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Former Supreme Court judge denies shocking rape allegations

Former Supreme Court judge denies shocking rape allegations

A former Supreme Court judge has strongly rejected shocking public accusations linking him to sexual assault, calling them ''vile slander'' and saying he is ready to cooperate fully with authorities....

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Probe launched after firecrackers thrown across Nicosia line

Probe launched after firecrackers thrown across Nicosia line

Authorities are investigating reports that stones and firecrackers were thrown from the government-controlled side of Nicosia toward the occupied areas during April 1 commemorations, an incident officials warn could risk raising tensions along the island’s sensitive divide....

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How Cyprus became one of Europe’s HIV success stories

How Cyprus became one of Europe’s HIV success stories

Cyprus may be small, but when it comes to tackling HIV, the island is quietly leading the way in Europe....

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Petrolina Supports the ''Adopt a Family for Easter'' Campaign

Petrolina Supports the ''Adopt a Family for Easter'' Campaign

Petrolina supported this year's nationwide 'Adopt a Family for Easter' campaign, organised by the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC). True to its values and commitment to society, the company, with the active involvment of the Petrolina Community, helped support vulnerable families during the Easter period....

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Politics Blog: Missiles in the sky, scandals on the ground

Politics Blog: Missiles in the sky, scandals on the ground

We are living through scenes straight out of the Apocalypse. In the Middle East and on our little island. Locally and internationally. ...

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Cyprus braces for African dust after flight disruptions in Greece

Cyprus braces for African dust after flight disruptions in Greece

A thick wave of African dust sweeping across parts of Greece disrupted flights and darkened skies Wednesday, as authorities warned the same system is expected to reach Cyprus in the coming days....

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Good news for summer? Cyprus dams rise after days of heavy rain

Good news for summer? Cyprus dams rise after days of heavy rain

After months of concern over water reserves, Cyprus received a welcome boost this week as heavy rainfall from Storm Erminio significantly increased inflows into the island’s dams, a development officials say could help ease pressure ahead of the challenging summer season....

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Fuel prices set to drop Saturday after last-minute delay

Fuel prices set to drop Saturday after last-minute delay

A long-awaited reduction in fuel taxes meant to ease pressure on households will not begin Thursday as originally planned but instead take effect at midnight on April 4, giving fuel companies time to adjust prices before motorists see the savings....

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Humanity heads back to the moon as Artemis II launches

Humanity heads back to the moon as Artemis II launches

In a fiery evening launch that lit up Florida’s Space Coast, four astronauts blasted off Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission, beginning a 10-day journey that will carry them around the moon and back, the first crewed mission to venture into deep lunar space in more than 50 years....

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Thursday forecast: Erminio’s morning hangover

Thursday forecast: Erminio’s morning hangover

After a night of Erminio’s dramatic thunder and elevated dust levels, you might be waking up to a car that looks like it was dipped in a desert milkshake. The storm system that dominated our April 1st holiday is currently in its final act....

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UK families say IVF clinics in occupied Cyprus used wrong donors

UK families say IVF clinics in occupied Cyprus used wrong donors

A number of British families have come forward with serious concerns that fertility clinics in occupied Cyprus may have used incorrect sperm or egg donors during IVF treatment, raising questions about oversight and patient safety....

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Cyprus records unusually high thyroid cancer rates

Cyprus records unusually high thyroid cancer rates

A senior endocrinologist has said that thyroid cancer rates in Cyprus are significantly elevated compared with the rest of Europe, while stressing that current evidence does not connect this trend to regional conflicts....

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Government licenses Rock of Aphrodite as premium ad space

Government licenses Rock of Aphrodite as premium ad space

In a move officials are calling “innovative and mildly inevitable,” a Cyprus ministry has announced that the famed Rock of Aphrodite, long associated with myth and postcards your aunt keeps sending you, has officially been licensed as advertising space....

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Cyprus remains a key gateway as Europe’s ‘golden visa’ landscape shifts

Cyprus remains a key gateway as Europe’s ‘golden visa’ landscape shifts

As several European countries tighten or scrap their so-called “golden visa” schemes, Cyprus is emerging as one of the most stable and accessible options for investors seeking residency within the EU....

