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08 November, 2025
 

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Cyprus turns to goats and GPS in wildfire fight

Cyprus turns to goats and GPS in wildfire fight

Cyprus is turning to an unlikely firefighter: the goat....

Frustration mounts at crossing points

Frustration mounts at crossing points

Drivers faced long waits and frustration at crossing points between the occupied north and the government-controlled south of Cyprus over the weekend, with traffic bottlenecks stretching for hours....

Lidl Cyprus is inviting young talents to seize the last available spots in the Lidl UP: Learn & Work program

Lidl Cyprus is inviting young talents to seize the last available spots in the Lidl UP: Learn & Work program

The application process for Lidl UP: Learn & Work has begun with increased interest. Places are limited – one per Lidl store – and the first participants have already been selected....

Unlicensed scrap metal factory in Aradippou faces criminal charges

Unlicensed scrap metal factory in Aradippou faces criminal charges

Authorities have launched a criminal case against a metal recycling factory in Aradippou after an explosion last Friday injured three people, officials said....

Dog attack sends toddler to hospital in Limassol

Dog attack sends toddler to hospital in Limassol

A 2-year-old girl was injured Sunday when a dog attacked her at the waterfalls in Foini, Limassol District, authorities said....

GPS blackout at Bulgarian airport forces manual landing for EU chief

GPS blackout at Bulgarian airport forces manual landing for EU chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen landed safely on Sunday despite a GPS blackout at Plovdiv airport that officials are treating as a suspected Russian interference operation....

UNIC Athens: Licensed for Establishment and Operation in Greece by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports

UNIC Athens: Licensed for Establishment and Operation in Greece by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports

The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has authorised the University of Nicosia (UNIC) to establish UNIC Athens, its non-profit branch/campus in Greece, in a decision which strengthens UNIC’s long-standing academic partnership with the country....

3 Years of Purpose Communications: When communication becomes inspiration

3 Years of Purpose Communications: When communication becomes inspiration

Three years ago, Purpose Communications was founded on a bold idea: to create an agency that blends strategy and creativity with integrity and measurable impact. ...

Don’t get me wrong…but…

Don’t get me wrong…but…

Now don’t get me wrong. I think it’s great that Cyprus is tightening ties with the United States. About time, really. From the shiny new CYCLOPS training center in Larnaca, to the Americans flying in investigators for the Limassol wildfires,...

Deadly 6.0 earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan, over 600 killed

Deadly 6.0 earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan, over 600 killed

A powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 622 people and injuring more than 1,500 in one of the country’s deadliest tremors in recent years. ...

''Trump Riviera'': Gaza reconstruction plan envisions smart cities and artificial islands

''Trump Riviera'': Gaza reconstruction plan envisions smart cities and artificial islands

A newly revealed Trump administration blueprint for postwar Gaza reads less like a reconstruction plan and more like a real estate pitch. The 38-page classified document, obtained by the Washington Post, ...

Casino boom in occupied north sparks fears for future peace talks

Casino boom in occupied north sparks fears for future peace talks

In the shadow of international isolation, Cyprus' occupied north is gambling on a high-stakes future: doubling its number of casinos to 64....

Weather forecast: Sun in charge, clouds filing minor complaints

Weather forecast: Sun in charge, clouds filing minor complaints

A seasonal low-pressure system is still hanging around, making sure the skies stay mostly on their best behavior....

Greece rolls over Cyprus 96-69 in game two of EuroBasket

Greece rolls over Cyprus 96-69 in game two of EuroBasket

Greece extended its perfect start at EuroBasket 2025 with a decisive 96-69 victory over Cyprus on Saturday in front of nearly 8,000 fans....

Protesters take to Akamas to protect nature while festival draws thousands

Protesters take to Akamas to protect nature while festival draws thousands

Environmental and political organizations staged a protest Saturday morning at Agios Georgios in Peyia, voicing concerns over alleged violations in protected areas in Peyia and Akamas....

How much of a priority is tree planting?

How much of a priority is tree planting?

