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Identity of body found at sea on Wednesday still unconfirmed

Identity of body found at sea on Wednesday still unconfirmed

Authorities are still waiting on DNA results after a man’s body was found in the sea off Cyprus’ southern coast, a discovery that has intensified speculation around the disappearance of a Russian businessman who vanished earlier this month....

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Cloudy skies today, so enjoy the last of the mild 18°C highs before the weather turns

Cloudy skies today, so enjoy the last of the mild 18°C highs before the weather turns

A cloudy canopy is rolling in to mark the start of the weekend, but don't pack away the sunglasses just yet. You might still need them for the morning commute. The real headline is Sunday's plot twist: a cold air mass is on the way to remind us it's still January....

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GeSY system disruptions under scrutiny in high-level Health Ministry meeting

GeSY system disruptions under scrutiny in high-level Health Ministry meeting

A high-level meeting was convened this week to address mounting concerns over ongoing disruptions to the Information System of Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY)....

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Small dams record overflows as water levels remain critically low overall

Small dams record overflows as water levels remain critically low overall

Recent rainfall has led to the gradual overflow of some smaller dams, offering a rare but limited sign of relief. Videos shared by members of the public on social media show water spilling over at the Kafizides and Saitas dams, footage that has induced cautious optimism among residents....

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Avlona leader accuses UN of inaction over new buffer zone violations

Avlona leader accuses UN of inaction over new buffer zone violations

The community leader of Avlona, Menelaos Savva, has reported a new incident involving unauthorized activity inside the buffer zone near the village, informing both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations....

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EU College of Commissioners meets Cyprus Cabinet at Limassol Port during presidency visit

EU College of Commissioners meets Cyprus Cabinet at Limassol Port during presidency visit

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Thursday carried out a series of high-level engagements marking the visit of the College of Commissioners to Cyprus, within the framework of Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union....

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Undercover sting exposes alleged sex-for-work scheme targeting British women in Ayia Napa (video)

Undercover sting exposes alleged sex-for-work scheme targeting British women in Ayia Napa (video)

Police in Cyprus have launched an ex officio investigation following allegations that young British women working seasonally in the resort town of Ayia Napa were subjected to sexual harassment, illegal employment practices, and substandard living conditions, authorities said....

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Nicosia celebrates the reopening of Famagusta Gate after seven years

Nicosia celebrates the reopening of Famagusta Gate after seven years

After nearly seven years of construction and setbacks, Nicosia’s historic Famagusta Gate has finally reopened, marking a major milestone for the capital’s cultural scene....

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NATO moves troops to Greenland as Trump’s takeover talk shakes alliance

NATO moves troops to Greenland as Trump’s takeover talk shakes alliance

Several NATO countries are sending troops to Greenland this week, officially for joint military exercises, but clearly also to make a point, as U.S. President Donald Trump keeps talking openly about taking control of the Arctic island....

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Knife attack in Kiti turns bizarre as suspect drives victim to hospital

Knife attack in Kiti turns bizarre as suspect drives victim to hospital

Police in Larnaca are investigating an attempted murder after a 35-year-old man was seriously injured in a knife attack late Tuesday in the village of Kiti....

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Top Cyprus officials’ salaries made public, judges earn more than President

Top Cyprus officials’ salaries made public, judges earn more than President

The monthly paychecks of Cyprus’ top officials have been made public, and the numbers reveal a surprise: while the president tops the salary scale on paper, some senior judges actually take home more money....

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Deloitte expands its global suite of GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities in Omnia

Deloitte expands its global suite of GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities in Omnia

Deloitte has announced the integration of new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within its Omnia, Deloitte’s global cloud-based Audit & Assurance platform, aimed at enhancing the audit and assurance experience, advancing Deloitte’s effort to drive innovation with enhanced technology. ...

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Lidl Cyprus is recognised as a Top Employer for the 9th consecutive year

Lidl Cyprus is recognised as a Top Employer for the 9th consecutive year

Nine consecutive years with Top Employer status for Lidl Cyprus. A path built on consistency, stability and daily choices that place people at the centre....

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Cyprus–India event highlights the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Driving Innovation and Growth

Cyprus–India event highlights the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Driving Innovation and Growth

PwC Cyprus as part of the Cyprus–India AI Impact Pre-Summit, hosted the event “Driving Innovation and Growth”, on Wednesday 14 January, at the PwC Experience Center....

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Ancoria Bank Appoints Marios Hadjikyriacou as Chief Executive Officer

Ancoria Bank Appoints Marios Hadjikyriacou as Chief Executive Officer

Ancoria Bank announces the appointment of Mr. Marios Hadjikyriacou to the position of Chief Executive Officer....

