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22 December, 2025
 

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Christodoulides honors eight expats for lifelong service to Cyprus (photos)

Christodoulides honors eight expats for lifelong service to Cyprus (photos)

President Nikos Christodoulides rolled out the red carpet at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday evening, paying tribute to eight Cypriot expatriates whose work abroad has left a lasting mark on their homeland....

Politics blog: The Judas dinner, the hotelier’s grip, and the ''coming soon'' reshuffle

Politics blog: The Judas dinner, the hotelier’s grip, and the ''coming soon'' reshuffle

Quiz of the Day: Which big hotel owner in Paphos secretly controls the Departments of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment, and how? Answers… coming soon....

Head-on collision near Larnaca airport turns fatal (photos)

Head-on collision near Larnaca airport turns fatal (photos)

A head-on collision on the highway between Kalo Chorio and Larnaca Airport claimed the life of an elderly driver Thursday morning....

Audit office continues probe of birthday bash on protected turtle beach

Audit office continues probe of birthday bash on protected turtle beach

Cyprus’ Audit Service is investigating a controversial concert held in Pegeia during a businessman's birthday party, citing possible negligence by state officials in protecting a sensitive environmental site....

PARKSIDE brings together Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ralf Moeller for new DIY campaign

PARKSIDE brings together Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ralf Moeller for new DIY campaign

Hollywood meets craftsmanship: In the new campaign for the DIY brand PARKSIDE, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ralf Moeller appear together for the first time. ...

Russia targets EU Mission in Kyiv

Russia targets EU Mission in Kyiv

Russia struck a building housing the European Union’s diplomatic mission in Kyiv during a new wave of attacks early Thursday, Ukrainian officials said, as casualties mounted across the capital....

Paphos–Polis motorway stuck in neutral

Paphos–Polis motorway stuck in neutral

A project meant to link Paphos with Polis Chrysochous has become one of Cyprus’ most notorious construction headaches, mired in legal battles, ballooning costs, and government missteps that have left it frozen for decades....

From free to for sale

From free to for sale

What was meant as a green gift to struggling households in Cyprus has, ironically, turned into an online marketplace....

Weather forecast: Sunshine, occasional mountain mischief

Weather forecast: Sunshine, occasional mountain mischief

A seasonal low-pressure system is in charge, and it’s doing what it does best: keeping things mostly sunny, with just enough afternoon drama to keep the mountains from getting bored....

Mount Sinai abbot appeals for protection over threats to his life

Mount Sinai abbot appeals for protection over threats to his life

The Monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai has been shaken by an internal dispute that saw Abbot Archbishop Damianos expel a group of monks who attempted to challenge his leadership, according to statements from both the Abbot and the monks involved....

Cyprus Intelligence officer transferred following threat complaint

Cyprus Intelligence officer transferred following threat complaint

A female officer of the Cyprus Intelligence Service (CIS) has been transferred to the Aliens and Immigration Department after Nikolette Andreou-Tsikkini filed a complaint alleging she received threats from the officer....

What Hamas did on October 7th was a pogrom

What Hamas did on October 7th was a pogrom

Last week, Kathimerini published an article titled ''Mass murder is a pogrom; Booing tourists is not.'' While the article invokes a moral dimension, what it really exposes is the bias permeating the text. ...

Gal Gadot spotted enjoying summer in Paphos

Gal Gadot spotted enjoying summer in Paphos

Hollywood actress Gal Gadot is spending her summer in Paphos, enjoying the island’s clear waters and Mediterranean sunshine....

€3.5 million project to revitalize Old Oroklini neighborhood approved

€3.5 million project to revitalize Old Oroklini neighborhood approved

The Larnaca Municipality announced that the final phase of the ''Restoration/Revitalization of the Old Voroklini (Oroklini) Neighborhood'' project, estimated at €3.5 million, has been approved for co-funding by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development of the European Union....

64-year-old sentenced to 16 years for rape of a minor

64-year-old sentenced to 16 years for rape of a minor

A Paphos court on Wednesday sentenced a 64-year-old man to 16 years in prison on charges of raping and sexually abusing a minor....

