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Ex-Cyprus football chief faces 25 charges including conflict of interest and money laundering

Ex-Cyprus football chief faces 25 charges including conflict of interest and money laundering

Former president of the Cyprus Football Association (Georgos Koumas) is facing a staggering 25 charges, spanning conflicts of interest, incompatibility with office, and money laundering, tied to activities dating from 2017 through June 2025....

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Outrage grows over Latchi hotel permit, authorities face criticism

Outrage grows over Latchi hotel permit, authorities face criticism

What once could be dismissed as a whiff of scandal has now become a full-blown controversy in Latchi, with the local Planning Authority in Paphos accused of acting as a “state within a state” in the approval of a hotel project that has repeatedly sidestepped the law....

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Road closures set as Limassol’s carnival parade takes over city Sunday

Road closures set as Limassol’s carnival parade takes over city Sunday

Costumes are coming out of closets, glitter is flying off shelves, and anticipation is building across Limassol as the island’s most flamboyant celebration shifts into high gear this weekend with its biggest parade of the season....

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Couple says they feel abandoned as disability, rent and cuts push them into squalor (video)

Couple says they feel abandoned as disability, rent and cuts push them into squalor (video)

A disabled woman and her husband say they are trapped in degrading living conditions without running water, struggling to survive on a tight income while waiting for help they say never comes, the latest case raising questions about whether the state safety net is failing the people it was built to protect....

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Erdogan says Turkey ''stopped the bloodshed'' in Cyprus

Erdogan says Turkey ''stopped the bloodshed'' in Cyprus

Recep Tayyip Erdogan opened a wide-ranging speech on Turkey’s past and present by pointing to Cyprus, telling an audience of soldiers’ families and veterans that Turkish forces “stopped the bloodshed” there, a remark that quickly drew attention as he framed it as part of a broader story about national struggle and survival....

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Lawmaker sounds alarm over ''harmful'' smokestack emissions at Dhekelia

Lawmaker sounds alarm over ''harmful'' smokestack emissions at Dhekelia

Toxic emissions that can harm human health are still billowing from the smokestacks of Cyprus’ Dhekelia power station after years of missed deadlines and repeated grace periods, a lawmaker warned Thursday, accusing authorities of letting the problem drag on while nearby residents pay the price....

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Friday forecast: The weather has finally entered its zen era

Friday forecast: The weather has finally entered its zen era

After all the excitement, a "weak high-pressure system" is finally settling in, which is basically the atmosphere taking a deep, calming breath....

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The island is drowning in concrete

The island is drowning in concrete

In idyllic corners across Cyprus, occupied and free alike, natural beauty has steadily given way to concrete and graceless construction....

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Cyprus nears EU average in road safety as fatalities continue to decline

Cyprus nears EU average in road safety as fatalities continue to decline

Cyprus performed close to the European Union average in road safety last year, according to the latest findings from the European Commission....

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One of the largest drug seizures in years with 190kg confiscated

One of the largest drug seizures in years with 190kg confiscated

Cyprus authorities have uncovered one of the largest drug consignments seen in recent years, seizing more than 190 kilograms of narcotics during a coordinated operation in Nicosia....

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EU asylum applications fall sharply in November 2025, Eurostat reports

EU asylum applications fall sharply in November 2025, Eurostat reports

New data released by the European Union’s statistical agency, Eurostat, indicates a notable decline in asylum requests across the EU in November 2025....

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Cyprus youth say their studies pay off in the workplace

Cyprus youth say their studies pay off in the workplace

More than half of young people in Cyprus say their education is closely connected to the work they do, according to new figures released by Eurostat....

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Meeting of eWise Cyprus Ltd – ESSO Gas Station Owners

Meeting of eWise Cyprus Ltd – ESSO Gas Station Owners

In an event that marks a new, dynamic era for the ESSO gas station network, the management of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited and its subsidiary, eWise Cyprus Ltd, discussed their vision and next steps with station owners on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Amathus Hotel in Limassol....

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With the support of Lidl Cyprus, 42.900€ were raised from the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society's Love Dinner

With the support of Lidl Cyprus, 42.900€ were raised from the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society's Love Dinner

With absolute success and great participation, the anniversary charity Love Dinner "Under the Lights of Love" was held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at The Landmark Nicosia Hotel, on the occasion of the completion of 50 years of service of the "Arodaphnousa" Palliative Care Centre....

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested in dramatic Sandringham raid

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested in dramatic Sandringham raid

In a dramatic turn, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested Thursday at his Sandringham estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office, just hours after turning 66....

