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15 September, 2025
 

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Cyprus’ major dams nearly dry as summer ends

Cyprus’ major dams nearly dry as summer ends

Most of Argaka Dam is nearly dry, with its capacity dropping to 1.3% and just 11,000 cubic meters of water remaining, according to Cyprus Weather Enthusiasts....

Cyprus records EU’s lowest rate of people unable to afford proper meals

Cyprus records EU’s lowest rate of people unable to afford proper meals

Cyprus had the lowest share of people in the European Union unable to afford a proper meal in 2024, according to new figures from Eurostat....

Weather forecast: Sunshine in charge, clouds on probation

Weather forecast: Sunshine in charge, clouds on probation

Seasonal low pressure continues its low-key residency, keeping the skies mostly clear while letting clouds drop in for a brief guest appearance....

Over 1,100 Syrian minors leave Cyprus under voluntary repatriation program

Over 1,100 Syrian minors leave Cyprus under voluntary repatriation program

Since December 2024, a total of 1,127 Syrian children and teenagers, aged 4 to 18, have left Cyprus as part of voluntary repatriation programs run by the Deputy Ministry of Immigration and International Protection, according to CNA....

Greek Cypriots’ military zone trial exposes checkpoint chaos in occupied North

Greek Cypriots’ military zone trial exposes checkpoint chaos in occupied North

The ongoing trial of five Greek Cypriots held in the Turkish-occupied north since July 19 for allegedly entering a ''military zone'' has exposed more about checkpoint chaos than the accused offense itself, as witness testimony continues to raise contradictions....

Turkey cuts all economic ties with Israel over Gaza crisis

Turkey cuts all economic ties with Israel over Gaza crisis

Turkey on Friday announced it was severing all economic and trade ties with Israel, citing its ongoing military actions in Gaza and accusing the Israeli government of committing atrocities against Palestinians....

Government launches personalized student bus cards with reduced fares

Government launches personalized student bus cards with reduced fares

Starting September 1, students across Cyprus will be able to get personalized ''Motion'' bus cards that drastically cut the cost of public transport, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announced....

Cyprus hotel unions threaten strikes over misuse of foreign worker permits

Cyprus hotel unions threaten strikes over misuse of foreign worker permits

Two major Cypriot hotel worker unions have warned of potential strikes, accusing hotel operators of misusing foreign worker permits to undermine labor rights and violate collective agreements....

U.S. Congress targets Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus in security review

U.S. Congress targets Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus in security review

A new amendment in the U.S. House of Representatives has put Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus under fresh congressional scrutiny, calling for a thorough assessment of the security risks it may pose to the United States and its allies....

Limassol wildfire ''solved'': Two cigarette butts take the blame

Limassol wildfire ''solved'': Two cigarette butts take the blame

I read a headline claiming the Limassol wildfire saga is officially closed. The culprits? Two pristine cigarette butts, not even a scorch mark on them, are now expected to take full responsibility and apologize....

Authorities move against illegal landfilling near Paphos sea caves

Authorities move against illegal landfilling near Paphos sea caves

Authorities are taking legal action against a landowner who began dumping soil on an agricultural plot near the sensitive Sea Caves area, officials said Friday....

Explosion at Aradippou scrap metal site injures three

Explosion at Aradippou scrap metal site injures three

Three people were injured Friday morning when an explosion rocked a metal collection company in the industrial area of Aradippou....

September 1 to mark historic merger of Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus

September 1 to mark historic merger of Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus

On September 1, Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus are set to complete their merger, transferring all assets and liabilities to form a single, stronger institution. The merger is expected to reshape the Cypriot banking sector and expand services for customers across the island....

Police to test cigarette butts in probe of deadly Limassol wildfire

Police to test cigarette butts in probe of deadly Limassol wildfire

Cigarette butts found at the scene of the Limassol mountain blaze that killed two people will undergo forensic testing, Cyprus’ police chief told lawmakers Friday, as officials clashed over whether the fire should be treated as arson....

57-year-old arrested over property fraud and forgery case

57-year-old arrested over property fraud and forgery case

A 57-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fraud investigation that includes allegations of property scams, forgery and the use of fake documents, police said Friday....

Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed large agricultural fields in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos for sale....

Weather forecast: Mostly clear, with mountains threatening a sprinkle

Weather forecast: Mostly clear, with mountains threatening a sprinkle

Seasonal low pressure is in charge today, serving up a familiar menu of mostly clear skies with a side of mountain-flavored cloud drama....

Paphos Mayor asked to name universities allegedly selling degrees

Paphos Mayor asked to name universities allegedly selling degrees

Cyprus’ higher education watchdog has asked Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos to formally identify the universities he accused of ''selling degrees''....

Cyprus makes EuroBasket debut, falls to Bosnia and Herzegovina 91-64

Cyprus makes EuroBasket debut, falls to Bosnia and Herzegovina 91-64

The Cyprus national basketball team marked a historic milestone Friday, stepping onto the EuroBasket court for the first time, but came up short against Bosnia and Herzegovina....

Pentemili Beach, landing site of Turkish forces in 1974, to become military museum

Pentemili Beach, landing site of Turkish forces in 1974, to become military museum

Pente Mili Beach, where the Turkish invasion of Cyprus began in 1974, will be transformed into a military museum managed by the Evkaf Administration, authorities said. ...

79-year-old woman dies in Pervolia house fire

79-year-old woman dies in Pervolia house fire

A 79-year-old woman died Thursday after a fire broke out in her home in Pervolia, authorities said....

Cyprus records 182 overdose deaths in two decades

Cyprus records 182 overdose deaths in two decades

A total of 182 people in Cyprus died from drug overdoses between 2004 and 2023, according to new data released by the Cyprus National Addictions Authority....

ATF reports cigarette butts sparked deadly Limassol wildfire

ATF reports cigarette butts sparked deadly Limassol wildfire

Investigators from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives concluded that two discarded cigarette butts sparked the deadly wildfire that swept through the Limassol mountains on July 23–24, 2025, the Cypriot government said Thursday....

Three-Day Tribute to Mikis Theodorakis in Limassol

Three-Day Tribute to Mikis Theodorakis in Limassol

On the occasion of the centenary of the birth of the iconic Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis (1925–2025), the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts and the University of Limassol...

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....

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