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02 October, 2026
 

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Double your money in 50 days’: Greek police uncover alleged $8 million crypto pyramid scheme

Double your money in 50 days’: Greek police uncover alleged $8 million crypto pyramid scheme

At least 10,000 people were reportedly recruited into an investment scheme that raised about $8 million by promising to double their money within 50 days through cryptocurrency trading powered by artificial intelligence....

Nicosia walks for cancer patients as Stella Kyriakides sends a message

Nicosia walks for cancer patients as Stella Kyriakides sends a message

Every year, Europa Donna Cyprus brings people together in Nicosia to walk in support of cancer patients, remember those lost and call for better care. Tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 3, its 22nd Pink Silhouette March will begin at the Old GSP, with participants gathering at 5 p.m....

Meter tampering, unsafe buildings and ''chaos'' at Larnaca apartment complex

Meter tampering, unsafe buildings and ''chaos'' at Larnaca apartment complex

Buying or renting an apartment should come with a few basic assurances: a safe building, reliable utilities, and shared spaces that do not pose a health risk....

Raising children shouldn’t mean retiring on less

Raising children shouldn’t mean retiring on less

The school runs, meals, washing and care don’t stop. But when a mother steps away from paid employment to raise her children, her pension contributions can....

Could we soon pay without Visa or Mastercard? Europe is building another option

Could we soon pay without Visa or Mastercard? Europe is building another option

You pay for a coffee, buy something online or send money to a friend abroad. It takes seconds. But behind that everyday transaction lies a bigger question: who controls the systems that keep money moving?...

That €200,000 home could now cost you €15,800 more

That €200,000 home could now cost you €15,800 more

You save a little more each month, cut back where you can, and watch your house deposit grow. Then you look at property prices again, and the target has moved....

From the bakery to the heights of fashion: Lidl wows at Paris Fashion Week with the “NeckCroissant”

From the bakery to the heights of fashion: Lidl wows at Paris Fashion Week with the “NeckCroissant”

What is arguably the tastiest fashion accessory of the year has recently flown straight into the hearts of lifestyle enthusiasts: Just in time for Paris Fashion Week, Lidl has transformed the all-time classic from its bakery section into a stylish must-have. On a flight to the fashion capital, the grocery retailer welcomed passengers with the “NeckCroissant.” Behind the name lies a classic travel neck pillow designed to look like the iconic Lidl croissant—so realistic that it could easily be mistaken for the original from the bakery section. ...

Turkey demands permission for Greece-Cyprus cable, Athens says none is needed

Turkey demands permission for Greece-Cyprus cable, Athens says none is needed

Ankara is standing by its demand that any activity in areas it considers part of Turkey’s continental shelf must receive its authorization, particularly work on the electricity connection between Greece and Cyprus, the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI)....

Genikes Insurance Stands by the Cyprus Fire Service

Genikes Insurance Stands by the Cyprus Fire Service

Genikes Insurance is supporting the demanding work of the Cyprus Fire Service once again this year by providing electrolytes and energy bars to assist its members during prolonged and demanding operations. ...

Children’s citizenship is a rights issue, not a bargaining chip, Erhurman says

Children’s citizenship is a rights issue, not a bargaining chip, Erhurman says

Should a child’s access to citizenship be part of a political negotiation, or a right that should already be protected?...

Coral Shell Licensee inaugurates its 100th service station outside Greece

Coral Shell Licensee inaugurates its 100th service station outside Greece

The year 2026 marks a particularly symbolic milestone for Coral - Shell Licensee, as it coincides with the 100th anniversary of Shell’s presence in Greece and the opening of the 100th service station bearing the Shell brand outside Greece. ...

Weekend warriors: Chocolate in the mountains, wine by the sea; your weekend is sorted

Weekend warriors: Chocolate in the mountains, wine by the sea; your weekend is sorted

If your weekend plans currently involve asking “What shall we do?” until Sunday evening, here’s a head start....

More than 3,300 ordered to leave Cyprus, but orders don’t tell the whole story

More than 3,300 ordered to leave Cyprus, but orders don’t tell the whole story

Cyprus issued 3,385 orders for non-EU citizens to leave in the second quarter of 2026. But there is an important distinction behind that number: an order to leave does not mean someone has actually left....

George Metzakis, CEO of Cyta, Joins TechIsland’s Board of Directors

George Metzakis, CEO of Cyta, Joins TechIsland’s Board of Directors

TechIsland®, Cyprus’ largest technology association, announces the appointment of George Metzakis, CEO of Cyta, to its Board of Directors. ...

