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25 June, 2025
 

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Hang up or pay up: Tougher penalties for drivers using phones

Hang up or pay up: Tougher penalties for drivers using phones

Drivers caught holding a mobile phone while driving could soon face stricter financial penalties if a proposal by the Police, expected to be submitted for legislation, becomes law....

Nearly 1 in 5 households in Cyprus unable to keep homes warm

Nearly 1 in 5 households in Cyprus unable to keep homes warm

A recent European report has shed light on a concerning issue in Cyprus: nearly one in five households is struggling to keep their homes warm....

26 state plots for new livestock units to boost sheep and goat farming

26 state plots for new livestock units to boost sheep and goat farming

Cyprus is taking significant steps to strengthen its sheep and goat farming industry with the announcement of 26 state-owned plots available for the construction of new livestock units....

Ex-Health Minister Pamboridis warns of efforts to weaken GESY

Ex-Health Minister Pamboridis warns of efforts to weaken GESY

Former Health Minister Giorgos Pamboridis has made explosive claims about attempts to undermine Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY), warning that financial and political interests are working behind the scenes to weaken the public healthcare scheme....

Eddie Jordan, former F1 boss, dies at 76

Eddie Jordan, former F1 boss, dies at 76

Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula 1 team owner and beloved BBC racing commentator, has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with prostate cancer. His family confirmed that he died peacefully in Cape Town on March 20, 2025, with loved ones by his side....

Teen shot with airgun for 'ruining’ bonfire party

Teen shot with airgun for 'ruining’ bonfire party

Police are investigating an attack on an 18-year-old in Limassol, where he was beaten and shot with an airgun allegedly because the suspects feared he would "ruin" their bonfire party. ...

Cyprus accused of migrant pushbacks amid deadly shipwreck

Cyprus accused of migrant pushbacks amid deadly shipwreck

A tragic shipwreck off Cape Greco has reignited the debate over Cyprus’ handling of migration, just as the government claimed to have successfully tackled the issue....

Turkish fighter jets violate Cyprus airspace—again

Turkish fighter jets violate Cyprus airspace—again

As diplomatic efforts to revive Cyprus reunification talks were unfolding in Geneva, Turkish fighter jets once again violated the Republic of Cyprus’ airspace, underscoring Ankara’s continued provocations....

Hidden fortune found in squalid Paphos home

Hidden fortune found in squalid Paphos home

A shocking discovery was made in Paphos when municipal workers, responding to a welfare case, found thousands of Cyprus pounds stuffed in garbage bags inside a home where a woman had been living in squalor. Alongside the money, pieces of jewelry were also uncovered....

The best bank to ever come out of Cyprus?

The best bank to ever come out of Cyprus?

The management of Hellenic Bank has set an ambitious goal for the new structure that will emerge in the coming months following its consolidation with Eurobank Cyprus....

Rain, snow, and the universal law of ''drizzle-induced traffic chaos''

Rain, snow, and the universal law of ''drizzle-induced traffic chaos''

Good morning and welcome to Thursday, March 20, 2025! If you thought spring meant sunshine and blooming flowers, well, Cyprus has other plans....

Cyprus Environmental Movement sounds alarm over deteriorating condition of Akrotiri Salt Lake

Cyprus Environmental Movement sounds alarm over deteriorating condition of Akrotiri Salt Lake

The Cyprus Environmental Movement has issued an urgent call for help regarding the Akrotiri Salt Lake, warning that one of the country’s last major wetlands is on the brink of extinction due to human activities driven by the profit motives of a few entrepreneurs....

Students use their creative touch to design Run for Autism Half Marathon medal

Students use their creative touch to design Run for Autism Half Marathon medal

The medal for the upcoming ''Run for Autism Half Marathon,'' scheduled for Sunday, April 6, was unveiled at a press conference in Ayia Napa on March 18....

Toilet trouble: Two men convicted in £4.75M gold toilet heist at Blenheim Palace

Toilet trouble: Two men convicted in £4.75M gold toilet heist at Blenheim Palace

Two men have been convicted for their roles in the audacious theft of a fully functional 18-carat gold toilet, valued at £4.75 million, from Blenheim Palace in September 2019....

