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Israelis are flying out in record numbers, and Cyprus is their go-to gateway

Israelis are flying out in record numbers, and Cyprus is their go-to gateway

Flights from Israel to Cyprus are reaching eye-catching levels this year, placing the island at the heart of a major surge in regional air travel, and making it the most connected destination from Israeli airports worldwide....

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Akamas roads could do more harm than good, environment watchdog warns

Akamas roads could do more harm than good, environment watchdog warns

The road works in Akamas are not just unfinished; they may be actively putting the area at risk....

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Pitch your film, win international deals, Cyprus is rolling out the red carpet

Pitch your film, win international deals, Cyprus is rolling out the red carpet

Cyprus is rolling out the red carpet for filmmakers next April, hosting the seventh edition of Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days, a three-day co-production, training, and networking event designed to put the island at the center of Mediterranean cinema. The event runs April 23–25, 2026, alongside the 24th Cyprus Film Days International Festival....

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Minister says enough is enough: Police will be seen and crime will be stopped

Minister says enough is enough: Police will be seen and crime will be stopped

Cyprus is sending a clear signal: citizens want results, and the government is listening. On Monday, Minister of Justice and Public Order Konstantinos Fytiris toured police departments in Famagusta and Larnaca, as well as the Police Air Operations Unit, underlining that public safety is a top priority....

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Trump says U.S. struck drug site inside Venezuela, raising fears of covert escalation

Trump says U.S. struck drug site inside Venezuela, raising fears of covert escalation

President Donald Trump says the United States has carried out a strike inside Venezuela, hitting what he described as a key drug-loading area, a claim that, if confirmed, would mark a sharp and worrying escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro....

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Cyprus shuts down smuggling routes, slashes irregular migration 86%

Cyprus shuts down smuggling routes, slashes irregular migration 86%

Cyprus has reduced irregular migrant arrivals by about 86% over the past three years, while sharply increasing returns, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannides said....

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Cyprus builders say they’re desperate for workers, and want asylum seekers on site

Cyprus builders say they’re desperate for workers, and want asylum seekers on site

Cyprus may be building nonstop, but the people needed to actually do the building are running out....

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Tuesday, December 30th forecast: The penultimate countdown

Tuesday, December 30th forecast: The penultimate countdown

We have officially reached the "penultimate" day of 2025, a fancy word that essentially means we are almost at the finish line, but the weather has decided to make the final stretch a bit slippery. ...

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Cyprus moves to the forefront of expanding defense partnership with Greece and Israel

Cyprus moves to the forefront of expanding defense partnership with Greece and Israel

Cyprus is set to play a growing role in a deepening defense partnership with Greece and Israel, as the three countries move to expand joint military activity and security cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean....

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Flu admissions rise as COVID vaccination remains low

Flu admissions rise as COVID vaccination remains low

Cyprus health authorities say hospitals are already recording admissions for Influenza A and other seasonal viruses as winter begins, while COVID-19 vaccination uptake remains low....

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24-hour checks rolled out along green line over foot-and-mouth disease fears

24-hour checks rolled out along green line over foot-and-mouth disease fears

Cyprus is moving to round-the-clock controls at crossing points from the occupied areas, tightening biosecurity measures as authorities try to keep foot-and-mouth disease from spreading into government-controlled regions....

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EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2025 Wows Crowds in Nicosia

EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2025 Wows Crowds in Nicosia

The EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2025 was a huge success, taking place on Saturday, December 20, along Makarios Avenue – Spyridaki Square (360 Tower), offering attendees a unique Christmas experience packed with music, street food, entertainment, and giving back....

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Deejay Radio 93.5 and BYD Launch Cyprus’ Biggest Giveaway: Win a Brand-New BYD Dolphin Surf

Deejay Radio 93.5 and BYD Launch Cyprus’ Biggest Giveaway: Win a Brand-New BYD Dolphin Surf

Deejay Radio 93.5, in collaboration with BYD, is presenting one of the biggest contests ever held in Cyprus, offering one lucky winner a brand-new, 100% electric BYD Dolphin Surf....

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Prison visit ends in arrest

Prison visit ends in arrest

Authorities uncovered sheets of paper soaked in a banned substance, believed to be drugs, during a routine but intensified security check at Cyprus’ Central Prisons, leading to the arrest of a 40-year-old man from Nicosia....

