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25 August, 2025
 

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Cyprus will send six athletes to the Special Olympics World Winter Games this year

Cyprus will send six athletes to the Special Olympics World Winter Games this year

A press conference was held on February 27th at the Olympic Mansion to officially present the Cypriot delegation for the upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games....

ECHR ruling exposes Cypriot justice failures in gang rape case

ECHR ruling exposes Cypriot justice failures in gang rape case

A ruling by the European Court of Human Rights has exposed serious flaws in the Cypriot justice system regarding a British teenager’s gang rape allegation....

Ready, set, go! Police amp up road patrols for Green Monday traffic

Ready, set, go! Police amp up road patrols for Green Monday traffic

The police, particularly the Traffic Department, will deploy significantly more personnel over the weekend and on Green Monday to ensure smooth traffic flow on highways and other roads....

Cypriot students among EU’s highest in e-cigarette and hookah use

Cypriot students among EU’s highest in e-cigarette and hookah use

A recent European-wide survey (ESPAD) has revealed that Cypriot students rank among the highest in Europe for e-cigarette and hookah use, with 4.6% reporting daily use—well above the European average of 3.1%....

Unvaccinated child dies of measles in Texas

Unvaccinated child dies of measles in Texas

A child in West Texas has died from measles, marking the first reported U.S. death from the disease in ten years, according to state health officials....

Tatar meets with leader of Maronite community

Tatar meets with leader of Maronite community

The leader of the Turkish Cypriot community in the occupied areas, Ersin Tatar, met with Maronite Archbishop Selim Sfeir, where he acknowledged the Maronite community’s role in contributing to the region’s cultural and religious diversity....

Garbage piles up at green point – ''Overwhelmed by stench''

Garbage piles up at green point – ''Overwhelmed by stench''

Shocking images of pollution from an area in Paphos have surfaced, sparking sadness and disappointment as they highlight a lack of environmental awareness and disregard for the consequences....

English School Board denies pressure claims, alleges smear campaign

English School Board denies pressure claims, alleges smear campaign

A deepening dispute at the English School in Nicosia has taken another turn, with several board members rejecting allegations made by the headmaster that they pressured him over entrance exam results....

SkyUp Airlines to launch Larnaca–Chisinau flights in April

SkyUp Airlines to launch Larnaca–Chisinau flights in April

SkyUp Airlines is set to launch a new direct route between Larnaca and Chisinau, Moldova, starting April 19, 2025, with three weekly flights....

Greeks call for accountability 2 years after Tempe train tragedy

Greeks call for accountability 2 years after Tempe train tragedy

Two years after one of Greece’s worst railway disasters, the country is still reeling from the February 28, 2023, crash in Tempe, where 57 lives were tragically lost....

33East Unites Cyprus’ Startup Ecosystem for Official Fund Launch

33East Unites Cyprus’ Startup Ecosystem for Official Fund Launch

33East, a Cyprus-focused venture capital firm, is officially launching its debut fund with an event bringing together founders, investors, and key ecosystem leaders who share the vision of transforming Cyprus into a hive for innovation and entrepreneurship....

Isn't it ironic? Cyprus propaganda, politics, and the global stage.

Isn't it ironic? Cyprus propaganda, politics, and the global stage.

A movie is being made in the occupied territories titled ''Aisie Went on Vacation'', which was also the code name for the Attila operation in 1974. They've even set up modern studios for creating TV series, as it seems they've grasped the importance of imagery in propaganda....

Outrage over excessive inspection charges in Takata airbag recall

Outrage over excessive inspection charges in Takata airbag recall

Companies conducting vehicle inspections as part of the Takata airbag recall are under fire for imposing hefty administrative fees, with some charging up to €160 for inspections that should be free under European regulations. ...

Delivery driver attacked and robbed in Kiti

Delivery driver attacked and robbed in Kiti

Police are investigating a violent attack on a food delivery driver in Kiti on Thursday night, where six individuals assaulted the man and stole his motorcycle and mobile phone....

Carnival vibes in the air, but will the weather join the party?

Carnival vibes in the air, but will the weather join the party?

It's Friday, it's the Carnival weekend, and we're heading into a three-day holiday break with Green Monday coming up — so let's see if the weather is playing along!...

