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18 December, 2025
 

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Water we waiting for? Government unveils €8 million plan to combat water scarcity

Water we waiting for? Government unveils €8 million plan to combat water scarcity

The Cabinet has approved an emergency state grant of €8 million for one year to help local governments and communities reduce water supply network losses....

Double cabins, photovoltaic cuts, and a never-ending trial: Cyprus' comedy of errors

Double cabins, photovoltaic cuts, and a never-ending trial: Cyprus' comedy of errors

We’ve had comical escapes, photovoltaic cutoffs, electricity from the occupied areas, a paramilitary group that refuses to acknowledge the state, and poor Giannakis managing to postpone his trial 18 times (yes, eighteen). ...

One in three Cypriot households struggling with rising costs

One in three Cypriot households struggling with rising costs

Cypriots are feeling the pinch in different ways, according to a new survey that highlights the divide in how people are coping with their household finances....

Together for a Second Chance, World Stray Animals Day

Together for a Second Chance, World Stray Animals Day

Every stray animal has a story. A story of abandonment, survival, and hope for a better tomorrow. On April 4th, World Stray Animals Day, radio stations LOVE FM 100.7, DEEJAY RADIO 93.5, and SPOR FM 95.0 unite for a joint live link dedicated to these creatures who seek love and care....

Cypriot official accuses Government of hindering solar power for fossil fuel interests

Cypriot official accuses Government of hindering solar power for fossil fuel interests

In a heated exchange over Cyprus' energy policies, Kyriacos Hadjiyiannis, the president of the House Energy Committee, has stirred controversy by suggesting that the government’s stance on solar energy might be driven by a hidden agenda....

Church tells priests to keep it holy on Holy Saturday

Church tells priests to keep it holy on Holy Saturday

The Church of Cyprus has issued an unusual directive ahead of Holy Saturday, reminding priests that they are not auditioning for a dance competition during the ''Anasta O Theos'' hymn....

''Loathing European free-loading'': Leaked chat exposes U.S. contempt for allies

''Loathing European free-loading'': Leaked chat exposes U.S. contempt for allies

A leaked group chat involving some of the most senior figures in the Trump administration has revealed deep-seated resentment toward European allies, exposing frustrations over defense spending and security cooperation....

Daleela Sets Sail Again: Cyprus-Greece Ferry Resumes for 2025

Daleela Sets Sail Again: Cyprus-Greece Ferry Resumes for 2025

The Cyprus-Greece passenger ferry is gearing up for another season, with the Daleela setting sail from Limassol on Saturday, May 31. The service, now in its fourth year, will run 22 round trips between Cyprus and Piraeus, continuing to offer travelers an alternative to air travel....

Hunters’ protest shakes Cyprus politics

Hunters’ protest shakes Cyprus politics

The government is facing backlash over its handling of Sunday’s disruptive hunters’ protest, which saw major roads blocked and sparked widespread anger. ...

Authorities crack down on illegal immigration in Paphos

Authorities crack down on illegal immigration in Paphos

Authorities carried out a large-scale operation in Paphos on Wednesday as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal immigration....

Cyprus honors Greek Independence Day with pride and purpose (photos)

Cyprus honors Greek Independence Day with pride and purpose (photos)

With a strong sense of national pride, Cyprus celebrated the anniversary of Greece’s War of Independence on Tuesday with a grand student parade in Nicosia....

Dusty skies and a springtime heatwave...again!

Dusty skies and a springtime heatwave...again!

Welcome to another episode of ''Cyprus Weather: The Never-Ending Roller Coaster.'' Just as we were getting used to the cool, fresh air, here comes the heat, and the dust, to remind us who's boss....

3.1 magnitude earthquake felt in Limassol district

3.1 magnitude earthquake felt in Limassol district

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck at 8:04 AM today, with its effects felt lightly throughout the Limassol district....

Burning bright: Agreement reached on Easter bonfire bill

Burning bright: Agreement reached on Easter bonfire bill

The draft bill regulating the tradition of the Easter Bonfire, along with discussions on addressing current issues, was discussed in a meeting held on Friday at the Ministry of Justice and Public Order....