Unstable air mass brings 28°C temperatures, afternoon hail, and weekend thunderstorms

Unstable air mass brings 28°C temperatures, afternoon hail, and weekend thunderstorms

Today starts off with a little morning cloud cover and isolated rain out in the west and north. But do NOT let that gentle morning fool you! Come afternoon, the whole sky is gonna turn mainly cloudy, bringing local rain, thunderstorms, and actual hail through the mountains, the inland plains, and out west....

Fighter jets, new defenses and foreign troops mark Independence Day (photos and video)

Fighter jets, new defenses and foreign troops mark Independence Day (photos and video)

With full ceremonial honors and troops marching in precise formation, the Independence Day military parade concluded shortly before noon on Iosif Hadjiosif Avenue, marking 66 years since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960....

5 things you may not know about Cyprus’ independence

5 things you may not know about Cyprus’ independence

Perhaps the most “widely unknown” aspect of the troubled story of Cyprus’ independence is that the historic day on which the Republic of Cyprus was officially born was not October 1, but August 16, 1960, as a result of the infamous Zurich-London Agreements, which had been signed some time earlier....

When economic reality collides with political reality

When economic reality collides with political reality

The electoral cycle, with societies becoming increasingly polarized and divided, makes the situation even more difficult. Entrenched special interests, and their influence over political decisions, make difficult choices even harder to implement....

University of Nicosia ranked among the world’s top 550 universities

University of Nicosia ranked among the world’s top 550 universities

According to the THE World University Rankings 2027, UNIC ranks joint 1st among Cypriot universities and joint 2nd among Cypriot and Greek universities, retaining its 1st position in Research Quality among the Cypriot and Greek universities...

Stabbed pilot helped save 174 people as flydubai jet plunged (video)

Stabbed pilot helped save 174 people as flydubai jet plunged (video)

Bleeding on the cockpit floor as his aircraft plunged, Captain Smit Machchhar managed to unlock the door—giving passengers and crew the chance to stop what Israeli officials describe as an attempt to crash a flydubai jet carrying 174 people....

Rubio marks Independence Day with message of stronger U.S.-Cyprus ties

Rubio marks Independence Day with message of stronger U.S.-Cyprus ties

The United States marked Cyprus’ Independence Day with a message that put the growing relationship between the two countries front and center, highlighting a partnership extending from regional security to classrooms and business opportunities....

Cabinet approves seven measures to ease cost-of-living pressures

Cabinet approves seven measures to ease cost-of-living pressures

On Wednesday, the Cabinet approved seven proposals by the Finance Minister aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures, with the new measures carrying a total cost of €70 million....

Rare Mary Magdalene relic remains in Aglantzia through Sunday

Rare Mary Magdalene relic remains in Aglantzia through Sunday

As Cyprus marks Independence Day on Thursday, people looking for a quieter and more spiritual stop during the holiday can visit a rare Christian relic now being hosted in Aglantzia....

SBA Police record 80 arrests during summer coastal operations

SBA Police record 80 arrests during summer coastal operations

The Sovereign Base Areas Police recorded 80 arrests and carried out more than 700 maritime checks during a series of summer operations targeting busy coastal areas and nearby roads....

Thursday weather: Cyprus turns 66 with flags, flyovers and a few thunderclouds

Thursday weather: Cyprus turns 66 with flags, flyovers and a few thunderclouds

And naturally, Cyprus is celebrating in its own particular style: with a military parade, aircraft overhead, National Guard personnel and vehicles rolling through the streets, while the weather looks ready to add a little drama of its own....

Cameras considered for all school buses in Cyprus

Cameras considered for all school buses in Cyprus

The government is considering installing security cameras on all buses used to transport students, following a meeting focused on repeated incidents of misconduct on school routes....

Seven baby turtles hatch at Athalassa wildlife centre

Seven baby turtles hatch at Athalassa wildlife centre

Seven baby Balkan terrapins have hatched at the Department of Forests’ Athalassa Environmental Information and Education Centre, marking the second successful breeding of the species at the facility....

Oruc Reis to conduct surveys off Cyprus for natural gas pipeline

Oruc Reis to conduct surveys off Cyprus for natural gas pipeline

As discussions continue in Greece over plans to begin surveys for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), preparations are advancing in Ankara for an undersea pipeline that would carry natural gas from Turkey to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus....

Low iron and ferritin: The signs, causes and treatment options

Low iron and ferritin: The signs, causes and treatment options

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide, affecting millions of people, particularly women, children and people with chronic health conditions. It is often accompanied by low ferritin, the body's primary iron storage protein....

€1m paid to 650 farmers, with new €1.5m support opening in November

€1m paid to 650 farmers, with new €1.5m support opening in November

The state has paid out €1 million in financial support to 650 professional farmers and agricultural businesses, with another €1.5 million in emergency assistance set to become available through two new schemes in November....

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