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Five Cypriot athletes finish 2026 among world’s top U18 performers

Five Cypriot athletes finish 2026 among world’s top U18 performers

Five Cypriot athletes have finished 2026 ranked among the world’s top 20 performers in their events at U18 level, according to figures released by the Cyprus Amateur Athletic Association (KOEAS)....

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Does jam go bad?

Does jam go bad?

Jam is one of those foods we often forget about in the fridge for months, but its shelf life is not unlimited and depends on several factors. Whether it eventually goes bad, how long it lasts, and when it should no longer be eaten are mainly determined by how it is stored and what it contains....

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Limassol company loses €105,000 after fraudsters hijack supplier email

Limassol company loses €105,000 after fraudsters hijack supplier email

A Limassol company has been left €105,000 out of pocket after fraudsters impersonated one of its overseas suppliers and redirected a payment into a bank account controlled by the scammers....

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Arsos wildfire contained after burning 3.5 hectares

Arsos wildfire contained after burning 3.5 hectares

A wildfire that broke out in the Limassol village of Arsos on Sunday afternoon has been brought under control after burning approximately 3.5 hectares of land....

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Government hourly-paid staff to strike on Thursday

Government hourly-paid staff to strike on Thursday

More than 11,000 hourly-paid workers across government services, schools and public hospitals are set to strike on Thursday, September 17, in a dispute over pay and employment conditions....

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Fire breaks out near Arsos with four aircraft joining firefighting effort (video)

Fire breaks out near Arsos with four aircraft joining firefighting effort (video)

A fire broke out near the Limassol community of Arsos on Monday afternoon, burning through dry grass, wild vegetation and trees as strong winds affected the area....

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Former Bentley Motors Europe CEO Balazs Rooz and executive coach Maya Rooz join Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026

Former Bentley Motors Europe CEO Balazs Rooz and executive coach Maya Rooz join Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 has announced two more speakers for this year’s event: Balazs (JB) Rooz, former regional CEO of Bentley Motors Europe, and Maya Rooz, an executive coach, adviser, keynote speaker, and author....

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What is plasmapheresis, the treatment in the spotlight after Mazonakis’ death?

What is plasmapheresis, the treatment in the spotlight after Mazonakis’ death?

The death of Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis has left many people asking what plasmapheresis is. He suffered a cardiac arrest at an Athens medical practice where he had gone for a scheduled plasma-exchange procedure....

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Cyprus presses on with four desalination plants

Cyprus presses on with four desalination plants

A wetter year has given Cyprus’s farmers a little more water to work with. But the government is planning for the years when the rain does not come: four permanent desalination plants are being taken forward, with a combined planned capacity of 180,000 cubic meters a day....

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Vrakas is back, and Limassol is getting ready to raise a glass

Vrakas is back, and Limassol is getting ready to raise a glass

Limassol’s biggest wine lover has arrived early. Vrakas, the giant figure of a Cypriot winegrower, is back in his familiar spot at the Public Garden, which can mean only one thing: the Wine Festival is nearly here....

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Alphamega Hypermarkets celebrate Cypriot tradition at the 2nd Authentically Cypriot Festival

Alphamega Hypermarkets celebrate Cypriot tradition at the 2nd Authentically Cypriot Festival

Alphamega Hypermarkets are preparing a special celebration of Cyprus’ cultural heritage, inviting the public to experience the island’s traditions as a living part of everyday life and collective identity. On Sunday, 27 September, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the outdoor area of Alphamega Engomi will host the 2nd Authentically Cypriot Festival. ...

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25 more charges sought as golden passport trial is delayed again

25 more charges sought as golden passport trial is delayed again

The trial in Cyprus’ golden passport case was due to begin Monday. Instead, prosecutors brought 25 more proposed charges to court, and the first day of hearings was put off....

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EU plan could curb holiday rentals to make room for residents

EU plan could curb holiday rentals to make room for residents

“We are not fundamentally opposed to short-term rentals,” EU Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen made clear. “They can be useful for travel and tourism and provide households with extra income.” ...

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Politics Blog: A proud Gavros, a parking problem and a hybrid spy van

Politics Blog: A proud Gavros, a parking problem and a hybrid spy van

President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Olympiacos Piraeus’s basketball team to the Presidential Palace during their visit to Cyprus for an international tournament. ...

