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11 December, 2025
 

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Byron performs his grand finale in Thursday's forecast

Byron performs his grand finale in Thursday's forecast

It appears our dramatic houseguest, the low-pressure system BYRON, is preparing for his final bow....

Larnaca firm scammed out of €111,370 in sophisticated online fraud

Larnaca firm scammed out of €111,370 in sophisticated online fraud

A Larnaca-based firm has fallen victim to an online fraud scheme, resulting in a financial loss of €111,370, authorities confirmed....

Cyprus to close 2025 with debt below 60% of GDP

Cyprus to close 2025 with debt below 60% of GDP

Cyprus is expected to close 2025 with a public debt-to-GDP ratio of 55.3%, well below its target of 60%, the Finance Ministry said....

European report reveals alarming reality of Cypriot prisons

European report reveals alarming reality of Cypriot prisons

A new report by the CPT has reported shocking conditions in Cypriot detention facilities, following an ad hoc visit to the country in April 2025....

Tense search ends in relief: Israeli vessel passengers safe

Tense search ends in relief: Israeli vessel passengers safe

A tense search for an Israeli vessel has concluded safely off the coast of Limassol, Cyprus....

Cyprus moves to modernize 112 emergency response with national ambulance authority

Cyprus moves to modernize 112 emergency response with national ambulance authority

The Council of Ministers has given the green light to new legislation that will create a National Ambulance Authority, Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides announced on Wednesday....

From ''no alcohol'' to ''VIP only'': Saudi loosens rules for wealthy expats

From ''no alcohol'' to ''VIP only'': Saudi loosens rules for wealthy expats

Saudi Arabia, a country that has banned alcohol for more than 70 years, is quietly letting a new group buy booze, not just diplomats, but wealthy foreigners who can afford an elite ''premium residency.''...

Cancer-linked sperm used in Cyprus and dozens of countries

Cancer-linked sperm used in Cyprus and dozens of countries

Sperm from a Danish donor who unknowingly carried a dangerous cancer-linked mutation was used in fertility treatments across Europe, including in Cyprus, investigators have confirmed. ...

As 20,000 guests head to Cyprus, a postcard exhibit sets the scene

As 20,000 guests head to Cyprus, a postcard exhibit sets the scene

Cyprus is preparing for an influx of around 20,000 visitors from across the EU and beyond during its upcoming six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides said Wednesday....

India's Historic Labour Reforms: Building a Fair, Modern, and Inclusive Work Ecosystem

India's Historic Labour Reforms: Building a Fair, Modern, and Inclusive Work Ecosystem

India stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. As the nation accelerates toward becoming a global economic powerhouse, the Government has undertaken a historic transformation of its labour laws—consolidating 29 fragmented labour statutes into four comprehensive Labour Codes....

Red alert: Cyprus beach turns scarlet after heavy rains

Red alert: Cyprus beach turns scarlet after heavy rains

Visitors to Agia Triada beach in the Kapparis area got an unusual surprise this week when the normally blue waters turned striking shades of red....

New Justice Minister vows to be ‘ruthless’ on corruption in police and fire departments

New Justice Minister vows to be ‘ruthless’ on corruption in police and fire departments

Cyprus’ newly appointed Minister of Justice and Public Order, Konstantinos Fytiris, promised Monday to take a hard line against corruption and collusion within the police and fire departments, warning that such misconduct erodes public trust....

The wig that shook Cyprus

The wig that shook Cyprus

This has got to be the photo of the year...maybe even the decade. And if anyone still didn’t know what the new Auditor General looks like, well, they certainly do now....

Heavy rains continue, flooding roads and homes across Cyprus (photos)

Heavy rains continue, flooding roads and homes across Cyprus (photos)

Heavy rains are drenching Cyprus, bringing relief to some after weeks of concern over water levels but also creating disruptions and safety risks as the storm system Byron moves across the island....

Papadopoulos: ''Cyprus can’t afford a dangerous parliament''

Papadopoulos: ''Cyprus can’t afford a dangerous parliament''

DIKO leader Nikolas Papadopoulos sounded the alarm on Monday, warning that Cyprus could face serious political turbulence if what he called ''extreme and irresponsible'' parties gain strength in the next Parliament....

