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Cyprus hotel unions threaten strikes over misuse of foreign worker permits

Cyprus hotel unions threaten strikes over misuse of foreign worker permits

Two major Cypriot hotel worker unions have warned of potential strikes, accusing hotel operators of misusing foreign worker permits to undermine labor rights and violate collective agreements....

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U.S. Congress targets Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus in security review

U.S. Congress targets Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus in security review

A new amendment in the U.S. House of Representatives has put Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus under fresh congressional scrutiny, calling for a thorough assessment of the security risks it may pose to the United States and its allies....

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Limassol wildfire ''solved'': Two cigarette butts take the blame

Limassol wildfire ''solved'': Two cigarette butts take the blame

I read a headline claiming the Limassol wildfire saga is officially closed. The culprits? Two pristine cigarette butts, not even a scorch mark on them, are now expected to take full responsibility and apologize....

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Authorities move against illegal landfilling near Paphos sea caves

Authorities move against illegal landfilling near Paphos sea caves

Authorities are taking legal action against a landowner who began dumping soil on an agricultural plot near the sensitive Sea Caves area, officials said Friday....

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Explosion at Aradippou scrap metal site injures three

Explosion at Aradippou scrap metal site injures three

Three people were injured Friday morning when an explosion rocked a metal collection company in the industrial area of Aradippou....

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September 1 to mark historic merger of Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus

September 1 to mark historic merger of Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus

On September 1, Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus are set to complete their merger, transferring all assets and liabilities to form a single, stronger institution. The merger is expected to reshape the Cypriot banking sector and expand services for customers across the island....

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Police to test cigarette butts in probe of deadly Limassol wildfire

Police to test cigarette butts in probe of deadly Limassol wildfire

Cigarette butts found at the scene of the Limassol mountain blaze that killed two people will undergo forensic testing, Cyprus’ police chief told lawmakers Friday, as officials clashed over whether the fire should be treated as arson....

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57-year-old arrested over property fraud and forgery case

57-year-old arrested over property fraud and forgery case

A 57-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fraud investigation that includes allegations of property scams, forgery and the use of fake documents, police said Friday....

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Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed large agricultural fields in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos for sale....

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Weather forecast: Mostly clear, with mountains threatening a sprinkle

Weather forecast: Mostly clear, with mountains threatening a sprinkle

Seasonal low pressure is in charge today, serving up a familiar menu of mostly clear skies with a side of mountain-flavored cloud drama....

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Paphos Mayor asked to name universities allegedly selling degrees

Paphos Mayor asked to name universities allegedly selling degrees

Cyprus’ higher education watchdog has asked Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos to formally identify the universities he accused of ''selling degrees''....

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Cyprus makes EuroBasket debut, falls to Bosnia and Herzegovina 91-64

Cyprus makes EuroBasket debut, falls to Bosnia and Herzegovina 91-64

The Cyprus national basketball team marked a historic milestone Friday, stepping onto the EuroBasket court for the first time, but came up short against Bosnia and Herzegovina....

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Pentemili Beach, landing site of Turkish forces in 1974, to become military museum

Pentemili Beach, landing site of Turkish forces in 1974, to become military museum

Pente Mili Beach, where the Turkish invasion of Cyprus began in 1974, will be transformed into a military museum managed by the Evkaf Administration, authorities said. ...

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79-year-old woman dies in Pervolia house fire

79-year-old woman dies in Pervolia house fire

A 79-year-old woman died Thursday after a fire broke out in her home in Pervolia, authorities said....

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Cyprus records 182 overdose deaths in two decades

Cyprus records 182 overdose deaths in two decades

A total of 182 people in Cyprus died from drug overdoses between 2004 and 2023, according to new data released by the Cyprus National Addictions Authority....

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ATF reports cigarette butts sparked deadly Limassol wildfire

ATF reports cigarette butts sparked deadly Limassol wildfire

Investigators from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives concluded that two discarded cigarette butts sparked the deadly wildfire that swept through the Limassol mountains on July 23–24, 2025, the Cypriot government said Thursday....

