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27 June, 2025
 

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Cyprus welcomes first two H145M helicopters to boost national guard

Cyprus welcomes first two H145M helicopters to boost national guard

Cyprus took a big step forward in modernizing its defense capabilities with the official arrival of the first two H145M helicopters at the “Andreas Papandreou” Air Base in Paphos on Wednesday....

BYD Officially Debuts in Cyprus at Glamorous Old GSP Square Event

BYD Officially Debuts in Cyprus at Glamorous Old GSP Square Event

In the fully renovated and iconic Old GSP Square, BYD made its official debut in the Cypriot market during a glamorous event hosted by Alpan Group, a member of the Sfakianakis Group and the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Cyprus....

Driving instructors hit the brakes on exam delays

Driving instructors hit the brakes on exam delays

It’s not every day you see a convoy of driving school vehicles pulling up to government buildings in protest, but that’s exactly what happened on Friday as frustrated driving school instructors took their complaints to the Ministry of Transport. ...

May Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 16/05/2025

May Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 16/05/2025

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....

May Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 23/05/2025

May Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 23/05/2025

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....

Israeli Embassy event pulled from Nicosia school after public outcry

Israeli Embassy event pulled from Nicosia school after public outcry

What started as a green initiative to give Agios Dometios Primary School its first rooftop garden has turned into a political firestorm....

She came back to say thank you...20 years later

She came back to say thank you...20 years later

Two decades ago, an 8-year-old British girl named Sophie arrived in Cyprus for a sunny holiday with her family. But what should have been a carefree vacation quickly turned into a nightmare when she collapsed shortly after landing....

Tomatoes take center stage in Parekklisia’s tastiest festival yet

Tomatoes take center stage in Parekklisia’s tastiest festival yet

If there’s one thing that unites a village, it’s good food, and Parekklisia’s favorite fruit is getting the full red-carpet treatment once again. On June 22, the heart of this Limassol community will transform into a celebration of all things tomato at the fourth annual Tomato Festival....

No threat to Sinai Monastery, Egypt tells Greece and Cyprus

No threat to Sinai Monastery, Egypt tells Greece and Cyprus

Egypt moved to ease tensions Thursday after speculation erupted over a court ruling that some feared could threaten the sacred standing of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, ...

Over 60,000 work permits issued to foreign talent in Cyprus since 2014

Over 60,000 work permits issued to foreign talent in Cyprus since 2014

Cyprus has issued more than 60,000 residence and work permits to foreign nationals over the past decade as part of a push to attract tech talent and investment, according to figures released by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou....

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is offering an exceptional selection of residential land for sale in Nicosia, Paphos and Famagusta....

Wave of overnight bombings rocks Nicosia and Limassol

Wave of overnight bombings rocks Nicosia and Limassol

Authorities were on high alert Friday after a string of overnight bombings in Nicosia and Limassol, in what appears to be a wave of arson and explosive attacks by criminal elements....

Expect a breezy mix of rain, hail, and sunshine this weekend

Expect a breezy mix of rain, hail, and sunshine this weekend

Well, it seems our fickle friend Winter just isn’t ready to pack up quite yet. Though the calendar may say otherwise, the skies have their own ideas, and they’re a little dramatic at the moment....

Tensions erupt over Abramovich case allegations at Parliamentary Committee

Tensions erupt over Abramovich case allegations at Parliamentary Committee

Allegations of high-level political interference surrounding a multimillion-euro VAT debt linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich escalated Thursday in Cyprus’ Parliament, with tensions erupting between lawmakers and investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

What’s really going on here?

What’s really going on here?

Members of the press enjoy certain privileges. At the same time, they bear real responsibilities....

Interior Minister proposes cutting deputy mayors, cites need for local government reform

Interior Minister proposes cutting deputy mayors, cites need for local government reform

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said the government is considering proposals to reduce the number of Deputy Mayors across Cyprus, calling the current figure of 93 “excessive.”...

Tornado strikes Larnaca village as severe weather hits Cyprus (VIDEO)

Tornado strikes Larnaca village as severe weather hits Cyprus (VIDEO)

Severe weather swept across parts of Cyprus around midday Friday, bringing hail, strong winds and, in one area, a tornado....

Paphos Mayor accuses police of breach and political cover-up

Paphos Mayor accuses police of breach and political cover-up

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has launched a scathing attack on the chief of police, accusing him of breaking a promise, compromising his safety, and politicizing law enforcement, all while raising the alarm on alleged money laundering in Cyprus by Latin American drug cartels....

''Do something'': Palestinian UN envoy breaks down over Gaza deaths and starvation

''Do something'': Palestinian UN envoy breaks down over Gaza deaths and starvation

In an emotional address to the United Nations Security Council, the Palestinian ambassador broke down in tears as he described the suffering of children and families in Gaza, urging the international community to act decisively and immediately to stop what he called a "genocide."...

Cyprus launches voluntary return plan for Syrians ready to return home

Cyprus launches voluntary return plan for Syrians ready to return home

The Cypriot government on Thursday rolled out a new voluntary repatriation plan for Syrian families who wish to return home, as the country begins to rebuild in the wake of a long civil war....

More struggling homeowners get relief under government’s OIKIA scheme

More struggling homeowners get relief under government’s OIKIA scheme

The General Accounting Office has wrapped up the second phase of the government’s OIKIA Scheme, approving financial relief for dozens more struggling homeowners. ...

Spring storm turns streets white in Dali

Spring storm turns streets white in Dali

Spring took a dramatic turn in Nicosia on Thursday afternoon, as violent weather brought sudden and heavy hailstorms to several areas of the district. The storm hit just after noon, catching many off guard, with Dali and Pera Chorio Nisou among the hardest hit....

Cyprus’ archaeological nerve center shuts its doors

Cyprus’ archaeological nerve center shuts its doors

It’s the end of a chapter in Cyprus’ archaeological history, and for many, the loss hits close to home....

Isolated showers, strong winds, and a selective day off

Isolated showers, strong winds, and a selective day off

Today is the Ascension, a significant date in the Christian calendar, marking 40 days after Easter. In Cyprus, it doubles as one of those curious days when the island seems to agree to disagree....

Widespread disappearance of cats in Astromeritis raises alarm

Widespread disappearance of cats in Astromeritis raises alarm

Authorities and animal rights groups are expressing deep concern over the sudden disappearance of numerous cats in the village of Astromeritis, located in the Nicosia district....

Trump’s trade war drives tourists away from U.S.

Trump’s trade war drives tourists away from U.S.

Tourists from nations hardest hit by President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are increasingly avoiding trips to the United States, according to new data from hotel search site Trivago....

Cyprus sees drop in child poverty rate, ranks second lowest in EU

Cyprus sees drop in child poverty rate, ranks second lowest in EU

About 26,000 children in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024, accounting for 14.8% of the country’s child population, according to figures released Tuesday by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical agency....

Cypriots ready to embrace home energy storage, but only with subsidies, survey finds

Cypriots ready to embrace home energy storage, but only with subsidies, survey finds

A recent survey reveals strong Cypriot consumer support for expanding household photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage, but adoption hinges on government subsidies, according to research by Realpolls presented at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit....

Larnaca District Authority handles over 2,000 complaints in 10 months

Larnaca District Authority handles over 2,000 complaints in 10 months

The Larnaca District Organization of Local Government (EOA Larnaca) has processed more than 2,000 complaints, violations, and grievances in under 10 months, with roughly half of them resolved and dozens progressing through the courts, according to President Angelos Chatzicharalambous....

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