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Saudi National Day celebrated at ambassador’s residence in Nicosia

Saudi National Day celebrated at ambassador’s residence in Nicosia

Saudi Arabia marked its 96th National Day with an evening reception at the Saudi residence in Cyprus on Wednesday, Sept. 23, hosted by Ambassador Fawaz A. Alshubaili....

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Cyprus kept asylum seeker detained too long, European court rules

Cyprus kept asylum seeker detained too long, European court rules

How long can authorities keep someone detained while deciding whether he can stay in the country?...

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More people looking for work as registered unemployment rises nearly 10%

More people looking for work as registered unemployment rises nearly 10%

More people were registered as looking for work in Cyprus at the end of September, with the total rising nearly 10% compared with the same month last year....

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Woman slips onto Israel-bound flight at Larnaca, bypassing security checks

Woman slips onto Israel-bound flight at Larnaca, bypassing security checks

A passenger count revealed an unexpected problem on a flight from Larnaca to Israel on Monday: there was one person too many on the plane....

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Heavy rain hits Nicosia as yellow storm warning takes effect (video)

Heavy rain hits Nicosia as yellow storm warning takes effect (video)

Nicosia’s afternoon has taken a wet turn, with heavy rain falling in the capital as a yellow thunderstorm warning comes into effect—just in time to complicate school pickups and the drive home....

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#PoliticsBlog: The Prince, Foulis and Lucky Luke

#PoliticsBlog: The Prince, Foulis and Lucky Luke

One indisputable fact is that there is never a dull moment in this country. Apart from the Cyprus problem, which has been stuck in the mud and comatose for years, leaving it somewhat short on, shall we say....action, everything else delivers nonstop drama and daily twists. ...

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10 years of Fresh Partnership: Lidl extends Global Handball Partnership with the IHF World Championships through 2030

10 years of Fresh Partnership: Lidl extends Global Handball Partnership with the IHF World Championships through 2030

Lidl becomes the Official Fresh Food Partner of the 2027 and 2029 IHF Women’s and Men’s Handball World Championships, where it will continue to present the “Best Young Player Award”. Lidl also becomes the Official Fresh Food Partner of the U20 Women’s and U21 Men’s World Championships. ...

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Suspected pneumonic plague investigated after Russian lab worker’s death

Suspected pneumonic plague investigated after Russian lab worker’s death

The unexplained death of a young laboratory worker in Siberia has prompted hospital quarantine measures and international monitoring, but the cause remains unknown, and the plague has not been confirmed....

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Oil is getting through Hormuz. Why are Cyprus fuel prices still rising?

Oil is getting through Hormuz. Why are Cyprus fuel prices still rising?

Oil is getting through the Strait of Hormuz again in substantial quantities. For drivers in Cyprus, however, the prospect is still another increase at the petrol station....

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Two men identified in beating of delivery driver

Two men identified in beating of delivery driver

The two men filmed punching and kicking a delivery driver on a main street in Limassol on Friday afternoon have been identified by police....

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Cat found dead near Paphos home had 13 gunshot wounds

Cat found dead near Paphos home had 13 gunshot wounds

A cat found dead near its owner’s home in Paphos had 13 gunshot wounds, an autopsy revealed Monday, prompting a police investigation that also involves suspected illegal possession of a firearm and explosives....

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Tuesday weather: Inland and coasts reach 27°C as unstable air brings afternoon thunderstorms and coastal wind gusts

Tuesday weather: Inland and coasts reach 27°C as unstable air brings afternoon thunderstorms and coastal wind gusts

This morning starts out looking harmless with mostly clear skies with just a few light clouds floating around the west and north that might drop a quick coastal shower. But come afternoon, those clouds are gonna gather up like a crowd at a block party, bringing local rain and pop-up thunderstorms through the mountains, the inland plains, and sneaking over into the southeast....

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‘I truly felt at home’: Israeli ambassador bids farewell to Cyprus after five years

‘I truly felt at home’: Israeli ambassador bids farewell to Cyprus after five years

Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik is preparing to leave the country after five years in office, describing his time on the island as one of the most meaningful chapters of his life and saying Cyprus will retain a special place in his heart....

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Istanbul map depicts entire Cyprus as Turkish territory

Istanbul map depicts entire Cyprus as Turkish territory

A map depicting the whole of Cyprus as Turkish territory has been displayed in a busy underground passage in Istanbul, alongside an image of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and nationalist slogans....

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Understanding the different types of migraine

Understanding the different types of migraine

Migraine is more than just a severe headache. It is a neurological disorder that can take different forms and, in some cases, cause symptoms that affect vision, speech, balance or even movement....