European powers plan for gradual defense shift amid U.S. reduction

European powers plan for gradual defense shift amid U.S. reduction

The UK, France, Germany, and Scandinavian nations are in talks about a long-term strategy to take on greater defense responsibilities in Europe....

Concerns raised over dog training decree in protected Natura 2000 areas

Concerns raised over dog training decree in protected Natura 2000 areas

The Office of the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare has called on the Game and Wildlife Service to immediately revoke the Decree concerning the 13 protected areas within the Natura 2000 Network....

Dynamic presence of Petrolina at the OPAP Limassol Marathon 2025

Dynamic presence of Petrolina at the OPAP Limassol Marathon 2025

Once again, Petrolina's contribution to the organization of the OPAP Limassol Marathon was dynamic. The marathon took place on March 22nd - 23rd, 2025, with a number of participants exceeding 17,000 runners from Cyprus and abroad....

Give a stray a second chance by joining us to save homeless animals in Cyprus

Give a stray a second chance by joining us to save homeless animals in Cyprus

Don't just talk the talk, take action and make a difference in Cyprus. God knows we need it!...

Fury in parliament over solar energy cuts

Fury in parliament over solar energy cuts

A heated confrontation erupted in parliament between MPs and the Distribution System Operator (DSO) over restrictions on home-installed photovoltaic (PV) systems. ...

Cyprus leads Europe in natural pest control, saving the environment one owl at a time

Cyprus leads Europe in natural pest control, saving the environment one owl at a time

Cyprus has achieved a remarkable 60% reduction in rodenticide use within just three years, thanks to an innovative national plan that enlists barn owls as natural rodent hunters....

Cyprus gets credit rating boost: What it means for the economy

Cyprus gets credit rating boost: What it means for the economy

Cyprus received a major financial boost as credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS upgraded the country’s credit rating to A (low) from BBB (high), marking a key step in the country’s economic progress. ...

Deadline looms for outstanding traffic fines

Deadline looms for outstanding traffic fines

Cypriot vehicle owners have until March 31, 2025, to settle any outstanding out-of-court fines related to traffic infractions captured by the phototagging system, the police have announced. After this deadline, failing to pay could lead to criminal prosecution and the formation of a criminal file....

Hunters roast meat, not just game, on Nicosia-Limassol highway in protest

Hunters roast meat, not just game, on Nicosia-Limassol highway in protest

Drivers on Sunday, expecting a smooth ride home after the Limassol Marathon, instead found themselves stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....

The EU wants in, but can it make a difference?

The EU wants in, but can it make a difference?

The European Union (EU) appears eager to play a role in reviving talks on the Cyprus problem, but its actual influence remains constrained by political realities. ...

Spring is here... or is it?

Spring is here... or is it?

Good news...this Monday doesn’t count!...

Boxing legend and entrepreneur George Foreman passes away at 76

Boxing legend and entrepreneur George Foreman passes away at 76

George Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by his family....

Ancient Greek statues were once vibrantly colored, not white

Ancient Greek statues were once vibrantly colored, not white

For centuries, the world has admired the pristine white marble statues of ancient Greece, believing them to embody classical perfection....

Breast practices: Parliament moves toward better support for nursing mothers

Breast practices: Parliament moves toward better support for nursing mothers

The Parliamentary Health Committee has examined proposed regulations to establish designated breastfeeding and breast milk expression rooms in workplaces and public areas....

Businesses call for simpler, fairer tax reform in Cyprus

Businesses call for simpler, fairer tax reform in Cyprus

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus is raising concerns over Cyprus’ proposed tax reform, arguing that while the new framework aims to ease the tax burden on individuals and businesses, it remains overly complex. ...

Bus stop blunder as new bus stops installed backwards

Bus stop blunder as new bus stops installed backwards

Cyprus’s new multi-million euro bus stops have arrived, but apparently, they took a wrong turn along the way. In what can only be described as a major design faux pas, the newly installed stops are facing the wrong direction because, apparently, in Cyprus, left-hand drive just isn’t the rule....

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