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08 November, 2025
 

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Father demands answers after brutal school attacks on 13-year-old son

Father demands answers after brutal school attacks on 13-year-old son

A 13-year-old boy remains hospitalized at Makarios Hospital after suffering multiple injuries in what appears to be the latest in a string of violent assaults at his school....

Police step up patrols in Amathus following reports of harassment and attacks

Police step up patrols in Amathus following reports of harassment and attacks

In response to a series of complaints about harassment and assaults against women along the Amathus seafront, police have begun regular patrols of the area, local officials confirmed on Wednesday....

At Mackenzie Beach, the party never ends and neither does the tax evasion

At Mackenzie Beach, the party never ends and neither does the tax evasion

An internal audit has raised serious concerns over how Cyprus’s Tax Department handled suspected tax evasion at bars and restaurants along Mackenzie Beach in Larnaca, finding what officials described as a “troubling pattern of leniency” toward businesses with known irregularities....

BoC Fintech Hackathon 6.0: Empowering Innovation in the New Era of Fintech

BoC Fintech Hackathon 6.0: Empowering Innovation in the New Era of Fintech

The 6th BoC Fintech Hackathon, organized by the Bank of Cyprus, was held at the IDEA Innovation Centre from 10–12 October 2025, and concluded with resounding success....

Big changes ahead for Cyprus drivers under new EU license rules

Big changes ahead for Cyprus drivers under new EU license rules

Getting behind the wheel in Cyprus, and across Europe, is about to change....

Justice Minister: Foreign crime gangs taking root in Cyprus

Justice Minister: Foreign crime gangs taking root in Cyprus

Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis said Wednesday that Cyprus is facing a new kind of organized crime, one that’s being brought in from abroad, as authorities continue investigating the killing of businessman Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol last week....

UN’s new Cyprus envoy Khassim Diagne arrives on the island

UN’s new Cyprus envoy Khassim Diagne arrives on the island

The new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) and head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Khassim Diagne, has arrived in Cyprus to officially begin his duties....

NBA plans Europe league with 10–12 cities, could include Greece

NBA plans Europe league with 10–12 cities, could include Greece

The NBA is moving closer to launching a European league within the next two years, league officials said Tuesday, with franchise fees expected to range between $500 million and $1 billion....

A hospital that heals with both science and soul

A hospital that heals with both science and soul

Greece has officially opened its first ''smart hospital,'' marking a major milestone for the country’s public health system....

Woman caught smuggling cocaine in bra and underwear at Larnaca airport

Woman caught smuggling cocaine in bra and underwear at Larnaca airport

Police seized more than half a kilo of cocaine at Larnaca airport on Monday, arresting a 23-year-old woman who allegedly tried to smuggle the drugs into Cyprus by hiding them on, and inside, her body....

US senators move to extend Cyprus arms embargo lift to five years

US senators move to extend Cyprus arms embargo lift to five years

A bipartisan team of U.S. senators is pushing to make the lifting of America’s arms embargo on Cyprus last five years instead of one, a move seen as a strong signal of Washington’s growing trust in Nicosia....

Police raid Nicosia home in murder of Stavros Demosthenous

Police raid Nicosia home in murder of Stavros Demosthenous

Police on Tuesday raided the home of a woman in Nicosia in connection with the murder of 49-year-old businessman and football agent Stavros Demosthenous, who was gunned down on October 17 while driving with his 18-year-old son in Limassol....

Weather report: Morning calm gives way to afternoon clouds

Weather report: Morning calm gives way to afternoon clouds

A gentle low-pressure system is passing through, and up above, a whisper of dust might drift through the skies from time to time....

Man arrested in Paphos after supermarket stabbing

Man arrested in Paphos after supermarket stabbing

Police detained a 48-year-old man Tuesday afternoon in connection with the stabbing of a supermarket employee in Paphos....

Japan elects first female prime minister, breaking a male-dominated era

Japan elects first female prime minister, breaking a male-dominated era

Japan has appointed its first female prime minister, a historic milestone in a country long dominated by men....

