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24 August, 2025
 

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City engineers investigate balcony collapse in Neapolis

City engineers investigate balcony collapse in Neapolis

The Limassol Municipality has issued warnings to 400 buildings for necessary repairs, with 130 of them officially declared dangerous....

Approximately 12 investigations underway by the Independent Authority  Against Corruption

Approximately 12 investigations underway by the Independent Authority Against Corruption

Transparency Commissioner Harris Pogiatzis revealed that around 12 investigations by the Independent Authority Against Corruption are currently in progress, with results expected to be announced soon....

Police prepared to ensure security and order at the event supporting mujahideen in Syria

Police prepared to ensure security and order at the event supporting mujahideen in Syria

The police have announced their readiness to ensure security and maintain order during an event organized by Syrians residing in Cyprus....

Kasoulides calls for a NATO-ready Cyprus

Kasoulides calls for a NATO-ready Cyprus

Former Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides has reignited the discussion surrounding Cyprus' potential NATO membership. In an official statement, Kasoulides emphasizes that, while it may take many years to prepare for membership in the North Atlantic Alliance, Cyprus should, with U.S. assistance, gradually modernize its armaments to meet NATO specifications....

Commission approves €2.6 million agreement with UNDP to advance CMP efforts

Commission approves €2.6 million agreement with UNDP to advance CMP efforts

The European Commission has entered into a €2.6 million partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance the efforts of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)....

 Turkey warns Cyprus over missile system, cites arms race risk

Turkey warns Cyprus over missile system, cites arms race risk

Turkey has strongly criticized Cyprus’s integration of the advanced Barak MX anti-aircraft missile system into its National Guard, calling the move a threat to regional stability. ...

FT: EU and South America strike historic trade deal amid controversy

FT: EU and South America strike historic trade deal amid controversy

The European Union and Mercosur, a bloc of four South American countries, have finalized a landmark trade deal after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement establishes a massive market of 700 million people, removing tariffs on over 90% of goods traded between the two regions....

Experience the Magic of Christmas at Amaracus Restaurant in Minthis resort

Experience the Magic of Christmas at Amaracus Restaurant in Minthis resort

Amaracus Restaurant, the exceptional dining destination at Minthis resort, invites you to experience the magic of Christmas with a unique gastronomic journey that blends tradition with modern culinary art....

UK bases in Cyprus, Gibraltar under Russian threat?

UK bases in Cyprus, Gibraltar under Russian threat?

British defense officials have reportedly held emergency discussions with counterparts in Cyprus and Gibraltar over potential Russian threats to the UK’s sovereign military bases, according to the Daily Telegraph....

Half of citizens and businesses targeted by cybercriminals in 2024

Half of citizens and businesses targeted by cybercriminals in 2024

In a startling revelation, a recent survey by the Digital Security Authority has found that one in two people in Cyprus fell victim to a cyber attack in 2024....

Potato prices skyrocket sparking long lines in occupied areas

Potato prices skyrocket sparking long lines in occupied areas

Potatoes have become the talk of the town in Cyprus, but not for the usual reasons. ...

Italian Navy frigate ''Luigi Rizzo'' arrives in Limassol for port visit

Italian Navy frigate ''Luigi Rizzo'' arrives in Limassol for port visit

The Italian Navy FREMM (European Multi-Mission Frigate) ''Luigi Rizzo'' has arrived in Limassol where she will spend a port visit for the next days, the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus announced....

Shocking allegations in Avvakoum Monastery scandal

Shocking allegations in Avvakoum Monastery scandal

Startling details have emerged in the damning decision of the Synod Court regarding three monks from the Avvakoum Monastery, including accusations of sexual misconduct. The monks have denied all charges, which are of a severe nature....

The rain is back—get ready to splash!

The rain is back—get ready to splash!

Good news, folks—rain is making a comeback, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome it! But first, let’s set the stage....

Earthquake rattles Larnaca, felt across Cyprus

Earthquake rattles Larnaca, felt across Cyprus

An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale rattled parts of Cyprus late Thursday night, giving many residents a brief jolt....

