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09 November, 2025
 

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Greek Cypriot trial in occupied Cyprus delayed again due to Turkish expert witness

Greek Cypriot trial in occupied Cyprus delayed again due to Turkish expert witness

The trial of five Greek Cypriots accused of entering a military zone in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus has been postponed to October 8, 2025....

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Cyprus court keeps Iranian asylum seeker behind bars

Cyprus court keeps Iranian asylum seeker behind bars

The Administrative Court of Appeal in Cyprus has upheld the detention of an Iranian national seeking international protection, reversing a lower court’s earlier ruling that had ordered his release....

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Mavrokolympos back in service: ''What we’re waiting for now is rain.''

Mavrokolympos back in service: ''What we’re waiting for now is rain.''

The Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, whose sudden damage earlier this year triggered water shortages and forced Cyprus to import mobile desalination units, has finally been repaired, authorities announced....

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Limassol hotel shooting sets off murder hunt across the divide

Limassol hotel shooting sets off murder hunt across the divide

A late-night shooting outside a luxury hotel in Limassol has left a 42-year-old Ukrainian man seriously injured, in what police believe was a violent fallout over money....

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From fall to foul play as police treat Limassol death as murder

From fall to foul play as police treat Limassol death as murder

Police in Limassol are investigating the death of a 31-year-old man as a premeditated murder after an autopsy suggested his injuries were not caused by a fall....

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Power shift: 17 companies enter Cyprus’ new electricity market

Power shift: 17 companies enter Cyprus’ new electricity market

For the first time in Cyprus, households and businesses will soon be able to choose who supplies their electricity. Starting today, 17 companies, ranging from homegrown startups to established energy providers, are stepping into the island’s brand-new competitive electricity market....

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Weather forecast: Clouds circling, winds flexing, seas complaining

Weather forecast: Clouds circling, winds flexing, seas complaining

A seasonal low-pressure system is steering the show today, making sure the weather doesn’t get too predictable....

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Cyprus and Mediterranean among world’s most climate-vulnerable regions

Cyprus and Mediterranean among world’s most climate-vulnerable regions

Cyprus and the wider Mediterranean are among the world’s most climate-sensitive regions, already experiencing hotter, drier summers, the island’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, said....

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Finance Minister warns GSI Project may be infeasible, making its funding risky

Finance Minister warns GSI Project may be infeasible, making its funding risky

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has raised concerns about the GSI electricity interconnection project, saying there is a risk if the government provides funding. He added that some studies suggest the project may not be viable....

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EMAK Commander: ''I had nightmares after the Limassol wildfires''

EMAK Commander: ''I had nightmares after the Limassol wildfires''

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

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24-year-old Syrian wanted by police for human smuggling

24-year-old Syrian wanted by police for human smuggling

Authorities have issued a public alert for 24-year-old Ihab Al Mistu from Syria, who is wanted in connection with ongoing investigations into human smuggling and related crimes....

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A new kind of human?

A new kind of human?

Evidently, there has always been a generation gap. It is entirely natural that younger people are born, come of age, and operate in environments that are slightly, considerably, or even radically different from those in which their parents and grandparents lived and were nurtured....

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Unfastened helmet suspected in man's fatal head trauma during motorcycle accident

Unfastened helmet suspected in man's fatal head trauma during motorcycle accident

A 34-year-old Syrian man died Sunday following a motorcycle collision in Limassol, with an autopsy revealing severe head trauma that police suspect may be linked to an improperly secured helmet....

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Cypriot tradition came to life at Alphamega Hypermarkets

Cypriot tradition came to life at Alphamega Hypermarkets

The 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival titled “Cypriot and Authentic” took place on Sunday, 28 September, at the outdoor area of Alphamega Engomi, attracting a large, enthusiastic crowd. Visitors of all ages enjoyed an authentic experience, full of flavours, music, games and images of Cypriot tradition that we all love and want to preserve....

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mind REset 2025: Lidl Cyprus activates the new generation against food waste

mind REset 2025: Lidl Cyprus activates the new generation against food waste

Lidl Cyprus, on the occasion of World Food Waste Day (September 29), launches the new theme of mind REset 2025 programme, an innovative environmental entrepreneurship educational programme....

