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14 September, 2025
 

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Cyprus records one of EU’s lowest drowning death rates in 2022

Cyprus records one of EU’s lowest drowning death rates in 2022

Cyprus was among the four European Union countries with the fewest drowning deaths in 2022, according to data released Tuesday by Eurostat....

Cyprus wildfire boss was in Australia during deadly blaze

Cyprus wildfire boss was in Australia during deadly blaze

As raging wildfires swept through Cyprus last month, killing two people and devastating communities, the official tasked with coordinating the state’s wildfire response was more than 13,000 kilometers away in Australia....

''Order! Order!'' John Bercow Joins Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

''Order! Order!'' John Bercow Joins Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Known for his booming calls of ''Order! Order!'' in the House of Commons, John Bercow, one of the most recognizable figures in British politics, will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit this October....

Who set Troodos on fire? Spoiler alert: It wasn’t the trees’ fault

Who set Troodos on fire? Spoiler alert: It wasn’t the trees’ fault

Let me kick things off with two completely unrelated questions: When exactly are all 13 mobile desalination units finally going to start working? ...

Bigger, smarter, greener: Alphamega’s new superstore is coming to Engomi

Bigger, smarter, greener: Alphamega’s new superstore is coming to Engomi

Retail giant Alphamega has secured planning permission for its brand-new, privately owned flagship store in Engomi, marking a major step forward in a project estimated to cost over €30 million....

Danish zoo asks for pet donations to feed the lions and lynxes

Danish zoo asks for pet donations to feed the lions and lynxes

A zoo in Denmark is under fire and getting more than a few raised eyebrows after it publicly asked for donations of small pets to feed its larger animals. Yes, you read that right....

''I'm 10 years old and I love torturing cats''

''I'm 10 years old and I love torturing cats''

It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: a child proudly declaring a love for torturing cats. But this isn’t fiction; it’s a message posted inside an encrypted online group, part of a horrifying international network of animal abusers exposed by a recent BBC investigation....

Want to visit the U.S.? You might have to pay a $15,000 deposit first

Want to visit the U.S.? You might have to pay a $15,000 deposit first

Planning a vacation or business trip to the U.S.? You might want to check your bank account first....

Sun, heat, and a hint of breeze: Summer keeps flexing this week

Sun, heat, and a hint of breeze: Summer keeps flexing this week

Okay, here it is, no frills, because my brain is already in vacation mode and honestly? Same energy as this weather:...

Disability group accuses Paralimni Municipality of discrimination on beaches

Disability group accuses Paralimni Municipality of discrimination on beaches

The Cyprus Confederation of Organizations of the Disabled (KYSOA) has condemned what it calls the Municipality of Paralimni’s “continuing discriminatory behavior” toward people with disabilities on the area’s beaches....

Foot-and-mouth disease ravages livestock in Turkey

Foot-and-mouth disease ravages livestock in Turkey

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is sweeping through livestock in Ardahan and surrounding areas in northeastern Turkey, alarming farmers who are losing animals and income, Turkish media reported Monday....

Cyprus and the U.S. team up courtside as EuroBasket hype builds

Cyprus and the U.S. team up courtside as EuroBasket hype builds

As Cyprus gears up for EuroBasket action, basketball isn’t just heating up on the court; it’s also sparking some international teamwork off of it....

Swimmer found dead after search and rescue operation off Larnaca coast

Swimmer found dead after search and rescue operation off Larnaca coast

A Cypriot swimmer died Monday morning after disappearing in the waters off Finikoudes Beach, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation by authorities....

Gunfire damages Paphos Transport Department, Police investigating

Gunfire damages Paphos Transport Department, Police investigating

Police are investigating after bullet damage was discovered Monday at the Department of Road Transport’s technical inspection hangar in Paphos....

From Chelsea to Cyprus: David Luiz joins Pafos FC in surprise transfer

From Chelsea to Cyprus: David Luiz joins Pafos FC in surprise transfer

In a jaw-dropping move that has stunned the football world, former Chelsea and Brazil star David Luiz has signed with Pafos FC, bringing global star power to the shores of Cyprus....

''All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others'' -George Orwell

''All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others'' -George Orwell

Our young Nikos is a career diplomat, which means he’s developed a handy little skill: telling everyone exactly what they want to hear....

Back to School with amazing prizes from Alphamega Hypermarkets

Back to School with amazing prizes from Alphamega Hypermarkets

As September and the beginning of the new school year approach, Alphamega Hypermarkets stand by students and their parents alike for yet another year, offering everything they need to be fully set for the new school year....

''They didn’t deserve to die like this''

''They didn’t deserve to die like this''

“You found your way to paradise in the most painful way… a way you didn’t deserve.”...

Pressure mounts on Christodoulides after fire response fumble

Pressure mounts on Christodoulides after fire response fumble

The government's delayed response to the deadly Limassol wildfire is turning into a political headache for President Nikos Christodoulides, with coalition partners backing him but warning they won’t stay silent in the face of mistakes....

Firefighting jobs approved after Limassol fire, a little too late

Firefighting jobs approved after Limassol fire, a little too late

Months before a deadly wildfire tore through the hills of Limassol, the Forestry Department was pleading for help. They needed firefighters. They needed boots on the ground. They needed them by April....

Debt dispute ends in kidnapping

Debt dispute ends in kidnapping

What began as a troubling tip from a concerned roommate led police to a chilling discovery in a warehouse in Ypsonas early Sunday morning: two men tied hand and foot, allegedly kidnapped over unpaid debts....

Clouds are on vacation and heat is on duty: Expect clear skies and spicy temps today

Clouds are on vacation and heat is on duty: Expect clear skies and spicy temps today

Happy Monday, weather warriors! Put away those umbrellas and grab your sunglasses (and maybe a fan), because Mother Nature is in a mostly good mood today....

A farewell from the fault line

A farewell from the fault line

On a scorching Tuesday morning, I drove through a place I had never been before…not really. The UN buffer zone between the Republic and the Turkish-occupied north is often spoken about, reported on, even filmed. But driving through it? That’s something else entirely....

Kittens abandoned in Strovolos Linear Park raise concerns over animal welfare

Kittens abandoned in Strovolos Linear Park raise concerns over animal welfare

The Municipality of Strovolos is urging residents to stop abandoning animals after several kittens were found deserted in the town’s Linear Park earlier this week....

41-year-old overturns car in Paphos while drunk and driving without license

41-year-old overturns car in Paphos while drunk and driving without license

A 41-year-old man is accused of multiple serious traffic offenses following a crash in the Paphos district early Sunday....

Palestinian Ambassador meets Cyprus Foreign Minister to discuss Gaza crisis and support

Palestinian Ambassador meets Cyprus Foreign Minister to discuss Gaza crisis and support

Palestinian Ambassador to Cyprus Abdallah Attari met Friday with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and seek support from the island nation....

Boy, 6, seriously injured in 30-foot fall from window in Nicosia

Boy, 6, seriously injured in 30-foot fall from window in Nicosia

A 6-year-old boy was seriously injured early Sunday after falling from a height of about nine meters (30 feet) in Nicosia, authorities said....

Priest uses smart bell to help evacuate village during Limassol wildfire (VIDEO)

Priest uses smart bell to help evacuate village during Limassol wildfire (VIDEO)

Father Fotios of Lofou told Kathimerini how a village bell and a mobile app helped alert residents to evacuate during the Limassol wildfire....

Police track down and rescue tourist trapped in vegetation near Paphos coast

Police track down and rescue tourist trapped in vegetation near Paphos coast

Police in Paphos rescued a 61-year-old foreign man Friday night after he called for help but was unable to give his exact location....

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