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27 November, 2025
 

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Bomb threat at Paphos schools turns out to be hoax

Bomb threat at Paphos schools turns out to be hoax

Panic erupted around midday at Kykkos High School and Nikolaideio Gymnasium in Paphos after authorities received a bomb threat that later proved to be a hoax....

Limassol woman accused of defrauding €150,000 in property scheme

Limassol woman accused of defrauding €150,000 in property scheme

Police in Limassol have arrested a 44-year-old woman accused of scamming more than €150,000 through fraudulent property deals involving land in the island’s Turkish-occupied north....

Parents held after baby found with brain hemorrhage

Parents held after baby found with brain hemorrhage

A 4½-month-old baby is fighting for life at Makarios Hospital after doctors discovered a serious brain hemorrhage, police said Wednesday....

EU chief calls for unity, pledges sanctions on Israeli officials and new aid plan for Gaza

EU chief calls for unity, pledges sanctions on Israeli officials and new aid plan for Gaza

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a package of measures responding to the Gaza crisis, including suspending funding to Israel, preparing targeted sanctions and creating a new Donors’ Group for Palestine....

August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 29/08/2025

August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 29/08/2025

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 Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump?

A Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump should be given the Nobel Peace Prize - but not quite yet....

Protect your digital life with Cyber Cover

Protect your digital life with Cyber Cover

Did you click on an ''innocent'' link and had your passwords stolen?...

Alphamega Hypermarkets’ IT Department achieves ISO Certification

Alphamega Hypermarkets’ IT Department achieves ISO Certification

Alphamega Hypermarkets’ IT Department has received a significant distinction as it has been certified with the international standard ISO/ IEC 20000 for IT Service Management....

EU Commission proposes European firefighting center in Cyprus

EU Commission proposes European firefighting center in Cyprus

The European Commission is proposing the creation of a new European firefighting center in Cyprus, aiming to boost the continent’s ability to respond to increasingly severe wildfires, officials said Tuesday....

Road resurfacing to affect key streets in Nicosia next week

Road resurfacing to affect key streets in Nicosia next week

Motorists in Nicosia should plan ahead next week as the city carries out road resurfacing on several streets across the city....

Three-hour strike to disrupt flights at Larnaca and Paphos airports tomorrow

Three-hour strike to disrupt flights at Larnaca and Paphos airports tomorrow

Travelers at Cyprus’ main airports should brace for delays tomorrow as a three-hour strike is expected to affect more than 50 flights at Larnaca and Paphos airports....

Once upon a time...in the slowest case in Cyprus

Once upon a time...in the slowest case in Cyprus

Once upon a time...well, 17 years ago, which in Cyprus is practically ''yesterday'' if you ignore the decades slipping by, a flour milling company decided to sue a newspaper and a couple of brave journalists. ...

Man arrested at Larnaca airport with 22 kilograms of cannabis

Man arrested at Larnaca airport with 22 kilograms of cannabis

A 34-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning at Larnaca Airport after police discovered more than 22 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage, authorities said....

Is India a 'tariff king'? Not really

Is India a 'tariff king'? Not really

There is a widespread but fallacious perception that India's tariffs are inordinately high. There are subjective factors when it comes to a country like livability, public courtesy, or even how foreigners are welcomed....

Namaste Cyprus: A confluence of Indian culture and cuisine in Cyprus

Namaste Cyprus: A confluence of Indian culture and cuisine in Cyprus

Namaste Cyprus is a celebration of the friendship and cultural ties between India and Cyprus....

Cyprus launches competitive electricity market on October 1

Cyprus launches competitive electricity market on October 1

The Cypriot government will open a competitive electricity market on October 1, 2025, aiming to provide citizens and businesses with more affordable and reliable power while accelerating the island’s shift toward renewable energy....

EU pushes Turkey to release detained Greek Cypriots

EU pushes Turkey to release detained Greek Cypriots

Cyprus and European lawmakers are pressing for the release of five Greek Cypriots detained since July in the Turkish-occupied north of the island, condemning the arrests as illegal and politically motivated....

Poland shoots down Russian drones in ''act of aggression''

Poland shoots down Russian drones in ''act of aggression''

Poland’s armed forces shot down drones that crossed into its territory during Russia’s latest barrage against Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday, calling the incident an “act of aggression” against his country....

Weather forecast: Sunshine on tap, with clouds plotting cameos

Weather forecast: Sunshine on tap, with clouds plotting cameos

A seasonal low-pressure system has slipped in, making itself comfortable and tinkering with the skies....

Qatar condemns Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha

Qatar condemns Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha

Qatar condemned an Israeli airstrike Tuesday targeting Hamas leaders in its capital, calling it a “cowardly attack” and a violation of international law....

Parents concerned as storage rooms repurposed for classrooms in special schools

Parents concerned as storage rooms repurposed for classrooms in special schools

Parents of children with disabilities have raised concerns about facilities in special schools across Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, according to AKEL MP Christos Christofides....

France’s prime minister ousted as political turmoil deepens

France’s prime minister ousted as political turmoil deepens

French Prime Minister François Bayrou resigned Tuesday after losing a crushing confidence vote in parliament, the third head of government toppled in 14 months....

Families of children with disabilities left waiting months for benefits, commissioner says

Families of children with disabilities left waiting months for benefits, commissioner says

The Commissioner for the Protection of Children’s Rights, Despo Michaelidou, has condemned delays and the refusal to pay retroactive benefits for children with disabilities....

Eight arrested in Larnaca construction site sweep over illegal employment

Eight arrested in Larnaca construction site sweep over illegal employment

Authorities in Cyprus said that eight foreign nationals were detained after being caught working illegally at a construction site in Larnaca during a coordinated labor inspection....

Tornado touches down in Nicosia district

Tornado touches down in Nicosia district

A tornado swept through parts of the Nicosia district Tuesday, startling residents and leaving dramatic scenes captured on video....

How to fine law-abiding citizens: A Cyprus ''innovation''

How to fine law-abiding citizens: A Cyprus ''innovation''

What do you call a government that knowingly fines citizens who haven’t broken any laws? The Christodoulides government, of course. And how does it pull this off? Quite simply: when two of its ministers “team up.” ...

A welcome downpour in Troodos

A welcome downpour in Troodos

Cyprus got a refreshing taste of fall today as heavy rainfall drenched the Troodos Mountains, offering a welcome break from the lingering summer heat....

Lidl continues UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League partnerships after outstanding fan engagement

Lidl continues UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League partnerships after outstanding fan engagement

Last season, Lidl’s partnership with the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League saw 36 nations and 72 clubs unite across 342 matchdays, making Lidl the most visible sponsor of the competitions according to the Nielson Sports report * and bringing fans closer to the game they love....

Double your Rewards with MyPetrolina App & Alphamega Hypermarkets!

Double your Rewards with MyPetrolina App & Alphamega Hypermarkets!

Petrolina, in collaboration with Alphamega Hypermarkets, is rewarding everyday purchases with an exciting new promotion....

Eurolife Run in the Park

Eurolife Run in the Park

With a shared vision of promoting an active lifestyle, teamwork, and giving back, Eurolife and the Dro.Me.A. Racing Club invite everyone to embrace exercise and contribute to the fight of our fellow human beings. ...

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