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24 March, 2026
 

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Russia accused of election interference in Moldova as Kremlin claims NATO threat

Russia accused of election interference in Moldova as Kremlin claims NATO threat

A secret Russian-backed network is attempting to disrupt Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary elections, while Moscow has accused the European Union of plotting to “occupy” the country....

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No Cypriot library in sight!

No Cypriot library in sight!

I marvel at the courage of the Cypriot Association of Librarians and Information Scientists, or of any of us, really, engaging in this Sisyphean task: throwing eggs at the wall, watching them bounce back unbroken, and doing it again and again until we finally end up banging our heads....

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€40 million in fire damage in Limassol: Majority of costs tied to destroyed buildings

€40 million in fire damage in Limassol: Majority of costs tied to destroyed buildings

The July wildfire in the mountainous Limassol region caused an estimated €40 million in damages, with the bulk of the costs tied to restoring buildings that were completely destroyed....

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Fidias weighs new party in European Parliament, questions political path at home

Fidias weighs new party in European Parliament, questions political path at home

Fidias Panayiotou says he is close to leading a new political group in the European Parliament, a move he argues would give him greater influence on issues affecting Cyprus....

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Supermarkets and electricity bills top Cypriot concerns despite signs of consumer confidence

Supermarkets and electricity bills top Cypriot concerns despite signs of consumer confidence

Cypriot households are showing cautious optimism about the economy, though rising supermarket prices and electricity bills remain their biggest worries, according to a new Ktrends survey by Kathimerini and PwC....

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Limassol men lose €30,000 in online investment scam

Limassol men lose €30,000 in online investment scam

Police in Limassol are investigating a new online fraud case in which two men, aged 63 and 66, were tricked out of a total of €30,050....

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Trump's UN speech included blasts, blunders, and a bold u-turn on Ukraine

Trump's UN speech included blasts, blunders, and a bold u-turn on Ukraine

President Donald Trump delivered a fiery address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, launching sharp critiques at global leaders, the United Nations, and his own diplomatic efforts. ...

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Cyprus banks fined hundreds of thousands for unfair loan terms

Cyprus banks fined hundreds of thousands for unfair loan terms

Cyprus’ Consumer Protection Service (CPS) has hit the two largest banks in the country with hefty fines for using illegal or unfair terms in their loan agreements, warning that thousands of borrowers may be affected....

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ARARAT – The Signature Collection

ARARAT – The Signature Collection

On the 3rd of October, Limassol welcomes the official opening of all 10 culinary destinations of ARARAT – The Signature Collection — a landmark moment where gastronomy becomes an art of living....

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Cyprus on edge as ''ATA for all'' talks stall, unions warn of new strike

Cyprus on edge as ''ATA for all'' talks stall, unions warn of new strike

Cyprus is facing rising tensions over the government’s plan to extend the cost-of-living allowance, known as “ATA for all,” with unions warning a new general strike could be on the horizon....

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Cyprus kids finally fly the nest at 27, still quicker than the Greeks

Cyprus kids finally fly the nest at 27, still quicker than the Greeks

Europe’s ''kids'' aren’t really kids when they finally leave home. New figures show that in 2024, the average age for young Europeans to fly the nest was 26.2...just a hair younger than the year before....

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Jimmy Kimmel returns, fires back at Trump, calls silencing comics ''anti-American''

Jimmy Kimmel returns, fires back at Trump, calls silencing comics ''anti-American''

Jimmy Kimmel came back on air Tuesday night swinging at the Trump administration, saying government threats to silence comedians are ''anti-American.''...

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Claudia Cardinale, iconic Italian actress of the 1960s, dies at 87

Claudia Cardinale, iconic Italian actress of the 1960s, dies at 87

Claudia Cardinale, the Italian screen legend whose smoky voice and striking presence made her one of Europe’s most unforgettable actresses of the 1960s, has died at 87....

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Summer refuses to check out, autumn waiting patiently at the door

Summer refuses to check out, autumn waiting patiently at the door

A seasonal low-pressure system is in town, but it’s behaving more like a polite guest than a stormy intruder....

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Desalination plant in Kouklia fully operational

Desalination plant in Kouklia fully operational

The Kouklia Desalination Plant has been restored and returned to full operation, according to an announcement by the Water Development Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment....

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Politics blog: The Prince, Odysseus, and aDIKO

Politics blog: The Prince, Odysseus, and aDIKO

We installed air conditioning, only to realize the obvious: it won’t work until the schools’ electricity infrastructure can handle the extra load. In other words, we put the cart before the horse but still blame the poor horse and even whip it....