Hellenic Seaplanes sets sights on launching Cyprus’ first seaplane routes

Hellenic Seaplanes sets sights on launching Cyprus’ first seaplane routes

Cyprus, with its strategic geographical position, has the potential to become a key hub for seaplane routes, both domestically and across the Eastern Mediterranean....

Storms hit Cyprus with heavy rain, hail, and snowfall in Troodos

Storms hit Cyprus with heavy rain, hail, and snowfall in Troodos

A powerful weather system swept across Cyprus on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snowfall in the Troodos Mountains. ...

Famous Michelin Guest Chefs at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Famous Michelin Guest Chefs at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort elevates Cyprus’ culinary scene, hosting an extraordinary lineup of Michelin-starred chefs for exclusive dining experiences throughout the year. ...

Grid limitations threaten Cyprus’ green energy boom

Grid limitations threaten Cyprus’ green energy boom

Cyprus’ green energy transition, once a major draw for investors, is now facing serious roadblocks as the national electricity grid struggles to handle more renewable energy projects. ...

Primary schools struggling with overcrowding, maintenance issues, and delinquency

Primary schools struggling with overcrowding, maintenance issues, and delinquency

Primary schools in Larnaca city and district are facing mounting challenges that threaten students' safety, education quality, and overall well-being. ...

March Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd - 11/03/2025

March Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd - 11/03/2025

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....

New health and education complex to transform Lakatamia

New health and education complex to transform Lakatamia

Investments in Cyprus' health sector are booming, with new hospital units sprouting up across the island....

AI Auditing or Auditing AI? Ensuring Accountability and Trust

AI Auditing or Auditing AI? Ensuring Accountability and Trust

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....

Cyprus' economic growth faces challenges, lenders highlight key concerns

Cyprus' economic growth faces challenges, lenders highlight key concerns

The Cypriot economy is showing strong signs of growth, with GDP expected to rise by over 3% and unemployment dropping below 5% in 2024. Private consumption continues to play a key role in driving this growth. ...

Cyprus ordered to pay €18,800 for human rights violation

Cyprus ordered to pay €18,800 for human rights violation

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned the Republic of Cyprus for violating the human rights of a Russian fugitive, Dzhandzhgav, who had been detained for nearly three years in connection with fraud charges. ...

Protests erupt over new headscarf policy in Turkish Cypriot schools

Protests erupt over new headscarf policy in Turkish Cypriot schools

Teachers' organizations in Cyprus are speaking out against a recent change to the country's school policies that allows girls under 18 to wear headscarves in schools. ...

Spring? What Spring?

Spring? What Spring?

Happy Wednesday! We’re halfway through the week—yaaay! But also, what season is this exactly? Because it’s technically spring, but Cyprus didn’t get the memo....

Progress by avoiding setbacks as Geneva talks keep Cyprus dialogue alive

Progress by avoiding setbacks as Geneva talks keep Cyprus dialogue alive

The five-party informal meeting on the Cyprus issue in Geneva on March 17–18 yielded one notable achievement: no setbacks. That seemed to be the consensus among all parties as they exited the Palace of Nations on Tuesday afternoon....

Postponement in Marios Demetriades' naturalization case

Postponement in Marios Demetriades' naturalization case

The Permanent Criminal Court of Nicosia has postponed the proceedings in the naturalization case involving former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades and nine other individuals until April 25th....

Three-day event with visits, tours, and activities by the Department of Forests

Three-day event with visits, tours, and activities by the Department of Forests

The Department of Forests is organizing a three-day event with activities, tours, and visits from March 21-23, 2025, in celebration of the International Day of Forests, which is observed on March 21....

BOC seeks to acquire Ethniki Insurance’s Cyprus subsidiary

BOC seeks to acquire Ethniki Insurance’s Cyprus subsidiary

Bank of Cyprus is moving forward with the acquisition of Ethniki Insurance’s Cyprus subsidiary, having entered exclusive negotiations for its purchase....

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