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19 December, 2025
 

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Four minors held in Limassol beer hall bombing investigation

Four minors held in Limassol beer hall bombing investigation

Four minors have been detained in connection with a bombing at a beer hall in the Zakaki area of Limassol, police said Monday....

Larnaca's steamiest patrol yet caught on camera

Larnaca's steamiest patrol yet caught on camera

Just when you thought you’d seen it all, a viral video making the rounds on Cypriot social media appears to show two people getting intimately acquainted in the front seat of a police patrol car, and yes, it’s exactly as wild as it sounds....

Student grant system under fire over payouts to the wrong people

Student grant system under fire over payouts to the wrong people

The Office of the Auditor General has raised concerns over how student scholarships are awarded and paid out in Cyprus, following a 2023 audit that found gaps and procedural problems in the system....

Cyprus working to repatriate citizens from Israel and Iran

Cyprus working to repatriate citizens from Israel and Iran

A total of 55 Cypriot citizens, 50 in Israel and five in Iran, have formally requested to be repatriated, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Theodoros Gotsis told the Cyprus News Agency on Monday....

Nurse arrested in Famagusta after patient alleges indecent assault

Nurse arrested in Famagusta after patient alleges indecent assault

A nurse working at a health center in the free province of Famagusta has been arrested in connection with an alleged indecent assault on a male patient, authorities said....

Cyprus scores a global win…then trips over its own diplomatic shoelaces

Cyprus scores a global win…then trips over its own diplomatic shoelaces

After the meeting with Biden, which, let’s be honest, wasn’t exactly a home run, we were treated to what’s being billed as another major political development, ...

Water breakthrough in Paphos as lifeline found underground

Water breakthrough in Paphos as lifeline found underground

As Cyprus continues to grapple with a prolonged drought and soaring summer demand, a rare bit of good news has surfaced, literally....

Wizz Air Suspends Flights to Tel Aviv and European flights to Amman Until 15 September

Wizz Air Suspends Flights to Tel Aviv and European flights to Amman Until 15 September

Wizz Air has made the decision to suspend all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and European flights to Amman, Jordan, effective immediately, until 15 September 2025. The airline will also avoid overflying Israeli, Iraqi, Iranian, and Syrian airspace until further notice....

Hope you like burning because it’s heating up fast

Hope you like burning because it’s heating up fast

It’s getting hot, folks. Today’s high could hit a sizzling 36°C inland. If you're by the coast, expect it a bit cooler at around 31°C, and up in the mountains it’ll stay relatively comfortable at 28°C. Basically: shade is your friend....

Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s state TV headquarters as nuclear tensions surge

Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s state TV headquarters as nuclear tensions surge

Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters in Tehran early Monday, intensifying a growing conflict and sending thousands of residents fleeing the capital....

Blaise Metreweli to lead MI6, marking historic first for British intelligence

Blaise Metreweli to lead MI6, marking historic first for British intelligence

Blaise Metreweli CMG has been named the new Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), becoming the first woman to lead the organization in its 115-year history....

Cyprus bunkers: Where the real danger might be the flying office chair

Cyprus bunkers: Where the real danger might be the flying office chair

With the situation between Iran and Israel growing more tense by the day, Cypriot authorities have been reminding the public to be ''prepared'' just in case the island gets accidentally (or intentionally) caught in the crossfire....

EasyJet flight from Paphos makes emergency landing in Turkey

EasyJet flight from Paphos makes emergency landing in Turkey

A routine EasyJet flight from Paphos to Bristol turned tense on Sunday night when the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Turkey after a smoke alert went off mid-flight....

Is Phedon Phedonos gearing up for 2028?

Is Phedon Phedonos gearing up for 2028?

When Phedon Phedonos launched a fresh offensive from Paphos last month, accusing certain Cyprus-based forex companies of laundering dirty money and warning that the Cypriot economy was veering dangerously close to a “casino model,” it sent ripples through Nicosia....

Cyprus raises national guard readiness to level 'Tharros 2' amid tensions

Cyprus raises national guard readiness to level 'Tharros 2' amid tensions

Cyprus has ramped up its national security measures in recent days, as hostilities between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. With both sides exchanging missile strikes, concern is growing across the Eastern Mediterranean region, prompting heightened alert levels on the island....

