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15 September, 2025
 

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Cyprus launches competitive electricity market on October 1

Cyprus launches competitive electricity market on October 1

The Cypriot government will open a competitive electricity market on October 1, 2025, aiming to provide citizens and businesses with more affordable and reliable power while accelerating the island’s shift toward renewable energy....

EU pushes Turkey to release detained Greek Cypriots

EU pushes Turkey to release detained Greek Cypriots

Cyprus and European lawmakers are pressing for the release of five Greek Cypriots detained since July in the Turkish-occupied north of the island, condemning the arrests as illegal and politically motivated....

Poland shoots down Russian drones in ''act of aggression''

Poland shoots down Russian drones in ''act of aggression''

Poland’s armed forces shot down drones that crossed into its territory during Russia’s latest barrage against Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday, calling the incident an “act of aggression” against his country....

Weather forecast: Sunshine on tap, with clouds plotting cameos

Weather forecast: Sunshine on tap, with clouds plotting cameos

A seasonal low-pressure system has slipped in, making itself comfortable and tinkering with the skies....

Qatar condemns Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha

Qatar condemns Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha

Qatar condemned an Israeli airstrike Tuesday targeting Hamas leaders in its capital, calling it a “cowardly attack” and a violation of international law....

Parents concerned as storage rooms repurposed for classrooms in special schools

Parents concerned as storage rooms repurposed for classrooms in special schools

Parents of children with disabilities have raised concerns about facilities in special schools across Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, according to AKEL MP Christos Christofides....

France’s prime minister ousted as political turmoil deepens

France’s prime minister ousted as political turmoil deepens

French Prime Minister François Bayrou resigned Tuesday after losing a crushing confidence vote in parliament, the third head of government toppled in 14 months....

Families of children with disabilities left waiting months for benefits, commissioner says

Families of children with disabilities left waiting months for benefits, commissioner says

The Commissioner for the Protection of Children’s Rights, Despo Michaelidou, has condemned delays and the refusal to pay retroactive benefits for children with disabilities....

Eight arrested in Larnaca construction site sweep over illegal employment

Eight arrested in Larnaca construction site sweep over illegal employment

Authorities in Cyprus said that eight foreign nationals were detained after being caught working illegally at a construction site in Larnaca during a coordinated labor inspection....

Tornado touches down in Nicosia district

Tornado touches down in Nicosia district

A tornado swept through parts of the Nicosia district Tuesday, startling residents and leaving dramatic scenes captured on video....

How to fine law-abiding citizens: A Cyprus ''innovation''

How to fine law-abiding citizens: A Cyprus ''innovation''

What do you call a government that knowingly fines citizens who haven’t broken any laws? The Christodoulides government, of course. And how does it pull this off? Quite simply: when two of its ministers “team up.” ...

A welcome downpour in Troodos

A welcome downpour in Troodos

Cyprus got a refreshing taste of fall today as heavy rainfall drenched the Troodos Mountains, offering a welcome break from the lingering summer heat....

Lidl continues UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League partnerships after outstanding fan engagement

Lidl continues UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League partnerships after outstanding fan engagement

Last season, Lidl’s partnership with the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League saw 36 nations and 72 clubs unite across 342 matchdays, making Lidl the most visible sponsor of the competitions according to the Nielson Sports report * and bringing fans closer to the game they love....

Double your Rewards with MyPetrolina App & Alphamega Hypermarkets!

Double your Rewards with MyPetrolina App & Alphamega Hypermarkets!

Petrolina, in collaboration with Alphamega Hypermarkets, is rewarding everyday purchases with an exciting new promotion....

Eurolife Run in the Park

Eurolife Run in the Park

With a shared vision of promoting an active lifestyle, teamwork, and giving back, Eurolife and the Dro.Me.A. Racing Club invite everyone to embrace exercise and contribute to the fight of our fellow human beings. ...

Christodoulides in campaign mode since day 1

Christodoulides in campaign mode since day 1

President Nikos Christodoulides admits he’s been in ''campaign mode'' since the very first day of his presidency, a revelation that has fueled smirks in political circles and fresh criticism that he is more focused on re-election than governing....

