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Police intervene as unauthorized minors attempt to enter Aglantzia school again

Police intervene as unauthorized minors attempt to enter Aglantzia school again

Police intervened on Monday after two minors tried to enter a gymnasium (middle school) in Aglantzia. This was the same school where a disturbance involving former students occurred last Saturday....

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Two more suspects hunted in Demosthenous murder

Two more suspects hunted in Demosthenous murder

Police are searching for two additional suspects in connection with the murder of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, following rapid developments revealed Monday in court....

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British journalist detained in U.S. after criticizing Israel--a warning for travelers?

British journalist detained in U.S. after criticizing Israel--a warning for travelers?

British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi was detained by U.S. immigration authorities at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday, a move that has sent shockwaves through Britain’s Muslim community and beyond....

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New Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre coming to Larnaca by 2026

New Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre coming to Larnaca by 2026

Cancer patients in Larnaca and Famagusta will soon have access to state-of-the-art oncology care right in their own region. The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre has announced the creation of a new, fully equipped oncology unit in Larnaca, set to open its doors in the summer of 2026....

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Build first, get permits later: The hotel that keeps breaking the rules

Build first, get permits later: The hotel that keeps breaking the rules

Construction at the Leonardo Club Latchi (Latsi) hotel has repeatedly tested the limits of Cyprus’ urban planning laws....

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Makarios Stadium off the table for Park & Ride

Makarios Stadium off the table for Park & Ride

Plans to use Makarios Stadium as a new Park & Ride site hit a roadblock after the Cyprus Sports Organization (CSO) rejected the proposal. The Ministry of Transport is now scouting alternative locations across Nicosia and Limassol to ease city traffic....

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Revolut secures crypto license from Cyprus to expand EU services

Revolut secures crypto license from Cyprus to expand EU services

Fintech firm Revolut has received a cryptocurrency license from Cyprus, paving the way for the company to continue expanding its crypto services across the European Union....

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Vaping reaches alarming levels among Cyprus teens

Vaping reaches alarming levels among Cyprus teens

Cyprus teens are vaping like never before. The latest ESPAD 2024 survey reveals that one in ten 16-year-old students use e-cigarettes daily, placing the island among Europe’s highest for teen vaping. ...

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The skeleton in the suitcase

The skeleton in the suitcase

I’ll admit it: I can’t quite share the excitement over Tufan Erhürman’s rise to leadership among the Turkish Cypriots. Maybe it’s because I don’t think we’re at five minutes to midnight; we passed midnight long ago....

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Cyprus’ political game of musical chairs

Cyprus’ political game of musical chairs

From comeback politicians to brand-new movements, Cyprus’ political map is being redrawn in real time. ...

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Monday forecast: The clouds read the group chat but didn’t reply

Monday forecast: The clouds read the group chat but didn’t reply

A weak low-pressure system is meandering over the area, not enough to cause chaos, but definitely enough to make the atmosphere a bit gossipy....

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Two arrested in €88M Louvre jewel heist; Security failures under scrutiny

Two arrested in €88M Louvre jewel heist; Security failures under scrutiny

French police have arrested two suspects in connection with the daylight theft of crown jewels worth €88 million ($102 million) from the Louvre museum, officials said....

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They walk in darkness: Cyprus’ Paranormal Investigation Team faces haunted hospitals and threats

They walk in darkness: Cyprus’ Paranormal Investigation Team faces haunted hospitals and threats

P.I.T. Cyprus, the island’s only paranormal investigation group, has spent years exploring abandoned buildings, historic sites, and other reportedly haunted locations, aiming not to chase ghosts for spectacle, but to study the unexplained with rigor and respect....

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Illegal bird traps found in Larnaca field; Several birds dead

Illegal bird traps found in Larnaca field; Several birds dead

Police discovered dead wild birds and illegal hunting equipment in a fenced field in the Larnaca district during a morning search on Saturday....

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Cyprus aids Gaza with winter shelter and food supplies (PHOTOS and VIDEO)

Cyprus aids Gaza with winter shelter and food supplies (PHOTOS and VIDEO)

Humanitarian organizations coordinated through a maritime corridor from Cyprus have delivered critical shelter and food supplies to families in Gaza, officials said Friday, as winter approaches and living conditions for displaced residents deteriorate....