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April 1st forecast: A national holiday with a very loud guest list

April 1st forecast: A national holiday with a very loud guest list

Today is April 1st, a day of heavy national significance as Cyprus remembers the EOKA fighters and the start of the campaign against British rule. But while the parades and memorials are the official focus, the atmosphere is busy hosting a low-pressure system named ERMINIO....

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The journalism crisis in Cyprus

The journalism crisis in Cyprus

Dear journalist friends, the occasion for this piece is the deeply unfortunate interview conducted by the otherwise highly accomplished Yiannakis Karekles with Fidias Panayiotou....

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Cyprus sets course for offshore gas production by 2027-2028

Cyprus sets course for offshore gas production by 2027-2028

Cyprus is aiming to begin producing natural gas from offshore reserves between late 2027 and early 2028, according to Energy Minister Michalis Damianos. ...

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Cyprus labour costs rise to €21.7 an hour in 2025, EU data shows

Cyprus labour costs rise to €21.7 an hour in 2025, EU data shows

New figures released by Eurostat show that Cyprus recorded an average hourly labour cost of €21.7 in 2025, with non-wage expenses accounting for just under one-fifth of total labour costs....

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Pentakomo residents demand action over escalating waste and pollution crisis (video)

Pentakomo residents demand action over escalating waste and pollution crisis (video)

Frustration is mounting among residents of Pentakomo, a community increasingly burdened by severe environmental degradation linked to nearby waste management operations....

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Owe social insurance? New repayment plan could offer thousands a financial lifeline

Owe social insurance? New repayment plan could offer thousands a financial lifeline

Thousands of workers, freelancers and small business owners struggling with unpaid social insurance contributions could soon get a second chance to settle their debts, without immediate legal consequences....

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Investors face new approval process under Cyprus FDI law

Investors face new approval process under Cyprus FDI law

Cyprus is putting new guardrails on foreign investment, introducing a system that will allow the government to review certain international business deals before they are finalized....

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Fake €50 notes circulating across Cyprus, police warn

Fake €50 notes circulating across Cyprus, police warn

Police are warning the public to keep a close eye on their cash after counterfeit €50 banknotes were detected across all districts of the Republic of Cyprus....

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Four arrested in Nicosia in string of construction site burglaries

Four arrested in Nicosia in string of construction site burglaries

Police have arrested four people, including three men and one woman, following a coordinated operation linked to multiple burglaries at construction sites across the Nicosia district over the past three weeks....

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Honoring Cypriot tradition at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Honoring Cypriot tradition at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, honoring Cypriot tradition and as part of its study and research into our intangible cultural heritage, continues this annual tribute in collaboration with Florentia Kythreotou and invites you to an interactive workshop dedicated to the Cypriot Easter table and the ideal wine and food pairings....

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Cyprus CEOs highlight key skills shortage as a top concern

Cyprus CEOs highlight key skills shortage as a top concern

The findings of the 15th Annual PwC Cyprus CEO Survey, in which 77 business leaders from Cyprus participated this year, provide valuable insights into the challenges and risks shaping the business environment....

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Three months, zero answers: Controversial political video still ''under investigation''

Three months, zero answers: Controversial political video still ''under investigation''

Three months after a controversial video surfaced online, promising to expose political secrets, authorities are still “investigating” it, at least according to official statements....

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4 attacks in 5 months: Limassol businessman targeted again

4 attacks in 5 months: Limassol businessman targeted again

For the fourth time in roughly five months, a well-known 40-year-old businessman from Limassol has found himself in the crosshairs of crime....

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Cyprus-linked firms tied to €25.8M Russian construction fraud, investigation finds

Cyprus-linked firms tied to €25.8M Russian construction fraud, investigation finds

A new investigation by the Cyprus Investigative Reporting Network (CIReN) reveals that companies based in Cyprus were linked to a €25.8 million fraud case involving Russia’s construction sector....

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Why 2026 Is the Year to Trade Tradition for a European Easter Escape

Why 2026 Is the Year to Trade Tradition for a European Easter Escape

For many in Cyprus, Easter has long been defined by familiarity. The scent of home cooking, visits to family villages, and quiet retreats to the mountains shape the season. It is a time rooted in tradition, where travel rarely extends beyond a domestic staycation....

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Excellence in Tourism: Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort Honored with the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award 2025

Excellence in Tourism: Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort Honored with the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award 2025

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has been honored with the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for 2025, recognizing its outstanding service quality, facilities, and overall guest experience....

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