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04 November, 2026
 

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11-year-old girl hospitalised after second school assault in Nicosia

11-year-old girl hospitalised after second school assault in Nicosia

An 11-year-old girl was taken to hospital after allegedly being attacked by fellow pupils at a school in Nicosia, in an incident reported by her parents to the authorities....

Christoudia Winery offers a taste of Cyprus through wine and tradition

Christoudia Winery offers a taste of Cyprus through wine and tradition

Featured in WIZ Guide, Christoudia Winery in Kato Drys offers visitors a taste of Cypriot wine culture through guided winery tours, tastings of indigenous grape varieties and traditional local food. The family-run estate combines its winemaking heritage with a countryside experience among the vineyards....

Scientists uncover unexpected immune role of ovaries after menopause

Scientists uncover unexpected immune role of ovaries after menopause

Research suggests that postmenopausal ovaries do not simply become dormant. Instead, they undergo active molecular changes and may take on a new role involving the immune system, inflammation and possibly the ageing process....

Europol investigation on global investment fraud brings three arrests in Limassol

Europol investigation on global investment fraud brings three arrests in Limassol

Three women have been arrested in Limassol as part of an international investigation into an alleged online investment fraud network suspected of supporting scams targeting victims in more than 50 countries....

Seven European flights searched after bomb threats

Seven European flights searched after bomb threats

Seven passenger aircraft were searched on Tuesday after a string of bomb threats across Europe, with security teams finding no explosives on any of them. The incidents involved flights landing in Italy, Poland, Bulgaria and Spain, coming a day after a separate threat forced a plane bound for Sofia to divert to Budapest....

Groom and best man detained for two days over Limassol wedding drift

Groom and best man detained for two days over Limassol wedding drift

A 36-year-old groom and his 28-year-old best man have been remanded in custody for two days following a dangerous drifting stunt at a roundabout in Limassol during a wedding celebration....

Greek butcher shop hit in refrigeration cyberattacks. Should Cypriot retailers be worried?

Greek butcher shop hit in refrigeration cyberattacks. Should Cypriot retailers be worried?

A butcher’s shop in the Athens suburb of Kifisia has been targeted in a cyberattack on its refrigeration equipment, Greek media reported on Tuesday, adding a local dimension to a series of incidents that have disrupted supermarket cooling systems across Europe....

Paphos reports skateboard damage at four public sites (video)

Paphos reports skateboard damage at four public sites (video)

Each time a group of skateboarders was asked to leave, they said they would, according to Paphos’ acting mayor. Then, he said, they moved to another spot. By the time the municipality alerted police, it had documented the group’s activity at four public sites....

Cats are turning up dead in Chloraka. Neighbors are taking others in.

Cats are turning up dead in Chloraka. Neighbors are taking others in.

The cats were a familiar sight around Chloraka cemetery. Then some started turning up dead, and others stopped coming around. Now, some residents are taking the cats they can find into their homes, hoping to keep them safe while a suspected poisoning is investigated....

Petrolina: Platinum Sponsor of the Radisson Hotels Larnaka Marathon

Petrolina: Platinum Sponsor of the Radisson Hotels Larnaka Marathon

Petrolina, Platinum Sponsor since the very first year of the Radisson Hotels Larnaka Marathon, continues to energise one of Cyprus’s most significant sporting events, contributing to its continued success. This year’s Marathon will take place on Sunday, 15 November 2026. ...

teamLidl in action: The people of Lidl Cyprus and AKTI joined forces to protect our coastlines as part of Project Zero

teamLidl in action: The people of Lidl Cyprus and AKTI joined forces to protect our coastlines as part of Project Zero

With a steadfast commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection, Lidl Cyprus—in collaboration with the AKTI Research and Project and Centre—organised another voluntary coastal cleanup as part of its "Project Zero" environmental initiative. This effort reaffirms the company’s long-standing dedication to protecting the natural environment and fostering environmental awareness. ...

Freedom24 plans Geneva office for Q1 2027, deepening ties with Swiss finance and research

Freedom24 plans Geneva office for Q1 2027, deepening ties with Swiss finance and research

Geneva combines international finance, wealth management and institutional trust with access to world-class research and innovation. Freedom24 sees opportunities to connect its digital financial expertise and the group’s technological capabilities with Switzerland’s financial and scientific ecosystem. ...

What happens when you can no longer afford your own neighborhood?

What happens when you can no longer afford your own neighborhood?

Gentrification has come to Cyprus, too. Over the past few years, it has taken hold mainly in the coastal cities, where it has sent rents and home prices soaring....

Groom and best man due in court after Limassol wedding drift (video)

Groom and best man due in court after Limassol wedding drift (video)

Drivers trying to get through the Linopetra roundabout on Saturday found themselves stuck in a wedding procession’s traffic jam as a race car slid sideways across the junction....

Cyprus shoppers bought more in September, then grew less confident

Cyprus shoppers bought more in September, then grew less confident

Drivers in Cyprus spent 29.3% more on fuel in September than they did a year earlier, even though they bought slightly less of it. At clothing and shoe shops, the picture was different. Sales rose 22.5% after adjusting for price changes....