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Two housing plans aim to give young families more ways to build a home

Two housing plans aim to give young families more ways to build a home

For a young couple in Cyprus, the price of a home can put the whole plan on hold before it starts. Two government housing schemes offer different ways around one of the biggest hurdles: finding land to build on....

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Leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland meet to talk about leaving the UK

Leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland meet to talk about leaving the UK

For the first time since the UK gave Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland their own governments, all three have first ministers who want their countries to leave the United Kingdom....

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Lidl and WWF reach milestones in sustainable sourcing of palm oil

Lidl and WWF reach milestones in sustainable sourcing of palm oil

Lidl Cyprus has successfully achieved its ambitious palm oil certification target, marking a significant milestone in its strategic partnership with WWF Greece (World Wide Fund for Nature Greece). Today, 97% of the palm oil used in Lidl Cyprus’ own-brand products is certified by internationally recognized standards such as RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) or EU Organic. ...

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US keeps the door open for Cyprus to buy American weapons

US keeps the door open for Cyprus to buy American weapons

The United States will continue allowing defense equipment and services to be supplied to Cyprus for another year, a decision President Nikos Christodoulides says shows how close the two countries have become on security....

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Anti-corruption authority ends inquiry into spy van case

Anti-corruption authority ends inquiry into spy van case

Cyprus’ anti-corruption authority has ended its inquiry into the “black van” affair after the Legal Service told it that everything it wanted to examine had already been investigated....

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Parents in custody after three-year-old’s fatal fall from Engomi apartment

Parents in custody after three-year-old’s fatal fall from Engomi apartment

The parents of a three-year-old boy who died after falling from the sixth floor of an apartment building in Engomi have been arrested as police investigate the circumstances surrounding his death....

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Israeli-Palestinian drug ring suspected of running Cyprus trafficking route

Israeli-Palestinian drug ring suspected of running Cyprus trafficking route

Two Israeli and Palestinian couples have been detained in Limassol following the seizure of more than 126kg of ketamine, with investigators examining an alleged criminal network that is believed to have been importing drugs from Israel to Cyprus....

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Monday weather has entered the chat (unfortunately)

Monday weather has entered the chat (unfortunately)

As much as we would happily cling to summer with both hands and refuse to let go, Cyprus is giving us a few hints that the season is slowly packing its bags. A seasonal low-pressure system is hanging around the area, and a little dust haze may make an appearance today. ...

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The cost of pension reform

The cost of pension reform

The picture surrounding pension reform continues to shift as the government and social partners discuss new scenarios and raise fresh concerns—all before the actuarial studies needed to confirm the Social Insurance Fund’s long-term stability have been completed....

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Bad loans weigh heavily on the courts

Bad loans weigh heavily on the courts

Cases involving non-performing loans appear to be placing an increasing burden on Cyprus’ already strained court system, even as the net book value of all loans managed by credit-acquiring companies has fallen to €2.8 billion....

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Government chaos over the power cable

Government chaos over the power cable

The president’s attempt to extinguish the latest fire surrounding the Cyprus-Europe electricity link through Crete—and clarify Nicosia’s position on the project—cannot be considered a success....

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Cyprus has plans for you this week

Cyprus has plans for you this week

September in Cyprus may still feel like summer, but the cultural calendar has clearly moved on. If you are ready for an evening that involves more than another coffee or the usual dinner reservation, this week brings exhibitions, dance, theatre, music and a new publication exploring the island itself, with plenty happening in both Nicosia and Limassol....

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Four-year-old boy dies after balcony fall in Engomi

Four-year-old boy dies after balcony fall in Engomi

A four-year-old boy has died after falling from a balcony in Engomi on Saturday afternoon....

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Eight countryside restaurants putting a fresh spin on Cyprus dining

Eight countryside restaurants putting a fresh spin on Cyprus dining

The Cypriot countryside is becoming home to a growing number of restaurants that are challenging expectations about village dining....

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Nicosia gets ready for Cyprus’ first DOG FEST

Nicosia gets ready for Cyprus’ first DOG FEST

Cyprus is set to host its first DOG FEST on September 19 and 20, with more than 55 businesses and animal-care professionals expected to take part in the two-day event in Nicosia....

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EU commits €34m to Turkish Cypriot community with focus on trade and reunification

EU commits €34m to Turkish Cypriot community with focus on trade and reunification

The European Commission has adopted a €34 million aid programme for the Turkish Cypriot community in 2026, with funding aimed not only at economic development but also at practical cooperation between the two communities Cyprus....

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