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Record success of students of Cypriot schools in Commonwealth Essay Competition

Record success of students of Cypriot schools in Commonwealth Essay Competition

Students of Cypriot schools achieved, this year also, outstanding success in this year’s The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC); an annual competition organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) since 1883. ...

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High school ''work week'' returns, students get hands-on experience

High school ''work week'' returns, students get hands-on experience

After more than a decade, Cyprus is bringing back the “Work Week” for high school students, a hands-on program designed to give teens a taste of the working world....

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Cyprus urges citizens in Iran to get out as tensions soar

Cyprus urges citizens in Iran to get out as tensions soar

Cyprus has issued a stark travel warning for its citizens in Iran, urging them to leave the country immediately amid rising unrest and the risk of regional escalation, a move highlighting how the crisis in Tehran is spilling over beyond its borders....

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Amazon team in Cyprus exploring big tech and satellite internet projects

Amazon team in Cyprus exploring big tech and satellite internet projects

A delegation from tech giant Amazon has been in Cyprus with an ambitious work plan, exploring the development of multiple projects in the fields of technology and digital infrastructure....

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Cyprus farmers push back against EU–South America trade deal

Cyprus farmers push back against EU–South America trade deal

Cyprus’ farmers are not mincing words over the EU’s new trade deal with South America, warning it could land a heavy blow on local agriculture, from higher costs and tougher competition to big questions about what ends up on our plates....

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A crisp and quiet Thursday with mostly clear skies and light winds

A crisp and quiet Thursday with mostly clear skies and light winds

After the blustery winds of earlier this week, the weather has decided to take a deep breath and relax. A weak high-pressure system is currently in charge, giving us a Thursday that is peaceful, if a little crisp....

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No permits without payment: Famagusta freezes developers with unpaid debts

No permits without payment: Famagusta freezes developers with unpaid debts

The Famagusta District Local Government Organisation will no longer examine planning or building permit applications from individuals or companies that owe money for water or sewerage services, its president Yiannis Karousos said Wednesday....

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Caution drivers, rockfalls reported on mountain roads

Caution drivers, rockfalls reported on mountain roads

On Wednesday, certain mountain roads leading to Troodos, are open only to vehicles with four-wheel drive or vehicles equipped with snow chains, as snowfall and frost have made the road surface slippery....

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Body discovered at sea near Pissouri

Body discovered at sea near Pissouri

Authorities are investigating after the body of an unidentified man was found in the sea off the coast of Avdimou, close to the Pissouri area, on Tuesday afternoon....

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Electrical appliances worth tens of thousands of euros damaged in Paliometocho after power surge

Electrical appliances worth tens of thousands of euros damaged in Paliometocho after power surge

Electrical appliances worth tens of thousands of euros were damaged in the village of Paliometocho after an incorrect voltage was supplied through the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) network, according to the president of the Cyprus Association of Electrical Contractors....

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Father on the run after allegedly helping sons flee attempted murder case in Limassol

Father on the run after allegedly helping sons flee attempted murder case in Limassol

Two brothers aged 30 and 20 have been remanded in custody for six days by the Limassol District Court in connection with an attempted murder that took place in central Limassol last month....

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Trump says U.S. ''needs'' Greenland, Denmark pushes for more NATO troops

Trump says U.S. ''needs'' Greenland, Denmark pushes for more NATO troops

President Donald Trump has turned up the heat on Greenland, insisting the United States must take control of the Arctic territory, even as Denmark, Greenland and key European allies push back and call for a stronger NATO presence in the region....

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Police stop massive synthetic drug haul, the largest of its kind in Cyprus

Police stop massive synthetic drug haul, the largest of its kind in Cyprus

Cyprus police have uncovered the largest synthetic drug haul of its kind ever found on the island, after a coordinated operation that led to the arrest of a 68-year-old man in Larnaca....

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Strangers step in while government fails to act

Strangers step in while government fails to act

A 21-year-old mother in Paphos found herself in an impossible situation, struggling to care for her two young children, aged three years and 11 months. With no resources and no immediate help from official channels, Kyriaki turned to the community and found an outpouring of support....

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Diplomat or spy? Russian Embassy death sparks intriguing questions

Diplomat or spy? Russian Embassy death sparks intriguing questions

The sudden death of a Russian diplomat at the Russian Embassy in Nicosia has taken a shadowy turn, with claims that the 41-year-old may not have been just a diplomat but an officer in Russia’s military intelligence service, the GRU....

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EAC says electricity prices unlikely to fall before major solar expansion

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Environmental organisations press President over delays in Akamas protection measures

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