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Clinging for their lives: Fire Chief Kapillas recalls harrowing rescues

Clinging for their lives: Fire Chief Kapillas recalls harrowing rescues

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....

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10-year-old in Limassol approached by stranger claiming to know mother

10-year-old in Limassol approached by stranger claiming to know mother

Authorities said a 10-year-old student was approached by an unknown individual who offered to give him a ride home....

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Cyprus unveils online platform to modernize medicine pricing process

Cyprus unveils online platform to modernize medicine pricing process

Cyprus rolled out a digital platform designed to overhaul how the government sets prices for medicines, a move officials say will bring greater speed, accuracy and transparency to the process....

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Cyprus central bank projects 3.3% economic growth in 2025

Cyprus central bank projects 3.3% economic growth in 2025

Cyprus’s economy is expected to expand by 3.3% in 2025, with unemployment dropping to 4.6% and inflation easing to 1%, the Central Bank of Cyprus said Tuesday in its latest projections....

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Cypriot tycoon sets sail with Armani’s yacht designs

Cypriot tycoon sets sail with Armani’s yacht designs

Cypriot entrepreneur Kostas Cleanthos, known locally for his acquisition of the country’s leading newspaper, Phileleftheros, and internationally for founding global trading platform XM, is charting a new course, this time on the high seas....

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EIF and Eurobank join forces to channel €62.5 million in new financing to Cypriot SMEs and start-ups

EIF and Eurobank join forces to channel €62.5 million in new financing to Cypriot SMEs and start-ups

The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) today announced the first InvestEU Guarantee transaction in Cyprus, marking a major milestone in bringing EU-backed financing closer to Cypriot businesses....

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Trump links autism to paracetamol use in pregnancy

Trump links autism to paracetamol use in pregnancy

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again ignited a firestorm in the medical community, this time by suggesting, without evidence, that taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy could cause autism....

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Macron calls Trump to ''clear the way'' in New York traffic jam

Macron calls Trump to ''clear the way'' in New York traffic jam

French President Emmanuel Macron found himself in an unusual traffic jam on the streets of New York this week, courtesy of Donald Trump....

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Cemetery horror as 30 cats found dead in suspected poisoning (video)

Cemetery horror as 30 cats found dead in suspected poisoning (video)

A grim discovery at Sfalangiotissa cemetery has left animal lovers in Limassol reeling. On Saturday, September 20, nearly 30 cats were found dead, with foam at their mouths and injuries suggesting deliberate poisoning....

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Pristine Pentakomo at risk as court battle brews over new port

Pristine Pentakomo at risk as court battle brews over new port

A quiet stretch of southern Cyprus is suddenly at the center of a storm. The Pentakomo port project, which plans a 360-meter harbor to support aquaculture, has raised serious concerns among environmental groups, and now the public is paying attention....

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Chaos before dawn: Cars stolen, fires, and rogue hunters hit our ''sleepy island''

Chaos before dawn: Cars stolen, fires, and rogue hunters hit our ''sleepy island''

Before most Cypriots had even started their day, the island was already in chaos. In Larnaca, two teenagers, just 17 and 18, were arrested after stealing a rental car containing €8,000 and a computer. ...

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Cypriots losing ground in own housing market

Cypriots losing ground in own housing market

A new audit has sounded the alarm over serious loopholes in Cyprus’ property laws, warning that foreigners are buying a much larger share of real estate than official figures show, with little oversight of where the money comes from....

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Hot classrooms, hot tempers as Cyprus education faces twin crises

Hot classrooms, hot tempers as Cyprus education faces twin crises

Just two weeks into the new school year, Cyprus’ Ministry of Education is facing fire on two fronts, from teachers resisting a new evaluation plan and from students angry over sweltering classrooms with no working air conditioners....

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Equinox rolls in, but summer’s still hogging the spotlight

Equinox rolls in, but summer’s still hogging the spotlight

Seasonal low pressure is lurking about, but don’t worry, it’s the kind that prefers to hover dramatically rather than actually do much....

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Euribor is a market reference interest rate for unsecured lending, calculated for various maturities such as one week, one month, three, six, and twelve months. Image is AI
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War sends Euribor climbing and hits loan holders

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Second phase brings cheaper, energy-efficient lighting within reach of all households. Photo credit: Unsplash
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EAC rolls out energy-saving push by offering €20 LED vouchers for every home

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