America votes today. Why should Cyprus care?

America votes today. Why should Cyprus care?

If you’re filling up the car in Cyprus this week, the U.S. midterm elections might feel a world away. But one of the issues weighing on American voters is familiar here, too. The war with Iran has pushed up fuel costs, and both countries are feeling it at the pump....

Bugatsás – Bugatsa Bar & Coffee: Bougatsa Like You've Never Seen It Before, Now in Nicosia

Bugatsás – Bugatsa Bar & Coffee: Bougatsa Like You've Never Seen It Before, Now in Nicosia

From traditional Greek favourites to unexpected flavour combinations, Bugatsás has arrived in Nicosia to reinvent the beloved bougatsa, giving this Greek classic an entirely new personality. ...

Pamboridis says DISY risks repeating 2023 with Neofytou

Pamboridis says DISY risks repeating 2023 with Neofytou

''Either we turn the page or we remain hostage to the past,'' George Pamborides tells Kathimerini, setting out what he believes is at stake in the race for the Democratic Rally (DISY) nomination for the 2028 presidential election....

Bean Bar: New protein shakes made your way!

Bean Bar: New protein shakes made your way!

Everyday life calls for energy, balance, and little moments of enjoyment. Staying true to its commitment to combining great taste with healthy food habits, Bean Bar is introducing a new beverage category to its menu that combines high-quality ingredients and nutritional value, while offering endless flavour combinations. The new ‘Make Your Own Protein Shakes’ bring a fresh flavour experience to our daily routine, inviting customers to create their very own protein shake, exactly the way they like it! ...

Pafilia Celebrates Double Success at the European Property Awards 2026–2027

Pafilia Celebrates Double Success at the European Property Awards 2026–2027

Minthis extends its remarkable record of international property recognition with a five-star award for Best Mixed Use Development in Cyprus, while Elysia Blu earns recognition in the Residential Development 20+ Units category. ...

Tuesday weather: Sunshine gives way to a stormier and cooler week across Cyprus

Tuesday weather: Sunshine gives way to a stormier and cooler week across Cyprus

A weak low-pressure system continues to affect the area. And while Tuesday may look reasonably promising at first, the weather has other ideas for the days ahead. Apparently, sunshine isn't getting the whole week to itself....

October price rises hit 17 products as 35 become cheaper, consumers group reports

October price rises hit 17 products as 35 become cheaper, consumers group reports

Seventeen products recorded increases of between 5% and 15.31% in their average retail prices during October, while 35 products became cheaper, with reductions ranging from 5% to 12.3%, according to the Cyprus Consumers Association....

Marathasa Wines brings mountain winemaking heritage back to life

Marathasa Wines brings mountain winemaking heritage back to life

Discover the winemaking heritage of Cyprus at Marathasa Wines, where traditional vineyard practices meet contemporary wine tasting in a beautiful mountain setting. Part of the WIZ Guide, the family-run winery offers local wines, sharing platters and a relaxing countryside experience....

More than €1 billion spent on measures to curb rising prices since 2023

More than €1 billion spent on measures to curb rising prices since 2023

The Government has allocated more than €1 billion since 2023 to help households cope with rising living costs, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said, pointing to five support packages introduced in response to imported inflation and the energy crisis....

Life lessons you wish you’d known at 20

Life lessons you wish you’d known at 20

These are the life lessons most people only learn the hard way by their forties. Knowing them earlier can change how you handle responsibility, relationships, self-worth, and the slow work of building a life that actually feels good....

13 teenagers taken to hospital after drinking alcohol at Limassol Halloween party

13 teenagers taken to hospital after drinking alcohol at Limassol Halloween party

Thirteen teenagers aged between 15 and 17 received treatment at a hospital emergency department after becoming unwell following alcohol consumption at a Halloween party in Limassol....

Cyprus developers oversee €8bn portfolio as efforts to attract US investors gather pace

Cyprus developers oversee €8bn portfolio as efforts to attract US investors gather pace

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to attract American investment as developers oversee projects worth more than €8bn across the island. The Government's plans come alongside calls from the construction sector for faster approvals, regulatory improvements and more affordable housing....

UK fee cut could put British universities back within reach for Cypriots

UK fee cut could put British universities back within reach for Cypriots

For Cypriot families who crossed British universities off the list after Brexit, a proposal being discussed in London could offer a reason to look again....

Limassol AI avatar company seeks investors to expand abroad

Limassol AI avatar company seeks investors to expand abroad

The next time you ask a question at a touchscreen kiosk, the answer could come from a digital character that speaks back—powered by technology from a Limassol company....

Hunters return to the countryside as season gets off to a promising start

Hunters return to the countryside as season gets off to a promising start

Cyprus’ hunting season opened with encouraging results for hunters and hundreds of checks by wardens, who reported 12 cases involving alleged violations ranging from hunting without a license to exceeding the partridge bag limit....

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