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26 April, 2025
 

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Lidl Cyprus continues to transform donations into humanitarian support

Lidl Cyprus continues to transform donations into humanitarian support

The company has consistently supported the Cyprus Red Cross with multifaceted support that strengthens the bonds of social solidarity....

KIDDOM: Limassol's ultimate family playground

KIDDOM: Limassol's ultimate family playground

A fresh chapter of family fun has begun in Limassol with the exciting transformation of Masterland into KIDDOM, a revamped playground that's all about fun, laughter, and quality time for the whole family!...

Anastasiades denies press control, explains controversial ''devil'' remark

Anastasiades denies press control, explains controversial ''devil'' remark

In an exclusive interview, the former President of Cyprus addresses questions about media control, the "Gang" book controversy, and the infamous ''devil'' comment....

Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court following Netanyahu visit

Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court following Netanyahu visit

Hungary has announced that it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant shift in its foreign policy. ...

Cyprus faces uncertainty as Trump’s tariffs target global trade

Cyprus faces uncertainty as Trump’s tariffs target global trade

In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through global trade, US President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on imports from several key countries, ...

12,000 citizenship applications stuck in limbo amid processing delays

12,000 citizenship applications stuck in limbo amid processing delays

A backlog of 12,000 citizenship applications has raised serious concerns about the efficiency of Cyprus’ immigration and residence permit processing system....

Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a penthouse in Strovolos, and apartment building in Paralimni as well as other exceptional residential real estate opportunities for investment and owner occupancy in Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, and Famagusta....

Time’s up! Parliament rejects President’s push to scrap traffic light timers

Time’s up! Parliament rejects President’s push to scrap traffic light timers

Cypriot MPs on Thursday pushed back against President Nikos Christodoulides’ attempt to scrap a recently passed law that would have made countdown timers mandatory at traffic lights....

Thunder, paws & beats.  It's a World Stray Animals Day forecast!

Thunder, paws & beats. It's a World Stray Animals Day forecast!

Good morning, Cyprus, it’s Friday, April 4, 2025. Yes, it’s Friday!!! Yayyyyy!!! The weekend is finally upon us, and while the weather may be playing hard to get, we’ve got something to brighten even the stormiest of days....

23 people rescued in Lesbos shipwreck with an additional seven dead

23 people rescued in Lesbos shipwreck with an additional seven dead

A tragic shipwreck off the coast of Lesbos has left seven people dead and prompted a large-scale rescue operation....

Cyprus considers cutting-edge cell transplant center

Cyprus considers cutting-edge cell transplant center

A proposal to create a unit for stem cell treatments, including allogeneic transplants (where stem cells are taken from a donor), was presented today to the Parliamentary Committee on Health....

Firecracker thrown at bus driver of active bus in Limassol

Firecracker thrown at bus driver of active bus in Limassol

A serious incident occurred today in Limassol, where young individuals threw a firecracker at a bus driver....

CMP marks 1000th meeting, leaders reaffirm support for bi-communal efforts

CMP marks 1000th meeting, leaders reaffirm support for bi-communal efforts

The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus reached a significant milestone, holding its 1000th meeting at the Ledra Palace Hotel on April 2nd. ...

Doctor shortages and management issues plague Famagusta General Hospital

Doctor shortages and management issues plague Famagusta General Hospital

The challenges of doctor shortages and operational inefficiencies at Famagusta General Hospital were brought before the Parliamentary Health Committee....

Important Announcement from Petrolina – Caution Regarding Misleading Messages

Important Announcement from Petrolina – Caution Regarding Misleading Messages

Petrolina informs the public that messages are being sent to mobile phones that misleadingly appear to originate from Petrolina....

Green light for new four-star hotel in Meneou

Green light for new four-star hotel in Meneou

A new four-star hotel in Meneou has been given the go-ahead by the Environmental Authority, paving the way for a €15 million development in the Larnaca district....

Masked gang attacks food delivery driver in Limassol

Masked gang attacks food delivery driver in Limassol

A 23-year-old food delivery driver was attacked by a group of masked individuals while on his motorbike in Limassol’s Agia Fyla area late Wednesday night, police said....