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Police target distracted driving in new road safety campaign

Police target distracted driving in new road safety campaign

The Police has joined a new pan-European road safety campaign aimed at tackling driver distraction, with enforcement checks taking place across the island from October 5 to 11....

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By 2027 schools will have no teachers, unions warn

By 2027 schools will have no teachers, unions warn

Cyprus’s public schools risk opening in 2027 without enough teachers unless the government urgently rewrites a decade-old hiring law, the three main education unions warned on Monday....

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Children must not be used to push adult agendas, Cyprus rights commissioner says

Children must not be used to push adult agendas, Cyprus rights commissioner says

Children have the right to take part in public life, but adults must not use them to promote their own political views or causes, Cyprus Children’s Rights Commissioner Elena Perikleous has said....

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1974 survivor’s account leaves Parliament interpreters unable to continue translating

1974 survivor’s account leaves Parliament interpreters unable to continue translating

Cypriot MEP Loucas Fourlas has recounted a deeply distressing testimony from a woman who survived the events of the 1974 Turkish invasion, describing sexual violence against children and adults and the lasting secrecy surrounding many survivors....

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Father asks court for leniency over three-year-old son’s death

Father asks court for leniency over three-year-old son’s death

A 37-year-old British father facing a charge over the death of his three-year-old son has asked the court to show leniency when determining his sentence....

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From Slovenia, with love

From Slovenia, with love

I certainly don’t have the luxury of traveling for food—choosing my trips around restaurants I want to visit or making the discovery of local dishes and flavors the main reason for going. Still, whenever I travel, I try to book at least one restaurant to sample during my stay....

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‘The sky’s the limit’: Christodoulides touts U.S. ties as Trump shares interview

‘The sky’s the limit’: Christodoulides touts U.S. ties as Trump shares interview

President Nikos Christodoulides says Cyprus has never been closer to the United States—and an interview setting out that message has received a boost from Donald Trump himself....

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Delivery rider punched and kicked in Limassol attack caught on video (watch)

Delivery rider punched and kicked in Limassol attack caught on video (watch)

A delivery rider was punched and kicked on a busy Limassol road Friday afternoon, with the attack caught on video as cars waited at traffic lights nearby....

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Cyprus looks to Japan for closer ties in shipping, business and education

Cyprus looks to Japan for closer ties in shipping, business and education

Japan may be far from Cyprus, but shipping, business and higher education are giving the two island countries reasons to work more closely together....

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100,000 vehicles a day squeeze through Limassol’s overloaded bypass

100,000 vehicles a day squeeze through Limassol’s overloaded bypass

For anyone who has watched the minutes tick away in Limassol traffic, the problem needs little explaining. Getting to work, dropping children at school or making an appointment can mean building your day around the queue....

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Another company heads for the exit: Centalion moves headquarters out of Cyprus

Another company heads for the exit: Centalion moves headquarters out of Cyprus

BrainRocket led the way, and Centalion Group is set to follow. The company announced on Oct. 2 that it had decided to move its headquarters out of Cyprus and relocate to Singapore....

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France’s money troubles could reach your wallet in Cyprus

France’s money troubles could reach your wallet in Cyprus

France’s financial problems may feel a long way from the weekly supermarket shop in Nicosia. But when they drag down the euro, the effects can travel....

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Kapopoulos Fine Arts: 20 Years of Contemporary Art Auctions in Limassol

Kapopoulos Fine Arts: 20 Years of Contemporary Art Auctions in Limassol

Kapopoulos Fine Arts announces an anniversary auction marking 20 years of presence and activity in the art world. The auction will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 19:00, at the AJAX Hotel in Limassol, inviting collectors, art enthusiasts, and the general public to a special evening dedicated to contemporary and modern art. ...

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Three arrested after bomb found outside Limassol shop

Three arrested after bomb found outside Limassol shop

Three people have been arrested after a bomb was found outside a Limassol shop last Wednesday....

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Monday has clouds on the mind and thunderstorms up its sleeve

Monday has clouds on the mind and thunderstorms up its sleeve

Cyprus is looking a little unsettled today, with clouds gathering, afternoon thunderstorms possible and temperatures finally starting to feel a little more autumn-friendly. At least the week has a few calmer moments in store, and Thursday is already looking much sunnier....

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Another company heads for the exit: Centalion moves headquarters out of Cyprus
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Another company heads for the exit: Centalion moves headquarters out of Cyprus

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More people looking for work as registered unemployment rises nearly 10%
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More people looking for work as registered unemployment rises nearly 10%

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