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Fatal road accident claims life of Michalis Christoforou; 37-year-old arrested

Fatal road accident claims life of Michalis Christoforou; 37-year-old arrested

A fatal road accident occurred on Wednesday morning, April 16, 2025, claiming the life of 69-year-old Michalis Christoforou from Agrokipia....

Fowl play: Customs scramble to seize 92 kilos of smuggled chicken

Fowl play: Customs scramble to seize 92 kilos of smuggled chicken

Cyprus Customs officials recently seized over 92 kilograms of chicken, animal offal, and eggs, along with hundreds of duty-free cigarettes, during inspections at Pyla and Agios Dometios....

Amazon executives visit Cyprus amid tech talks

Amazon executives visit Cyprus amid tech talks

Senior Amazon executives arrived in Cyprus on Tuesday as part of follow-up talks stemming from a recent government delegation visit to Silicon Valley....

The slow erasure of old Nicosia: As gentrification creeps through the old town

The slow erasure of old Nicosia: As gentrification creeps through the old town

I remember one winter afternoon in 2004, sitting beside the Faneromeni church, I think it was February, eating tangerines I’d bought from an elderly street vendor while waiting for two friends. ...

Thousands ignore traffic camera fines despite extension

Thousands ignore traffic camera fines despite extension

Most drivers caught by traffic cameras in Cyprus are still not paying their fines, despite repeated warnings and an extension that gave them extra time to settle the penalties....

Aykut family launches billboard campaign against Cyprus President

Aykut family launches billboard campaign against Cyprus President

The Aykut family has taken their fight with the Cypriot government to the streets, literally. Giant billboards with bold accusations against Cyprus and President Nikos Christodoulides have appeared in Hebrew in various locations, painting the island as unsafe for Israelis and demanding justice for 75-year-old Simon Aykut, who has been jailed in Cyprus for nearly a year....

Strange fish are taking over Cyprus waters

Strange fish are taking over Cyprus waters

Cyprus’ crystal-clear waters are being invaded, not by tourists, but by a growing army of alien marine species. Over 200 non-native species have already made their way into the island's seas, and some are leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. ...

Another day, another alleged corruption storm as President slams Auditor’s claims

Another day, another alleged corruption storm as President slams Auditor’s claims

Once again, Cyprus finds itself in the shadow of controversy, with fresh corruption claims raising eyebrows across the political spectrum. This time, the storm centers around an events venue in Nicosia — and whether the President himself had anything to do with how it got its license....

Cypriots struggle to keep up as food and energy prices climb

Cypriots struggle to keep up as food and energy prices climb

As prices continue to rise at the supermarket and electricity bills put pressure on family budgets, more people in Cyprus are finding it harder to make ends meet....

Waitstaff say employers are pocketing their tips

Waitstaff say employers are pocketing their tips

Some restaurant and café workers in Cyprus are raising the alarm over a shady practice happening behind the scenes: tips meant for staff are being kept by employers or used to top up wages, according to complaints made to MPs....

Cyprus has one of the world’s lowest U.S. visa rejection rates — and that’s a big deal

Cyprus has one of the world’s lowest U.S. visa rejection rates — and that’s a big deal

Cyprus is inching closer to landing a spot in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, and there’s one big reason why: it now has one of the lowest U.S. visa rejection rates in the world....

Coffee up, veggies down: March prices shift across Cyprus

Coffee up, veggies down: March prices shift across Cyprus

Shoppers in Cyprus may have noticed some familiar staples getting pricier last month, with Cypriot coffee and frozen burgers topping the list of products with the biggest price jumps in March....

April Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 04/04/2025

April Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 04/04/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

A quiet forecast for a solemn week

A quiet forecast for a solemn week

Good morning. As we move through Holy Week and approach Easter, the weather remains calm and steady, a fitting backdrop for reflection and quiet moments....

Mild earthquake shakes Limassol area

Mild earthquake shakes Limassol area

A mild earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.8 was recorded early Monday in the sea southeast of Limassol, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre....

