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16 September, 2025
 

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Sunny skies ahead

Get ready for sunny days ahead! ...

Government now implements preemptive checks on companies

Government now implements preemptive checks on companies

In a decision announced by Finance Minister Makis Keraunos on Tuesday, the Cabinet approved the establishment of a unified regulatory authority for companies offering administrative services. ...

Twists and cover-ups surrounding the death of Thanasis Nikolaou

Twists and cover-ups surrounding the death of Thanasis Nikolaou

In a riveting continuation of the death interrogation for National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, criminal investigator Savvas Matsas delivered compelling testimonies, unveiling distressing details and alleging an apparent cover-up in the investigation....

Nissi Beach ranks 22nd globally on TripAdvisor

Nissi Beach ranks 22nd globally on TripAdvisor

In the recently released list of the world's top 25 beaches by TripAdvisor, Nissi Beach in Cyprus proudly claims the 22nd spot, says Maria Eracleous of Kathimerini. ...

UN expert accuses Israel of starving Palestinians

UN expert accuses Israel of starving Palestinians

The UN's top expert on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, accuses Israel of deliberately starving Palestinians, labeling it as both war crimes and genocide....

Cypriots saving less as loan numbers fluctuate

Cypriots saving less as loan numbers fluctuate

In January 2024, the total deposits in Cyprus reached €51.9 billion, experiencing a net decrease of €366.0 million compared to the previous month....

Cyprus' economic mood sours in February

Cyprus' economic mood sours in February

In February 2024, economic sentiment in Cyprus witnessed a decline, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI-CypERC) dropping by 2.1 points compared to January, according to the University of Cyprus Economics Research Center....

Christodoulides leads council decision on English School board appointments

Christodoulides leads council decision on English School board appointments

President Nikos Christodoulidis presided over a Council of Ministers meeting at the Presidential Palace today. Following the session,...

Greece tops yachting visits, yet revenue struggles

Greece tops yachting visits, yet revenue struggles

In the last three years, Greece has become the country with the largest number of yachts (commercial and private) visiting, surpassing traditional leaders in the sector such as France and Italy....

How an ex-pilot turned halloumi tradition upside down

How an ex-pilot turned halloumi tradition upside down

In the heart of Nicosia, Cyprus, Pantelis Panteli, a former airline pilot turned cheese maker, is redefining tradition with his exclusive Halloumi crafted from ewe's milk....

Dimitra explains what it's like to be a ''bee mama''

Dimitra explains what it's like to be a ''bee mama''

Dimitra Zakynthinos is a resident of central Athens and has a very particular approach to issues concerning the environment and our transition to the green era. ...

Europe's sleepless nights over Egypt's crisis

Europe's sleepless nights over Egypt's crisis

Ask almost any European official specializing in security matters what keeps them up at night, and they’ll probably answer ''Egypt.'' ...

Strike in Greece leaves passengers stranded on 33 flights

Strike in Greece leaves passengers stranded on 33 flights

Thirty three flights to Greece (16 arrivals and 17 departures) are impacted by tomorrow's strike of air traffic controllers in Greece. The flights concern destinations Athens and Thessaloniki....

Denied witness requests increase tension in Thanasis death inquiry

Denied witness requests increase tension in Thanasis death inquiry

After a lengthy session yesterday, which spanned over five hours and included the examination of pathologist Dimitra Karagianni concerning the death of 26-year-old National Guard member Thanasis Nikolaou.....

Cyprus and Greece forge alliance against potato fraud

Cyprus and Greece forge alliance against potato fraud

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has requested the assistance of the Greek authorities to address the issue of potatoes from different countries being sold as Cypriot potatoes......

Cyprus farmers deserve fair treatment in green shift

Cyprus farmers deserve fair treatment in green shift

The green transition is necessary, but in order for it to be fair and efficient, the reduction of farmers' incomes must be compensated with appropriate funding, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou......

800 divorces annually, 35,000 single parents, and outdated benefits

800 divorces annually, 35,000 single parents, and outdated benefits

The Human Rights Committee of the Parliament convened today, shedding light on critical issues affecting single-parent families in Cyprus....

Italy's President forges path forward in resolving Cyprus problem

Italy's President forges path forward in resolving Cyprus problem

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella is making history with a two-day official visit to Cyprus, becoming the first Italian President to visit the island since its inception....

Police car engulfed in Nicosia blaze

Police car engulfed in Nicosia blaze

Authorities were put on alert after a fire broke out in a vehicle around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27th, in Strovolos. ...

El Greco Medical Center to open this March in Nicosia

El Greco Medical Center to open this March in Nicosia

Nicosia is gearing up to welcome the new El Greco Medical Center, set to open its doors in early March. ...

Dusty atmosphere holds firm until midweek

Dusty atmosphere holds firm until midweek

A high-pressure system is influencing the region, bringing with it sparse dust particles suspended in the atmosphere until Wednesday....

Italian President Mattarella's historic visit to Cyprus (pics)

Italian President Mattarella's historic visit to Cyprus (pics)

President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, will arrive in Cyprus this afternoon for an official visit scheduled for February 26-27. The visit holds historical importance ...

Turmoil in Occupied Nicosia: 14 detained, 21 sought after street fight

Turmoil in Occupied Nicosia: 14 detained, 21 sought after street fight

Today, four more individuals have been arrested in connection to the brawl between rival groups in the walled-off Nicosia on Thursday night....

Wastewater leak sparks environmental crisis in Achna

Wastewater leak sparks environmental crisis in Achna

Nikos Vassilas, the community mayor of Achna, has raised alarms about potential impacts on crops, the water table, and the environment following a leakage of wastewater from farmers' tanks near the community's dam....

US airman dies after setting himself on fire in Israeli Embassy protest

US airman dies after setting himself on fire in Israeli Embassy protest

A 25-year-old active-duty member of the United States Air Force, Aaron Bushnell, set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an apparent act of protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. ...

Israel's eurovision entry faces political backlash

Israel's eurovision entry faces political backlash

Israel warned today that it would withdraw from this year's Eurovision contest if organizers reject the lyrics of its song as too politically charged....

How Trademarks Empower Businesses in the Digital Era

How Trademarks Empower Businesses in the Digital Era

In the digital era, registering trademarks is of paramount importance, especially for small businesses and new entrepreneurs, as they play a crucial role in protecting a company’s brand and intellectual property....

State collects €90 million in taxes from casinos

State collects €90 million in taxes from casinos

The state has seen a boost in tax revenue since the summer of 2018 when the temporary casino debuted in Limassol. The trend continues with the current operation of the resort and satellite locations in the provinces....

Farmers erect barricades, confront police at EU summit

Farmers erect barricades, confront police at EU summit

Tensions escalated between farmers and police in Brussels as agriculture ministers from the 27 EU countries convened today. ...

Prominent financier Lord Jacob Rothschild dead at 87

Prominent financier Lord Jacob Rothschild dead at 87

Financier and member of the Rothschild banking family, Lord Jacob Rothschild, has died at the age of 87, his family has announced....

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