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16 September, 2025
 

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U.S. lawmakers demand release of seniors detained in occupied area

U.S. lawmakers demand release of seniors detained in occupied area

U.S. lawmakers are urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to step in after five elderly Greek Cypriots were arrested while visiting their ancestral homes in areas of Cyprus controlled by Turkey....

Cyprus shines as EuroBasket host despite winless run; Greece outlasts Spain in nail-biter

Cyprus shines as EuroBasket host despite winless run; Greece outlasts Spain in nail-biter

Greece may have walked away with the win, but Cyprus walked away with the spotlight. ...

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is offering an exceptional selection of residential land for sale in Nicosia, Paphos and Famagusta....

Back-to-school survival guide: Kids return, parents rejoice (quietly)

Back-to-school survival guide: Kids return, parents rejoice (quietly)

The day has finally come. Thousands of Cyprus’ teenagers returned to classrooms Monday, ending weeks of summer holiday where ''I’m bored'' became the national soundtrack....

Weather forecast: Mostly sunshine with a side of ''maybe showers, maybe not''

Weather forecast: Mostly sunshine with a side of ''maybe showers, maybe not''

A seasonal low-pressure system is still holding the remote, which means the island’s forecast comes with its usual mix of clear skies and surprise interruptions....

Cyprus, EU discuss doubling border security support ahead of presidency

Cyprus, EU discuss doubling border security support ahead of presidency

Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and EU Commissioner Piotr Serafin met Thursday to discuss border protection and Cyprus’ upcoming EU Council Presidency....

Giorgio Armani, fashion icon who redefined elegance, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, fashion icon who redefined elegance, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who redefined global fashion with his sleek tailoring and timeless elegance, has died at 91....

Tech sector distributes 615 air purifiers to Cyprus villages affected by wildfires

Tech sector distributes 615 air purifiers to Cyprus villages affected by wildfires

As part of a collective initiative to support communities affected by this year’s wildfires, TechIsland has distributed 615 air purifiers to residents in fire-hit villages across Cyprus....

The President, the hunters, and the Greens’ arrows

The President, the hunters, and the Greens’ arrows

The President feels he’s co-governing with nearly every party except AKEL and ELAM. He even claims he’s fully following the policies of DISY, naturally causing multiple strokes at DIKO, EDEK, and DIPA. ...

U.S. strike kills 11 on boat with alleged drugs onboard

U.S. strike kills 11 on boat with alleged drugs onboard

The Pentagon is vowing more military action against drug cartels after a U.S. strike in the Caribbean killed 11 people on a speedboat, though officials have offered no evidence the vessel carried narcotics....

Raindrops in the cedars, showers in Platres (VIDEO)

Raindrops in the cedars, showers in Platres (VIDEO)

Showers are in progress this afternoon in Paphos Forest, around Tripylos near the Cedar Valley, bringing a soft rainy touch to the trees. Rain is also falling in Platres, right at the Pendeli Resort....

Government reports success of fast-track patient clinics with over 5,800 cases treated

Government reports success of fast-track patient clinics with over 5,800 cases treated

The government’s evaluation of the Fast-Track Patient Clinics has been positive, with more than 5,800 patients served since their introduction, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Thursday....

Lidl Cyprus reduces prices on all baked goods by 15% and launches a humorous campaign

Lidl Cyprus reduces prices on all baked goods by 15% and launches a humorous campaign

Lidl Cyprus is launching an initiative to lighten the burden on consumers and increase everyday enjoyment. From September 4 to October 1, 2025, the company will reduce prices on all popular, freshly baked pastries by 15%. The campaign is accompanied by a new, humorous advertising campaign entitled “Rumors Say”....

Lidl celebrates four weeks of football, emotion, and engagement as UEFA Women’s EURO 2025TM comes to an end

Lidl celebrates four weeks of football, emotion, and engagement as UEFA Women’s EURO 2025TM comes to an end

As the curtain falls on the record-breaking UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, with England the champions of Europe once more, Lidl celebrates a successful summer of football, unity, and driving community impact....

Valio PROfeel makes its debut in Cyprus

Valio PROfeel makes its debut in Cyprus

Valio, Finland’s leading dairy producer with over a century of experience in crafting high-quality dairy products, proudly announces the launch of its Valio PROfeel range in Cyprus....

