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19 December, 2025
 

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Cyprus Environmental Movement sounds alarm over deteriorating condition of Akrotiri Salt Lake

Cyprus Environmental Movement sounds alarm over deteriorating condition of Akrotiri Salt Lake

The Cyprus Environmental Movement has issued an urgent call for help regarding the Akrotiri Salt Lake, warning that one of the country’s last major wetlands is on the brink of extinction due to human activities driven by the profit motives of a few entrepreneurs....

Students use their creative touch to design Run for Autism Half Marathon medal

Students use their creative touch to design Run for Autism Half Marathon medal

The medal for the upcoming ''Run for Autism Half Marathon,'' scheduled for Sunday, April 6, was unveiled at a press conference in Ayia Napa on March 18....

Toilet trouble: Two men convicted in £4.75M gold toilet heist at Blenheim Palace

Toilet trouble: Two men convicted in £4.75M gold toilet heist at Blenheim Palace

Two men have been convicted for their roles in the audacious theft of a fully functional 18-carat gold toilet, valued at £4.75 million, from Blenheim Palace in September 2019....

Storms hit Cyprus with heavy rain, hail, and snowfall in Troodos

Storms hit Cyprus with heavy rain, hail, and snowfall in Troodos

A powerful weather system swept across Cyprus on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snowfall in the Troodos Mountains. ...

Grid limitations threaten Cyprus’ green energy boom

Grid limitations threaten Cyprus’ green energy boom

Cyprus’ green energy transition, once a major draw for investors, is now facing serious roadblocks as the national electricity grid struggles to handle more renewable energy projects. ...

Primary schools struggling with overcrowding, maintenance issues, and delinquency

Primary schools struggling with overcrowding, maintenance issues, and delinquency

Primary schools in Larnaca city and district are facing mounting challenges that threaten students' safety, education quality, and overall well-being. ...

AI Auditing or Auditing AI? Ensuring Accountability and Trust

AI Auditing or Auditing AI? Ensuring Accountability and Trust

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....

Cyprus ordered to pay €18,800 for human rights violation

Cyprus ordered to pay €18,800 for human rights violation

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned the Republic of Cyprus for violating the human rights of a Russian fugitive, Dzhandzhgav, who had been detained for nearly three years in connection with fraud charges. ...

Protests erupt over new headscarf policy in Turkish Cypriot schools

Protests erupt over new headscarf policy in Turkish Cypriot schools

Teachers' organizations in Cyprus are speaking out against a recent change to the country's school policies that allows girls under 18 to wear headscarves in schools. ...

Spring? What Spring?

Spring? What Spring?

Happy Wednesday! We’re halfway through the week—yaaay! But also, what season is this exactly? Because it’s technically spring, but Cyprus didn’t get the memo....

Progress by avoiding setbacks as Geneva talks keep Cyprus dialogue alive

Progress by avoiding setbacks as Geneva talks keep Cyprus dialogue alive

The five-party informal meeting on the Cyprus issue in Geneva on March 17–18 yielded one notable achievement: no setbacks. That seemed to be the consensus among all parties as they exited the Palace of Nations on Tuesday afternoon....

Postponement in Marios Demetriades' naturalization case

Postponement in Marios Demetriades' naturalization case

The Permanent Criminal Court of Nicosia has postponed the proceedings in the naturalization case involving former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades and nine other individuals until April 25th....

Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza amid stalled ceasefire talks

Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza amid stalled ceasefire talks

More than 400 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Palestinian medics....

Meningitis cases – Ministry of Health guidelines for prevention and management

Meningitis cases – Ministry of Health guidelines for prevention and management

The diagnosis of two cases of meningococcal disease has prompted action from Medical Services and Public Health Authorities, which are closely monitoring developments and remain on high alert, having already activated the relevant protocols....

A ‘social’ gathering… with real substance

A ‘social’ gathering… with real substance

The meaning of the term ''social'' in the phrase ''social gathering'' became a talking point among journalists following Monday’s dinner in Geneva, which brought together representatives of the two Cypriot communities and the three guarantor powers....

