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06 November, 2026
 

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From Swedish to Lomi Lomi: Learn about which therapeutic massage is right for you

From Swedish to Lomi Lomi: Learn about which therapeutic massage is right for you

From Swedish and deep tissue to sports and Lomi Lomi, discover nine types of therapeutic massage, their potential benefits and how to choose the right one for your needs. Find out which techniques can help ease muscle tension, promote relaxation and support recovery....

MP caught speeding is one in half a million

MP caught speeding is one in half a million

A traffic camera caught MP Yiannis Laouris driving above the speed limit near Platres, prompting him to draw attention to what he describes as serious problems with Cyprus's system for delivering traffic fines....

Zëmmer turns a historic Paphos building into an all-day brunch destination

Zëmmer turns a historic Paphos building into an all-day brunch destination

Zëmmer brings an all-day brunch concept to a restored 1912 neoclassical building in Paphos, combining fresh homemade dishes, quality coffee and a distinctive outdoor courtyard....

Holguin gives leaders until Friday to respond to four new crossing points proposal

Holguin gives leaders until Friday to respond to four new crossing points proposal

UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy Maria Angela Holguin has given the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides until Friday to respond to a proposed package of confidence-building measures, according to Turkish news agency ANKA....

Cyprus blood stocks rise with national strategy set to improve supplies

Cyprus blood stocks rise with national strategy set to improve supplies

Blood supplies available to hospitals across Cyprus have increased in recent weeks, improving the ability of blood banks to meet medical demand, according to Maria Adamou, head of the island's hospital blood banks....

Politics by gangland rules: When fear takes hold of German politics

Politics by gangland rules: When fear takes hold of German politics

Fear, intimidation and political allegiances collide in Berlin as questions emerge over the Left’s ties to antisemitic and extremist circles. A closer look at the pressure behind the political façade and the cost of challenging the rules....

Lidl Cyprus & JA Cyprus: Training mentors in sustainable entrepreneurship for the 6th cycle of ‘mind REset’

Lidl Cyprus & JA Cyprus: Training mentors in sustainable entrepreneurship for the 6th cycle of ‘mind REset’

Environmental awareness is cultivated from an early age, and education serves as the most powerful tool for shaping responsible attitudes and behaviours. Guided by this philosophy, Lidl Cyprus recently hosted a training session at the Lidl Food Academy for educators participating in the 6th cycle of the mind REset educational programme. The initiative is implemented in collaboration with Junior Achievement Cyprus, the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth as an institutional partner, and is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment. ...

UN confirms Monday meeting with Cyprus leaders

UN confirms Monday meeting with Cyprus leaders

The United Nations confirmed Thursday that Cyprus’ two leaders will meet on Monday, as President Nikos Christodoulides said there could be news on efforts to restart settlement talks as early as this weekend....

Bomb threats disrupt more than a dozen flights across Europe

Bomb threats disrupt more than a dozen flights across Europe

Bomb threats disrupted more than a dozen flights across Europe on Thursday, forcing some planes to change course and sending bomb disposal teams to meet others after landing....

Cyprus’ ‘FBI’ arrests 26 in nationwide drug operation (video)

Cyprus’ ‘FBI’ arrests 26 in nationwide drug operation (video)

Cyprus’ new organized crime unit arrested 26 people Thursday in a nationwide operation targeting a suspected drug trafficking network and the money police believe helped keep it running....

Takata airbag recall affects 52 vehicles. Check if yours is on the list

Takata airbag recall affects 52 vehicles. Check if yours is on the list

Drivers whose vehicles are on a new Takata airbag recall list should stop using them until the faulty part is replaced, the Road Transport Department said Thursday. The recall covers 52 vehicles across several makes....

Police arrest 38 in Limassol labor and immigration operation

Police arrest 38 in Limassol labor and immigration operation

Police are continuing workplace checks across Cyprus, arresting people suspected of working without authorization, while labor inspectors issue fines for undeclared work....

Farm owner held after police find 73-year-old working at Nicosia livestock farm

Farm owner held after police find 73-year-old working at Nicosia livestock farm

A tip that an older worker might be exploited led police to a livestock farm in the Nicosia district, where officers found a 73-year-old man doing cleaning work. The farm’s owner was arrested, and a court ordered him held for six days while police investigate, according to a report by SigmaLive....

Limassol Carnival 2027 parade sign-ups open Nov. 17

Limassol Carnival 2027 parade sign-ups open Nov. 17

If your group chat has already settled on a Carnival theme, here’s the date to put in the calendar. Limassol Municipality will start taking applications for the 2027 Carnival Grand Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 17, for groups entering a float or joining on foot....

