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16 September, 2025
 

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Cyprus launches program for children with behavioral challenges

Cyprus launches program for children with behavioral challenges

Cyprus is launching a pilot program in September for alternative schooling for children with extreme behavioral issues, the Education Minister said Friday....

Cypriots feel downbeat amid global events

Cypriots feel downbeat amid global events

A recent survey conducted by the Cyprus Association of Opinion Poll and Market Research Enterprises (SEDEAK) has revealed a prevailing sense of pessimism among Cypriots regarding the future of Cyprus...

MFA reinstates overseas Cypriots service

MFA reinstates overseas Cypriots service

The Service for Overseas and Repatriated Cypriots is reintegrated into the structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following a relevant decision of the Council of Ministers....

Archbishop George calls for thorough investigation into monastery scandal

Archbishop George calls for thorough investigation into monastery scandal

Archbishop George of Cyprus has issued a statement addressing the scandal surrounding the Avvakum Monastery, expressing his commitment to a thorough investigation into the matter....

KEDIPES successfully sells €58.4M portfolio to reduce debt

KEDIPES successfully sells €58.4M portfolio to reduce debt

The Cyprus Asset Management Company (KEDIPES) announced Thursday the successful completion of a sale of performing and restructured loan portfolios to Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited, with a combined gross book value of €58.4 million as of December 31, 2022....

Police spokesman updates Avvakoum Monastery investigation

Police spokesman updates Avvakoum Monastery investigation

Police Spokesman Christos Andreou provided updates on the ongoing investigation into the Monastery of Saint Abbacum, highlighting significant developments in the case....

AFP: Humanitarian aid ship spotted off Gaza coast

AFP: Humanitarian aid ship spotted off Gaza coast

In a significant development, the first aid vessel en route to the Gaza Strip through a recently established maritime corridor has been spotted off the coast of the conflict-stricken territory, according to an AFP journalist's report....

Limassol bust unveils alleged money laundering operation

Limassol bust unveils alleged money laundering operation

In a targeted operation, Limassol's Organized Crime Unit (OPE) swooped in on a suspected money laundering operation, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of significant sums of cash....

Vasilikos LNG project defenders hit back amid accusations

Vasilikos LNG project defenders hit back amid accusations

In response to mounting skepticism, the CMC Administration issued a resolute defense of the CPP-METRON Consortium Ltd's ability to undertake the Vasilikos LNG Receiving and Regasification Terminal project. ...

Over 3800 households apply for 'Photovoltaics for All' project

Over 3800 households apply for 'Photovoltaics for All' project

According to data from the Renewable Energy Fund, 3863 applications have been submitted by households to participate in the "Photovoltaics for All" project....

Alleged accomplice arrested in €7.8M money laundering case

Alleged accomplice arrested in €7.8M money laundering case

Authorities in Cyprus have identified a potential accomplice in the high-profile money laundering case involving a 31-year-old Ukrainian woman. The woman,...

Former President George Vassiliou hospitalized

Former President George Vassiliou hospitalized

Former President of the Republic, George Vassiliou, was admitted to Nicosia General Hospital on Thursday night due to a health issue, according to sources familiar with the situation....

Sunshine, showers, and serenity

Sunshine, showers, and serenity

Expect a partly cloudy day with occasional clouds passing by. Isolated showers and brief thunderstorms are likely, particularly in the western and northern regions initially, spreading gradually to mountainous areas and the eastern half of the island. ...

House, commercial, and residential land for sale by AstroBank

House, commercial, and residential land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a house in Strovolos, and commercial and residential land in Nicosia, Famagusta, and Paphos....

Cyprus rocked by abbey scandal

Cyprus rocked by abbey scandal

Cyprus is grappling with the fallout from a series of unsettling revelations involving the Abbey of Avvakum, a scandal that has implicated the state, the Church of Cyprus, and the nation’s political sphere, raising serious questions about oversight, responsibility, and the need for swift action....