University of Cyprus study reveals potential advances in cancer treatment

University of Cyprus study reveals potential advances in cancer treatment

A recent study by researchers at the University of Cyprus (UCY) in collaboration with the University of Oxford has unveiled promising medical applications for cancer and rare genetic disease treatments....

Cans For Kids donates over €14,500 in medical equipment to Limassol Hospital

Cans For Kids donates over €14,500 in medical equipment to Limassol Hospital

In an act of support for local healthcare, Cans For Kids has donated a state-of-the-art medical device to the neonatal department at Limassol Hospital. ...

Supreme Court upholds rejection of citizenship appeal

Supreme Court upholds rejection of citizenship appeal

The Supreme Constitutional Court has dismissed an appeal by a foreign national challenging the rejection of their Cypriot citizenship application....

''How did this man spend the night under the pier?'' (VIDEO)

''How did this man spend the night under the pier?'' (VIDEO)

Homeless individuals continue to take shelter under the piers of Limassol’s Molos, living in deplorable conditions. ...

Police demand €45,000 for carnival security, sparks outrage

Police demand €45,000 for carnival security, sparks outrage

A €45,000 bill from the police to Limassol's local authorities for security at this year's Sunday carnival parade has stirred heated reactions, with municipal officials calling the demand unacceptable and legally baseless....

Gene Hackman found dead at Santa Fe home with wife and dog

Gene Hackman found dead at Santa Fe home with wife and dog

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, beloved for his roles in iconic films such as The French Connection and Unforgiven, has passed away at the age of 94....

Pavlos Kontides named 'Man of the Year' at 23rd awards ceremony

Pavlos Kontides named 'Man of the Year' at 23rd awards ceremony

The spotlight was on Cypriot sailing champion Pavlos Kontides on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, as he was awarded the prestigious Man of the Year title at the 23rd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards ceremony....

Youth clash on Larnaca's Makarios Avenue, sparks police hunt

Youth clash on Larnaca's Makarios Avenue, sparks police hunt

A chaotic scene unfolded on Makarios Avenue in Larnaca on the night of Wednesday, February 26, when a confrontation broke out among a group of young men. According to police reports, the incident involved individuals of Arab origin....

Cyprus tax reform: A win for families, a challenge for businesses

Cyprus tax reform: A win for families, a challenge for businesses

Cyprus is set to undergo its first major tax reform in over 20 years, with changes expected to align the system with the country’s evolving economic landscape....

Weather's gone barking mad!

Weather's gone barking mad!

If you're struggling to keep up with the weather lately, you're not alone! After a chilly few days following an unexpected warm spell, temperatures are bouncing back up today to a more pleasant 17°C across most areas — just in time to tease us before rain clouds roll back in....

University of Arizona discovery to headline new Cyprus archaeological museum

University of Arizona discovery to headline new Cyprus archaeological museum

The Cyprus Archaeological Museum, set to open in 2027, will prominently showcase significant archaeological findings from Kourion, an ancient Roman city devastated by a massive earthquake on July 21, 365 A.D....

Calls for action against energy poverty amid tragic deaths

Calls for action against energy poverty amid tragic deaths

Political parties are urging immediate action against energy poverty following a series of fatal fires caused by unsafe heating conditions....

Pentakomo project poses no threat to Mediterranean monk seal

Pentakomo project poses no threat to Mediterranean monk seal

The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research has clarified that the project in Pentakomo does not impact the Mediterranean monk seal or its resting habitat....

New protest bill sparks backlash over stricter regulations

New protest bill sparks backlash over stricter regulations

The way protests and rallies are conducted in Cyprus is set to change drastically under the proposed Public Assemblies and Parades Law of 2025, which was submitted on Monday to the House Legal Affairs Committee....

Marios Georgiou crowned Europe’s Best Male Gymnast of 2024

Marios Georgiou crowned Europe’s Best Male Gymnast of 2024

Marios Georgiou has once again made Cyprus proud, winning the Male Gymnast of the Year title in a vote organized by European Gymnastics. The Cypriot gymnastics star secured an impressive 26,260 votes (50.6%), topping the poll after six days of voting....

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