Suspected Botox seized from passenger’s luggage at Larnaca Airport

Suspected Botox seized from passenger’s luggage at Larnaca Airport

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport found six vials used in cosmetic treatments in a passenger’s luggage. Days later, Cyprus’ Pharmaceutical Services confirmed the products had no approval to be sold in the country....

Cyprus pupils urged to use school break to back French students' protests

Cyprus pupils urged to use school break to back French students' protests

A banner in the schoolyard or a symbol made out of schoolbags. That’s how Cyprus’ national student committee is asking pupils to show support for their French counterparts on Thursday, as students and workers in France prepare for a nationwide day of protests....

EU presses Turkey to back Cyprus talks and normalize ties

EU presses Turkey to back Cyprus talks and normalize ties

The European Commission urged Turkey on Wednesday to normalize relations with the Republic of Cyprus and renew its support for United Nations-led reunification talks, stepping up pressure on Ankara days before the island’s two leaders are due to meet with a U.N. envoy....

Drivers could keep fuel tax break until March

Drivers could keep fuel tax break until March

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will ask Cabinet to extend the tax break on petrol and diesel, possibly until March 2027, giving drivers a chance to hold on to some relief at the pump. ...

Man drives to police station over nuisance complaint, gets arrested on suspicion of drink-driving

Man drives to police station over nuisance complaint, gets arrested on suspicion of drink-driving

Police in Pegeia called a 69-year-old man in over a nuisance complaint. By the time he left, officers had a new case on their hands, and it had everything to do with how he got there....

Thursday showers and thunderstorms linger before brighter skies return

Thursday showers and thunderstorms linger before brighter skies return

A weak low-pressure system continues to affect the area, keeping conditions unsettled across Cyprus. It seems autumn isn't quite finished showing off its dramatic side, although there's some good news waiting towards the end of the week....

Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from Portugal's national team

Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from Portugal's national team

Cristiano Ronaldo is getting ready to hand back Portugal’s No. 7 shirt. The 41-year-old forward announced Thursday that he will retire from international football after the November break, ending a 23-year run with the national team that took him to six World Cups and brought Portugal its first major trophy....

Seven shots fired at 76-year-old man’s home in Ormideia

Seven shots fired at 76-year-old man’s home in Ormideia

A 76-year-old man’s property in Ormideia was targeted in a shooting in the early hours of Wednesday, with seven shots damaging the front of his home and his vehicle....

St Barnabas Monastery in Famagusta completes restoration of centuries-old iconography and roof

St Barnabas Monastery in Famagusta completes restoration of centuries-old iconography and roof

Conservation work at the historic Monastery of Apostle Barnabas in Engomi, Famagusta, has been completed, including the restoration of its wall paintings and intricately carved wooden iconostasis....

Eating well after 40: Four simple ways to support your health

Eating well after 40: Four simple ways to support your health

A balanced diet becomes increasingly important after 40 as the body's nutritional needs change with age. A clinical dietitian shares four simple ways to support muscle mass, digestive health, heart health and overall well-being through everyday food choices....

EU and UK near deal to cut university tuition fees for European students

EU and UK near deal to cut university tuition fees for European students

European students could soon pay less to study at universities in the United Kingdom, as the EU and British government approach an agreement on tuition fees that increased significantly following Brexit....

EU presses Turkey to recommit to Cyprus settlement talks

EU presses Turkey to recommit to Cyprus settlement talks

The European Commission on Wednesday called on Turkey to renew its support for United Nations-led talks aimed at resolving the Cyprus dispute, while criticizing Ankara’s ongoing refusal to recognize the Republic of Cyprus and its push for a two-state arrangement....

Human skull fragment discovered in Dhekelia British Bases

Human skull fragment discovered in Dhekelia British Bases

A fragment of a human skull was discovered within the Dhekelia Sovereign Base Area on Wednesday, prompting a police response, according to an official announcement by the Sovereign Base Areas Police....

A little wine, a little road trip

A little wine, a little road trip

You know you’re due for a change of scenery when you can drive to your usual Saturday spot without remembering a single turn. This weekend, give the group chat an actual plan. Pick a village, put someone in charge of the playlist, and head out for a glass of wine....

Cyprus businesses pay more to keep the lights on

Cyprus businesses pay more to keep the lights on

Businesses in Cyprus paid about 28% more for electricity than the EU average in the first half of 2026, according to Eurostat figures released Wednesday....

Tourists kept coming to Cyprus so why did hotel profits fall?

Tourists kept coming to Cyprus so why did hotel profits fall?

Tourism directly accounts for 13% to 15% of Cyprus’ GDP, and more than 25% once we count the economic activity it supports along the way....

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