Another scorching summer is drawing to a close, at least on the calendar, and while the risk of major fires hasn’t vanished, we can hope that as the weather cools and the rain returns, we’ll move away from the extreme danger of deep-red alerts. ...

U.S. blocks Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending U.N. Assembly

U.S. blocks Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending U.N. Assembly

The United States has revoked visas for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and about 80 other officials, preventing them from attending next month’s U.N. General Assembly in New York, the State Department confirmed Friday....

Garbage piles up at popular Kritou Terra landmark

Garbage piles up at popular Kritou Terra landmark

Once celebrated as one of the island’s natural jewels, the Kritou Terra waterfalls have now been marred by garbage, sparking strong reactions from locals and visitors alike....

Cyprus reopens grants for used electric vehicles after 30 applications canceled

Cyprus reopens grants for used electric vehicles after 30 applications canceled

Cyprus will reallocate grants for the purchase of used private electric vehicles after 30 applications under the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme were canceled....

Famine, settler violence, and apartheid

Famine, settler violence, and apartheid

Mr. Anolik’s article is a characteristic example of reality reversal: it silences the crimes documented daily by international organizations and attempts to present the occupying power as a “victim,” while in practice it acts as the perpetrator....

Cyprus’ major dams nearly dry as summer ends

Cyprus’ major dams nearly dry as summer ends

Most of Argaka Dam is nearly dry, with its capacity dropping to 1.3% and just 11,000 cubic meters of water remaining, according to Cyprus Weather Enthusiasts....

Cyprus records EU’s lowest rate of people unable to afford proper meals

Cyprus records EU’s lowest rate of people unable to afford proper meals

Cyprus had the lowest share of people in the European Union unable to afford a proper meal in 2024, according to new figures from Eurostat....

Weather forecast: Sunshine in charge, clouds on probation

Weather forecast: Sunshine in charge, clouds on probation

Seasonal low pressure continues its low-key residency, keeping the skies mostly clear while letting clouds drop in for a brief guest appearance....

Over 1,100 Syrian minors leave Cyprus under voluntary repatriation program

Over 1,100 Syrian minors leave Cyprus under voluntary repatriation program

Since December 2024, a total of 1,127 Syrian children and teenagers, aged 4 to 18, have left Cyprus as part of voluntary repatriation programs run by the Deputy Ministry of Immigration and International Protection, according to CNA....

Greek Cypriots’ military zone trial exposes checkpoint chaos in occupied North

Greek Cypriots’ military zone trial exposes checkpoint chaos in occupied North

The ongoing trial of five Greek Cypriots held in the Turkish-occupied north since July 19 for allegedly entering a ''military zone'' has exposed more about checkpoint chaos than the accused offense itself, as witness testimony continues to raise contradictions....

Turkey cuts all economic ties with Israel over Gaza crisis

Turkey cuts all economic ties with Israel over Gaza crisis

Turkey on Friday announced it was severing all economic and trade ties with Israel, citing its ongoing military actions in Gaza and accusing the Israeli government of committing atrocities against Palestinians....

Government launches personalized student bus cards with reduced fares

Government launches personalized student bus cards with reduced fares

Starting September 1, students across Cyprus will be able to get personalized ''Motion'' bus cards that drastically cut the cost of public transport, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announced....

Cyprus hotel unions threaten strikes over misuse of foreign worker permits

Cyprus hotel unions threaten strikes over misuse of foreign worker permits

Two major Cypriot hotel worker unions have warned of potential strikes, accusing hotel operators of misusing foreign worker permits to undermine labor rights and violate collective agreements....

U.S. Congress targets Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus in security review

U.S. Congress targets Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus in security review

A new amendment in the U.S. House of Representatives has put Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus under fresh congressional scrutiny, calling for a thorough assessment of the security risks it may pose to the United States and its allies....

Limassol wildfire ''solved'': Two cigarette butts take the blame

Limassol wildfire ''solved'': Two cigarette butts take the blame

I read a headline claiming the Limassol wildfire saga is officially closed. The culprits? Two pristine cigarette butts, not even a scorch mark on them, are now expected to take full responsibility and apologize....

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