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Another day, another scam as Paphos woman loses €6,500 online

Another day, another scam as Paphos woman loses €6,500 online

A 71-year-old woman in Paphos reported to police that she lost about €6,500 to an online investment scam posing as a government-backed platform....

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Mogherini, Sannino arrested as EU fraud investigation continues

Mogherini, Sannino arrested as EU fraud investigation continues

A fresh scandal has erupted in the heart of the European Union, three years after Qatargate, landing at a politically and geopolitically delicate moment for Europe. ...

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November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 27/11/2025

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 27/11/2025

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. ...

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 A mild Wednesday before the weekend storm (and dust) rolls in

 A mild Wednesday before the weekend storm (and dust) rolls in

If you’re feeling a bit indecisive about whether to work hard or hardly work today, don't worry. The weather feels exactly the same way. ...

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Pavlos Kontides wins gold at Vilamoura Grand Prix in Portugal

Pavlos Kontides wins gold at Vilamoura Grand Prix in Portugal

Cypriot sailing star Pavlos Kontides claimed the gold medal at the Vilamoura Grand Prix, completing four days of challenging competition with top performances....

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Cyprus' forests are drying out: ''We are at the beginning of a disaster''

Cyprus' forests are drying out: ''We are at the beginning of a disaster''

Cyprus is facing an alarming drought that is devastating its forests, including endemic species listed in the country’s “Red Book” of protected plants. ...

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Cyprus is the Mediterranean’s rising star in global film and TV

Cyprus is the Mediterranean’s rising star in global film and TV

From high-end series to blockbuster films and major reality shows, Cyprus is starting to shine on the radar of international studios. And like any great production, this transformation is driven by strategy and professionalism....

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Looking for cheap fuel? Here are the most affordable options

Looking for cheap fuel? Here are the most affordable options

With the first cold days of the season, concerns about heating oil costs have resurfaced, along with the everyday worry about fuel prices. ...

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Ombudswoman probes alleged denial of promotion to disabled employee and father of three

Ombudswoman probes alleged denial of promotion to disabled employee and father of three

Cyprus’s Commissioner for Administration (Ombudswomans) has asked the Limassol Local Government Organization to explain why a disabled employee was denied promotion while colleagues hired at the same time advanced....

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Consumers’ group says e-kalathi falls short after six months, fails to offer real choice

Consumers’ group says e-kalathi falls short after six months, fails to offer real choice

Nearly six months after its launch, the Cyprus Consumers’ Association says the government’s e-kalathi price-comparison platform is falling short of expectations....

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Over 120,000 gather as Pope Leo XIV calls Lebanon to hope (video)

Over 120,000 gather as Pope Leo XIV calls Lebanon to hope (video)

Pope Leo XIV closed his visit to Lebanon on Tuesday with a waterfront Mass that drew more than 120,000 people, a striking show of unity for a country battered by crisis....

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Top diplomat Mogherini caught up in alleged corruption scandal

Top diplomat Mogherini caught up in alleged corruption scandal

A high-profile shakeup has hit the heart of Europe’s diplomatic world. Federica Mogherini, the former EU foreign policy chief and now rector of the College of Europe, has been detained by Belgian authorities as part of a widening probe into suspected fraud tied to EU-funded diplomatic training programs, according to Belgian daily Le Soir....

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Smart meter rollout speeds up across Cyprus

Smart meter rollout speeds up across Cyprus

Cyprus’ smart-meter upgrade is moving into high gear this month, as the Electricity Authority (EAC) pushes ahead with mass installations across all districts, the next major phase in a nationwide rollout Knews first reported earlier this year....

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Step into Cyprus’ most enchanting Christmas village

Step into Cyprus’ most enchanting Christmas village

This Christmas, magic comes alive in a truly special place. At Cap St. Georges, in the square of the Church of Saint George, in Peyia, Paphos....

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Cyprus calls in Greek ''FBI'' to fight organized crime

Cyprus calls in Greek ''FBI'' to fight organized crime

Cyprus is turning to its neighbor for help in the fight against organized crime. This week, top Greek law enforcement officials are heading to the island to assist in setting up a new central agency aimed at cracking down on criminal networks....