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Minthis Unveils New Brand Film: Lasting Memories

Minthis Unveils New Brand Film: Lasting Memories

Minthis, the award-winning lifestyle resort nestled in the wine producing region of Paphos, proudly announces the release of its new brand film, Lasting Memories. ...

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ExxonMobil Cyprus grants €100,000 to support actions in the fire-hit region of Limassol

ExxonMobil Cyprus grants €100,000 to support actions in the fire-hit region of Limassol

Following the devastating wildfires that affected villages in the mountainous Limassol region last July, and after consultations with relevant stakeholders on practical assistance to the impacted areas, ExxonMobil has contributed a total of €100,000 to two organisations, supporting their commendable efforts....

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Nicosia streets shut for military parade Wednesday

Nicosia streets shut for military parade Wednesday

Motorists in Nicosia should plan ahead on Wednesday as several central streets will be closed for the city’s annual Military Parade....

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Social welfare strike disrupts services across Cyprus

Social welfare strike disrupts services across Cyprus

Social Welfare Services are on strike today, halting normal operations and leaving some citizens without key support as employees protest a government decision over disability program oversight....

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EU Investment Bank holds first board meeting in Cyprus

EU Investment Bank holds first board meeting in Cyprus

The top decision-makers of the European Investment Bank (EIB) are in Cyprus for their first board meeting in the country, shining a spotlight on the island as a key partner in European development....

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The weekend is over and it's time for the weather to get back to business

The weekend is over and it's time for the weather to get back to business

That seasonal low pressure is back, acting like the annoying colleague who insists on joining every conversation....

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Shifting political landscape as elections inch closer, poll points to unpredictability

Shifting political landscape as elections inch closer, poll points to unpredictability

With eight months to go until parliamentary elections, a new poll suggests Cyprus is heading for one of its most unpredictable contests in years....

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Financial strain and governance concerns top citizens’ worries in Cyprus

Financial strain and governance concerns top citizens’ worries in Cyprus

Price hikes and corruption set the agenda with 70% of respondents saying they are little to not at all satisfied with the performance of the current government....

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Labour Minister calms unions by outlining framework for ''ATA for All''

Labour Minister calms unions by outlining framework for ''ATA for All''

The minister tried to calm union concerns in order to avoid a second general strike....

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EU Parliament blocks Famagusta fact-finding mission

EU Parliament blocks Famagusta fact-finding mission

The European Parliament’s Petitions Committee has rejected a proposal for a fact-finding mission to the occupied city of Famagusta in the first half of 2026....

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Can the slogan “Free Palestine” be considered antisemitic?

Can the slogan “Free Palestine” be considered antisemitic?

Can the slogan “Free Palestine” be considered antisemitic? Three academics attempt to clarify the issue based on international law and conclude that the slogan does not fall under the definition of antisemitism....

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''Innocent until proven guilty'': Cyprus found in breach by ECHR

''Innocent until proven guilty'': Cyprus found in breach by ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights has found that Cyprus violated a man’s right to be presumed innocent, ordering the state to pay him €5,000 in damages....

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Deputy Fire Chief Michael: ''The girl left looking at the sky''

Deputy Fire Chief Michael: ''The girl left looking at the sky''

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

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Lawmakers back equal benefits for Paralympic athletes

Lawmakers back equal benefits for Paralympic athletes

Cyprus lawmakers unanimously approved legislation requiring the state’s sports authority to provide equal support to athletes with disabilities who achieve, or show promise of achieving, top results....

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The sky is making amends and the heat is calling it quits

The sky is making amends and the heat is calling it quits

Our weekly forecast is brought to you by the always-opinionated seasonal low pressure system, which is still loitering about, affecting the area with its particular brand of meteorological flair....

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A new air connection between Larnaca and Brussels is set to boost Cyprus’s accessibility as the country prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2026.
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Strategic link to Brussels: Aegean cleared for takeoff

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A new air connection between Larnaca and Brussels is set to boost Cyprus’s accessibility as the country prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2026.
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Strategic link to Brussels: Aegean cleared for takeoff

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