Priests and nuns refuse to leave Gaza City churches ahead of Israeli offensive

Priests and nuns refuse to leave Gaza City churches ahead of Israeli offensive

Clergy and nuns from Gaza City’s Greek Orthodox and Catholic churches said they will remain in their compounds despite Israel’s planned offensive to seize the city, vowing to care for civilians who cannot flee....

Birthday bash triggers Audit office probe over environmental risks in Paphos

Birthday bash triggers Audit office probe over environmental risks in Paphos

The Audit Office has raised concerns that state officials may have shown serious negligence in allowing a private birthday party for a high-profile businessman to take place in one of Paphos’ most environmentally sensitive areas....

Cyprus issues 21,000 work visas as foreign companies import talent

Cyprus issues 21,000 work visas as foreign companies import talent

Between 2023 and 2024, almost 21,000 people were employed in Cyprus by foreign-owned companies, according to official data from the Ministry of Migration and International Protection. ...

Garbage dump in Limassol forest is a fire waiting to happen

Garbage dump in Limassol forest is a fire waiting to happen

Trash heaps in a forest near Kalo Chorio’s Agia Paraskevi chapel and picnic site are sparking anger, with locals warning that Cyprus is sleepwalking into another environmental disaster....

Private schools in Cyprus: A price tag that packs a punch

Private schools in Cyprus: A price tag that packs a punch

Summer rains drenched the mountains of Cyprus on Wednesday, providing an unusual mid-season spectacle as clouds unleashed heavy showers across the island’s highlands....

Summer showers surprise Cyprus mountains as August rains sweep in (video)

Summer showers surprise Cyprus mountains as August rains sweep in (video)

Summer rains drenched the mountains of Cyprus on Wednesday, providing an unusual mid-season spectacle as clouds unleashed heavy showers across the island’s highlands....

Cyprus loses pole vaulting star Maria Aristotelous to rare cancer

Cyprus loses pole vaulting star Maria Aristotelous to rare cancer

Cyprus is mourning the loss of Maria Aristotelous, a talented and decorated pole vaulter, who passed away after a brave battle with an extremely rare form of cancer....

Man dies aboard ferry on Limassol-Piraeus route

Man dies aboard ferry on Limassol-Piraeus route

A tragic incident unfolded early Wednesday morning aboard the ferry Daleela, operating between Limassol and Piraeus, as a man lost his life at sea....

Cyprus and Greek banks on a winning streak

Cyprus and Greek banks on a winning streak

Big banks in Cyprus and Greece are riding a wave of strong performance so far in 2025, catching the eye of investors and hinting at even brighter prospects ahead....

New ID rules threaten daily life at Cyprus crossings

New ID rules threaten daily life at Cyprus crossings

Turkish Cypriot ''officials'' are raising the alarm over reports that new rules at Cyprus’ checkpoints could spark fresh tensions on the divided island. ...

Genikes Insurance and Eurolife recognize that accessibility is a right for all

Genikes Insurance and Eurolife recognize that accessibility is a right for all

With respect to the needs of every customer, Genikes Insurance and Eurolife implement accessibility programs, ensuring equal access for all citizens to their products and services....

In a historic first, Netanyahu calls Ottoman-era killings genocide

In a historic first, Netanyahu calls Ottoman-era killings genocide

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, for the first time, recognized the mass killings of Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians by the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century as genocide, a declaration laced with political irony given that Turkey has accused Israel of the same crime in Gaza....

Weather forecast: Sunshine with a chance of grumpy clouds

Weather forecast: Sunshine with a chance of grumpy clouds

A seasonal low-pressure system is running the weather desk today, bringing mostly clear skies with a side order of afternoon theatrics....

Greek national basketball team touches down in Cyprus ahead of EuroBasket 2025

Greek national basketball team touches down in Cyprus ahead of EuroBasket 2025

The Greek National Basketball Team has arrived in Cyprus, ready to tip off their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 campaign at the Spyros Kyprianou Sports Center in Limassol....

Holiday snap turns venomous as woman gets bitten by viper (image)

Holiday snap turns venomous as woman gets bitten by viper (image)

What was supposed to be a picture-perfect moment on a Greek island quickly slithered out of control. Claude Frantz from Luxembourg had just parked his car on a scenic overlook at his wife’s request, who wanted a shot with the sparkling sea in the background....

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