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Man calls police after fatally stabbing his father

Man calls police after fatally stabbing his father

A quiet neighborhood in Limassol was shaken early Wednesday morning by a suspected case of premeditated murder after a man called police to report that he had stabbed his elderly father to death....

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Rotterdam Port prepares to host NATO forces in case of conflict with Russia

Rotterdam Port prepares to host NATO forces in case of conflict with Russia

Europe’s largest port is quietly preparing for a future that may include war....

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Scammers pose as clients and bank officials to dupe Nicosia businessman out of €14,500

Scammers pose as clients and bank officials to dupe Nicosia businessman out of €14,500

A 57-year-old businessman in Nicosia was scammed out of €14,500 after falling victim to a sophisticated phone fraud scheme, police said Tuesday....

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Protests in Nicosia over ECHR ruling as calls mount for Assistant AG to resign

Protests in Nicosia over ECHR ruling as calls mount for Assistant AG to resign

Public anger over Cyprus’ mishandling of a rape case, recently condemned by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), boiled over Monday as protestors gathered outside the Legal Service, calling for major reforms and the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Savvas Angelides....

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Another yellow warning? Cyprus summer is just being Cyprus again

Another yellow warning? Cyprus summer is just being Cyprus again

We’ve had a few yellow warnings already, and guess what? Here comes another one. Honestly, it wouldn’t feel like summer in Cyprus without at least one reminder that our weather has absolutely no chill....

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Pope Leo appoints new head of Vatican commission on clergy abuse

Pope Leo appoints new head of Vatican commission on clergy abuse

Pope Leo on Saturday appointed French Archbishop Thibault Verny as the new head of the Vatican’s commission on clergy sexual abuse, marking his first public move to address a crisis that has severely damaged the credibility of the Roman Catholic Church....

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35-year-old man detained in human trafficking case

35-year-old man detained in human trafficking case

Police arrested a 35-year-old man yesterday in connection with a human trafficking investigation involving sexual exploitation....

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Wildfire destroys historic olive grove in Galataria-Pentalia area

Wildfire destroys historic olive grove in Galataria-Pentalia area

A devastating wildfire reduced a centuries-old olive grove to ashes Monday in the area between Galataria and Pentalia, prompting sharp condemnation from forestry officials and showcasing the growing wildfire risk across Cyprus....

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Cyprus considers electricity bill surcharge to fund €25 million energy project payment

Cyprus considers electricity bill surcharge to fund €25 million energy project payment

Cyprus is preparing to impose a temporary surcharge on electricity bills to fund a €25 million payment requested by Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) for the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, energy officials told Parliament on Tuesday....

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‘Hairdresser’ gets maximum sentence for prison escape in Paphos

‘Hairdresser’ gets maximum sentence for prison escape in Paphos

A Paphos criminal court on Tuesday sentenced 43-year-old convict Doros Theofanous, nicknamed “the Hairdresser”, to three years in prison for escaping lawful custody in what the court described as a "well-planned" act....

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Fidias interviewed Tatar, and I’m glad he did

Fidias interviewed Tatar, and I’m glad he did

What’s all the hullabaloo about? That’s what I found myself asking after watching MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. In my view, it was a fascinating, necessary, and, yes, bold move. But apparently, not everyone agrees....

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Caritas opens KIPOS for kids and curious minds

Caritas opens KIPOS for kids and curious minds

Caritas Cyprus has just planted something special in the heart of Nicosia, and it’s already growing smiles....

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As Denmark takes the helm, Poland bowed out with a Jazzy farewell in Nicosia

As Denmark takes the helm, Poland bowed out with a Jazzy farewell in Nicosia

Now that Denmark has officially taken over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, the spotlight quietly begins to shift toward Cyprus, which is next in line in the Trio Presidency....

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Cyprus Schengen entry in 2026? Don’t bet on it, says CIReN

Cyprus Schengen entry in 2026? Don’t bet on it, says CIReN

President Nikos Christodoulides may have boldly promised that Cyprus will join the Schengen Area in 2026, but the facts on the ground paint a different and far more complicated picture....

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''I'm not stepping down'': Deputy AG stands his ground after ECHR slams Cyprus in rape case

''I'm not stepping down'': Deputy AG stands his ground after ECHR slams Cyprus in rape case

Cyprus’ Deputy Attorney General, Savvas Angelides, has found himself at the center of a firestorm following a harsh ruling from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which condemned the way a rape case involving a young woman was handled by the Legal Service and pointed directly at him for comments described as sexist and prejudiced....

