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Old money meets new as nine European banks back Euro stablecoin despite ECB fears

Europe’s biggest banks are dipping their toes into crypto waters. Nine major lenders, including ING, UniCredit and DekaBank, are banding together to launch a euro-backed stablecoin later this year, even as the European Central Bank warns such digital tokens could shake financial stability....

Freedom24 opens second flagship office in Limassol, marking continued European expansion

Freedom24, the European subsidiary of global financial services group Freedom Holding Corp., has opened its second flagship office in Limassol....

Drivers warned: Complete Takata airbag recall by October 3 or lose your car

Cyprus drivers have just days to act on the Takata airbag recall, or risk having their vehicles grounded, losing their MOT, and even seeing their registrations canceled....

DP World Limassol marks World Maritime Day

DP World Limassol joined the global celebrations marking World Maritime Day on 25 September, by lighting up the Limassol Cruise Terminal building in blue....

Cyprus lawmaker pushes to ban scooters, threatens fines and jail

Scooters could be kicked off Cyprus roads entirely if a new bill proposed by DIPA MP Marinos Mousiouttas becomes law. The legislation targets what Mousiouttas calls “widespread misuse” of scooters that puts riders and pedestrians at risk....

Bayern Munich bus trapped at Limassol port amid customs strike

Bayern Munich’s team bus is enjoying an unexpected layover at Limassol port, thanks to an indefinite strike by customs officers that has brought much of the port to a standstill....

Sarkozy jailed, gets five years in Libya funding case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after a court found him guilty of running a criminal conspiracy and accepting illegal campaign money from Libya’s late leader Moammar Gadhafi....

6th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

N-ice Pure Ice Cubes proudly present, for the sixth year running, the island’s biggest celebration of mixology and music — the Cyprus Cocktail Festival. The event will take place outside the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, bringing together world-class cocktails, electrifying beats, and an atmosphere that’s been recognized internationally....

Cyprus Comic Con Announces Petrolina as Official Energy Partner

Petrolina, Cyprus’s leading energy company, has been announced as the Official Energy Partner for Cyprus Comic Con 2025, taking place from October 3–5, 2025, at the Cyprus State Fairgrounds (Kratiki Ekthesi) in Nicosia....

Cyprus President hosts world powers at UN, pushes for peace talks and hails gas find

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides used his time at the UN General Assembly this week to juggle two weighty issues: the long-frozen Cyprus peace talks and the island’s growing role in global energy....

Horse that killed worker at hippodrome cleared to race again next week

Less than a day after a 67-year-old worker was killed at the Nicosia Hippodrome by a panicked horse, industry insiders are stunned to learn that the very same animal has been cleared to race again next Sunday....

Weekend weather: Clear skies, with clouds ready to stir the pot

A seasonal low-pressure system is hanging around, but don’t worry, it’s more prankster than troublemaker....

Armed patrols deployed as Nicosia boosts security in walled city

The government announced new security measures in Walled Nicosia on Thursday, deploying armed MMAD foot patrols and Team Z motorcyclists to increase police visibility and response times....

Cyprus vehicle recalls 76% complete; 19,000 pending

Vehicle recalls in Cyprus have reached 76% completion, with about 19,000 vehicles still pending. The Ministry of Transport is considering extending the Oct. 3 deadline....

Online scams target two women, total losses exceed €19,000

Two women in Cyprus were scammed in separate online schemes, resulting in losses totaling more than €19,000, authorities said Thursday....

Deputy Fire Chief Kyriakides: “We put the little donkey on the stretcher”

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

Politics blog: The 67 million, CyBC, and cat neutering

A bombshell statement from Chrisis Pantelides: some people pocketed money and handed the project to the Chinese! Wait, does he mean Cypriots?...

Commissioner: Convict held in ‘inhuman’ conditions after reporting rape

The Commissioner of Administration and Protection of Human Rights has condemned the “inhuman and degrading treatment” of a convict held in police detention after reporting he was raped in prison....

''Magnanimous'' AG drops case against outspoken ex-auditor Michaelides

Cyprus’ Attorney General Giorgos Savvidis announced Thursday that no criminal charges will be filed against former Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides, a polarizing figure best known for publicly clashing with politicians and exposing government practices....

Porsche Roadshow 2025 x Big Green Egg

Porsche Cyprus and Big Green Egg joined forces to create a refined and unforgettable experience that brought together the art of driving, gourmet grilling, and fine wine....

Larnaca Marina dredging on track for 2025 finish, minister says

The dredging of Larnaca Marina is moving ahead as planned and is expected to finish by December 2025, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis said Friday, reassuring boat owners that smoother sailing is on the way....

Grand Seiko arrives in Cyprus with Vassos Eliades Accessories Ltd.

Vassos Eliades Accessories Ltd, one of Cyprus’s leading retailers of luxury watches and fine jewellery, is delighted to announce the addition of Grand Seiko to its portfolio of exclusive brands....

Lidl Cyprus marks one year of dynamic presence at Neon Mall of Pafos

EU wants €67 million back from Cyprus gas project, sparking political fight

A multibillion-euro project meant to bring natural gas to Cyprus has been thrown into turmoil, after the European Commission demanded the return of €67 million in funding over alleged irregularities in how the contract was awarded. ...

Nicolas Sarkozy convicted over Gaddafi-linked election funding

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was accused of accepting millions of euros from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to fund his 2007 election campaign, and a Paris court has now found him guilty of criminal activity in connection with the deal....

Cyprus seeks better schooling for children sidelined by illness

Cyprus lawmakers are urging the Education Ministry to step up support for children who can’t go to school for long periods because of health problems, saying no child should be left behind....

Horse accident at Nicosia racetrack kills 67-year-old man

A 67-year-old man has died after being struck by a runaway horse at the Agios Dometios Hippodrome in Nicosia, police said Thursday....

Weather report: Still summer, just pretending to be autumn

A seasonal low-pressure system is hanging around, more like a bored cat than a roaring lion....

President urges Turkey to end occupation and promises island reunification at UN General Assembly

President Nicos Christodoulides called on Turkey on Wednesday to take “responsible” steps toward ending its occupation of northern Cyprus and achieving reunification, speaking to the 80th United Nations General Assembly....

Man found dead on sailboat near Protaras after losing consciousness

Authorities confirmed Wednesday that an Israeli man was found dead on a sailboat near the Protaras coastline....