Larnaca bus driver reports student harassment during afternoon route

Larnaca bus driver reports student harassment during afternoon route

A bus driver transporting students from Larnaca Technical School to their homes reported being targeted by a group of pupils who allegedly threw objects at him while the vehicle was in motion....

Violent clashes erupt on Ledra Street (VIDEO)

Violent clashes erupt on Ledra Street (VIDEO)

Violent clashes took place on Ledra Street showing two groups of people engaged in fighting in the middle of the pedestrian street....

Hollywood cheap, scary, and tasteless

Hollywood cheap, scary, and tasteless

From Panayiotou’s clownish party announcement to Trump’s Hollywood-style peace show in Sharm El-Sheikh, politics reached peak circus last week in Cyprus and beyond....

Cyprus faces “dramatic” water shortage as dam levels drop to 11%

Cyprus faces “dramatic” water shortage as dam levels drop to 11%

Cyprus is facing a worsening water crisis, with dam reserves down to just 11% of capacity, about 33 million cubic meters, compared to 27% last year, officials told Parliament’s Agriculture Committee on Tuesday....

Convict arrested inside prison accused of orchestrating Demosthenous murder

Convict arrested inside prison accused of orchestrating Demosthenous murder

Cypriot authorities have detained a 30-year-old inmate from the Central Prisons in connection with the killing of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, a case investigators describe as being at a “critical juncture.”...

Lidl Cyprus wins 22 awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards & Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024

Lidl Cyprus wins 22 awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards & Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024

Lidl Cyprus was distinguished with 22 awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024 and Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024, confirming its steady path as a model of responsible entrepreneurship, social contribution and customer-centric strategy....

Iceland gets its first mosquitoes, thanks to global warming

Iceland gets its first mosquitoes, thanks to global warming

For the first time in history, mosquitoes have been spotted in Iceland, a milestone scientists are linking directly to rapid global warming. Until now, Iceland and Antarctica were the only places on Earth without mosquitoes....

Netherlands plans to send rejected asylum seekers to Uganda

Netherlands plans to send rejected asylum seekers to Uganda

The Dutch government is preparing to start sending migrants whose asylum applications were rejected to Uganda as early as next year, following a model similar to an agreement the US reached with Uganda in 2024....

Father storms Paphos high school after son injured in student fight

Father storms Paphos high school after son injured in student fight

Tension broke out at a Paphos high school on Tuesday morning when a furious parent stormed into the school grounds after his son was hurt in a fight....

Online job scams spreading fast, and Cyprus could be next

Online job scams spreading fast, and Cyprus could be next

At first glance, the job offers looked legitimate, openings at major companies, “remote work” possibilities, and HR emails that seemed real. But behind the scenes were scammers using sophisticated tricks to steal money or personal information....

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported the event ''Cyprus - Beacon of Faith and Freedom''

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported the event ''Cyprus - Beacon of Faith and Freedom''

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), with deep respect and emotion, proudly supported as sponsor the event held in honour of the heroes of Mesaoria, entitled ''Cyprus - Beacon of Faith and Freedom,'' which took place on 16 October 2025 at the square of the Cathedral of Apostle Barnabas....

Major Mackenzie venues escaped tax scrutiny despite red flags

Major Mackenzie venues escaped tax scrutiny despite red flags

The Audit Service has slammed the Tax Department for failing to properly check some of Larnaca’s biggest nightlife and event venues in the Mackenzie area. ...

‘Cyprus can become a regional AI hub’ says INSEAD professor

‘Cyprus can become a regional AI hub’ says INSEAD professor

Cyprus has what it takes to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI), but time is running out, says Theodoros Evgeniou, professor of technology and entrepreneurship at INSEAD, one of the world’s top business schools....

Big shake-up coming for Cyprus’ taxi industry

Big shake-up coming for Cyprus’ taxi industry

Major changes are coming to Cyprus’ taxi industry, with the government preparing a sweeping reform aimed at cleaning up a system long plagued by unfair practices, illegal operators, and inconsistent pricing....

Police on alert after reports of harassment in Amathus area

Police on alert after reports of harassment in Amathus area

Police are investigating a string of incidents in the coastal area of Amathus after several women reported being harassed and attacked while walking nearby....

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