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Petrolina Establishes Its First Scholarship at the University of Cyprus and Supports an MBA Student

Petrolina Establishes Its First Scholarship at the University of Cyprus and Supports an MBA Student

The Executive Managing Director (CEO) of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited, Mr. Dinos Lefkaritis, presented the company’s first scholarship, amounting to €10,250, to the MBA (Master in Business Administration) student at the University of Cyprus, Mr. Pantelis Petrou, during a special ceremony held at the University of Cyprus on Friday, 28 November 2025....

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Cyprus cracks down on drunk and drug driving as four dead in a week

Cyprus cracks down on drunk and drug driving as four dead in a week

The Cyprus Traffic Department is sounding the alarm over a persistent problem on the island’s roads: drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. ...

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Dangerous drones, zero defenses

Dangerous drones, zero defenses

Imagine a drone hovering over a power plant, a port, or even an airport without anyone noticing. That’s the risk Cyprus is facing, seven years after first trying to protect its critical infrastructure from unmanned aerial vehicles and still coming up empty-handed....

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Why your scrolling in Cyprus is making you angry

Why your scrolling in Cyprus is making you angry

Ever notice yourself getting hotter under the collar while scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook? You might be falling for ''rage bait,'' Oxford University Press’ 2025 word of the year....

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Greek farmers block highways over delayed subsidies

Greek farmers block highways over delayed subsidies

Greek farmers have deployed more than 2,500 tractors to major highways, shutting key routes in the biggest agricultural protest in over a decade. What began as frustration over delayed EU subsidy payments has escalated into a standoff that could stretch into January....

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EU presidency nears, Metsola visits to align priorities

EU presidency nears, Metsola visits to align priorities

With just one month to go before Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled the country’s priorities during a high-level visit by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Monday....

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U.S. ambassador to Turkey flags Cyprus as regional ''abscess''

U.S. ambassador to Turkey flags Cyprus as regional ''abscess''

Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, told Kathimerini in an interview with Manolis Kostidis that Cyprus must be included in any broader effort to stabilize the Eastern Mediterranean, saying “you cannot have an abscess in the middle of an otherwise healthy body.”...

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Tuesday weather: Sunshine and stability offer a brief moment of calm before the clouds gather

Tuesday weather: Sunshine and stability offer a brief moment of calm before the clouds gather

We made it past the initial shock of December and Monday, and today, we are rewarded with the weather equivalent of a deep breath and a long sigh of relief....

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Heavy rains fail to rescue Cyprus reservoirs from record low levels

Heavy rains fail to rescue Cyprus reservoirs from record low levels

Since the start of October, inflows have totaled just 295,000 cubic meters, the lowest in the past ten years for this time of year....

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Cyprus airports soar to new heights: Record 13 million passengers in a single year

Cyprus airports soar to new heights: Record 13 million passengers in a single year

Hermes Airports has announced a historic milestone for Cyprus, with passenger traffic reaching 13 million this year, the highest figure ever recorded at the nation’s airports....

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Restaurant of the week: The A Burgers

Restaurant of the week: The A Burgers

Three well-known and beloved actors - Michalis Anayiotos, Haris Aristeidou, and Nikolas Kourouzidis - have joined forces to create a unique food truck at the intersection of Ifigeneias and Armenias streets in Strovolos. ...

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Flares, firecrackers, and four arrested at Limassol football match

Flares, firecrackers, and four arrested at Limassol football match

Police intervened yesterday during disturbances surrounding the football match between AEL and Apollon, resulting in the arrest of four individuals....

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The myth of equality meets the military

The myth of equality meets the military

When it comes to pageantry, we’re always ahead of the curve. The Gender Equality Commissioner, Josie Christodoulou, joined by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis, staged an entire ceremony, right in the thick of Nicosia’s traffic mess, to unveil the new pedestrian traffic lights....

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Cypriots plan last-minute New Year’s Eve outings, PASIKA seeks holiday hours extension

Cypriots plan last-minute New Year’s Eve outings, PASIKA seeks holiday hours extension

The festive season has officially begun, even if the weather has yet to match the mood. Music venues and restaurants across Cyprus are already preparing to welcome holiday crowds....

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NATO weighs preemptive strike against Russia over cyber attacks

NATO weighs preemptive strike against Russia over cyber attacks

NATO is thinking about a preemptive strike against Russia in response to cyber attacks, sabotage, and airspace breaches, its top military officer said, hinting at a shift from reacting after incidents to acting ahead of them....

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