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Heathrow Airport shutdown sparks chaos – flights from Larnaca canceled

Heathrow Airport shutdown sparks chaos – flights from Larnaca canceled

A major power outage at Heathrow Airport has thrown international travel into disarray, grounding thousands of flights and leaving passengers stranded....

Here’s where the 11 new ATMs will be installed in Cyprus

Here’s where the 11 new ATMs will be installed in Cyprus

The two major banks in Cyprus, Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank, are moving forward with agreements made with President Christodoulides....

Should European tourists be worried about taking a road trip in the U.S.?

Should European tourists be worried about taking a road trip in the U.S.?

For many Europeans, a road trip through the U.S. has long been a bucket-list experience—crossing vast landscapes, exploring iconic cities, and discovering the country’s diverse culture....

Trump moves to dismantle the Department of Education

Trump moves to dismantle the Department of Education

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise....

Nicosia Mayor sounds alarm over city's financial crisis

Nicosia Mayor sounds alarm over city's financial crisis

Nicosia’s mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, has raised the alarm over the capital’s financial situation, warning that without immediate state support, the municipality will struggle to meet its obligations. ...

Prices drop for most basic goods, but fresh produce keep climbing

Prices drop for most basic goods, but fresh produce keep climbing

Good news for shoppers—most basic goods saw a price drop in February, according to the latest Consumer Price Observatory report from the Consumer Protection Service. However, if you're buying fresh vegetables and greens, you might have noticed your grocery bill going up....

Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a penthouse in Strovolos, and apartment building in Paralimni as well as other exceptional residential real estate opportunities in Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos, and Famagusta....

Consulco’s London Credit Fund Launches Compartment C:

Consulco’s London Credit Fund Launches Compartment C:

Consulco is delighted to announce the launch of Investment Compartment C, the newest sub-fund of the London Credit Fund. ...

EU Mayors show solidarity with İmamoğlu as protests continue (video)

EU Mayors show solidarity with İmamoğlu as protests continue (video)

On the second day of protests outside Istanbul’s city hall, mayors from several European Union cities have united in support of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul who was arrested earlier this week. ...

Big win in Cyprus: €100,000 ticket hits Joker draw!

Big win in Cyprus: €100,000 ticket hits Joker draw!

A lucky ticket holder in Limassol is waking up to some exciting news today! One of the winning tickets in the second category of yesterday’s Joker draw was played right here in Cyprus, bringing in a cool €100,000!...

Heathrow Airport shuts down due to nearby fire, flights diverted

Heathrow Airport shuts down due to nearby fire, flights diverted

London’s Heathrow Airport, the busiest in the UK, has been forced to close until at least midnight following a major power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation....

Here comes the sun… almost!

Here comes the sun… almost!

Spring is knocking… but winter won’t let go just yet!...

 What’s behind the increase in waste and property taxes in Engomi?

What’s behind the increase in waste and property taxes in Engomi?

Nicosia’s Mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, explained the decision to increase waste and property taxes in Engomi....

Limassol General Hospital enters a new era with major upgrades

Limassol General Hospital enters a new era with major upgrades

Limassol General Hospital is undergoing significant modernization to enhance patient care and service efficiency....

Storm uproots tree, bringing down EAC power lines (PHOTOS)

Storm uproots tree, bringing down EAC power lines (PHOTOS)

Severe weather conditions have been affecting the Paphos district since Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds....

Hang up or pay up: Tougher penalties for drivers using phones

Hang up or pay up: Tougher penalties for drivers using phones

Drivers caught holding a mobile phone while driving could soon face stricter financial penalties if a proposal by the Police, expected to be submitted for legislation, becomes law....

Nearly 1 in 5 households in Cyprus unable to keep homes warm

Nearly 1 in 5 households in Cyprus unable to keep homes warm

A recent European report has shed light on a concerning issue in Cyprus: nearly one in five households is struggling to keep their homes warm....