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Women’s national football team stages thrilling comeback against Albania

Women’s national football team stages thrilling comeback against Albania

The Cyprus Women’s National Football Team produced a stirring comeback to defeat Albania 3–2 in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Nations League play-offs....

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Cyprus launches pilot study program for third-country nationals

Cyprus launches pilot study program for third-country nationals

The Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection has introduced a new pilot initiative, “Visitor – Program Participation,” aimed at third-country nationals seeking to study in Cyprus. ...

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Family alleges medical negligence after death of 21-year-old Dimitriana

Family alleges medical negligence after death of 21-year-old Dimitriana

The sudden death of 21-year-old Dimitriana Siapani has left her family and community in shock and grief. Dimitriana died on October 22 at Nicosia General Hospital, following a period of severe illness that began shortly after a trip to Italy....

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Education Ministry denies excluding children with disabilities from schools

Education Ministry denies excluding children with disabilities from schools

The Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth on Friday rejected social media claims that it plans to bar children with disabilities from public schools, calling the reports “misleading” and emphasizing its commitment to inclusive education....

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Trial over death of 15-year-old Stylianos to begin in 2026

Trial over death of 15-year-old Stylianos to begin in 2026

Nearly six years after the death of 15-year-old Stylianos, a case that deeply shook Cyprus and exposed grave weaknesses in the child protection system, the long-awaited trial is set to begin....

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Man sentenced to 11 years for child sexual abuse

Man sentenced to 11 years for child sexual abuse

A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by the Famagusta Criminal Court after being found guilty of sexually abusing a child between 2019 and 2022 in the Famagusta district....

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Two Cyprus hotels earn their first Michelin Key, and they couldn't be more different

Two Cyprus hotels earn their first Michelin Key, and they couldn't be more different

Just like the Michelin stars that honor the world’s best restaurants, the Michelin Key is now shining on the planet’s top hotels, and two of them are right here in Cyprus....

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Nicosia ‘thrown to the lions,’ says mayor, slamming lack of government support

Nicosia ‘thrown to the lions,’ says mayor, slamming lack of government support

Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos didn’t mince words when he met with reporters last night, expressing deep disappointment over what he called a lack of real government support for the capital....

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From Nicosia to New York: Cyprus’ halloumi lands in the West Village

From Nicosia to New York: Cyprus’ halloumi lands in the West Village

New Yorkers are about to learn what Cypriots have known all along: there’s no problem in life that a bit of halloumi can’t fix....

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Park at an EV charging spot? That could soon cost you up to €100

Park at an EV charging spot? That could soon cost you up to €100

If you’ve ever circled a parking lot looking for a spot, you know how frustrating it can be. But imagine finally finding one, only to realize it’s meant for charging electric cars, and someone’s parked there with a diesel SUV just “for a minute.”...

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Over 12,000 book lovers turned out for Nicosia Book Fest’s 10th anniversary

Over 12,000 book lovers turned out for Nicosia Book Fest’s 10th anniversary

You could hear it before you saw it, the hum of conversations, the laughter of kids dragging parents toward the next reading tent, the sound of pages being signed and stories being shared. Nicosia Book Fest celebrated its 10th birthday this year, and it did so with the kind of joy that only comes when people genuinely love what they’re doing....

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Trump nominates John Breslow as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus

Trump nominates John Breslow as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus

President Donald Trump has nominated John Breslow, an Arizona businessman and longtime Republican donor, as the next U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus. But even if his nomination sails through, don’t expect him knocking on the embassy door any time soon....

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The Orangery returns to The Landmark Nicosia, looking better than ever!

The Orangery returns to The Landmark Nicosia, looking better than ever!

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection by Marriott, revives a vital meeting point of the city’s movers and shakers, as the Orangery enters its brand-new era....

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Simon Aykut gets five years for embezzlement in a landmark case

Simon Aykut gets five years for embezzlement in a landmark case

Simon Aykut, former director and shareholder of the Afik Group, was handed a five-year prison sentence by the three-member judicial body headed by Christiana Parpotta....

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AEK Larnaca makes history with London victory

AEK Larnaca makes history with London victory

We can’t not congratulate AEK Larnaca, who became the first Cypriot team to beat an English side on their own turf, in the heart of London no less. Of course, it’s worth noting, and I’m sure Mr. Hartziotis will agree, that this victory owes a lot to imported players, just as organized crime is imported. Right, Minister?...

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