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Three-Day Tribute to Mikis Theodorakis in Limassol

Three-Day Tribute to Mikis Theodorakis in Limassol

On the occasion of the centenary of the birth of the iconic Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis (1925–2025), the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts and the University of Limassol...

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Christodoulides honors eight expats for lifelong service to Cyprus (photos)

Christodoulides honors eight expats for lifelong service to Cyprus (photos)

President Nikos Christodoulides rolled out the red carpet at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday evening, paying tribute to eight Cypriot expatriates whose work abroad has left a lasting mark on their homeland....

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Politics blog: The Judas dinner, the hotelier’s grip, and the ''coming soon'' reshuffle

Politics blog: The Judas dinner, the hotelier’s grip, and the ''coming soon'' reshuffle

Quiz of the Day: Which big hotel owner in Paphos secretly controls the Departments of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment, and how? Answers… coming soon....

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Head-on collision near Larnaca airport turns fatal (photos)

Head-on collision near Larnaca airport turns fatal (photos)

A head-on collision on the highway between Kalo Chorio and Larnaca Airport claimed the life of an elderly driver Thursday morning....

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Audit office continues probe of birthday bash on protected turtle beach

Audit office continues probe of birthday bash on protected turtle beach

Cyprus’ Audit Service is investigating a controversial concert held in Pegeia during a businessman's birthday party, citing possible negligence by state officials in protecting a sensitive environmental site....

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PARKSIDE brings together Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ralf Moeller for new DIY campaign

PARKSIDE brings together Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ralf Moeller for new DIY campaign

Hollywood meets craftsmanship: In the new campaign for the DIY brand PARKSIDE, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ralf Moeller appear together for the first time. ...

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Russia targets EU Mission in Kyiv

Russia targets EU Mission in Kyiv

Russia struck a building housing the European Union’s diplomatic mission in Kyiv during a new wave of attacks early Thursday, Ukrainian officials said, as casualties mounted across the capital....

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Paphos–Polis motorway stuck in neutral

Paphos–Polis motorway stuck in neutral

A project meant to link Paphos with Polis Chrysochous has become one of Cyprus’ most notorious construction headaches, mired in legal battles, ballooning costs, and government missteps that have left it frozen for decades....

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From free to for sale

From free to for sale

What was meant as a green gift to struggling households in Cyprus has, ironically, turned into an online marketplace....

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Weather forecast: Sunshine, occasional mountain mischief

Weather forecast: Sunshine, occasional mountain mischief

A seasonal low-pressure system is in charge, and it’s doing what it does best: keeping things mostly sunny, with just enough afternoon drama to keep the mountains from getting bored....

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Mount Sinai abbot appeals for protection over threats to his life

Mount Sinai abbot appeals for protection over threats to his life

The Monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai has been shaken by an internal dispute that saw Abbot Archbishop Damianos expel a group of monks who attempted to challenge his leadership, according to statements from both the Abbot and the monks involved....

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Cyprus Intelligence officer transferred following threat complaint

Cyprus Intelligence officer transferred following threat complaint

A female officer of the Cyprus Intelligence Service (CIS) has been transferred to the Aliens and Immigration Department after Nikolette Andreou-Tsikkini filed a complaint alleging she received threats from the officer....

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What Hamas did on October 7th was a pogrom

What Hamas did on October 7th was a pogrom

Last week, Kathimerini published an article titled ''Mass murder is a pogrom; Booing tourists is not.'' While the article invokes a moral dimension, what it really exposes is the bias permeating the text. ...

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Gal Gadot spotted enjoying summer in Paphos

Gal Gadot spotted enjoying summer in Paphos

Hollywood actress Gal Gadot is spending her summer in Paphos, enjoying the island’s clear waters and Mediterranean sunshine....

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European countries ease travel warnings for Cyprus after diplomatic push

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