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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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Cyprus fuel prices edge towards 2022 record levels

Cyprus fuel prices edge towards 2022 record levels

Fuel prices in Cyprus are once again approaching levels last seen during the sharp energy crisis of 2022, with motorists facing significantly higher costs at the pump and further increases expected in the coming period....

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Limassol plans major celebrations for 150 years of municipal history

Limassol plans major celebrations for 150 years of municipal history

Limassol Municipality has begun preparations to mark 150 years since its establishment, with the main anniversary celebrations expected to take place in July 2028....

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The hidden business selling youth for thousands

The hidden business selling youth for thousands

The hugely popular entertainer (who wished to remain anonymous) could barely keep up with calls from journalists on Thursday. They wanted a comment about Giorgos Mazonakis, whom he knew, but he politely declined to speak about to anyone....

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Nicosia steps up mosquito spraying after heavy rains

Nicosia steps up mosquito spraying after heavy rains

Nicosia Municipality has stepped up mosquito spraying across the capital after heavy rain, sunshine and high temperatures created ideal breeding conditions....

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Germany sends more than 150 Russians home as drone dispute deepens

Germany sends more than 150 Russians home as drone dispute deepens

More than 150 employees of Russian missions and members of their families have been ordered to leave Germany as relations between Berlin and Moscow sink to a new low....

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Houthis used Claude AI to help build missile guidance systems

Houthis used Claude AI to help build missile guidance systems

A cell believed to be linked to Yemen’s Houthi rebels used Claude AI to help develop the software needed to guide and control missiles, according to a new Anthropic threat report cited by the Financial Times....

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The 12-kilometre road that could bring Athienou closer to Nicosia

The 12-kilometre road that could bring Athienou closer to Nicosia

For most people, 12 kilometres is a quick drive. For Athienou residents, it represents a route to Nicosia that has remained out of reach for decades....

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$60,000 for someone willing to kill in Cyprus

$60,000 for someone willing to kill in Cyprus

It began with an anonymous message on an encrypted app: a ''job'' somewhere in the European Union, a payment of $60,000 in cryptocurrency, and a request for someone willing to kill....

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Mazonakis’ cause of death remains a mystery after autopsy

Mazonakis’ cause of death remains a mystery after autopsy

The cause of Giorgos Mazonakis’ death remains undetermined after an autopsy failed to provide a clear explanation for the popular singer’s sudden collapse....

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Fuel tax cut will stay, but oil surge threatens to swallow the saving

Fuel tax cut will stay, but oil surge threatens to swallow the saving

The government has stopped one petrol-price increase from reaching Cyprus drivers, but the international oil market may be preparing another....

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Bomb threat forces passengers off Rome-bound flight at Larnaca Airport

Bomb threat forces passengers off Rome-bound flight at Larnaca Airport

A bomb threat has triggered a security operation at Larnaca Airport, forcing passengers off an aircraft shortly before it was due to leave for Rome....

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