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15 December, 2025
 

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€1.2 million vanishes in online scam targeting Limassol company

€1.2 million vanishes in online scam targeting Limassol company

A 35-year-old owner of a company registered abroad, but with an office in Limassol, reported today to the Limassol CID that his business fell victim to an online scam, resulting in a loss of €1.2 million....

Residents of Anglisides live in fear as minors escalate violent attacks (PHOTOS)

Residents of Anglisides live in fear as minors escalate violent attacks (PHOTOS)

Residents of the Anglisides neighborhood in Larnaca report living under constant threat due to repeated acts of vandalism and violence, largely carried out by minors....

Marriage isn’t a passport: Top court shuts down automatic citizenship claim

Marriage isn’t a passport: Top court shuts down automatic citizenship claim

A landmark ruling by Cyprus’s Supreme Constitutional Court has sent a clear message: marrying a Cypriot does not guarantee Cypriot citizenship....

Greek Cypriot cemetery in occupied Lapithos left in ruins

Greek Cypriot cemetery in occupied Lapithos left in ruins

Reports from Turkish Cypriot media have drawn attention to the severe deterioration of the Greek Cypriot cemetery in the occupied town of Lapithos, where extensive damage has been documented....

Suspected foot-and-mouth disease sparks alarm in occupied areas

Suspected foot-and-mouth disease sparks alarm in occupied areas

Suspected cases of foot-and-mouth disease in animals have sparked concern among authorities in the occupied areas, prompting an emergency meeting and immediate containment measures, according to reports in the Turkish Cypriot press....

Cyprus and Vietnam sign deal to cut tax barriers and boost business

Cyprus and Vietnam sign deal to cut tax barriers and boost business

Cyprus and Vietnam took a fresh step toward closer economic ties on Monday with the signing of an agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion, a move both sides say will make doing business between the two countries easier and more predictable....

Cyprus public sector employment hits 74,400 in third quarter 2025

Cyprus public sector employment hits 74,400 in third quarter 2025

The total number of employees in Cyprus’s broader public sector reached 74,431 in the third quarter of 2025, according to figures released Monday by the Statistical Service....

Conferences of the willing...or the desperate?

Conferences of the willing...or the desperate?

Donald Trump, whether we like it or not, isn’t entirely wrong. European leaders are often timid, indecisive, and lacking backbone. Many come straight out of the same “recipe book,” trained to be conventional, proper, and careful. ...

Cyprus and France forge game-changing alliance in Paris

Cyprus and France forge game-changing alliance in Paris

Cyprus and France took a major step to strengthen ties on Monday with the signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement, a move President Nikos Christodoulides called ''historic.''...

Cyprus bank workers win pay boost and extra leave in landmark deal

Cyprus bank workers win pay boost and extra leave in landmark deal

Negotiations over the renewal of the 2023–2027 Collective Agreement between the Cyprus Banks Association (KESK) and the Cyprus Bank Employees’ Union (ETYK) have ended on a positive note, clearing the way for pay increases and improved benefits for bank employees....

Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and wife found dead in Los Angeles

Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and wife found dead in Los Angeles

Rob Reiner, the iconic American director and actor whose career gave the world classics like When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and This Is Spinal Tap, was found dead along with his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, in their Los Angeles home on Sunday in what police are calling an apparent homicide, authorities said....

Monday strikes again: Rainy weather with Christmas only 10 days away

Monday strikes again: Rainy weather with Christmas only 10 days away

It's Monday. Yes, that Monday. Work and school are still very much a thing, Christmas is teasing us from about 10 days away, and we’re all collectively asking: Isn’t it Christmas yet?!...

First visit and a fresh start for Cyprus–UAE ties

First visit and a fresh start for Cyprus–UAE ties

Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates took a major step forward in their relationship on Sunday, with President Nikos Christodoulides and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wrapping up official talks in Nicosia during the first-ever visit by a UAE president to the island....

December 13 night of chaos: Fires and attacks on Police across three districts (VIDEOS)

December 13 night of chaos: Fires and attacks on Police across three districts (VIDEOS)

Police intervened in a wave of overnight disturbances across Limassol, Nicosia, and Larnaca on December 13, as fires, vandalism, and attacks on officers led to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations....

