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Petrolina Supports the Paediatric Ward of the Larnaka General Hospital with Equipment and Gifts for the hospitalized children

Acting with responsibility towards society and supporting long-standing initiatives that promote health and wellbeing, Petrolina, together with members of its volunteer team, the Petrolina Community, visited the Paediatric Ward of the Larnaka General Hospital on Thursday, 18 December, conveying a message of care, support, and solidarity....

22/12/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus politics stall the cable that could end its energy isolation

The government and newly appointed Energy Minister Michalis Damianou will face a series of critical energy decisions in 2026 that will largely determine Cyprus’ energy future. ...

22/12/2025 | NEWS

Trying to sneak tobacco into Cyprus? Customs just sent a €2,000 message

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport stopped a 29-year-old passenger earlier this month after discovering large quantities of tobacco and electronic cigarettes hidden in his luggage, the latest in a string of cases highlighting how often undeclared smoking products try to slip through Cyprus’ entry points....

22/12/2025 | NEWS

The electricity market is open...so why are Cypriots still paying so much?

Cyprus has officially opened its electricity market to competition. On paper, that should mean more choice, more transparency, and, eventually, lower prices. In reality? Consumers are still waiting to feel any real relief in their bills, and the system itself is under growing strain....

22/12/2025 | BUSINESS

December Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 12/12/2025

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....

22/12/2025 | NEWS

Turkish tractors cross into UN Buffer zone near Avlona

A reported violation of the UN-controlled buffer zone near the village of Avlona on Sunday has drawn complaints from local Greek Cypriot residents, who say they have been denied access to their land for more than a decade....

22/12/2025 | NEWS

Monday forecast: Temperatures stay mild despite the atmospheric mood swings

Low pressure has taken over the controls, and to keep things interesting, a light veil of dust will occasionally be floating around the atmosphere. Because why not....

22/12/2025 | NEWS

Hail blankets roads in Paphos after heavy rainfall (VIDEO)

Heavy rain and hail hit the Paphos district on Saturday, covering roads in ice and making driving conditions hazardous. ...

21/12/2025 | NEWS

Landslides make mountain routes hazardous, Police urge drivers to slow down

Authorities are warning motorists to use extra caution as severe weather continues to affect parts of the road network....

21/12/2025 | NEWS

$85-year-old suffers skull and rib fractures after being attacked by intruder inside his home$

85-year-old suffers skull and rib fractures after being attacked by intruder inside his home

An 85-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked during a robbery at his home in Cyprus’s Nicosia district, according to police....

21/12/2025 | NEWS

Police launch nationwide traffic crackdown for Christmas and New Year holidays

The Cyprus Police are significantly intensifying road safety and law enforcement operations throughout the holiday period, placing priority on the protection of citizens and the prevention of serious road collisions....

21/12/2025 | NEWS

Severe storms expected across Cyprus as yellow weather alert takes effect

Stormy conditions expected as weather service issues yellow alert....

21/12/2025 | NEWS

Paris, Tokyo and Belgrade scrap major celebrations as global security fears loom (VIDEO)

As cities around the world reconsider how, or whether, to stage large New Year’s Eve celebrations, the decisions are being shaped as much by memory as by immediate threat. ...

21/12/2025 | NEWS

Knife attack reported after violent clash on busy Limassol street

A violent altercation involving several Syrian nationals broke out Saturday evening on Anexartisias Street, one of Limassol’s busiest areas, leaving one person injured....

20/12/2025 | NEWS

Former ministers in the crosshairs: Anti-corruption probe points to criminal liability in Trimiklini scandal

Cyprus’s Anti-Corruption Authority has concluded that senior former government officials may bear criminal responsibility in connection with a major tourism development in Trimiklini that operated for years without proper authorization....

20/12/2025 | BUSINESS

Educators accuse authorities of silencing dissent

Turkish Cypriot educators held a protest on Friday in response to disciplinary investigations launched against dozens of teachers who took part in recent demonstrations....

20/12/2025 | NEWS

Electricity Authority fined €40,000 over fatal workplace safety failures

The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) has been ordered to pay a €40,000 fine after being found guilty of serious workplace safety violations linked to a fatal on-the-job accident....

20/12/2025 | NEWS

Turkey to Cyprus: Forget the politics, let’s make money

Turkey’s foreign minister has floated a controversial idea for Cyprus: park the political dispute, move ahead with joint business and energy projects, and deal with sovereignty later, all while sticking to Ankara’s long-standing push for a two-state solution....

20/12/2025 | NEWS

Weather shift ahead of Christmas brings rain

A shift in weather conditions is expected in the days leading up to Christmas, as a low-pressure system moves across the Mediterranean, according to meteorologist Tasos Ierodiakonou....

20/12/2025 | NEWS

AI is coming, but your job might be safer than you think

Workers around the world have reason to be nervous about artificial intelligence. Headlines of layoffs at American companies and warnings from some of AI’s top leaders have stoked fears that machines could soon take over human jobs....

20/12/2025 | BUSINESS

Cyprus police probe after high school students post Nazi images online

Authorities are moving swiftly after photos circulated online showing a group of Larnaca high school students giving Nazi salutes, drawing swastikas, and sharing extremist ideology....

19/12/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus vows action after French court blocks extradition of property squatter

Cyprus is preparing a formal protest after a French court refused to extradite an Iranian man accused of seizing Greek Cypriot property in the occupied north, a decision that has stirred political tensions and legal alarm....

19/12/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus pays drivers stuck with faulty airbags, €100 per week for waiting

The Cypriot government has handed out one-time payments to drivers whose cars were grounded because of faulty airbags, a move aimed at easing frustration and financial strain caused by a nationwide vehicle recall....

19/12/2025 | NEWS

A festive mood with a charitable character in Nicosia

EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2025 returns this year with a strong charitable character, combining the festive atmosphere of Christmas with generosity and solidarity....

19/12/2025 | LIFE

Alpha Bank S.A. announces agreement on the key commercial and legal terms of strategic insurance transactions in Cyprus

Alpha Bank S.A. (“Alpha Bank”) announces that it has reached an agreement on the key commercial and legal terms for a strategic combination of insurance activities in Cyprus, ...

19/12/2025 | BUSINESS

Coral Cyprus Supports the ''Unique Smiles'' Association and the Cyprus Down Syndrome Association Through Acts of Giving

Coral Cyprus, as part of its social contribution, supports through acts of giving two organised entities that carry out meaningful work for children and families across Cyprus: the “Unique Smiles” Association and the Cyprus Down Syndrome Association....

19/12/2025 | NEWS