Cyprus begins €44M payouts to 2013 bailout victims

Cyprus begins €44M payouts to 2013 bailout victims

More than 4,500 people who lost money in Cyprus’ 2013 banking collapse are finally seeing compensation, with €44.36 million being paid out on Thursday, officials said....

Paid your road tax? You might still get fined

Paid your road tax? You might still get fined

A glitch in Cyprus’ road transport system left drivers facing fines even though many believed they had successfully renewed their vehicle licenses online....

Vasiliko delays keep Cyprus stuck with sky-high power bills

Vasiliko delays keep Cyprus stuck with sky-high power bills

Cypriot households already struggling with some of Europe’s highest electricity bills are being told they’ll have to wait even longer for relief, as delays and political wrangling over the Vasiliko energy project threaten to keep prices high for at least three more years....

Greece to Cyprus: Make up your mind on energy link

Greece to Cyprus: Make up your mind on energy link

Greece is pressing Cyprus to make up its mind about a major electricity project linking the island to Greece and Israel, after Cypriot Finance Minister Makis Keravnos publicly questioned whether the multibillion-euro plan is financially viable....

Lisbon in mourning as iconic cable car crashes

Lisbon in mourning as iconic cable car crashes

Portugal is in mourning after a historic cable car in Lisbon derailed and slammed into a building, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, five of them seriously....

Weather forecast: Sunshine on default, clouds considering auditions

Weather forecast: Sunshine on default, clouds considering auditions

A seasonal low-pressure system is still making itself at home, ensuring the forecast comes with just enough drama to keep things interesting....

Cyprus exits Eurobasket winless after 93-61 loss to Georgia

Cyprus exits Eurobasket winless after 93-61 loss to Georgia

Georgia cruised past host nation Cyprus 93-61 on Tuesday in Group C play at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament....

Drunk driver crashes car into truck on Limassol highway

Drunk driver crashes car into truck on Limassol highway

A 33-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday morning after police said she crashed her car into a truck while driving drunk on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....

Consulting the outside world and other matters

Consulting the outside world and other matters

The Ministry of Finance, implementing the governance program of Nikos Christodoulides, has put six tax reform bills out for consultation with outside experts and stakeholders....

Attorney General: No national investigation on Vasilikos while EPPO probes

Attorney General: No national investigation on Vasilikos while EPPO probes

Attorney General Giorgos Savvides said Wednesday that national authorities in EU member states cannot launch criminal investigations into the Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal while the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is conducting its own inquiry....

Paphos deputy mayor criticizes Hermes over baggage belt delays and staffing shortages

Paphos deputy mayor criticizes Hermes over baggage belt delays and staffing shortages

Concerns over operations at Paphos International Airport have resurfaced as local officials and passengers criticize infrastructure limitations and employee working conditions, while the airport operator, Hermes Airports, defends its management practices....

Elderly man found dead after vehicle plunge in Kato Pyrgos

Elderly man found dead after vehicle plunge in Kato Pyrgos

An 85-year-old man who had been reported missing was found dead late Tuesday after his car plunged into a ravine outside the village of Kato Pyrgos, police said....

Crete crime ring probe points to Cyprus, Saint Lazarus relics

Crete crime ring probe points to Cyprus, Saint Lazarus relics

A sprawling crime investigation in Crete has exposed what Greek media are calling a ''state within a state,'' with tentacles reaching into extortion, drug and arms trafficking, money laundering, and even the Church. Authorities say the alleged network may also extend beyond Greece’s borders into Cyprus....

Cyprus minister calls power cable ‘unsustainable,’ sparking pushback from Athens

Cyprus minister calls power cable ‘unsustainable,’ sparking pushback from Athens

Cyprus’ finance minister set off a storm this week after questioning whether a long-delayed electricity link between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel can actually work under current terms....

Trial of 5 Greek Cypriots delayed again as lawyer linked to case arrested at Ercan

Trial of 5 Greek Cypriots delayed again as lawyer linked to case arrested at Ercan

Just as the trial of five Greek Cypriots in the Turkish-occupied north appeared ready to move forward, it was postponed again Tuesday, the latest in a string of delays that have cast uncertainty over the case....

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