Shocking footage of migrant rescue operation (video)

Shocking footage of migrant rescue operation (video)

A dramatic video from the Cyprus Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (ΚΣΕΔ) has captured the moment a survivor was pulled from a wrecked vessel off Cape Greco....

Checkmate in Cyprus: Freedom24 brings world-class women’s chess to Nicosia

Checkmate in Cyprus: Freedom24 brings world-class women’s chess to Nicosia

There’s something special happening in Nicosia right now, and no, it’s not just the start of spring. ...

EU sends key letter to spark progress in Cyprus talks

EU sends key letter to spark progress in Cyprus talks

A letter, which had been in the works for the past few weeks as part of a European Union-United Nations collaboration on the Cyprus issue, became the focal point from the very first day of the informal five-party meeting in Geneva....

Seven dead, search ongoing for missing migrants off Cavo Greko

Seven dead, search ongoing for missing migrants off Cavo Greko

A desperate search is underway in the waters off Cape Greco after a boat carrying over 20 Syrian men capsized 25 nautical miles offshore, in international waters. Despite overnight rescue efforts, authorities have yet to locate any additional survivors....

Dusty skies today, rain and cooler weather on the way

Dusty skies today, rain and cooler weather on the way

Good morning, Cyprus! It’s another hazy start to the day as dust lingers in the air, but relief is on the way—by afternoon, the dust should start to clear. ...

EU steps up pressure on Cyprus talks, pushes for UN-backed reunification

EU steps up pressure on Cyprus talks, pushes for UN-backed reunification

The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the Cyprus issue, stepping up its involvement as crucial talks take place in Geneva under UN leadership....

Turkey sends military aircraft south of Cyprus (PHOTO)

Turkey sends military aircraft south of Cyprus (PHOTO)

On the day of the dinner hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, which will mark the start of the informal expanded meeting on the Cyprus issue, Turkey, the occupying power, chose to send military aircraft south of Cyprus....

Scientists warn about the health risks of bottled water and microplastics

Scientists warn about the health risks of bottled water and microplastics

Recent research has uncovered alarming health risks associated with drinking bottled water, primarily due to microplastics....

French MEP calls for return of Statue of Liberty, citing US departure from its values

French MEP calls for return of Statue of Liberty, citing US departure from its values

French MEP Raphael Glucksmann has stirred controversy by suggesting that the United States should return the Statue of Liberty to France....

Geneva talks kick off with key meetings and UN-hosted dinner

Geneva talks kick off with key meetings and UN-hosted dinner

The long-awaited Geneva talks on the Cyprus problem officially kicked off today at 12:10 PM local time with a meeting of the National Council under the leadership of President Nicos Christodoulides....

Three dead, search ongoing after migrant boat sinks off Cavo Greko

Three dead, search ongoing after migrant boat sinks off Cavo Greko

A desperate search is underway off the coast of Cyprus after a migrant boat capsized in international waters near Cape Greco, leaving at least three people dead and many still missing....

Buying direct can save you nearly 40% on fresh fruits and vegetables

Buying direct can save you nearly 40% on fresh fruits and vegetables

If you're looking to cut your grocery bill, skipping the middleman and buying directly from local producers might be your best bet. ...

Cyprus faces severe water crisis as drought drags on

Cyprus faces severe water crisis as drought drags on

Cyprus is bracing for a tough summer as dam levels continue to drop, marking the third consecutive year of drought. The situation has become even more critical after a fire destroyed the Paphos desalination plant, leaving the province at greater risk of severe water shortages....

Authorities suspect arson as fires break out across Cyprus

Authorities suspect arson as fires break out across Cyprus

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating whether a recent wave of wildfires was deliberately set, as dozens of blazes erupted over the weekend in Larnaca and Paphos....

Bank of Cyprus awarded “Best Private Bank Cyprus 2025” by Global Banking & Finance Review

Bank of Cyprus awarded “Best Private Bank Cyprus 2025” by Global Banking & Finance Review

Bank of Cyprus has been awarded the prestigious title of ''Best Private Bank Cyprus 2025'' by Global Banking & Finance Review magazine, reaffirming its position as the country’s leading financial institution. ...

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