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Patient stuck 11 hours in Nicosia A&E as audit exposes hospital chaos

Patient stuck 11 hours in Nicosia A&E as audit exposes hospital chaos

A midnight inspection of the General Hospitals of Nicosia and Limassol has exposed shocking gaps in patient care, from long ICU waits to a brand-new €1.5 million CT scanner that hasn’t even been used....

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Children's charity founder gets 9½-year sentence but can stay out of jail if he pays

Children's charity founder gets 9½-year sentence but can stay out of jail if he pays

The founder of Ark of the World, a well-known charity that runs homes and support programs for vulnerable children and families, has been handed a 9-and-a-half-year prison sentence after an appeals court found him guilty of a string of offenses linked to disciplinary practices inside the group’s facilities....

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AI could wipe out most office jobs within 18 months, tech leader warns

AI could wipe out most office jobs within 18 months, tech leader warns

Fears about artificial intelligence reshaping the job market are growing, especially among younger workers, as new figures and industry warnings suggest major changes could happen sooner than many expected....

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Justice minister meets British bases officials to boost crime-fighting cooperation

Justice minister meets British bases officials to boost crime-fighting cooperation

A meeting in Dhekelia this week brought together officials from the Sovereign Base Areas Administration and the Republic of Cyprus, with both sides zeroing in on one shared goal: stronger cooperation to tackle crime and security challenges....

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€1 billion worth of school fixes needed, but only €35 million in the budget

€1 billion worth of school fixes needed, but only €35 million in the budget

It would take about €1 billion for the government’s school construction unit to handle all the work it needs to do, its director told lawmakers, warning that current funding is nowhere near enough....

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Thursday forecast: The sky just remembered It’s supposed to be sunny

Thursday forecast: The sky just remembered It’s supposed to be sunny

The dramatic weather system that’s been hanging around like a lingering houseguest is finally packing its bags and heading northeast....

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Police sweep in Paphos leads to arrests of 19 illegal residents

Police sweep in Paphos leads to arrests of 19 illegal residents

A police operation carried out earlier today in the Paphos district led to the arrest of 19 individuals who were staying illegally in the Republic of Cyprus, authorities said....

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'Trans women are women', EU Parliament endorses full recognition of trans women

'Trans women are women', EU Parliament endorses full recognition of trans women

The European Parliament voted last week to approve a resolution affirming that trans women are women, as part of its recommendations for the European Union’s agenda at an upcoming United Nations women’s rights forum....

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Higher pay, higher recruitment age, and service extended to 57 for contract military

Higher pay, higher recruitment age, and service extended to 57 for contract military

The Council of Ministers approved a package of measures affecting Cyprus’s contract soldiers (SYOP) during its meeting on Tuesday, announcing changes aimed at strengthening staffing levels and improving incentives within the National Guard....

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EAC crews rush to restore power as severe weather causes multiple faults

EAC crews rush to restore power as severe weather causes multiple faults

Electricity Authority of Cyprus crews have been mobilized across the island as severe weather continues to trigger repeated power network faults, according to the organization’s spokesperson, Christina Papadopoulou....

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Suspected scammer arrested after luxury hotel stays charged at one cent

Suspected scammer arrested after luxury hotel stays charged at one cent

Spanish authorities have detained a 20-year-old man accused of exploiting a weakness in an online hotel booking system to secure high-end accommodation for almost nothing....

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Cyprus soap opera ends: Everyone’s innocent, again

Cyprus soap opera ends: Everyone’s innocent, again

We’ve reached the finale of one of the longest-running soap operas on our little island. The much-ballyhooed, shocking, twist-filled telenovela titled Al Jazeera, or as it’s sometimes called, This is Cyprus,...

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New 'pay-as-you-throw' plan could save you hundreds over landfill fees

New 'pay-as-you-throw' plan could save you hundreds over landfill fees

Cyprus is taking a bold step toward cutting household waste with a new ''Pay-As-You-Throw'' (ΠΟΠ) program set to launch in 2027, aiming to make trash disposal fairer while boosting recycling, Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou said Wednesday....

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Young worker critically hurt after 11-meter fall from roof in Paphos

Young worker critically hurt after 11-meter fall from roof in Paphos

A 21-year-old construction worker is fighting for his life after plunging from a rooftop Tuesday morning in Paphos, in what authorities say is the latest serious workplace accident under investigation....

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Ignore a siren, pay €3,000, or face jail

Ignore a siren, pay €3,000, or face jail

Drivers who hesitate to move for sirens could be costing lives, and police are warning the public that the law is clear: when an emergency vehicle approaches, you must make way immediately....

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