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Akaki’s watermelon dance returns, bring a napkin and an appetite

Akaki’s watermelon dance returns, bring a napkin and an appetite

If you're not a fan of watermelon, Akaki might not be your scene on July 25....

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Woman loses €18,760 in new wave of fake fine text scam

Woman loses €18,760 in new wave of fake fine text scam

A 62-year-old woman in Nicosia was scammed out of nearly €19,000 after falling victim to a fake text message claiming she owed a traffic fine, police said on Monday....

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Bizonal federation no longer unites both sides, says UN envoy

Bizonal federation no longer unites both sides, says UN envoy

The United Nations' personal envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, has warned that one of the biggest casualties of the failed peace talks in Crans Montana is the loss of a shared vision for the island’s future....

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Tourism revenue soars, but Cyprus still serves up too much ''junk'' on the plate

Tourism revenue soars, but Cyprus still serves up too much ''junk'' on the plate

According to the latest Traveller Survey, Cyprus brought in €304.2 million in tourism revenue this April, marking a 39.9% increase compared to April 2024, when revenue stood at €217.4 million....

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Fidias releases Tatar interview despite political firestorm

Fidias releases Tatar interview despite political firestorm

Cypriot MEP and YouTube personality Fidias Panayiotou has published a long-awaited and hotly debated interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, a move that’s triggered intense backlash across the island's political spectrum....

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Scorching temperatures continue with yellow warning in place

Scorching temperatures continue with yellow warning in place

A yellow warning for high temperatures will be in effect Tuesday from noon to 5 p.m., as the ongoing heatwave shows no signs of letting up....

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Millions in Cyprus pollution fees diverted from green goals, critics say

Millions in Cyprus pollution fees diverted from green goals, critics say

Cyprus has collected hundreds of millions of euros in pollution fees over recent years, costs passed on to electricity consumers, yet much of that revenue is not being directed toward climate or clean energy projects as mandated by the European Union, raising concerns among environmental experts....

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Aerial units join firefighters battling blaze in Paphos

Aerial units join firefighters battling blaze in Paphos

Firefighting efforts are intensifying as crews battle a blaze in wild vegetation and dry grass in the community of Galataria, Paphos District....

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Cyprus to open euthanasia bill debate in September as government prioritizes end-of-life care

Cyprus to open euthanasia bill debate in September as government prioritizes end-of-life care

Parliament will begin an article-by-article debate in September on a controversial bill to legalize medically assisted death, with a full vote expected in January 2026. However, the government maintains the move is premature without first expanding palliative care services....

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‘Pegasus-1’ reveals 350-meter column of natural gas

‘Pegasus-1’ reveals 350-meter column of natural gas

President Nikos Christodoulides was briefed Monday on a new natural gas discovery in the Republic of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), following a videoconference with ExxonMobil Vice President John Ardill....

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Who’s protecting the children? Not social services, critics say

Who’s protecting the children? Not social services, critics say

The recent case of a 22-month-old child in Limassol hospitalized with burns and signs of severe neglect has once again exposed serious flaws in Cyprus’ Social Welfare Services, a system meant to protect vulnerable children but increasingly criticized as unfit for purpose....

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AI and radar breathe new life Into Cyprus' search for the missing

AI and radar breathe new life Into Cyprus' search for the missing

Artificial intelligence and underground radar technology are being deployed in Cyprus to help find and identify people who went missing during some of the island’s darkest chapters, from the intercommunal violence of the 1960s to the Turkish invasion of 1974....

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Weekend drives just got easier with new Limassol–Saittas link

Weekend drives just got easier with new Limassol–Saittas link

If you’re heading out of Limassol this weekend, your drive just got a little easier....

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Doors open for global talent as Cyprus rolls out EU Blue Card

Doors open for global talent as Cyprus rolls out EU Blue Card

Starting Monday, July 7, non-EU professionals looking to live and work in Cyprus can officially apply for the EU Blue Card, a special residence and work permit for highly skilled workers....

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Cyprus hits highest power use of the year, and it’s still climbing

Cyprus hits highest power use of the year, and it’s still climbing

Electricity use across Cyprus hit a new high for this year during the lunchtime hours on Monday, as homes and businesses cranked up air conditioning to cope with the summer heat....

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Nine countries ease travel advisories while officials weigh new support for struggling hotels. Photo credit: booking.com
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Cyprus tourism slumps as British demand drops and bookings fall 60%

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Erdogan blames Cyprus issue and EU bias for stalled Turkey membership bid
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