Foreign fishing boat fined and escorted out of Cyprus waters

Foreign fishing boat fined and escorted out of Cyprus waters

A foreign fishing boat was caught operating illegally in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Sunday, triggering a coordinated response by the Port and Maritime Police and a police helicopter....

''Aphrodite(s)'' Theater and dance Performance -Yasemin Collective

''Aphrodite(s)'' Theater and dance Performance -Yasemin Collective

The group Yasemin Collective will open the doors of Faneromeni25 Arts Festival on Thursday 26 June with the theatre and dance performance "Aphrodite(s)"....

Summer drama in the skies with heat, thunder and a chance of showers (but make it scenic)

Summer drama in the skies with heat, thunder and a chance of showers (but make it scenic)

You know it's that time of year when the air feels like soup and your sunglasses fog up the moment you step outside. We're deep into heatwave season now, but today, summer is switching things up with a little cinematic flair....

Iran denies sending message to Israel via Cyprus amid rising tensions

Iran denies sending message to Israel via Cyprus amid rising tensions

Cyprus has found itself in the middle of rising tensions between Iran and Israel, after President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay ''some messages'' to the Israeli government...

Modi begins two-day visit to Cyprus, set to sign joint declaration on strategic cooperation

Modi begins two-day visit to Cyprus, set to sign joint declaration on strategic cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday for a two-day official visit, marking what Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides called a historic step in the growing relationship between the two countries....

11 arrested in Limassol raid targeting illegal workers

11 arrested in Limassol raid targeting illegal workers

Eleven people were arrested Sunday during a coordinated police operation in central Limassol aimed at cracking down on illegal employment and other violations, authorities said....

Cyprus on high alert as regional tensions escalate

Cyprus on high alert as regional tensions escalate

Following Israeli missile strikes on Iran, Cyprus has raised its security posture and is preparing to serve as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....

Nicosia activates crisis response as Israel-Iran tensions escalate

Nicosia activates crisis response as Israel-Iran tensions escalate

In response to the latest Middle East crisis sparked by Israel’s missile strikes on Iran, Nicosia is sticking to its long-held stance that Cyprus serves as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....

SafeCY app helps users find nearest shelter

SafeCY app helps users find nearest shelter

A new mobile app, SafeCY, is now available to help residents locate the nearest Civil Defense shelter in real time....

Man fined 173,876 Turkish lira for forcing rooster to smoke and drink alcohol

Man fined 173,876 Turkish lira for forcing rooster to smoke and drink alcohol

A man was fined 173,876 Turkish lira (approximately 3,819 euros) after a video emerged showing him forcing a rooster to smoke a cigarette and drink raki, violating animal welfare laws....

70,000 units of blood collected annually from voluntary donors in Cyprus

70,000 units of blood collected annually from voluntary donors in Cyprus

Cyprus collects about 70,000 units of blood each year through voluntary donations, placing the country among the top in Europe in meeting its national blood supply needs, the Ministry of Health said Friday....

Iran launches fresh missile attacks against Israel, some visible from Cyprus (VIDEOS)

Iran launches fresh missile attacks against Israel, some visible from Cyprus (VIDEOS)

Iran launched a new round of missile attacks targeting Israel late Saturday night, Iranian state television reported....

Israeli tourist killed in Ayia Napa quad bike crash

Israeli tourist killed in Ayia Napa quad bike crash

A 48-year-old Israeli tourist was killed and his wife seriously injured Saturday in a quad bike crash in the coastal resort town of Ayia Napa....

UK denies involvement of Cyprus bases in Israeli strikes on Iran

UK denies involvement of Cyprus bases in Israeli strikes on Iran

The United Kingdom has firmly denied allegations that its sovereign bases in Cyprus were used to support recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, calling the claims “nonsense” and “deeply irresponsible.”...

Drunk driver collides with motorcycle, allegedly threatens rider

Drunk driver collides with motorcycle, allegedly threatens rider

Police are investigating a traffic collision between a car and a motorcycle that occurred Friday evening in the Deryneia area....

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