26 state plots for new livestock units to boost sheep and goat farming

26 state plots for new livestock units to boost sheep and goat farming

Cyprus is taking significant steps to strengthen its sheep and goat farming industry with the announcement of 26 state-owned plots available for the construction of new livestock units....

Ex-Health Minister Pamboridis warns of efforts to weaken GESY

Ex-Health Minister Pamboridis warns of efforts to weaken GESY

Former Health Minister Giorgos Pamboridis has made explosive claims about attempts to undermine Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY), warning that financial and political interests are working behind the scenes to weaken the public healthcare scheme....

Eddie Jordan, former F1 boss, dies at 76

Eddie Jordan, former F1 boss, dies at 76

Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula 1 team owner and beloved BBC racing commentator, has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with prostate cancer. His family confirmed that he died peacefully in Cape Town on March 20, 2025, with loved ones by his side....

Teen shot with airgun for 'ruining’ bonfire party

Teen shot with airgun for 'ruining’ bonfire party

Police are investigating an attack on an 18-year-old in Limassol, where he was beaten and shot with an airgun allegedly because the suspects feared he would "ruin" their bonfire party. ...

Cyprus accused of migrant pushbacks amid deadly shipwreck

Cyprus accused of migrant pushbacks amid deadly shipwreck

A tragic shipwreck off Cape Greco has reignited the debate over Cyprus’ handling of migration, just as the government claimed to have successfully tackled the issue....

Turkish fighter jets violate Cyprus airspace—again

Turkish fighter jets violate Cyprus airspace—again

As diplomatic efforts to revive Cyprus reunification talks were unfolding in Geneva, Turkish fighter jets once again violated the Republic of Cyprus’ airspace, underscoring Ankara’s continued provocations....

Hidden fortune found in squalid Paphos home

Hidden fortune found in squalid Paphos home

A shocking discovery was made in Paphos when municipal workers, responding to a welfare case, found thousands of Cyprus pounds stuffed in garbage bags inside a home where a woman had been living in squalor. Alongside the money, pieces of jewelry were also uncovered....

The best bank to ever come out of Cyprus?

The best bank to ever come out of Cyprus?

The management of Hellenic Bank has set an ambitious goal for the new structure that will emerge in the coming months following its consolidation with Eurobank Cyprus....

Rain, snow, and the universal law of ''drizzle-induced traffic chaos''

Rain, snow, and the universal law of ''drizzle-induced traffic chaos''

Good morning and welcome to Thursday, March 20, 2025! If you thought spring meant sunshine and blooming flowers, well, Cyprus has other plans....

Cyprus Environmental Movement sounds alarm over deteriorating condition of Akrotiri Salt Lake

Cyprus Environmental Movement sounds alarm over deteriorating condition of Akrotiri Salt Lake

The Cyprus Environmental Movement has issued an urgent call for help regarding the Akrotiri Salt Lake, warning that one of the country’s last major wetlands is on the brink of extinction due to human activities driven by the profit motives of a few entrepreneurs....

Students use their creative touch to design Run for Autism Half Marathon medal

Students use their creative touch to design Run for Autism Half Marathon medal

The medal for the upcoming ''Run for Autism Half Marathon,'' scheduled for Sunday, April 6, was unveiled at a press conference in Ayia Napa on March 18....

Toilet trouble: Two men convicted in £4.75M gold toilet heist at Blenheim Palace

Toilet trouble: Two men convicted in £4.75M gold toilet heist at Blenheim Palace

Two men have been convicted for their roles in the audacious theft of a fully functional 18-carat gold toilet, valued at £4.75 million, from Blenheim Palace in September 2019....

Hellenic Seaplanes sets sights on launching Cyprus’ first seaplane routes

Hellenic Seaplanes sets sights on launching Cyprus’ first seaplane routes

Cyprus, with its strategic geographical position, has the potential to become a key hub for seaplane routes, both domestically and across the Eastern Mediterranean....

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