Weapons, drugs, and fireworks found in open field in Limassol

Weapons, drugs, and fireworks found in open field in Limassol

An investigation is underway in Limassol following the discovery of a military rifle, drugs, and fireworks in an open area, according to a statement from the Cyprus Police....

President unveils ''Brain Gain'' campaign and Silicon Valley ties at economic conference

President unveils ''Brain Gain'' campaign and Silicon Valley ties at economic conference

Cyprus is aiming high with a bold economic strategy that puts young people, innovation, and foreign investment at the center of the island’s future....

Thanasis Nicolaou’s remains placed in monastery ossuary

Thanasis Nicolaou’s remains placed in monastery ossuary

The remains of Thanasis Nicolaou, a 26-year-old National Guardsman, have been placed in an ossuary at a monastery in Limassol, following coordination with the Metropolis of Limassol....

Workplace accident in Limassol leaves 60-year-old in critical condition

Workplace accident in Limassol leaves 60-year-old in critical condition

A 60-year-old man is in critical condition following a workplace accident Tuesday morning at a construction site in Limassol....

Cyprus a hit with Polish tourists as arrivals reach record high

Cyprus a hit with Polish tourists as arrivals reach record high

Cyprus is fast becoming a favorite getaway for Polish travelers, and 2024 has already smashed records. According to Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis, over 337,000 visitors from Poland chose Cyprus as their holiday spot this year, the highest number ever recorded from the country....

KPMG in Cyprus supports creativity and innovation through the Creativity, Innovation, and Business Idea Programme ''IDEODROMIO''

KPMG in Cyprus supports creativity and innovation through the Creativity, Innovation, and Business Idea Programme ''IDEODROMIO''

KPMG in Cyprus, committed to business transformation, education, and the development of young talent, proudly continues its active collaboration and support of the Creativity, Innovation, and Business Idea Programme “IDEODROMIO” for the tenth consecutive year....

Cyprus cracks down on Easter food safety with island-wide inspections

Cyprus cracks down on Easter food safety with island-wide inspections

As Cypriots prepare for their Easter feasts, the Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to ensure that what ends up on the table is safe, fresh, and exactly what it claims to be....

Farewell, Makareio: Nicosia’s historic stadium to transform into modern sports hub

Farewell, Makareio: Nicosia’s historic stadium to transform into modern sports hub

The historic Makareio Stadium in Nicosia is officially shutting its doors, but not without a plan. According to the president of the Cyprus Sports Organisation (KOA), Yiannis Ioannou, the stadium will be transformed into a state-of-the-art sports complex designed for the future....

51 families found a “home” for 648 nights at the Ronald McDonald House® with the support of COSMOS Insurance

51 families found a “home” for 648 nights at the Ronald McDonald House® with the support of COSMOS Insurance

As part of its unwavering commitment to meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), COSMOS Insurance has been actively supporting the work of Ronald McDonald House Charities® Cyprus since 2022 by adopting Family Room No. 5 at the Nicosia House....

Banquet hall in Nicosia built and operating without permits

Banquet hall in Nicosia built and operating without permits

A building in Nicosia that now operates as a popular banquet and events hall was constructed and opened without the proper permits or approvals, according to a damning report by the Auditor General of the Republic. ...

Residential plots for sale by AstroBank

Residential plots for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale an exceptional selection of residential plots in Nicosia, Paphos, and Famagusta....

Pharmacist stabbed remains in serious but stable condition

Pharmacist stabbed remains in serious but stable condition

A 33-year-old pharmacist remains in serious but stable condition at Paphos General Hospital after being stabbed in a shocking daylight attack on Monday morning....

Turkish Cypriot developer barred from entering Dubai over property dispute allegations

Turkish Cypriot developer barred from entering Dubai over property dispute allegations

A prominent Turkish Cypriot property developer was denied entry into Dubai over allegations tied to disputed real estate in Cyprus’ occupied north, according to local media reports....

Court halts Pentakomo port project to protect endangered monk seals

Court halts Pentakomo port project to protect endangered monk seals

In a major win for environmental protection in Cyprus, the Administrative Court has issued an interim order halting construction on a planned port in Pentakomo, citing the need to protect the area’s fragile ecosystem....

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