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06 December, 2025
 

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December 1st: The Monday mood-swing weather report

December 1st: The Monday mood-swing weather report

Good morning, Cyprus! If you're feeling a little emotionally torn this morning, you're not alone. It's Monday, which is a collective sigh of "back to reality." But wait! It's also December 1st! ...

Autonomous robots take on marine litter in Cyprus waters

Autonomous robots take on marine litter in Cyprus waters

A new autonomous system designed to locate and remove marine debris was demonstrated in Larnaca as part of the European research initiative SeaClear2.0....

Two days, two cities, two sites - two gunfire incidents

Two days, two cities, two sites - two gunfire incidents

Cyprus saw two separate gunfire incidents over the weekend, one in Paphos and one in Nicosia, prompting questions about the unusual back-to-back disturbances....

Thieves steal saints’ relics from chapel in Nicosia District

Thieves steal saints’ relics from chapel in Nicosia District

Police are investigating the theft of sacred relics from a chapel in Pano Deftera, a small community in the Nicosia District, prompting an outpouring of grief and pleas for their return across social media....

Another young motorcyclist dies after severe collision in Aradippou

Another young motorcyclist dies after severe collision in Aradippou

A 28-year-old motorcyclist, Artem Fomichov, died late Friday night after suffering severe injuries in a traffic collision earlier that day on the old Dromolaxia–Larnaca road....

Severe storm system ADEL to batter Cyprus with heavy thunderstorms

Severe storm system ADEL to batter Cyprus with heavy thunderstorms

Cyprus is bracing for a period of severe weather as a barometric low system, named ADEL, moves across the region, bringing heavy thunderstorms, strong winds, and the possibility of hail from Saturday night through Sunday....

Thousands of Airbus jets temporarily grounded for radiation-linked software fix

Thousands of Airbus jets temporarily grounded for radiation-linked software fix

Airbus has ordered a large portion of its single-aisle fleet to undergo an urgent software correction after engineers confirmed that bursts of solar radiation can disrupt the computers that manage altitude readings on certain aircraft....

Istanbul Implements strict ban on feeding stray dogs in urban areas

Istanbul Implements strict ban on feeding stray dogs in urban areas

Istanbul authorities have announced a comprehensive ban on feeding stray dogs in public spaces across the city, citing public health concerns....

Larnaca mountain villages are buzzing with over a thousand new beekeeping trees

Larnaca mountain villages are buzzing with over a thousand new beekeeping trees

In an effort to support local ecosystems and strengthen beekeeping activities, Larnaca’s mountainous communities have been planted with more than a thousand specialized trees and plants...

17-year-old Aliki dies in highway accident involving alleged drunk driver

17-year-old Aliki dies in highway accident involving alleged drunk driver

A devastating car crash early Saturday morning on the Limassol–Nicosia highway has claimed the life of 17-year-old Aliki Nicolaou, a former resident of Lympia....

Chemical mix-up blamed for fumes that forced evacuation of government offices

Chemical mix-up blamed for fumes that forced evacuation of government offices

A chemical mishap is believed to be behind the fumes that forced the evacuation of a building in Larnaca which also houses the Tax Department, after a woman reported feeling unwell. ...

EU holds social media giants liable for financial scams

EU holds social media giants liable for financial scams

For the first time, social media platforms like Meta and TikTok will be legally responsible if users fall victim to financial scams, following a deal reached by EU lawmakers in the early hours of Thursday....

Cyprus’ COLA comeback: What changes, who benefits, and who’s still left out

Cyprus’ COLA comeback: What changes, who benefits, and who’s still left out

Cyprus’ long-running debate over the Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) reached a turning point this month, with President Nikos Christodoulides presenting a new deal as a major win for fairness and the middle class....

Broomstick killing case heads to trial; five remanded this week

Broomstick killing case heads to trial; five remanded this week

The five suspects accused in the killing of 30-year-old Victory Osarumen Thompson were remanded this week, as investigators continue to piece together what happened inside the Limassol apartment where he was found dead earlier this month....

In Muslim-majority Turkey, Pope Leo presses Erdogan to be a ''source of stability''

In Muslim-majority Turkey, Pope Leo presses Erdogan to be a ''source of stability''

Pope Leo XIV opened his first foreign trip on Thursday by choosing a destination loaded with symbolism: Turkey, a predominantly Muslim country sitting at the crossroads of some of the world’s biggest conflicts....