Cyprus real estate market draws record numbers of foreign buyers in 2025

Cyprus real estate market draws record numbers of foreign buyers in 2025

Cyprus remains a popular destination for international property investors, with foreign buyers maintaining strong activity during the first ten months of 2025. ...

Israeli woman receives life-saving liver from Cyprus in overnight transplant

Israeli woman receives life-saving liver from Cyprus in overnight transplant

In a life-saving cross-border effort, 32-year-old Linoy Amsalem received a liver transplant at Rabin Medical Center after a compatible organ was flown from Cyprus. ...

Final EU inspections put Cyprus closer to Schengen entry

Final EU inspections put Cyprus closer to Schengen entry

Cyprus is undergoing a final round of assessments by a team of roughly 25 European Commission evaluators as the country seeks to join the Schengen Zone....

Boat disappears en route from Israel; urgent hunt for missing vessel near Cyprus

Boat disappears en route from Israel; urgent hunt for missing vessel near Cyprus

Cypriot authorities are conducting an extensive search for a small vessel that disappeared while traveling toward the island....

December Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 5/12/2025

December Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 5/12/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

Wednesday weather bulletin: Winter has a sense of humor

Wednesday weather bulletin: Winter has a sense of humor

It’s finally feeling like winter in Cyprus! Time to dust off those extra layers and the onesies you pretend are “loungewear.”...

Cyprus on alert for severe weather: Both Paralimni-Deryneia and the occupied areas on alert

Cyprus on alert for severe weather: Both Paralimni-Deryneia and the occupied areas on alert

Cyprus is facing a rapid deterioration in weather conditions, prompting authorities on both sides of the island to activate emergency readiness mechanisms....

Recycle batteries, play, win! AFIS Cyprus brings the ''greenest kazanti'' to Eleftheria Square

Recycle batteries, play, win! AFIS Cyprus brings the ''greenest kazanti'' to Eleftheria Square

This Christmas, AFIS Cyprus combines the magic of the holidays with tradition and environmental awareness in a unique activation that will get everyone talking! On the weekend of December 13 and 14, the heart of recycling will beat at the Nicosia Municipality Christmas Market, at the lower level of Eleftheria Square....

Construction begins on new UK High Commission in Nicosia

Construction begins on new UK High Commission in Nicosia

Construction has officially begun on the new British High Commission in Nicosia, marking the start of a €40 million-plus project that promises to be the largest currently underway on the UK’s diplomatic estate....

Turkish Cypriot authorities issue warning to Greek Cypriot lawmakers

Turkish Cypriot authorities issue warning to Greek Cypriot lawmakers

The Turkish-backed authorities in occupied Cyprus have reportedly warned that Greek Cypriot politicians could be declared personae non gratae if they make certain public statements while visiting the occupied areas....

500 affordable homes to be built for young families across major cities

500 affordable homes to be built for young families across major cities

Cyprus is set to get hundreds of new affordable homes, with the government announcing plans to build around 500 residential units across Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos. ...

Cyprus’ auditor general hits the streets...incognito

Cyprus’ auditor general hits the streets...incognito

Cypriots got an unexpected glimpse of their Auditor General, Andreas Papakonstantinou, in full undercover mode this week, wig, sunglasses and hat included, riding a public bus. ...

Chopped-up kangaroo leads to 14-month prison sentence

Chopped-up kangaroo leads to 14-month prison sentence

A 37-year-old man was sentenced Monday to 14 months in prison after the Famagusta District Court found him guilty of animal mistreatment and illegal residence in the Republic of Cyprus, a case that began with a gruesome discovery in a parking lot....

Ukraine readies new peace plan for Trump, but refuses to give up any land

Ukraine readies new peace plan for Trump, but refuses to give up any land

Ukraine is preparing to send a revised peace proposal to Washington this week, but President Volodymyr Zelensky is standing firm on one key point: no territorial concessions to Russia, not now, not ever....

Severe flooding sweeps through occupied Nicosia and Kyrenia

Severe flooding sweeps through occupied Nicosia and Kyrenia

Heavy overnight rain unleashed major flooding across occupied Nicosia and Kyrenia, turning streams into torrents, triggering landslides and leaving homes and roads underwater....

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