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Weekend bliss: Sunshine, sea breezes and a little bit of cloud

Weekend bliss: Sunshine, sea breezes and a little bit of cloud

It’s Friday, Cyprus! That means one thing—the weekend is just around the corner! And guess what? The weather is shaping up to be pretty nice, with just a little drama in the skies today....

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59-year-old imprisoned for importing 2 kilograms of cocaine

59-year-old imprisoned for importing 2 kilograms of cocaine

A 59-year-old woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court for illegally importing approximately 2 kilograms of cocaine....

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Australian lawyer at €800 a day and ''The Slanderer'' on the horizon

Australian lawyer at €800 a day and ''The Slanderer'' on the horizon

The Anti-Corruption Authority's investigating allegations made by journalist and author Makarios Drousiotis....

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Cyprus ended 2024 with a banking boom as loans and deposits surged

Cyprus ended 2024 with a banking boom as loans and deposits surged

Cyprus closed out 2024 with a surge in banking activity, as both loans and deposits saw substantial increases, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). ...

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Tragedy on Cyprus roads as two young lives lost in separate crashes

Tragedy on Cyprus roads as two young lives lost in separate crashes

Two tragic road accidents within hours of each other have left two young lives lost, sparking renewed concerns over road safety in Cyprus....

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Cyprus vs. bureaucracy: Can the red tape finally be cut?

Cyprus vs. bureaucracy: Can the red tape finally be cut?

For years, bureaucracy has been a major roadblock for businesses in Cyprus. ...

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US and Russian figure skaters among dozens dead in mid air crash over DC

US and Russian figure skaters among dozens dead in mid air crash over DC

A tragic mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., has left at least 30 people dead after an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people crashed into the Potomac River....

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Asylum seeker detained at airport for months ordered released

Asylum seeker detained at airport for months ordered released

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has ordered the immediate release of an asylum seeker who had been detained at Larnaca airport since November. The ruling was made on January 23, 2025, after the applicant, an individual from Uganda, challenged his continued detention....

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Traffic delays expected again on Limassol-Nicosia highway this weekend

Traffic delays expected again on Limassol-Nicosia highway this weekend

After last weekend's frustrating delays for drivers, another set of roadworks is set to affect travel this weekend on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway. ...

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Christodoulides unveils ambitious plans in State of the Union address

Christodoulides unveils ambitious plans in State of the Union address

President Nicos Christodoulides has outlined a sweeping reform plan for 2025, aiming to enhance governance, strengthen security, and accelerate digital transformation. ...

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Partly cloudy with a side of maybe

Partly cloudy with a side of maybe

Good morning, sun chasers and cloud watchers! Today, Mother Nature is serving up a mostly clear sky with just a sprinkle of breeze—nothing too dramatic, just a polite 3 to 4 Beaufort from the northeast to southeast....

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Inspiring compassion for animals and hope for prisoners

Inspiring compassion for animals and hope for prisoners

The Animal Party Cyprus recently extended its message of love to all people and all creatures....

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Paphos crematorium plans go up in smoke

Paphos crematorium plans go up in smoke

The construction of Cyprus’ first crematorium, planned for the Paphos region, has been pushed back to 2026....

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The decay of Limni Pier: A forgotten landmark in Paphos (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

The decay of Limni Pier: A forgotten landmark in Paphos (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

Limni Pier, located on the coast near Polis Chrysochous, is a relic of Cyprus’s industrial past....

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Schools in Dromolaxia-Meneou face closure

Schools in Dromolaxia-Meneou face closure

Twelve schools in the Dromolaxia-Meneou municipality in are at risk of closure on Monday due to a strike by school staff over unpaid wages....

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Car of 26-year-old set on fire Paramytha

Car of 26-year-old set on fire Paramytha

Police were alerted in the early hours of the morning to a fire that had engulfed a vehicle in the village of Paramytha....

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UK bank closures could disrupt British expats in Cyprus

UK bank closures could disrupt British expats in Cyprus

Lloyds Banking Group is shutting 136 more branches across the UK, continuing a long trend of high street bank closures. ...

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Eddie the dog continues his recovery after Paphos abuse incident (video)

Eddie the dog continues his recovery after Paphos abuse incident (video)

The investigation into the disturbing case of dog abuse in Paphos is still ongoing, following the discovery of Eddie, a dog found abandoned in a rubbish bin on January 16. ...

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Cyprus’ housing is in crisis as foreign buyers take over the market

Cyprus’ housing is in crisis as foreign buyers take over the market

As housing becomes an increasingly pressing issue for the majority of Cypriots, Parliament is opening up a debate on the surge in real estate purchases by third-country nationals....

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An antipsychotic medication has been unavailable for three months now in Cyprus

An antipsychotic medication has been unavailable for three months now in Cyprus

A three-month shortage of the antipsychotic medication Seroquel (quetiapine) has been reported in the Cypriot market....

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''Police have never seen a child so badly abused...''

''Police have never seen a child so badly abused...''

The atmosphere outside the Heraklion courthouse is tense as people gather to await the testimonies of the 26-year-old mother and her 44-year-old partner for the abuse of little Angelos, who is fighting for his life in the ICU of Heraklion University General Hospital....

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Finally! The night we've all been waiting for! (No, not Eurovision)

Finally! The night we've all been waiting for! (No, not Eurovision)

Finally! The night we've all been waiting for. Tonight at 7 p.m., Cyprus will witness a grand moment—not the Eurovision finals, but something equally thrilling (or so we’re told)....

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UN envoy heads to Cyprus for crucial talks on peace process

UN envoy heads to Cyprus for crucial talks on peace process

UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo is set to visit Cyprus on February 10 for meetings with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, as the push for progress on the Cyprus issue continues. ...

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A night of glamour, gourmet delights, and the best restaurants in Cyprus

A night of glamour, gourmet delights, and the best restaurants in Cyprus

Food lovers, restaurateurs, and top chefs gathered last night at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia for what has become the most anticipated event in Cyprus’ culinary calendar—the Wiz 50 Best Restaurants Awards....

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A breezy, sunny stretch with a hint of weekend mystery

A breezy, sunny stretch with a hint of weekend mystery

Good news, sun lovers—mild high pressure is keeping things bright and cheerful today! Expect mostly clear skies with a gentle breeze blowing from the northeast to southeast at 3 to 4 Beaufort....

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Trump pushes for federal workforce cuts—A move Cyprus could learn from

Trump pushes for federal workforce cuts—A move Cyprus could learn from

President Donald Trump is making big changes in the U.S. government, offering federal employees a deal to leave their jobs if they don’t want to return to the office. T...

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Aqua King takes the throne!

Aqua King takes the throne!

Get your costumes ready and your dancing shoes on because the most joyful, colorful, and sea-splashed celebration is coming! The Famagusta Carnival 2025 is making waves, and this year’s royal ruler has been revealed – actor Alkis Christou ...

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Improving education and safety: Key plans from the Minister of Education

Improving education and safety: Key plans from the Minister of Education

Athina Michaelidou highlighted today the importance of a collective effort in addressing school violence....

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Farmers urged to milk opportunities for Halloumi's future

Farmers urged to milk opportunities for Halloumi's future

Goat and sheep farmers must work strategically to overcome seasonal challenges and meet growing demands for PDO Halloumi....

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Turkey announces killing of 15 Kurdish fighters

Turkey announces killing of 15 Kurdish fighters

Turkey announced today that it had killed 13 Kurdish fighters in northern Syria and two in Iraq....

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