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30 November, 2025
 

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Art therapy workshop for adults

Art therapy workshop for adults

Inspired by selected works from the exhibition ''Cyprus Insula,'' the art therapy workshop invites adults of all ages to explore the concept of Cypriot identity through discussion and artistic creation....

Motorcycle crash in Karpasia kills one, injures three Greek Cypriots

Motorcycle crash in Karpasia kills one, injures three Greek Cypriots

A motorcycle lost control and collided head-on with a jeep in the Karpasia region on Sunday morning, killing the 41-year-old motorcyclist instantly and injuring three Greek Cypriots traveling in the vehicle....

Europe pushes back hard on Trump’s Ukraine peace blueprint

Europe pushes back hard on Trump’s Ukraine peace blueprint

U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they made progress Sunday on President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war in Ukraine, but the plan is running into major resistance from Europe, which fears it gives too much away to Moscow....

Halloumi overtakes pharmaceuticals to become Cyprus’ second-biggest export

Halloumi overtakes pharmaceuticals to become Cyprus’ second-biggest export

Cyprus’ most famous cheese is no longer just a national treasure, it’s becoming an export powerhouse. New data show halloumi soaring past pharmaceutical products in the first half of 2025, cementing its place as the country’s second-largest export after fossil fuels and oils....

Assistant Attorney General sounds alarm over corruption, threatens to quit

Assistant Attorney General sounds alarm over corruption, threatens to quit

Assistant Attorney General Savvas Angelidis has raised red flags about the state of the country’s justice system, voicing strong concerns to the president over how the Legal Service operates, corruption within the police force, and the growing influence of organized crime....

Monday forecast: The atmosphere hands off the baton (somewhat reluctantly)

Monday forecast: The atmosphere hands off the baton (somewhat reluctantly)

A weak high-pressure system is slowly stepping aside today, making space for an approaching low that’s been inching closer like someone trying to sneak into a meeting late....

26-year-old Alexandros dies after attack in Konia; Suspect held for premeditated murder

26-year-old Alexandros dies after attack in Konia; Suspect held for premeditated murder

A 26-year-old man from Paphos, Alexandros Antoniou, died early Saturday morning after battling severe injuries sustained during a knife attack in the village of Konia earlier in the week....

Archaeologists uncover giant Bronze Age “mega-oven” dating back 4,500 years

Archaeologists uncover giant Bronze Age “mega-oven” dating back 4,500 years

Archaeologists working north of Paphos have uncovered the remains of a substantial Bronze Age settlement at Kissonerga-Skalia, shedding light on a long-lived community active from roughly 2500 BC until its final abandonment around 1600 BC....

Video shows Greek Coastguard vessel ramming migrant dinghy

Video shows Greek Coastguard vessel ramming migrant dinghy

A video appears to show a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel ramming a migrant dinghy multiple times near the island of Samos....

The Cypriot who left to create, and found Cyprus everywhere

The Cypriot who left to create, and found Cyprus everywhere

Baris Gencel was born into division...literally. He arrived in October 1974, weeks after Cyprus was ripped apart by war, into a family marked by displacement from villages like Marata and Sandallar....

Cyprus and Malta lead Europe in issuing residence permits to migrant children

Cyprus and Malta lead Europe in issuing residence permits to migrant children

In 2024, the European Union issued a total of 540,445 first-time residence permits to non-EU minors under the age of 18, according to Eurostat data....

Limassol turns into a literary wonderland with three days of international books and authors

Limassol turns into a literary wonderland with three days of international books and authors

Limassol is alive with the hum of conversation, creativity, and the unmistakable rustle of pages. The fourth annual Limassol International Book Fair opened yesterday, Friday 21 November, and continues through tomorrow, Sunday 23 November....

He thought he’d found the perfect crypto investment, but was scammed out of €50,000

He thought he’d found the perfect crypto investment, but was scammed out of €50,000

A resident of Larnaca has reported losing €50,000 to an online investment scam, according to a statement filed with the Larnaca CID’s Financial Crime Investigation Office....

Cyprus is running out of water, now private companies say they can make it rain

Cyprus is running out of water, now private companies say they can make it rain

Several companies in Cyprus are urging the government to move forward on cloud-seeding initiatives aimed at boosting rainfall as the island confronts a deepening water shortage....

Elderly man extradited and jailed: 72-year-old at the center of cocaine network

Elderly man extradited and jailed: 72-year-old at the center of cocaine network

A 72-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday by the Permanent Criminal Court in Limassol, following his conviction for involvement in drug trafficking....