U.S. troops en route to Gaza to construct humanitarian aid pier

U.S. troops en route to Gaza to construct humanitarian aid pier

In a pivotal effort to deliver urgently needed humanitarian aid to Gaza, hundreds of U.S. troops are mobilizing to construct a substantial floating pier off the war-torn enclave's coast. ...

Woman denies beating allegations, claims video doctored

Woman denies beating allegations, claims video doctored

In response to the recent release of a video by Sigma's ''Protoselido'' show, depicting an alleged altercation at the Holy Monastery of Saint Avvakoum in Fterikoudi, a woman featured in the footage has come forward with her version of events....

Christodoulides to FT: Aid to Gaza was a ''moral duty''

Christodoulides to FT: Aid to Gaza was a ''moral duty''

The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides has told the Financial Times that it was a “moral duty” to pursue the delivery of aid to Gaza via the sea....

Aid ship on track to reach Gaza before noon tomorrow

Aid ship on track to reach Gaza before noon tomorrow

The World Central Kitchen's vessel, ''Open Arms,'' laden with crucial humanitarian aid bound for Gaza, is proceeding smoothly and is anticipated to reach its destination before noon tomorrow, announced Foreign Ministry spokesman Theodoros Gotsis on Thursday....

2% of homes in Cyprus used as Airbnb accommodations

2% of homes in Cyprus used as Airbnb accommodations

A recent report reveals that a staggering 2% of homes in Cyprus are being utilized as accommodations on Airbnb, highlighting concerns about housing availability and regulatory oversight. ...

Cyprus sees 115% surge in dialysis patients

Cyprus sees 115% surge in dialysis patients

Cyprus is grappling with a concerning rise in the number of patients suffering from end-stage chronic kidney disease, with over 1,200 individuals currently undergoing auxiliary therapy such as hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis....

Monk caught beating woman in shocking video

Monk caught beating woman in shocking video

Scandal continues to plague the Church of Cyprus as a video surfaced depicting a disturbing incident at the Holy Monastery of Saint Avakoum in Fterikoudi. In the footage brought to light by Sigma and the show "Protoselido," a monk can be seen physically assaulting a woman....

Nicosia Mayor updates UN envoy on bi-communal trust-building projects

Nicosia Mayor updates UN envoy on bi-communal trust-building projects

Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis met with UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar during her ongoing visit to Cyprus...

EU simplifies work permit rules for third country nationals

EU simplifies work permit rules for third country nationals

The European Parliament recently voted on new rules for non-EU citizens who want to work and live in the EU. These rules aim to simplify the process of obtaining a work and residence permit....

Cabinet allocates €11.7M for training and job opportunities

Cabinet allocates €11.7M for training and job opportunities

The cabinet greenlit two initiatives on Wednesday aimed at bolstering employment and training opportunities for 1,265 individuals who are currently unemployed....

Another record year for Cablenet

Another record year for Cablenet

For yet another year, Cablenet has achieved double-digit revenue growth. Specifically, in 2023, it reached €74.3 million compared to €63.9 million in 2022...

Erdogan gambles all in bid to retake Istanbul in municipal elections

Erdogan gambles all in bid to retake Istanbul in municipal elections

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is playing all his cards to regain Istanbul in the municipal elections on March 31. On Friday, he attempted to rally his supporters and persuade those who were not convinced to vote for his party's candidate, implying that these would be his "last elections."...

Eurobank expands to India via Cyprus

Eurobank expands to India via Cyprus

Eurobank, a leading Greek financial institution, is poised to establish a representative office in Mumbai, India's bustling financial hub, signaling its strategic foray into the Indian market. ...

Global diplomatic accord for Gaza aid fund

Global diplomatic accord for Gaza aid fund

In a significant move to bolster humanitarian assistance to Gaza, ministers from Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Qatar, the United States, and a representative ...

High-Level consortium official to visit Cyprus amid LNG terminal project stalemate

High-Level consortium official to visit Cyprus amid LNG terminal project stalemate

A senior official from the consortium responsible for the construction of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at Vassilikos is expected to visit Cyprus this week, announced George Papanastasiou...

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