Positive response from Michailidou on the construction of a technical school in Kornos

Positive response from Michailidou on the construction of a technical school in Kornos

The Municipality of Lefkara is advocating for the construction of a Technical School in Kornos, a request presented during a meeting on December 4th between Mayor Sofoklis Sofokleous and the Minister of Education, Sport, and Youth, Dr. Athina Michailidou....

Cyprus activates high-tech air defense: A new shield in the skies

Cyprus activates high-tech air defense: A new shield in the skies

Nicosia has taken a major step toward strengthening its air defenses with the activation of the Israeli-built Barak MX system, often compared to Israel’s renowned Iron Dome. ...

Astromeritis-Evrychou motorway on track for completion by 2025, says Transport Minister

Astromeritis-Evrychou motorway on track for completion by 2025, says Transport Minister

he long-awaited Astromeritis-Evrychou motorway project, a key initiative connecting the Troodos region with Nicosia, is steadily advancing toward completion, according to Cyprus's Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis....

SpaceX lands $843M deal to 'kill' the International Space Station

SpaceX lands $843M deal to 'kill' the International Space Station

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been awarded an $843 million contract to oversee one of NASA’s most ambitious tasks yet: the controlled deorbit and destruction of the International Space Station (ISS). ...

Messages allegedly left on bullet casings in CEO's Murder

Messages allegedly left on bullet casings in CEO's Murder

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk has taken a dark and cryptic twist. Investigators found that each bullet casing left at the scene bore a single word: 'deny', 'depose', and 'defend'. ...

Cyprus launches ''Digital Citizen'' for easier access to services

Cyprus launches ''Digital Citizen'' for easier access to services

Cyprus is making it easier for its citizens to handle official paperwork with the launch of the ''Digital Citizen'' program. Starting today, Cypriots can access and store important documents, such as their identity cards, driving licenses, and vehicle registration certificates, all in digital format....

Road closures for Quantum Marathon on December 7-8, 2024

Road closures for Quantum Marathon on December 7-8, 2024

The Quantum Nicosia Marathon will take place on Sunday, 8 December 8 2024, with over 4,000 runners participating. ...

Dine and donate for the sake of vulnerable children

Dine and donate for the sake of vulnerable children

Get Fresh, a culinary pioneer committed to wholesome and delicious food, is launching a heartwarming initiative to support Hope For Children CRC Policy Center. ...

A mild and mostly cloudy day ahead

A mild and mostly cloudy day ahead

A weak area of high pressure is settling over the region, which will bring partly cloudy skies today with the chance of some light rain or an isolated thunderstorm. ...

USS The Sullivans makes strategic stop in Larnaca

USS The Sullivans makes strategic stop in Larnaca

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) has arrived at Larnaca Port, marking a brief yet meaningful stopover in Cyprus before redeploying in the Eastern Mediterranean....

Ministry mulls subsidies for 'vulnerable' boat owners amid Marina fee dispute

Ministry mulls subsidies for 'vulnerable' boat owners amid Marina fee dispute

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works is considering subsidies for "vulnerable" boat owners, sparking a mix of curiosity and skepticism over who qualifies as "vulnerable" in this context....

France's government falls in historic no-confidence vote

France's government falls in historic no-confidence vote

France is facing a deep political crisis after Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government was ousted by a no-confidence vote, just three months into his term. This marks the shortest-lived administration in France’s Fifth Republic, which began in 1958....

UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in midtown Manhattan in targeted attack

UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in midtown Manhattan in targeted attack

In a shocking turn of events, Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday morning in midtown Manhattan....

Commission's migration challenge: Syria and political hurdles complicate new EU legislation

Commission's migration challenge: Syria and political hurdles complicate new EU legislation

According to an article by Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, prepares to unveil a new migration and refugee framework in February 2025, significant challenges loom, from escalating conflict in Syria to contentious legal and political disputes within the EU. ...

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