Undercover sting nabs abbot in Greek antiquities smuggling scandal

Undercover sting nabs abbot in Greek antiquities smuggling scandal

An undercover police operation in northern Peloponnese has exposed an antiquities smuggling ring with a plot straight out of a crime thriller, and at the center of it all, the abbot of the famed Mega Spilaio Monastery....

Building boom in Larnaca as urban planning applications surge 53%

Building boom in Larnaca as urban planning applications surge 53%

Larnaca is seeing a construction boom. Between January and July 2025, the Larnaca District Government Organization (DGO) recorded a 53% jump in urban planning applications compared with the same period last year, highlighting growing interest in development and investment across the city and district....

Top Athens heart surgeon arrested over alleged cash demands

Top Athens heart surgeon arrested over alleged cash demands

Authorities in Athens have arrested the director of cardiac surgery at Hippocrates General Hospital over allegations that he demanded cash from patients....

Cyprus breakfast club brings UK veterans together

Cyprus breakfast club brings UK veterans together

On the first Saturday of every month, veterans gather at The Three Keys in Episkopi, not for drills, but for breakfast, laughs, and a chance to catch up....

The 6th Cyprus Cocktail Festival Shakes Up Nicosia!

The 6th Cyprus Cocktail Festival Shakes Up Nicosia!

N-ice Pure Ice Cubes proudly presents Cyprus’s premier cocktail event, returning for its sixth consecutive year! The festival takes over the area outside Nicosia’s Municipal Theatre on Thursday, October 9, promising an evening full of flavor, music, and creativity....

Cyprus workers to strike Thursday as government pushes ATA pay reform

Cyprus workers to strike Thursday as government pushes ATA pay reform

Cyprus’ Labor Minister Yiannis Panayiotou made a last-minute appeal to trade unions Wednesday, urging them to hold off on Thursday’s planned general strike as he unveiled the government’s updated framework for the automatic cost-of-living adjustment, known locally as the ATA....

Russian cancer vaccine shows promise, but Cyprus patients may face long wait

Russian cancer vaccine shows promise, but Cyprus patients may face long wait

Russia has announced that it is ready to test a cancer vaccine on humans after reporting strong results in laboratory studies. ...

''High Court'' in occupied area overturns detention of five Greek Cypriots

''High Court'' in occupied area overturns detention of five Greek Cypriots

The “high court” in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus has annulled a military court’s decision to keep five Greek Cypriots in detention for 13 days, according to reports by Turkish-Cypriot outlet Kıbrıs Postası....

Weather forecast: Clear skies on loan, afternoon clouds included

Weather forecast: Clear skies on loan, afternoon clouds included

A seasonal low-pressure system, teamed up with an unstable air mass, is busy shaping the day’s plot. Translation: sunny start, stormy interludes, and just enough breeze to test your patience....

Israel-Gaza tensions escalate as Netanyahu urges Gazans to ‘leave now’

Israel-Gaza tensions escalate as Netanyahu urges Gazans to ‘leave now’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged residents of Gaza City to “leave now” on Saturday, hours after Israel announced it would intensify airstrikes on the Palestinian territory, as a deadly shooting in Jerusalem left six people dead....

‘Blood Moon’ dominates night sky (PHOTOS)

‘Blood Moon’ dominates night sky (PHOTOS)

A rare total lunar eclipse drew sky watchers Sunday as the moon turned a deep red while passing through Earth’s shadow. ...

Man arrested in connection with Platres-Troodos forest fire

Man arrested in connection with Platres-Troodos forest fire

Authorities have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a forest fire in the Platres-Troodos area, officials said....

Fidias says Christodoulides dismissed his calls for education reforms

Fidias says Christodoulides dismissed his calls for education reforms

MEP Fidias Panayiotou says President Nikos Christodoulides brushed aside his proposals to improve schools, leaving him convinced that “once again nothing will change.”...

Greek taxi driver refuses Paralympic champion and her guide dog (VIDEO)

Greek taxi driver refuses Paralympic champion and her guide dog (VIDEO)

A taxi driver in Greece refused to take Paralympic swimmer Karolina Pelendritou and her guide dog, prompting sharp criticism after the athlete shared the encounter online....

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