Cyprus shipping charts a course for growth

Cyprus shipping charts a course for growth

Cyprus’s shipping sector demonstrated resilience in 2025, maintaining a 7% contribution to the country’s GDP and employing more than 9,000 people onshore, as well as 80,000 seafarers on vessels managed by Cyprus-based companies....

Sleigh your holiday plans: Last-minute, low-budget getaways from Cyprus

Sleigh your holiday plans: Last-minute, low-budget getaways from Cyprus

If you’re the type to leave planning your Christmas getaway to the last minute, don’t worry. There are plenty of options that won’t break the bank....

Cyprus steps onto global space stage with new industry alliance

Cyprus steps onto global space stage with new industry alliance

Cyprus is moving from the sidelines to active participation in the global space industry, as local companies gain access to funding, partnerships and large-scale international projects through a newly formed industry association....

Cyprus and UAE Launch Joint Business & Investment Council

Cyprus and UAE Launch Joint Business & Investment Council

Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates have taken a major step to strengthen economic ties with the establishment of the UAE–Cyprus Joint Business & Investment Council, a new platform designed to foster investment, business collaboration, and ongoing dialogue between the two countries....

UK-Cypriot burglar from Potters Bar jailed for multiple business break-ins

UK-Cypriot burglar from Potters Bar jailed for multiple business break-ins

A Potters Bar man of UK-Cypriot heritage has been sentenced following a string of burglaries targeting local businesses....

EU to impose temporary €3 customs fee on small imported parcels

EU to impose temporary €3 customs fee on small imported parcels

Starting 1 July 2026, small parcels entering the European Union will be subject to a flat customs fee of €3, a measure aimed at regulating the surge in low-value shipments from overseas e-commerce platforms. ...

Cyprus businesses embrace AI and e-commerce to boost growth

Cyprus businesses embrace AI and e-commerce to boost growth

Businesses in Cyprus are increasingly embracing digital transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) and e-commerce emerging as major drivers of change. ...

23-year-old Syrian inmate found dead in central prisons

23-year-old Syrian inmate found dead in central prisons

A 23-year-old Syrian national, Abdul Kader Almfalani, was found dead in his cell at the Central Prisons late on Friday night, prompting an immediate alert and an investigation by authorities....

Paphos Municipality to crack down on thousands of unlicensed businesses

Paphos Municipality to crack down on thousands of unlicensed businesses

The Municipality of Paphos is moving to enforce strict compliance with licensing regulations after a survey revealed widespread violations across the city. ...

From Cyprus to Bristol: One dog brings a neighborhood together

From Cyprus to Bristol: One dog brings a neighborhood together

Sometimes, it’s the smallest gestures that make the biggest difference. For Jack McCrossan and his friends, the spark came in the form of a black sheprador named Stevie Ticks, a lively mix of German Shepherd and Labrador, and a proud adoptee from Cyprus....

A wedding invitation finds its way home after 55 years

A wedding invitation finds its way home after 55 years

Among many documents and other historical papers that ended up in my hands, there was also a wedding invitation from 1970, for a wedding celebrated on October 4 of that year, at the church of Prophet Zacharias in Pano Dikomo, at 4 p.m....

Russia strikes Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned ships

Russia strikes Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned ships

Russia launched attacks on two Ukrainian ports on Friday, hitting three vessels owned by Turkish companies, including a ship transporting food supplies, according to Ukrainian officials and one of the ship owners....

Ghosts of avenues past… and unions playing politics (everyone act surprised)

Ghosts of avenues past… and unions playing politics (everyone act surprised)

Young Nikos assures our national prince that no one in the government is aligned with ELAM. Hmm. ...

Two earthquakes reported in Cyprus within minutes

Two earthquakes reported in Cyprus within minutes

Two earthquakes were recorded in Cyprus on Friday evening, occurring only a few minutes apart, according to preliminary information from the European Seismological Center....

More than half of 18-25-year-olds haven't hit the voting booth yet

More than half of 18-25-year-olds haven't hit the voting booth yet

As Cyprus prepares for the 2026 parliamentary elections, authorities warn that a significant portion of eligible voters have not yet registered....

Police prepare for December 13 ‘riot night’ of unrest as minors mobilize for chaos

Police prepare for December 13 ‘riot night’ of unrest as minors mobilize for chaos

What was once an ordinary winter night has, over the last few years, turned into an informal gathering day for youths who engage in vandalism and confrontations with the police. ...

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