirits high....

Turkish media escalate tensions over U.S.-Cyprus military exercise

Turkish media escalate tensions over U.S.-Cyprus military exercise

Turkish media have intensified war rhetoric against Cyprus following a recent joint military exercise between U.S. Marines and Cypriot commandos....

Malta’s Eurovision entry sparks controversy over song title

Malta’s Eurovision entry sparks controversy over song title

Malta’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has been thrown into turmoil after the EBU ruled that the singer must change the title and lyrics of her song, Kant....

Work has started on the upgrade and expansion of the A&E Department at Nicosia General Hospital

Work has started on the upgrade and expansion of the A&E Department at Nicosia General Hospital

Work to upgrade and expand the Accident & Emergency Department at Nicosia General Hospital will begin on Monday....

Cypriot women speak out on 1974 atrocities ahead of European Parliament visit

Cypriot women speak out on 1974 atrocities ahead of European Parliament visit

Cypriot MEP announced that the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee will visit Cyprus in May to give a platform to women who suffered during the 1974 Turkish invasion....

Increasing reports of animal poisoning

Increasing reports of animal poisoning

There has been a rise in reports of animal poisonings, particularly affecting pets, according to a statement from the Animal Party Cyprus....

Emergency helicopter airlift from offshore platform

Emergency helicopter airlift from offshore platform

A medical emergency in Limassol required an urgent air ambulance transfer....

U.S. Secretary of State discusses regional issues with Cyprus' Minister of Foreign Affairs

U.S. Secretary of State discusses regional issues with Cyprus' Minister of Foreign Affairs

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Cyprus' Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday....

Freedom24 Chess Academy has opened in Limassol

Freedom24 Chess Academy has opened in Limassol

Freedom24 Chess Academy was officially inaugurated in Limassol on March 1. Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., encouraged the young participants to strive for new heights in chess. ...

UK Minister Stephen Doughty holds key talks in Cyprus ahead of Geneva summit

UK Minister Stephen Doughty holds key talks in Cyprus ahead of Geneva summit

British Minister of State for Europe and North America, Stephen Doughty, is in Cyprus today, engaging in a series of important meetings with both sides of the political spectrum....

WWII bomb discovery halts Eurostar trains, leaving thousands stranded

WWII bomb discovery halts Eurostar trains, leaving thousands stranded

Thousands of passengers were left stranded on Friday after an unexploded World War II bomb was discovered near the tracks of Paris' Gare du Nord, one of Europe's busiest train stations....

Eurobank Cyprus: Stronger in 2024, with a net profit of €214mn

Eurobank Cyprus: Stronger in 2024, with a net profit of €214mn

Eurobank Cyprus ended 2024 with increased profitability strong capital adequacy and maintained its good loan portfolio quality. The results reaffirm the Bank’s sound performance and resilience, the effective management of challenges in 2024,...

From Oxford to Geneva to Nicosia, Cyprus capital among Europe's cities of the future

From Oxford to Geneva to Nicosia, Cyprus capital among Europe's cities of the future

Nicosia has secured a prestigious spot in the European Cities and Regions of the Future 2025 rankings by fDi Intelligence, reaffirming its status as an emerging center for innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship....

Justice for Thanasis: New report expected in 20-year mystery

Justice for Thanasis: New report expected in 20-year mystery

After two decades of unanswered questions, the long-running case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death is approaching a crucial turning point, with the conclusions of a fresh criminal investigation expected early next week....

Cyprus' ''Iron Dome'' system now fully operational

Cyprus' ''Iron Dome'' system now fully operational

Cyprus' long-awaited ''Iron Dome,'' the Barak MX anti-aircraft defense system, is now fully operational, significantly bolstering the island’s air defense capabilities....

Truck removal delayed for 27 days, causing major traffic disruption

Truck removal delayed for 27 days, causing major traffic disruption

A bizarre and frustrating situation has unfolded on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway, where a truck, which has been stranded for 27 days after a traffic accident, is only now being removed—causing yet another headache for drivers....

Deadline to report solar water heater damage extended to May 14, 2025

Deadline to report solar water heater damage extended to May 14, 2025

The Ministry of Interior has announced an extension for citizens to report damage to solar water heaters caused by recent freezing temperatures....

German tourist surge in occupied North

German tourist surge in occupied North

A significant rise in German tourists visiting the occupied territories of Cyprus is expected in the coming months, according to statements by the so-called "minister of tourism" Fikri Ataoglu....

Cyprus faces uncertain future as electricity link with Greece stalls

Cyprus faces uncertain future as electricity link with Greece stalls

The ambitious Great Sea Interconnector project, aimed at linking the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus through an underwater cable, has been indefinitely suspended due to geopolitical tensions and financial uncertainties. ...

Dusty days, sunny rays sprinkled with spring vibes and sneezes

Dusty days, sunny rays sprinkled with spring vibes and sneezes

March is marching in with that sweet spring feeling — warmer days, longer evenings, and... yep, the sneezing squad is officially reporting for duty. If you've got allergies, hang in there — nature's glow-up comes with a little suffer now, bloom later energy....

Cyprus demands flexibility on migrant returns, challenging EU approach

Cyprus demands flexibility on migrant returns, challenging EU approach

In a forceful appeal at the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis made it clear: Cyprus will not accept a one-size-fits-all approach to migrant returns....

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