Global operation shuts down dark web child abuse network, arrests in Cyprus

Global operation shuts down dark web child abuse network, arrests in Cyprus

In a major international crackdown, authorities have shut down a dark web website linked to the distribution of child sexual abuse material, involving 38 countries, including Cyprus. ...

Nicosia Mayor: No plans to cancel U of Cyprus lease for Faneromeni school

Nicosia Mayor: No plans to cancel U of Cyprus lease for Faneromeni school

The lease agreement allowing the University of Cyprus to use the historic Faneromeni School building will not be canceled, Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prontzos confirmed to K on Monday, dismissing speculation about a potential change of plans....

Wizz Air unveils bold customer-first overhaul with €14 billion investment

Wizz Air unveils bold customer-first overhaul with €14 billion investment

Wizz Air, recognized as the most environmentally sustainable airline in EMEA, is taking customer experience to new heights with the launch of its Customer First transformation plan. The initiative, backed by a massive €14 billion investment over the next three years, aims to enhance every stage of the travel experience—from booking to landing....

Cyprus’ cruise season kicks off as the Marella Discovery II sets sail from Limassol

Cyprus’ cruise season kicks off as the Marella Discovery II sets sail from Limassol

Limassol, Cyprus, 2 April 2025: Cyprus’ cruise season kicks off today with the first call of Marella Discovery II from the Port of Limassol. ...

Toyota opens emergency center for TAKATA airbag replacements

Toyota opens emergency center for TAKATA airbag replacements

Toyota Cyprus has announced the opening of a dedicated emergency center at the Cyprus State Fair in Nicosia starting April 7. The goal? To accelerate the replacement of faulty TAKATA airbags in thousands of Toyota vehicles imported from non-European markets without official Toyota approval....

Like it or not, Cyprus must investigate migrant pushback claims by 2026

Like it or not, Cyprus must investigate migrant pushback claims by 2026

Cyprus will be required to investigate complaints of illegal migrant pushbacks starting in June 2026 under new European legislation, a European Commission spokesperson confirmed. ...

Trump declares tariff war, with chart in hand

Trump declares tariff war, with chart in hand

At an official press conference, armed with a glossy chart and his signature bravado, former President Donald Trump unveiled what he described as ''the greatest, most incredible, America-first tariff plan you've ever seen.''...

Bye-bye dust, hello sunshine (almost!)

Bye-bye dust, hello sunshine (almost!)

Good morning and happy Thursday! If you’ve been sneezing your way through the week, here’s some good news—the dust is finally clearing, and we’re heading for a (slightly) warmer weekend....

Chewing gum found to release microplastics into saliva, study reveals

Chewing gum found to release microplastics into saliva, study reveals

A new pilot study suggests that chewing gum may be an unexpected source of microplastic ingestion....

Millions spent, promises made—but children still suffer in silence

Millions spent, promises made—but children still suffer in silence

''What’s the goal here? To have food on the table for a day or two, or to ensure there's always food on the table?''...

Cyprus court clears five Israelis in British woman’s rape case

Cyprus court clears five Israelis in British woman’s rape case

A Cyprus court has acquitted five Israeli men accused of abducting and raping a British woman in the resort town of Ayia Napa....

Cypriot leaders agree to form Bicommunal Youth Technical Committee

Cypriot leaders agree to form Bicommunal Youth Technical Committee

Cypriot leaders have agreed to establish a ''Bicommunal Youth Technical Committee'' to encourage dialogue and cooperation among young people from both communities....

Korantina Homes: A Commitment to Preserving the Culture and History of Our Land

Korantina Homes: A Commitment to Preserving the Culture and History of Our Land

Korantina Homes, a group firmly committed to the principles of social responsibility and deeply aware of the value of Cyprus’ cultural heritage, has announced its active support for the Akamas Municipality’s initiative to build an Archaeological Museum in the area of Agios Georgios in Pegeia, an area of significant historical and archaeological importance....

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