Lidl Cyprus Silver Sponsor at the 4th Limassol International Book Fair

Lidl Cyprus Silver Sponsor at the 4th Limassol International Book Fair

Investing consistently in culture, society, knowledge, and the exchange of ideas, Lidl Cyprus participated, for the 4th consecutive year, in the 4th Limassol International Book Fair as a Silver Sponsor....

Black Friday fever hits Cyprus: Shoppers rush for deals

Black Friday fever hits Cyprus: Shoppers rush for deals

Black Friday is in full swing across Cyprus, and stores are bracing for a rush of bargain-hungry consumers. Shoppers have already shown ''intense interest'' in the days leading up to the big day, and Mall of Cyprus Marketing Director Giorgos Pissis says the frenzy is expected to peak Friday afternoon....

Limassol mayhem, Lebanon cheers, and kids get a say

Limassol mayhem, Lebanon cheers, and kids get a say

Fans of AEL and Apollon came to blows, leaving chaos just a few hundred meters from Limassol’s Central Police Station. Our hooligans are evolving, much like Cyprus itself, and, apparently, only getting worse. ...

Gun rules tightened, kids get a vote in policy

Gun rules tightened, kids get a vote in policy

Parliament was busy yesterday, approving two eye-catching moves: tighter rules on gun licenses and a major upgrade for the Cyprus Children’s Parliament. Both decisions reflect the government’s focus on safety and citizen participation, from adults to students....

128 dead, 200 missing: Hong Kong reels from deadliest fire in 80 years

128 dead, 200 missing: Hong Kong reels from deadliest fire in 80 years

Hong Kong is reeling after a massive fire tore through a housing complex in the Tai Po district, killing at least 128 people and leaving dozens more injured. Authorities say around 200 residents are still unaccounted for....

Turkey protests ''historic'' EEZ deal with Lebanon

Turkey protests ''historic'' EEZ deal with Lebanon

Cyprus is waking up to what officials are calling a “historic” moment after finally sealing an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement with Lebanon, a deal that had been stuck in limbo for nearly two decades....

Solar fever hits Cyprus

Solar fever hits Cyprus

Cyprus is rushing to go solar, so fast, in fact, that the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) says it’s being flooded with applications for photovoltaic systems, especially under the government’s ''Photovoltaics for All'' scheme....

Sunny smiles and gentle showers: A weekend worth savoring

Sunny smiles and gentle showers: A weekend worth savoring

Well, hello there, dear readers! It’s Friday at last, and what a fine weekend we have ahead. So let’s take a peek at the skies....

TEPAK plans €21.7 million marine sciences school near old Larnaca Airport

TEPAK plans €21.7 million marine sciences school near old Larnaca Airport

The Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) is set to establish a new School of Marine Sciences, Technology, and Sustainable Development in the Mackenzie area, adjacent to the old Larnaca airport. ...

Pope Leo XIV begins historic Turkey visit, set to pray with Patriarch Bartholomew in Nicaea

Pope Leo XIV begins historic Turkey visit, set to pray with Patriarch Bartholomew in Nicaea

Pope Leo XIV commenced his first international trip as pontiff on Thursday, arriving in Ankara, Turkey, before continuing a six-day journey that will also take him to Lebanon. ...

''My lawyer’s statements do not represent me.'' Well isn't that just the essence of Cyprus?

''My lawyer’s statements do not represent me.'' Well isn't that just the essence of Cyprus?

A female inmate in the Central Prisons claims she was taken to a prison official’s apartment to provide sexual services in exchange for better treatment. Say what?...

Cyprus pushes for EEZ talks with Turkey following Lebanon agreement

Cyprus pushes for EEZ talks with Turkey following Lebanon agreement

President Nikos Christodoulides called on Ankara on Thursday to engage directly with the Republic of Cyprus in talks to define their maritime boundaries....

Two men arrested after illegal hunting chase and collision in Limassol

Two men arrested after illegal hunting chase and collision in Limassol

Two young men, ages 24 and 23, were taken into custody on Thursday as part of an investigation into an incident involving illegal hunting activity, a traffic collision, and failure to obey a game warden’s instructions....

New €85 fine targets misuse of public EV charging spaces

New €85 fine targets misuse of public EV charging spaces

The House of Representatives has adopted a bill put forward by Stavros Papadouris of the Greens–Citizens’ Cooperation, introducing a fixed fine of €85 for anyone who parks a non-electric vehicle in a publicly accessible electric-vehicle charging space....

Which Cyprus restaurant will take the crown in 2025?

Which Cyprus restaurant will take the crown in 2025?

Cyprus’ food lovers are already buzzing: the Wiz 50 Best Restaurants list is coming back early next year, and everyone wants to know who will steal the top spot for 2025....

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