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A new political wave is taking shape in Cyprus

A new political wave is taking shape in Cyprus

Cyprus may be on the verge of a political shift that many countries have already experienced: the steady rise of populism, in several different forms, and with growing influence at the ballot box....

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Monday strikes back: Weather also refuses to return to work

Monday strikes back: Weather also refuses to return to work

Welcome to Monday, the one nobody RSVP’d to, especially after a luxurious 4-day Christmas weekend that started last Wednesday and emotionally ended… never....

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Brigitte Bardot, French screen icon and later political firebrand, dies aged 91

Brigitte Bardot, French screen icon and later political firebrand, dies aged 91

Brigitte Bardot, one of the most recognisable figures in the history of French cinema, has died at the age of 91, according to an announcement by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation....

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If you can’t stop the lionfish, eat it

If you can’t stop the lionfish, eat it

On the waters off Larnaca, where fishermen once pulled up nets heavy with red mullet and sea bream, the catch has shifted in troubling ways....

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Christmas surge tests A&E departments, hospitals hold steady

Christmas surge tests A&E departments, hospitals hold steady

Emergency services and public hospitals experienced increased demand over the Christmas holiday period, but the situation remained manageable, health officials said, with no extraordinary incidents recorded....

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Bi-communal team to begin restoration of two churches in occupied areas

Bi-communal team to begin restoration of two churches in occupied areas

Restoration work will begin in the coming weeks on two historic churches in the villages of Sygkrasi and Lefka, both considered important landmarks of Cyprus’s cultural and religious heritage....

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Turkey changes entry rules for Republic of Cyprus passport holders

Turkey changes entry rules for Republic of Cyprus passport holders

Turkey is changing the way it allows citizens of the Republic of Cyprus to enter the country, introducing new visa procedures that will come into force on 2 January 2026....

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Unusual night in Protaras as runaway horse is spotted roaming the streets (VIDEO)

Unusual night in Protaras as runaway horse is spotted roaming the streets (VIDEO)

Residents and motorists in Protaras were alarmed on the evening of Friday, 26 December 2025, after a horse was seen moving freely through local streets without supervision....

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Nationwide Police crackdown leads to 11 arrests in overnight operation

Nationwide Police crackdown leads to 11 arrests in overnight operation

Police carried out a large-scale overnight operation across urban areas as part of an ongoing strategy to prevent serious crime, protect the public, and maintain public order. ...

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Larnaca Airport parking buckles under holiday traffic

Larnaca Airport parking buckles under holiday traffic

Severe pressure on parking facilities has been reported at Larnaca Airport as passenger traffic surges during the Christmas holiday period, prompting complaints from travelers and drivers....

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Over 800 checks in one night as dozens caught drinking and driving

Over 800 checks in one night as dozens caught drinking and driving

Police stepped up security measures across urban areas over the Christmas period, carrying out overnight operations aimed at maintaining public safety and order....

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Limassol hit by separate arson incidents during Christmas period (VIDEO)

Limassol hit by separate arson incidents during Christmas period (VIDEO)

Authorities in Limassol are investigating two separate arson incidents reported within hours of each other during the Christmas period, raising concerns about fire-related vandalism in the coastal city....

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Boxing Day weather: Partly cloudy, fully indecisive

Boxing Day weather: Partly cloudy, fully indecisive

Today will be partly cloudy, which is meteorologist-speak for “sun and clouds arguing all day.” From time to time, isolated showers may wander through, and yes, a thunderstorm is possible, especially in the north and over the mountains....

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Sometimes the ones we help, change us the most

Sometimes the ones we help, change us the most

There are moments you think you’re going somewhere to offer support, only to realize you’re the one who leaves changed....

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Cyprus’ legendary Berengaria Hotel set to rise again in Troodos Mountains

Cyprus’ legendary Berengaria Hotel set to rise again in Troodos Mountains

Nestled high in the Troodos mountains, Berengaria isn’t just any hotel; it’s a memory, a symbol, a touchstone of Cyprus’ history of luxury hospitality. ...

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Thursday, December 25th forecast: The ''reason for the season'' edition

Thursday, December 25th forecast: The ''reason for the season'' edition

Merry Christmas! The big day is finally here. A weak high-pressure system is technically in charge, but it’s feeling a bit generous with the rain....

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