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France breeds millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight the spread of tiger mosquitoes

France breeds millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight the spread of tiger mosquitoes

In recent years, the growing population of tiger mosquitoes in Europe has become a serious public health issue, as the species can carry and transmit dangerous diseases. In response, France is pursuing an innovative control strategy that does not rely on chemical insecticides....

 |  LIFE
Substance and nomenclature

Substance and nomenclature

I am not saying that presidential elections are unimportant, or that it is unnatural for political discussions and behind-the-scenes maneuvering to begin one, two or even three years before an election. But the amount of attention given to who will or will not be a candidate so far in advance, and the sheer scale of the conversation that follows, should, I think, make us stop and think. ...

 |  OPINION
Israeli investment and migration reshape Cyprus property market

Israeli investment and migration reshape Cyprus property market

The Republic of Cyprus is seeing a growing Israeli presence as more Israelis buy homes, establish businesses and invest in large-scale developments, with some choosing to make the island their permanent home....

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5,176 Turkish Cypriots granted Republic of Cyprus citizenship since 2004

5,176 Turkish Cypriots granted Republic of Cyprus citizenship since 2004

A total of 5,176 Turkish Cypriots have been granted Republic of Cyprus citizenship since 2004, according to figures provided by the Ministry of Interior to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

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S&P upgrades Cyprus to A, opening the door for banks to follow

S&P upgrades Cyprus to A, opening the door for banks to follow

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) upgrade of Cyprus is a major recognition for the country, although it did not come as a surprise, given the strong performance of the Cypriot economy. The upgrade also opens the door to further rating improvements in the private sector....

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Court of Appeal upholds detention of terrorism suspect

Court of Appeal upholds detention of terrorism suspect

Cyprus’ Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by Khaled Mortaga against a decision to keep him in custody while he awaits trial on serious terrorism and organised crime charges....

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Diesel prices break €2 mark at Cyprus petrol stations

Diesel prices break €2 mark at Cyprus petrol stations

Diesel prices in Cyprus have crossed the €2-per-litre mark, adding further pressure on motorists as fuel costs continue to rise....

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Cyprus has world’s largest marrow donor registry per capita

Cyprus has world’s largest marrow donor registry per capita

Cyprus has the world’s largest bone marrow donor registry in proportion to its population, according to the Karaiskakio Foundation, with more than 205,400 Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot volunteers currently registered....

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AEGEAN is named “Best Regional Airline in Europe

AEGEAN is named “Best Regional Airline in Europe

AEGEAN has been named Europe’s Best Regional Airline for the 15th consecutive year and for the 16th time overall during its 27 years of operation, at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards. This latest recognition from Skytrax, the International Airline Rating Organization Survey, is a significant recognition of the trust and appreciation of AEGEAN’s passengers, while also underscoring the airline’s continued commitment to quality, service excellence and the ongoing enhancement of the travel experience. ...

 |  BUSINESS
Transport Minister tours DP World Limassol terminal

Transport Minister tours DP World Limassol terminal

The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Ms Evi Tsolaki, paid an introductory visit to DP World Limassol’s terminal at Limassol Port on Friday, her first since assuming office. During the visit, the Minister met with representatives of DP World Limassol and P&O Maritime and was briefed on their respective operations at Limassol Port. ...

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Government looks to America for investment, and Cypriots willing to come home

Government looks to America for investment, and Cypriots willing to come home

Attention may currently be focused on developments surrounding the Cyprus issue, prompted by President Nikos Christodoulides’ visit to New York, but important moves are already underway concerning investment and the presence of American companies in Cyprus....

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Europe flew more this August...Cyprus went the other way

Europe flew more this August...Cyprus went the other way

Europe’s skies were busier this summer, but Cyprus was one of the few countries moving in the opposite direction....

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Bean Bar welcomes autumn with fresh to-go sandwiches!

Bean Bar welcomes autumn with fresh to-go sandwiches!

Autumn marks a fresh start, a change of pace and new daily routines. As our everyday schedules fill up again with work, studies, commitments, and errands, simple, high-quality flavours become even more important. And because every new beginning calls for new options, Bean Bar is updating its menu with three new sandwiches, created for those looking for healthy and tasty options… on the go!” ...

 |  BUSINESS
Nicosia calls in the drones for its mosquito problem

Nicosia calls in the drones for its mosquito problem

Nicosia is preparing to deploy drones in its latest battle against one of the capital’s smallest but most persistent nuisances: mosquitoes....

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Never smoked? A rare gene may explain why lung cancer still strikes

Never smoked? A rare gene may explain why lung cancer still strikes

Smoking remains the biggest known cause of lung cancer, but it does not explain every diagnosis. As many as one in five people who develop the disease have never smoked, a medical puzzle that researchers may now be closer to understanding....

