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13 November, 2026
 

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399 Botox vials seized from car at Agios Dometios crossing

399 Botox vials seized from car at Agios Dometios crossing

The Customs Department has confiscated 399 vials of Botox at the Agios Dometios crossing point after discovering the pharmaceutical products inside a vehicle driven by a 38-year-old Turkish Cypriot man....

Stavros Timotheou Appointed Senior Leader and Member of the Board of Management

Stavros Timotheou Appointed Senior Leader and Member of the Board of Management

K. Treppides & Co Ltd is proud to announce the appointment of Stavros Timotheou as Senior Leader and Member of the Board of Management of the Group, effective 6 November 2026. ...

Weekend warriors: Festivals, live music and the first Christmas celebrations

Weekend warriors: Festivals, live music and the first Christmas celebrations

From November 13 to 15, Cyprus has plenty on offer for those looking to spend their weekend exploring the island's cultural and entertainment scene. Art exhibitions, independent publishing, family concerts, motorsport displays and social gatherings feature in the programme, while the first Christmas celebrations of the season are also getting underway....

Eurozone inflation remains stubbornly high as ECB prepares another rate hike

Eurozone inflation remains stubbornly high as ECB prepares another rate hike

The European Central Bank is expected to increase interest rates again in December, with inflation running at twice its target and uncertainty over energy costs keeping policymakers under pressure. While most economists believe the decision will mark the final increase in the current tightening cycle, more than a third anticipate another hike in early 2027....

Mushroom-picking trip turns into desperate search for missing 60-year-old in Paphos

Mushroom-picking trip turns into desperate search for missing 60-year-old in Paphos

A major search operation is continuing in the Paphos district for a 60-year-old man who disappeared while collecting mushrooms in a forested area on Wednesday, November 11....

Nicosia reception venue still operating illegally three years after opening

Nicosia reception venue still operating illegally three years after opening

A reception venue in Nicosia district has continued operating since October 2023 despite failing to meet essential planning and building permit requirements, according to a new report by the Audit Office, which points to persistent failures by state authorities to enforce the law....

British soldier charged with rape of female servicewoman in Cyprus

British soldier charged with rape of female servicewoman in Cyprus

A British Army soldier has been charged with rape following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving a female servicewoman stationed in Cyprus....

Romania and Cyprus mark 66 years of diplomatic ties

Romania and Cyprus mark 66 years of diplomatic ties

The launch of the commemorative postal stationery is more than a symbolic gesture. It represents an opportunity to reflect on the strength and evolution of the relationship between Romania and the Republic of Cyprus...

Tens of thousands left without access to Microsoft services following global disruption

Tens of thousands left without access to Microsoft services following global disruption

A major Microsoft service disruption has left tens of thousands of users worldwide experiencing difficulties accessing essential workplace applications, including Outlook, Microsoft Teams and its artificial intelligence platform Copilot....

Weather forecast: Mother Nature serves up 25°C in November because autumn can wait

Weather forecast: Mother Nature serves up 25°C in November because autumn can wait

Cyprus is enjoying an unusually warm November day, with temperatures reaching 25°C along parts of the coast under mostly clear skies. Patchy fog may develop overnight, while increased cloud cover and a chance of showers could interrupt the sunshine over the weekend and into Monday....

What would you grab if you had 5 minutes to leave home?

What would you grab if you had 5 minutes to leave home?

Your phone is at 12%, the lights are out and you can’t remember where you put the flashlight. Now imagine you’ve just been told to leave because a wildfire is getting close. ...

Jinius joins forces with BOX NOW for all orders from Greece

Jinius joins forces with BOX NOW for all orders from Greece

Jinius, Cyprus’ online marketplace, announces its new strategic partnership with BOX NOW, the largest network of automated parcel lockers in Greece and Cyprus. As of today, all orders placed through Jinius and shipped by retailers in Greece will be handled through the BOX NOW network, creating a new, unified delivery channel that makes the shopping experience even faster, simpler and more reliable for consumers in Cyprus. ...

 Leptos Group Launches Apollo Gardens at Neapolis: A New Legacy Takes Root in Paphos

Leptos Group Launches Apollo Gardens at Neapolis: A New Legacy Takes Root in Paphos

The Leptos Group is announcing the launch of Apollo Gardens at Neapolis project, a major new residential development in Paphos that brings together contemporary architecture, landscape-led design and a vision for Mediterranean living ...

Two Audi Q3 SUV Advance seek their owners via MyPetrolina app

Two Audi Q3 SUV Advance seek their owners via MyPetrolina app

MyPetrolina app returns with a new promotion, giving its members the chance to win two Audi Q3 SUV Advance! ...

Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang resigns after 33 years

Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang resigns after 33 years

Jensen Huang turned Nvidia from a company best known for video-game graphics into the chipmaker at the center of the artificial intelligence boom....

Come for the sea view, stay for the loaded fries

Come for the sea view, stay for the loaded fries

Some places on Finikoudes are all about the sea view. At Blooms Bar & Grill, the playlist gets a mention, too. One Tripadvisor reviewer singled out the mellow rock and beach views, ...

PwC Cyprus and the University of Cyprus strengthen their collaboration

PwC Cyprus and the University of Cyprus strengthen their collaboration

PwC Cyprus and the University of Cyprus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening their collaboration and bringing academia and the business community closer together. ...

Petrol gets cheaper, but diesel barely budges

Petrol gets cheaper, but diesel barely budges

Filling up in Cyprus is getting a little cheaper. How much you save depends on what you drive....

EY Cyprus recognized as the winner of  2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year

EY Cyprus recognized as the winner of 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year

EY Cyprus today announced it has won the 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology....

Two men hit by shotgun pellets in Famagusta hunting area

Two men hit by shotgun pellets in Famagusta hunting area

Two men were hit by shotgun pellets early Wednesday in an area of the Famagusta district where hunting is permitted. Police arrested a 35-year-old hunter that evening as they investigated how the men came to be in the line of fire....

Mayor of Akamas Marinos Lambrou Meets with the President of Israel

Mayor of Akamas Marinos Lambrou Meets with the President of Israel

The Mayor of Akamas, Marinos Lambrou, met with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, as part of the 35th International Mayors Conference, which brought together mayors and municipal leaders from around the world....

Flamingos are back at Akrotiri and a rare black one stands out

Flamingos are back at Akrotiri and a rare black one stands out

The first flamingos of the season have arrived at Larnaca Salt Lake. But the bird turning heads this week was spotted across the island at Akrotiri, where a flamingo with black wings was photographed wading among its pink flockmates....

Cyprus–Crete cable surveys move ahead, but €25 million payment is still pending

Cyprus–Crete cable surveys move ahead, but €25 million payment is still pending

The French research vessel Abeille Marengo moved into waters off Kasos and Karpathos around midnight Wednesday to begin seabed surveys for the installation of the electricity cable linking Cyprus and Crete. ...

DISY lawmaker says party officials are trying to silence critics

DISY lawmaker says party officials are trying to silence critics

A dispute over who gets to speak out in DISY’s presidential nomination race spilled into public view Thursday, as party lawmaker Giorgos Pamboridis accused some officials of campaigning for their preferred candidate while trying to silence colleagues who disagree....

Cyprus puts maritime rights on the agenda at Dublin summit

Cyprus puts maritime rights on the agenda at Dublin summit

European leaders gathering in Dublin on Thursday will discuss how to defend their democracies against war, cyberattacks and disinformation. Cyprus has brought a specific request to the table: Put the international rules that govern rights at sea in writing....

Nearly 4 in 5 euros in foreign investment traced to investors outside the EU

Nearly 4 in 5 euros in foreign investment traced to investors outside the EU

Follow the money past the company that sent it, and a clearer picture emerges of who invests in Cyprus. At the end of 2025, investors based outside the European Union ultimately accounted for 79.4% of the foreign direct investment held in the country,...

EU offers Turkey trade talks if Cyprus negotiations begin

EU offers Turkey trade talks if Cyprus negotiations begin

Two new crossings could make life a little easier for people living near the dividing line. Now Brussels is testing whether something Turkey wants, an update to its trade deal with the European Union, can help get formal Cyprus talks going again....

Thursday forecast: The weather heats up to 24°C but the clouds refuse to take a day off

Thursday forecast: The weather heats up to 24°C but the clouds refuse to take a day off

Temperatures are climbing to 24°C along the coast as Cyprus enjoys increasingly warm conditions, although isolated afternoon showers could still develop in the mountains and Karpasia. Patchy fog may appear overnight, while sunshine and increased cloud cover take turns through the weekend....

Rookies Bar & Grill serves up American-style favourites and live sports in Nicosia

Rookies Bar & Grill serves up American-style favourites and live sports in Nicosia

Rookies Bar & Grill brings an American-style dining experience to the heart of Nicosia, serving signature burgers, charcoal-grilled steaks and generous pork chops. With ice-cold beers, live sports and classic rock, it is a lively spot for food, drinks and late-night gatherings....

The truth about protein timing and post-workout recovery

The truth about protein timing and post-workout recovery

Do you really need to drink a protein shake straight after your workout? Discover what science says about the anabolic window, how much protein your body needs and why your total daily intake matters more than rushing to the locker room....

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