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08 October, 2026
 

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Worker seriously injured in Mouttagiaka attack, police search for colleague

Worker seriously injured in Mouttagiaka attack, police search for colleague

A 44-year-old construction worker remains in serious but stable condition after being injured with a drywall cutter during an argument at a building site in Mouttagiaka on Thursday morning....

At the Acropolis, Rubio tells the West to stop apologizing and rebuild its power

At the Acropolis, Rubio tells the West to stop apologizing and rebuild its power

Standing at the Acropolis in Athens, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a message aimed well beyond Greece: The West must regain its confidence, rebuild its strength, and stop feeling ashamed of its own history....

Could Europe’s ‘native’ populations become minorities? New model makes a striking claim

Could Europe’s ‘native’ populations become minorities? New model makes a striking claim

Could people classified as ''native'' become a minority in some European countries within a generation?...

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange considers buying Cyprus Stock Exchange

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange considers buying Cyprus Stock Exchange

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is taking a serious look at buying the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). Israeli financial publication Calcalist reports that the exchange, headed by Itay Ben Zeev, intends to participate in a tender to be launched by the Cypriot government for the exchange’s privatization....

Fuel and household bills squeeze Cyprus budgets as inflation reaches 3.7%

Fuel and household bills squeeze Cyprus budgets as inflation reaches 3.7%

The drive to work, the electricity bill, and the weekly supermarket shop are putting more pressure on household budgets, with inflation in Cyprus reaching 3.7% in September....

Visa-free U.S. travel and direct flights top AmCham’s Cyprus wish list

Visa-free U.S. travel and direct flights top AmCham’s Cyprus wish list

A policy study by the American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus (AmCham), which is part of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), focuses on specific initiatives to further strengthen and deepen relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the United States....

Six intruders threaten couple with knives in Limassol home robbery

Six intruders threaten couple with knives in Limassol home robbery

Six intruders entered a couple’s home in Limassol early Thursday, threatened them with knives and stole cash and jewelry worth an estimated €205,000, according to preliminary information being investigated by police....

LEGO and Victoria’s Secret join Mall of Cyprus as turnover rises 7%

LEGO and Victoria’s Secret join Mall of Cyprus as turnover rises 7%

Two familiar international names are joining the shopping lineup at the Mall of Cyprus, as the Nicosia shopping center reports a 7% increase in turnover for the first half of 2026....

Rubio: Greek-Turkish conflict ‘unthinkable,’ U.S. backs Cyprus power link

Rubio: Greek-Turkish conflict ‘unthinkable,’ U.S. backs Cyprus power link

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the prospect of a Greek-Turkish conflict as “unthinkable” in an interview with Kathimerini. ...

Thursday forecast: Mostly clear skies expected as temperatures gradually rise

Thursday forecast: Mostly clear skies expected as temperatures gradually rise

Wednesday is looking like it has decided to keep things fairly calm, with plenty of clear skies but a few clouds waiting in the wings. An unstable air mass will temporarily affect the area, so while most of the island can expect a fairly pleasant day, the mountains may have a small shower or two up their sleeve....

More than a morning pick-me-up: The surprising health benefits of coffee

More than a morning pick-me-up: The surprising health benefits of coffee

Coffee is a beloved beverage enjoyed in many different ways. From boosting energy to providing essential nutrients, here are some of the main benefits of coffee that you may not have known about....

Diesel hits record high in Cyprus as prices climb to €2.126 a litre

Diesel hits record high in Cyprus as prices climb to €2.126 a litre

Diesel prices in Cyprus have reached a new record, with the most expensive litre selling for €2.126 on Wednesday, according to figures from the Consumer Protection Service’s Price Observatory....

''The destruction of our community'': Akrotiri residents push back against plans for new antennas

''The destruction of our community'': Akrotiri residents push back against plans for new antennas

The Parliamentary Environment Committee saw heated discussion over plans to install new antennas in the Akrotiri area. Residents and other attendees voiced strong concerns about the potential effects on human health and the environment....

Cyprus, Greece and France put GSI and Schengen on the table

Cyprus, Greece and France put GSI and Schengen on the table

Cyprus’ push to join the Schengen Area and the future of the Great Sea Interconnector were among the key issues discussed by the leaders of Cyprus, Greece and France on the sidelines of the MED9 summit in Split, Croatia....

Bluetongue cases confirmed in Cyprus with BTV-4 detected in livestock

Bluetongue cases confirmed in Cyprus with BTV-4 detected in livestock

Cases of Bluetongue disease have been confirmed in Cyprus, with the Veterinary Services urging livestock owners to remain vigilant and take steps to reduce animals' exposure to the insects that spread the virus....

