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Ticking time bomb as sewage leaks threaten Akrotiri Salt Lake

Ticking time bomb as sewage leaks threaten Akrotiri Salt Lake

A major environmental crisis is unfolding at Akrotiri Salt Lake, as sewage leaks and chemical discharges threaten Cyprus’ most important wetland...

Consulco's newest investment opportunity, Compartment C

Consulco's newest investment opportunity, Compartment C

Consulco, a leading specialist investment manager with a distinguished 30-year history, proudly announces the launch of Compartment C of the LC London Credit AIF V.C.I.C. Public Ltd (''the London Credit Fund''). ...

Hero citizen rescues trapped resident from Larnaca apartment fire

Hero citizen rescues trapped resident from Larnaca apartment fire

A Larnaca resident was rushed to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in his second-floor apartment on Monday morning. The real hero of the day?...

Threat against President Christodoulides under investigation

Threat against President Christodoulides under investigation

Authorities in Cyprus are working behind closed doors to investigate a threatening message sent to President Nikos Christodoulides. While details remain scarce, the President himself confirmed the threat, emphasizing that he has full confidence in law enforcement to handle the case....

Mild skies, but winter is plotting something…

Mild skies, but winter is plotting something…

Ah, Monday. As if dragging ourselves out of bed wasn’t hard enough, we now have to deal with a weather system that can’t make up its mind....

Fear in Santorini as quakes continue – Schools closed, residents try to flee

Fear in Santorini as quakes continue – Schools closed, residents try to flee

Fear and uncertainty have gripped the residents of Santorini after a series of earthquakes rocked the island, prompting local authorities to close schools on Monday as a precautionary measure. ...

Cyprus boosts desalination as drought threatens water supply

Cyprus boosts desalination as drought threatens water supply

With Cyprus facing a second consecutive year of severe drought, authorities are implementing a new strategy to secure water supply while urging the public to cut waste....

Cyprus sweeps Thailand in Davis Cup, edges closer to B Division

Cyprus sweeps Thailand in Davis Cup, edges closer to B Division

Cyprus' national tennis team delivered a stellar performance in Nicosia on Saturday, securing a dominant 4-0 victory over Thailand in the Davis Cup. With this win, Cyprus advances to the final phase of the play-offs, bringing them closer to a coveted spot in the B division of the Davis Cup World Cup....

Authorities on high alert after threats against President Christodoulides

Authorities on high alert after threats against President Christodoulides

Cypriot authorities have been placed on high alert following threats made against President Nicos Christodoulides. The threats, reportedly received via text message on the President’s phone, are linked to an ongoing court case....

United against cancer as the nation commits to care and hope

United against cancer as the nation commits to care and hope

President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed the state's responsibility to provide high-quality healthcare for cancer patients....

Historic victory for Cypriot tennis at the Davis Cup

Historic victory for Cypriot tennis at the Davis Cup

With a remarkable victory, Stylianos Christodoulou ended the first day of the Australian Open....

President Christodoulides met today with the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus

President Christodoulides met today with the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus

President Nikos Christodoulides met earlier today at the Presidential Palace with Colin Stewart, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus....

Tragic situation at the dams - Closer to a nightmare scenario

Tragic situation at the dams - Closer to a nightmare scenario

The water flow into the dams during January 2025 are not only not in line with our expectations, but brought us closer to the nightmare scenario of a water emergency situation....

Authorities take action on company for dumping animals illegally in Meniko

Authorities take action on company for dumping animals illegally in Meniko

Authorities are cracking down on a company responsible for illegally dumping dead animals in Meniko, with fines and possible legal action on the way, the Director of Veterinary Services, Christodoulos Pipis, confirmed on Friday....

76-year-old arrested in Cyprus after €150,000 fraud

76-year-old arrested in Cyprus after €150,000 fraud

A 76-year-old man was arrested Thursday in Larnaca after a joint investigation between Cypriot and German authorities uncovered his involvement in an internet fraud and money laundering scheme....

Hamas announces release of another three hostages

Hamas announces release of another three hostages

Hamas announced on Friday that three hostages—Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, and Keith Samuel Siegel—are expected to be released from Gaza on Saturday. ...

Police chase leads to arrest of 25-year-old driver (video)

Police chase leads to arrest of 25-year-old driver (video)

A police chase in Limassol on Thursday, January 30, ended with the arrest of a 25-year-old Syrian man who attempted to evade officers during a routine patrol....

Dozens of dead animals discovered in Meniko, authorities investigating

Dozens of dead animals discovered in Meniko, authorities investigating

In a disturbing incident, dozens of dead animals were discovered in the village of Meniko, prompting swift action from the Ministry of Agriculture. Minister Maria Panayiotou condemned the incident, describing it as "disgusting" in a post on X (formerly Twitter)....

Colin Stewart to meet Cyprus leaders in push to restart peace talks

Colin Stewart to meet Cyprus leaders in push to restart peace talks

UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Colin Stewart, is set for crucial talks on Friday with the leaders of both Cyprus’ Greek and Turkish communities, as efforts continue to re-energize peace talks and open more crossing points across the divided island....

Cyprus’ tax reform aiming for innovation, sustainability, and simplicity

Cyprus’ tax reform aiming for innovation, sustainability, and simplicity

A major tax reform is underway in Cyprus as part of the Tax Transformation Project, led by the Centre for Economic Research (CER) at the University of Cyprus. ...

Deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in nearly 25 years claims 67 lives

Deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in nearly 25 years claims 67 lives

A horrific midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet on January 29, 2025, has resulted in the deaths of all 67 people aboard the two aircraft....

Weekend bliss: Sunshine, sea breezes and a little bit of cloud

Weekend bliss: Sunshine, sea breezes and a little bit of cloud

It’s Friday, Cyprus! That means one thing—the weekend is just around the corner! And guess what? The weather is shaping up to be pretty nice, with just a little drama in the skies today....

59-year-old imprisoned for importing 2 kilograms of cocaine

59-year-old imprisoned for importing 2 kilograms of cocaine

A 59-year-old woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court for illegally importing approximately 2 kilograms of cocaine....

Australian lawyer at €800 a day and ''The Slanderer'' on the horizon

Australian lawyer at €800 a day and ''The Slanderer'' on the horizon

The Anti-Corruption Authority's investigating allegations made by journalist and author Makarios Drousiotis....

Tragedy on Cyprus roads as two young lives lost in separate crashes

Tragedy on Cyprus roads as two young lives lost in separate crashes

Two tragic road accidents within hours of each other have left two young lives lost, sparking renewed concerns over road safety in Cyprus....

US and Russian figure skaters among dozens dead in mid air crash over DC

US and Russian figure skaters among dozens dead in mid air crash over DC

A tragic mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., has left at least 30 people dead after an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people crashed into the Potomac River....

Asylum seeker detained at airport for months ordered released

Asylum seeker detained at airport for months ordered released

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has ordered the immediate release of an asylum seeker who had been detained at Larnaca airport since November. The ruling was made on January 23, 2025, after the applicant, an individual from Uganda, challenged his continued detention....

Traffic delays expected again on Limassol-Nicosia highway this weekend

Traffic delays expected again on Limassol-Nicosia highway this weekend

After last weekend's frustrating delays for drivers, another set of roadworks is set to affect travel this weekend on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway. ...

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