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09 November, 2025
 

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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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Panayiotou says no to €400K offers, vows politics without strings

Panayiotou says no to €400K offers, vows politics without strings

When MEP Phidias Panayiotou announced he was starting a political party, he says he was immediately hit with offers of up to €50,000 each, which he claims could have added up to €400,000....

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NBA star Chauncey Billups allegedly part of $7M Mafia poker scam

NBA star Chauncey Billups allegedly part of $7M Mafia poker scam

For those who aren’t familiar with the NBA, Chauncey Billups is a former professional basketball player and Hall of Famer who won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004. He’s currently the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers....

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Crystal meth and cannabis busts net five arrests in Cyprus

Crystal meth and cannabis busts net five arrests in Cyprus

Cyprus police have dealt a double blow to drug trafficking this week, arresting five suspects in Larnaca and Limassol and seizing significant quantities of crystal meth and cannabis in two coordinated operations....

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Limassol’s new local authority hailed as early success of government reform

Limassol’s new local authority hailed as early success of government reform

Fifteen months after Cyprus rolled out its sweeping local government reform, Limassol’s new district authority is being held up as one of the early success stories....

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Teacher evaluation bill nears deadline with no common ground

Teacher evaluation bill nears deadline with no common ground

The long-running debate over Cyprus’s Teacher Evaluation Bill appears to be heading toward a deadlock, with both the Education Ministry and teacher unions showing little sign of compromise as the November 5 deadline set by the House Education Committee approaches....

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Lidl extends commitment to women’s football with UEFA partnership through to 2030

Lidl extends commitment to women’s football with UEFA partnership through to 2030

Lidl, one of the leading food retailers in Germany and Europe, announces the extension of its successful UEFA partnership, continuing its ongoing journey with the UEFA Women’s National Team to 2030....

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Friday! Finally. Sunshine arrives with a few clouds tagging along.

Friday! Finally. Sunshine arrives with a few clouds tagging along.

The island wakes up in a good mood today with mostly clear skies all around. ...

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Get ready to fall back: Daylight saving time ends this Sunday

Get ready to fall back: Daylight saving time ends this Sunday

Good news for all the sleepyheads out there. This weekend, you get a bonus hour in bed!...

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Tattoo artists stuck in legal limbo as Cyprus struggles to regulate studios

Tattoo artists stuck in legal limbo as Cyprus struggles to regulate studios

A Cypriot tattoo artist’s efforts to formally register in the country’s official registry of apprentice tattooists and body piercers have exposed significant gaps in the nation’s regulatory framework....

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Cyprus emerges as key hub in UK stolen car trade

Cyprus emerges as key hub in UK stolen car trade

Cyprus ranks among the top destinations for vehicles stolen from the United Kingdom, a new study by Thatcham Research and the UK’s National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service shows....

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11 arrested in Larnaca construction raid over undeclared work

11 arrested in Larnaca construction raid over undeclared work

Authorities detained 11 people on Wednesday after they were discovered working illegally at a construction site in Larnaca District. ...

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Cyprus reaches for the stars; Joins European Space Agency as Associate Member

Cyprus reaches for the stars; Joins European Space Agency as Associate Member

Cyprus formally joined the European Space Agency (ESA) as an Associate Member this week, a move hailed by officials as a milestone in the island nation’s growing role within Europe’s space and technology landscape....

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Man arrested after waving knife at Limassol Police

Man arrested after waving knife at Limassol Police

A 29-year-old man was taken into custody Thursday after allegedly threatening police officers with a knife during a confrontation in Limassol, authorities said....

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Erhurman’s victory signals shift in Turkish Cypriot politics

Erhurman’s victory signals shift in Turkish Cypriot politics

The recent election victory of Tufan Erhurman in the occupied north of Cyprus marks more than a simple leadership change: it reflects a reshaping of Turkish Cypriot political identity, according to research by the University of Cyprus....

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Series of events #Moments at the Museum '25 at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Series of events #Moments at the Museum '25 at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

The Contemporary Children's Shadow Theater concludes the series of events Moments at the Museum'25, organized by the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, ...

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Lidl Cyprus strengthens the educational community through the 5th mind REset programme and focuses on sustainability

Lidl Cyprus strengthens the educational community through the 5th mind REset programme and focuses on sustainability

As part of its strategy for sustainable development and social responsibility, Lidl Cyprus successfully completed the training of teachers participating in the environmental education programme “mind REset”,...

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Authorities arrest two over attacks on women in Limassol

Authorities arrest two over attacks on women in Limassol

Limassol police have arrested two individuals following reports of attacks against women in the district....

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Prison CEOs and billion-Euro blunders

Prison CEOs and billion-Euro blunders

We’re the only country where prisoners run legitimate business ventures, and we even pay guards to watch over them and give extra ''security'' for their little enterprises. ...

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Good samaritan beaten at Paphos bazaar

Good samaritan beaten at Paphos bazaar

Police in Paphos are investigating a violent assault that left a 47-year-old man seriously injured after he tried to defend a woman from a group of scammers at the Timi bazaar on Sunday....

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Cyprus to present six-point Gaza plan to EU Council

Cyprus to present six-point Gaza plan to EU Council

Cyprus is expected to present a ''six-point plan'' to the European Council today, outlining concrete steps for the next phase of implementing the Gaza peace agreement signed earlier this year at the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit....

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A Greek connection?

A Greek connection?

With the investigation into the execution-style murder of football manager Stavros Demosthenous still unfolding, a new development is adding weight to growing concerns over organized crime in Cyprus....

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The weather’s in “soft launch” mode; Sunshine now, maybe showers later

The weather’s in “soft launch” mode; Sunshine now, maybe showers later

A mild-mannered barometric system is strolling through the area, just here to make sure the weather app stays employed....

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New “charge” against two Greek Cypriots being held in the occupied areas

New “charge” against two Greek Cypriots being held in the occupied areas

A new “charge” was brought today by the “prosecutor” against the Greek Cypriot couple at the “district court” in occupied Trikomo....

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As dams run dry, Cyprus farmers brace for a lost season

As dams run dry, Cyprus farmers brace for a lost season

Farmers across Cyprus have been advised not to plant seasonal crops this year as the island faces a historic drought that has left dams at just 10 to 11 percent capacity....

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Second helicopter part reportedly falls during National Guard training in Paphos

Second helicopter part reportedly falls during National Guard training in Paphos

A second part reportedly detached from a National Guard helicopter during a training exercise in Paphos on Wednesday, according to information obtained by Kathimerini. Officials have not yet confirmed the incident....

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The war isn’t televised

The war isn’t televised

If the goal of the October 7, 2023, attack, as I personally believe, was to prevent regional cooperation and achieve an Arab coalition under a new jihad, the result has been a complete failure. ...

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Plan boosts family deductions and aligns corporate tax rules with EU standards by 2026. File photo
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Cyprus considers raising family income limit in major tax reform

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Move hailed by President Christodoulides as boost to bilateral defense cooperation. Photo credit: @DefenceCyprus Facebook
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Norway lifts 65-year arms embargo on Cyprus

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