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Deloitte’s second “Cultivating Success Stories of Innovation” showcases the strength of Cyprus’ start-up ecosystem

Deloitte’s second “Cultivating Success Stories of Innovation” showcases the strength of Cyprus’ start-up ecosystem

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme and ARIS | A Really Inspiring Story (ARIS) accelerator brought together the next generation of technology entrepreneurs at a high-impact event in Limassol, celebrating the momentum, ambition and growing international reach of the start-up και scale-up ecosystem in Cyprus and the Middle East. ...

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Free admission for students at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 – ''AI Wars''

Free admission for students at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 – ''AI Wars''

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 returns on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Nicosia Municipal Theatre under the theme ''AI Wars'' — and students can attend free of charge....

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Teenagers among suspects after night of violence against Limassol couriers

Teenagers among suspects after night of violence against Limassol couriers

Three teenagers are among four people arrested after a violent night in Limassol during which food delivery drivers were allegedly attacked or threatened while out making deliveries....

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EY Cyprus named Transfer Pricing Firm of the year for the eighth time in a row

EY Cyprus named Transfer Pricing Firm of the year for the eighth time in a row

EY Cyprus has been recognised by International Tax Review (ITR) as Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year for the eighth consecutive year. The award was announced at the ITR European Tax Awards, an internationally recognised event celebrating excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements in tax advisory services across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). ...

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Paris and Athens prepare cable notice — but will Turkey accept it?

Paris and Athens prepare cable notice — but will Turkey accept it?

Athens and Paris have agreed on the exact wording of the communiqué that will notify coastal states, including Turkey, of the resumption of work on the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnector, according to reliable sources....

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A sunny Monday with a few clouds up its sleeve

A sunny Monday with a few clouds up its sleeve

Cyprus is offering a fairly pleasant start to the week, with mostly clear skies, temperatures around 35°C inland, and just enough afternoon cloud to keep things interesting....

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From promotion to action: Cyprus’ new strategy for its international image

From promotion to action: Cyprus’ new strategy for its international image

Swedish communications consultancy Kreab has presented the strategy it is using to help repair Cyprus’ reputation internationally following a tender awarded in late December 2024....

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Cyprus has five distinct resale property markets

Cyprus has five distinct resale property markets

Cyprus’ resale property market looks very different from one district to another, both in the number and value of transactions and in prices....

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Cyprus’ state sector remains large

Cyprus’ state sector remains large

The 2027 state budget, approved by the Cabinet this week, points to an effort to reduce the number of permanent public-sector positions. Even so, the state sector remains large....

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EU pushes a ''European Defense Union'' with a Turkish flavor

EU pushes a ''European Defense Union'' with a Turkish flavor

The ''major plan'' to establish a European Security Council, announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her 2026 State of the Union address, has raised serious questions and concerns....

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Belgium puts Eurovision participation on hold over Israel

Belgium puts Eurovision participation on hold over Israel

Belgium has delayed a decision on whether it will take part in the next Eurovision Song Contest, as discussions continue over Israel’s participation and the rules governing the competition....

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Trump wanted to buy Greenland. Now the US is getting expanded security rights

Trump wanted to buy Greenland. Now the US is getting expanded security rights

Donald Trump once wanted to buy Greenland. He later threatened to take the Danish territory by force. Now, the US president says Washington has secured a deal giving it permanent control over Greenland's security, while Denmark and Greenland insist that sovereignty remains where it is....

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Emi Kasoulides, wife of Ioannis Kasoulides, dies at 76

Emi Kasoulides, wife of Ioannis Kasoulides, dies at 76

Emi Kasoulides, a prominent Cypriot anaesthesiologist and wife of former Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides, has died at the age of 76....

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Cyprus rejects three EU revenue proposals as Nicosia draws red lines over EU funding plans

Cyprus rejects three EU revenue proposals as Nicosia draws red lines over EU funding plans

Nicosia drew its red lines during a particularly divisive discussion among the 27 member states, which focused on both the size and composition of the EU’s “New Own Resources” (NORs), meaning the new revenue sources the European Union is proposing to use to finance the 2028-2034 European budget while partially reducing its reliance on direct contributions from member states....

 |  BUSINESS
New Central Prison to be built in Agios Sozomenos, not Mathiatis

New Central Prison to be built in Agios Sozomenos, not Mathiatis

The new Central Prison complex will be built in Agios Sozomenos, Nicosia district, after the government ruled against proceeding with the previously selected site at Mathiatis....

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