Kyriakides steps in: ''Health system can’t afford politicians picking fights''

Kyriakides steps in: ''Health system can’t afford politicians picking fights''

Former EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides stepped into the political spat shaking Cyprus’ health sector, warning that the head of Parliament’s Health Committee should not be fueling public confrontations, especially with the country’s main patient advocacy body....

Cyprus praised for minority protections but urged to resolve key gaps, says Council of Europe

Cyprus praised for minority protections but urged to resolve key gaps, says Council of Europe

The Council of Europe has issued its latest assessment of Cyprus’s treatment of national minorities, noting both steady progress and areas where renewed action is needed. ...

‘We have the gunman’: Investigators close in on Demosthenous hit team

‘We have the gunman’: Investigators close in on Demosthenous hit team

The case of the mafia-style execution of Stavros Demosthenous on October 17 is finally coming into focus for Limassol CID investigators, who say they now have a complete picture of the men behind the killing....

Kevin Spacey in Cyprus: Who’s really scraping the bottom of the barrel?

Kevin Spacey in Cyprus: Who’s really scraping the bottom of the barrel?

Kevin Spacey, Oscar-winning icon of The Usual Suspects, L.A. Confidential, American Beauty, and Seven, has graced the sunny shores of Limassol with his one-man musical show, Songs & Stories....

Bring home the forest this Christmas, real trees for everyone

Bring home the forest this Christmas, real trees for everyone

It’s that magical time of the year again, and if the scent of pine is what gets you into the Christmas spirit, Cyprus forests have you covered....

EU launches legal action against 26 member states, including Cyprus, over energy efficiency delays

EU launches legal action against 26 member states, including Cyprus, over energy efficiency delays

The European Commission has initiated formal infringement proceedings against 26 EU Member States, including Cyprus, for failing to integrate the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 into their national laws. ...

Police sweep at Nicosia Race Club nets fines and uncovers possible labor violations

Police sweep at Nicosia Race Club nets fines and uncovers possible labor violations

A police operation unfolded on Friday morning at the Nicosia Race Club, forming part of an ongoing campaign to curb serious and organized crime in the capital....

Ancient church and lost pottery workshop rewrite Cyprus’ early Byzantine story

Ancient church and lost pottery workshop rewrite Cyprus’ early Byzantine story

Archaeological work in the Kophinou–Agios Herakleios and Menogeia–Limnes areas of Larnaca has uncovered major evidence of religious and industrial activity spanning roughly a millennium. ...

Larnaca residents fight off kidnappers as Police seize weapon-filled van

Larnaca residents fight off kidnappers as Police seize weapon-filled van

Police in Larnaca are investigating an attempted kidnapping after a 51-year-old man reported being assaulted outside his home on Thursday evening....

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 14/11/2025

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 14/11/2025

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. ...

Strovolos residents celebrate speed bump removals, and take no prisoners online

Strovolos residents celebrate speed bump removals, and take no prisoners online

The Strovolos Municipality has begun removing speed bumps from local streets, aiming to improve road safety and better serve residents. Mayor Stavros Stavrinidis was on hand for the first removal, watching the work closely....

Turkish social media erupts over Christodoulides–Erhurman meeting

Turkish social media erupts over Christodoulides–Erhurman meeting

A single photo of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides hugging Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman has set Turkish social media ablaze....

Kevin Spacey: From Hollywood star to nightclub shows in Cyprus (video)

Kevin Spacey: From Hollywood star to nightclub shows in Cyprus (video)

Actor Kevin Spacey says he’s currently living out of suitcases, moving between hotels and Airbnbs, after losing his multi-million dollar Baltimore home to foreclosure. ...

Online Reservations Open for the New Generation Toyota RAV4 in Cyprus

Online Reservations Open for the New Generation Toyota RAV4 in Cyprus

The Toyota RAV4, a milestone model for the brand, has officially entered its sixth generation, and Dickran Ouzounian has begun accepting online reservations through its website....

Lidl Cyprus strengthens children's hope through Hope For Children with a total donation of €60,000

Lidl Cyprus strengthens children's hope through Hope For Children with a total donation of €60,000

On the occasion of Universal Children's Day, celebrated on November 20th each year, Lidl Cyprus reaffirms its commitment, proving that there is real Hope For Children when their rights are protected....

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