42 third-country nationals arrested in police operation

42 third-country nationals arrested in police operation

Police arrested 42 third-country nationals found to be living illegally in the Republic of Cyprus during a nationwide operation on Wednesday....

€200m water and irrigation projects planned through 2030

€200m water and irrigation projects planned through 2030

More funding is being directed towards Cyprus’ water and irrigation infrastructure as prolonged drought continues to put pressure on agricultural production....

Chess is set to receive 30 million euros over four years. This is the plan of the new FIDE president, Timur Turlov

Chess is set to receive 30 million euros over four years. This is the plan of the new FIDE president, Timur Turlov

On 26 September, at the Congress of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Samarkand, a new president was elected. The post was taken by 38-year-old Timur Turlov, founder and CEO of Freedom Holding. Over the next four years, he is prepared to invest around €30 million in the development of chess. This money will go towards creating a global ecosystem that will cater to both grandmasters and the millions of enthusiasts of this ancient game. What changes lie ahead for the world of chess? ...

Government seeks stronger powers to seize crime profits, even without a conviction

Government seeks stronger powers to seize crime profits, even without a conviction

A bill bringing Cyprus into line with EU Directive 2024/1260 on asset recovery and confiscation represents an important tool in the fight against money laundering....

France, welcome to Greece’s 2010

France, welcome to Greece’s 2010

“Good morning, France. Welcome to what Greece went through in 2010.” I have always believed that France is the hardest country in Europe to reform and that if it were forced to do what we did under the bailout agreements, we would see another storming of the Bastille....

U.S. warns Americans in Siberia over suspected plague case

U.S. warns Americans in Siberia over suspected plague case

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued a health alert for Americans in Siberia’s Irkutsk region after reports of a possible pneumonic plague case, a death, and quarantine measures at local hospitals....

Rubio visits Athens for new deals, with no stop in Ankara

Rubio visits Athens for new deals, with no stop in Ankara

Athens sees the visit by Marco Rubio, secretary of state and national security adviser to President Donald Trump, as evidence of broader U.S. confidence in the role Greece has played in the region in recent years....

Her daughter came home after 471 days, learning to be her mother again came next.

Her daughter came home after 471 days, learning to be her mother again came next.

''You weren’t there to hold my hand when I needed you.'' Romi Gonen said those words to her mother after coming home from 471 days in Hamas captivity....

Six major EU countries face a €4.8 trillion debt ‘bomb’

Six major EU countries face a €4.8 trillion debt ‘bomb’

Borrowing money was once so cheap that some European governments paid no interest at all. Now those debts are coming due, and replacing them will cost considerably more....

Akamas works caused damage that cannot be undone, audit finds

Akamas works caused damage that cannot be undone, audit finds

The Audit Office has identified serious gaps in the environmental safeguards for construction projects in Akamas, highlighting weaknesses stretching from the initial planning and environmental assessment to construction, supervision, and the handling of violations....

Clouds, coastal showers and a little mountain mischief for Wednesday

Clouds, coastal showers and a little mountain mischief for Wednesday

The weather is looking a little unsettled today, with clouds gathering, a few showers and the possibility of thunderstorms. But don't worry, the sunshine hasn't disappeared completely. It looks like the rest of the week is already planning something much calmer....

Eating less but not losing weight? 7 possible reasons

Eating less but not losing weight? 7 possible reasons

“But I don’t eat much. I’m careful, I’ve cut out sweets and dinner, and yet the number on the scales isn’t going down!” This is a phrase we often hear as dietitians. Weight loss, however, is not always as simple as “I eat less, therefore I lose weight”....

Cypriot history to gain a place in Greek schools under new Cyprus-Greece agreement

Cypriot history to gain a place in Greek schools under new Cyprus-Greece agreement

Cyprus and Greece have signed a new education cooperation agreement that will promote the teaching of Cypriot history and the contribution of Greek Cypriots to Hellenism in schools....

Cyprus pushes to make justice faster and more digital

Cyprus pushes to make justice faster and more digital

Cyprus must continue reforming its justice system to reduce delays and adapt courts to a rapidly changing legal environment, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, while stressing that faster proceedings cannot come at the expense of fair trials or judicial independence....

33-year-old arrested in Larnaca over child sexual abuse material

33-year-old arrested in Larnaca over child sexual abuse material

A 33-year-old man has been arrested in the Larnaca district as police investigate the possession of child sexual abuse material....

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