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07 November, 2025
 

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4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Cyprus

4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Cyprus

A moderate earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of Cyprus on Monday afternoon, shaking parts of the island but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries....

Iran turns to Russia for stronger support after U.S. strikes

Iran turns to Russia for stronger support after U.S. strikes

Iran’s Supreme Leader has sent a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking stronger backing as Tehran faces its most intense military pressure from the United States since the 1979 revolution....

Driver hospitalized after car overturns on Tseri highway

Driver hospitalized after car overturns on Tseri highway

A car overturned on the Tseri highway in Nicosia Sunday afternoon after hitting a roadside guardrail, authorities said....

Cyprus reinstates Abramovich firm to go after directors for €25M tax debt

Cyprus reinstates Abramovich firm to go after directors for €25M tax debt

Cyprus is breathing life back into a defunct company once linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, not to do business, but to collect what it’s owed....

Larnaca’s skyline set to rise with new twin towers project

Larnaca’s skyline set to rise with new twin towers project

Larnaca is about to get a major facelift as plans move forward for a new luxury residential project featuring two soaring 20-storey buildings....

Cyprus’ e-kalathi falls flat, says consumer group

Cyprus’ e-kalathi falls flat, says consumer group

It was launched as a tool to help consumers navigate rising prices and shop smarter. But just one week in, Cyprus’ much-hyped e-kalathi platform is facing harsh criticism, and not just from shoppers....

Cyprus terror suspect may be part of regional spy ring, say authorities

Cyprus terror suspect may be part of regional spy ring, say authorities

The investigation into the Azerbaijani national arrested in Limassol last week on terrorism and espionage charges has taken a new turn, as authorities in both Cyprus and Greece explore possible links between his case and the arrest of another Azerbaijani man in Crete....

This isn’t just a war, it’s the Middle East reaching a historic breaking point

This isn’t just a war, it’s the Middle East reaching a historic breaking point

The unfolding confrontation between Iran and Israel is unlike anything we’ve seen in recent decades....

Boat goes up in flames, beachgoers unfazed

Boat goes up in flames, beachgoers unfazed

A fire broke out on a boat near Larnaca Marina on Sunday afternoon, sending up thick plumes of smoke, but you wouldn’t know it from the relaxed mood on the beach just a few hundred meters away....

Scorching heat hits 36°C as temperatures climb

Scorching heat hits 36°C as temperatures climb

A seasonal low-pressure system continues to influence the region’s weather, bringing a mix of sunshine and local instability....

France crash prompts warning for Citroen owners in Cyprus over Takata airbags

France crash prompts warning for Citroen owners in Cyprus over Takata airbags

The Department of Road Transport in Cyprus is urging owners of certain Citroen vehicles to avoid using them due to a potential safety risk involving defective Takata airbags, following a recent accident in France....

Man punches municipal worker over sunbed towels at Protaras beach

Man punches municipal worker over sunbed towels at Protaras beach

A man allegedly punched a municipal employee after the worker removed towels the suspect had placed on a sunbed in an attempt to reserve it, authorities said Saturday....

Larnaca apartment severely damaged in early morning fire

Larnaca apartment severely damaged in early morning fire

An early morning fire caused extensive damage to an apartment in Larnaca on Sunday, prompting a large response from local fire crews....

Farmers call for Presidential intervention claiming water allocated to golf courses instead of farms

Farmers call for Presidential intervention claiming water allocated to golf courses instead of farms

Banana growers and farmers in Paphos held a protest Saturday morning, demanding the delivery of water promised by the Water Development Department. ...

UN: Violence against children in war hits ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024

UN: Violence against children in war hits ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024

Violence against children in armed conflicts surged to record highs in 2024, with the Palestinian territories topping the list, according to a United Nations report released Thursday....

Cyprus approves electricity grid storage projects to boost energy reliability

Cyprus approves electricity grid storage projects to boost energy reliability

The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) has approved the Cyprus Transmission System Operator’s (TSOC) request to develop and operate large-scale energy storage systems integrated into the national electricity grid....

Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan has formally nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention” during a major flare-up of violence with India earlier this year....

Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....

Chamber of Commerce  pushes for overhaul of tax bill to attract global Cypriot talent

Chamber of Commerce pushes for overhaul of tax bill to attract global Cypriot talent

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEBE) is calling for key revisions and broader strategic planning in the government’s “Minds in Cyprus” tax bill, aimed at attracting talent from the Cypriot diaspora....

Huge viper climbs to top shelf in Cyprus warehouse

Huge viper climbs to top shelf in Cyprus warehouse

A venomous viper caused alarm after it was found inside a warehouse in Fasoula, having climbed to the highest shelf in the building, according to a local snake rescue expert....

34-year-old man found dead in Ayia Napa on Friday morning

34-year-old man found dead in Ayia Napa on Friday morning

Authorities are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man whose body was found Friday morning in an open area of Ayia Napa, though police say there is no indication of foul play....

Man of Azerbaijani descent detained in Cyprus on suspicion of terror and espionage, police say

Man of Azerbaijani descent detained in Cyprus on suspicion of terror and espionage, police say

A suspect of Azeri descent has been taken into custody in Cyprus on suspicion of terrorism-related activity and espionage, police said Saturday....

''Being human is not hard because you’re doing it wrong. It’s hard because you’re doing it right.'' -Glennon Doyle

''Being human is not hard because you’re doing it wrong. It’s hard because you’re doing it right.'' -Glennon Doyle

If we consider the 2008 financial crash as the starting point of a grim era, one where the term "crisis" became a permanent fixture in the daily news and has since never really left, not even for five years at a stretch....

Fire in hotel staff quarters sends two women to hospital

Fire in hotel staff quarters sends two women to hospital

Two women were hospitalized early Saturday after inhaling smoke from a fire that broke out in staff living quarters at a hotel in the Famagusta district....

Shepherd attacked after being mistaken for a Greek Cypriot

Shepherd attacked after being mistaken for a Greek Cypriot

A troubling incident has emerged from the Karpasia (Karpaz) Peninsula, where a local shepherd was reportedly assaulted after being mistaken for a Greek Cypriot. ...

As Israel bombards Iran, Trump weighs strike that could reshape the Middle East

As Israel bombards Iran, Trump weighs strike that could reshape the Middle East

Tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, with both sides locked in a dangerous strategic standoff while awaiting a decision from U.S. President Donald Trump on whether to launch a direct strike against Iran....

Larnaca on the rise as new homes fuel real estate boom

Larnaca on the rise as new homes fuel real estate boom

Larnaca is quickly becoming one of Cyprus’ hottest property markets, with demand and prices for newly built homes climbing sharply in early 2025....

Welfare Ministry fined for illegally recording conversations on CCTV

Welfare Ministry fined for illegally recording conversations on CCTV

The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has imposed a €5,000 administrative fine on the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare after discovering that three surveillance cameras at the ministry’s headquarters had been unlawfully recording audio....

Around 5 tons of smuggled meat seized in police operation

Around 5 tons of smuggled meat seized in police operation

Approximately five tons of smuggled meat were seized during a police operation carried out early Friday morning in the area between Afania (Gazikoy) and Assia (Pasakoy), in occupied Famagusta....

Cyprus vows to stand by refugees in today's global reality

Cyprus vows to stand by refugees in today's global reality

Despite increasing strain on national infrastructure, Cyprus remains committed to protecting people fleeing war, violence and persecution, the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection said Thursday in a statement marking World Refugee Day....

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