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16 September, 2025
 

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Cyprus real estate market holds steady at €5.5bn in 2023

Cyprus real estate market holds steady at €5.5bn in 2023

The Cypriot real estate market demonstrated remarkable resilience and flexibility during 2023 and the total value of transactions reached €5.5bn, which appears to be at the same levels as in 2022, a press release by PwC Cyprus says....

Cyprus economic growth soars 2.5% for 2023

Cyprus economic growth soars 2.5% for 2023

Cyprus' economic growth is estimated at 2.5% in real terms in 2023. At current prices, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to increase by 7.1%, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus....

Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband, Thomas Kingston, dies in apparent suicide

Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband, Thomas Kingston, dies in apparent suicide

The senior coroner for Gloucestershire, Katy Skerrett, has disclosed that Thomas Kingston, the 45-year-old husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The inquest into Kingston's death, which was opened at Gloucestershire Coroner's Court, provided harrowing details surrounding the incident....

Transport Ministry enhances traffic surveillance with 170 new cameras

Transport Ministry enhances traffic surveillance with 170 new cameras

In a bid to revolutionize its traffic monitoring capabilities, the Ministry of Transport in Cyprus is embarking on a strategic initiative....

US senators allow F-16 sale to Turkey despite concerns

US senators allow F-16 sale to Turkey despite concerns

US senators declined on Thursday to block the sale of F-16s to Turkey, despite voicing deep disdain for Turkey’s conduct as an ally. They were upholding an unofficial bargain that Turks would get the fighter jets if they stopped blocking Sweden’s accession to NATO....

Greek cabinet unlocks potential for ''smart'' military development

Greek cabinet unlocks potential for ''smart'' military development

Marking the first step toward establishing the framework necessary to enable the creation of a “smart” army, the cabinet on Thursday......

EU mulls tax breaks for islands nations on aviation fuel

EU mulls tax breaks for islands nations on aviation fuel

European Union nations are in talks to grant exemptions for a proposed EU-wide tax on aviation fuel, particularly favoring islands. A draft document from Belgium,...

EY survey: Cybersecurity tops global CROs' concerns

EY survey: Cybersecurity tops global CROs' concerns

EY Global Bank Risk Survey 2023 finds CRO role has expanded and evolved....

Limassol: Woman robbed of staggering 420,000 euros

Limassol: Woman robbed of staggering 420,000 euros

Authorities in Limassol are on heightened alert following a daring robbery that transpired around noon on Friday (1/3). According to police reports, the incident unfolded in the Germasogeia area, where two individuals on a motorcycle targeted a woman and forcefully seized her bag....

Tight security as Russia bids farewell to Navalny

Tight security as Russia bids farewell to Navalny

Hundreds gathered in Moscow to say their goodbyes to Alexei Navalny at a funeral under heavy police presence. Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under unexplained circumstances in an Arctic penal colony....

New rules for presidential advisers set amid political turmoil

New rules for presidential advisers set amid political turmoil

The House of Representatives, in a vote of 46 in favor and one against, has approved a bill outlining the criteria for hiring advisers-associates to the president, ministers, and deputy ministers....

Texas battles largest blaze in state history as fire torches 1M acres

Texas battles largest blaze in state history as fire torches 1M acres

At least two people have lost their lives as massive wildfires tear through the Texas Panhandle, threatening homes, livestock, and livelihoods. ...

MPs from 12 countries halt arms to Israel over Gaza assault

MPs from 12 countries halt arms to Israel over Gaza assault

More than 200 Members of Parliament (MPs) from a dozen countries are urging their governments to halt arms sales to Israel....

Senate defies calls to halt F-16 sale to Turkey

Senate defies calls to halt F-16 sale to Turkey

In a decisive vote on Thursday, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly dismissed a resolution proposed by Republican Senator Rand Paul to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey....

Unclaimed luggage reveals shocking 42kg drug haul at Larnaca airport

Unclaimed luggage reveals shocking 42kg drug haul at Larnaca airport

Yesterday, a significant quantity of narcotics was discovered in two unclaimed suitcases at Larnaca Airport....

Nicosia water board official accused of sexual harassment

Nicosia water board official accused of sexual harassment

A senior official at the Nicosia Water Board is under scrutiny following allegations of sexual harassment in multiple incidents....

Poker twist in ongoing armed robbery probe

Poker twist in ongoing armed robbery probe

Police authorities are intensifying their investigations into the gangster robbery that unfolded on Wednesday night in Agios Georgios Alamanos, Limassol....

Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

Agricultural land in various parts of Cyprus have been listed for sale by AstroBank....

Suspect 29-year-old admits to eight break-ins

Suspect 29-year-old admits to eight break-ins

A 29-year-old resident of Larnaca admitted to a total of eight burglary and theft cases, according to authorities. The arrest came as part of an investigation into forgery, circulation of fake documents, and attempted fraud....

Why marriage shouldn't be the answer to €2B loans

Why marriage shouldn't be the answer to €2B loans

In 2023, Cyprus secured a substantial loan totaling €2.02 billion from the Bank of Cyprus, earmarking €510 million specifically for housing initiatives. ...

Government celebrates approval of Migration Deputy Ministry bill

Government celebrates approval of Migration Deputy Ministry bill

''Today is a milestone for our country'' said the Minister of the Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, on Thursday, welcoming the approval of the bill......

Atmospheric shifts paint a picture-perfect weekend

Atmospheric shifts paint a picture-perfect weekend

A gentle shift in atmospheric pressure is poised to grace the region, heralding a gradual dispersal of dust particles from the air, with occasional upticks in concentration expected to dissipate by Sunday....

Man in custody over indecent assault on minors

Man in custody over indecent assault on minors

Authorities responded promptly to a complaint filed by minor girls on Wednesday afternoon, accusing an unknown man of indecent assault in a Nicosia park....

Apple u-turns on EVs, shifts gears to focus on AI

Apple u-turns on EVs, shifts gears to focus on AI

Apple has reportedly halted its decade-long secretive project to develop electric vehicles (EVs), redirecting efforts towards its artificial intelligence (AI) division....

EIB turns down funding for Great Sea Interconnector project

EIB turns down funding for Great Sea Interconnector project

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has declined to finance the Great Sea Interconnector project, linking Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. Kyriakos Kakouris, EIB Vice President, confirmed the decision, stating that no new funding request has been submitted by the Republic of Cyprus....

Death of key witness alters course in high-profile T/C lawyer's case

Death of key witness alters course in high-profile T/C lawyer's case

In a significant development, the death of the British key witness for the prosecution has led the Prosecutor General to suspend the prosecution of T/C lawyer Akan Kursat....

Deloitte reveals the top human capital trends and challenges for 2024

Deloitte reveals the top human capital trends and challenges for 2024

Deloitte’s annual ''Global Human Capital Trends'' report identifies the most pressing issues for organisations, leaders and workers....

Israel halts humanitarian visas, children in Gaza at risk

Israel halts humanitarian visas, children in Gaza at risk

Israel has ceased issuing visas to international staff of humanitarian organizations operating in occupied Palestinian territories....

''Russia ready to defend against NATO and US threats,'' says Putin

''Russia ready to defend against NATO and US threats,'' says Putin

In his State of the Nation Address, Russian President Putin issued stern warnings to NATO and the United States, accusing them of deception and preparing to strike Russian territory. ...

Prison phone disabling system faces legal hurdles

Prison phone disabling system faces legal hurdles

The Justice Ministry is moving forward with plans to install a new system to disable mobile phones in Central Prisons, despite the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the issue, according to Minister Marios Hartsiotis....

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