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23 June, 2025
 

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Cypriots protest against island's growing role as foreign military base (pics)

Cypriots protest against island's growing role as foreign military base (pics)

On Sunday, over 500 people gathered in Larnaca for a protest organized by the Pancyprian Peace Council (PPC), alongside other local groups and organizations....

Spain fines Ryanair and other low-cost airlines €179M for abusive practices

Spain fines Ryanair and other low-cost airlines €179M for abusive practices

Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs has slapped five major low-cost airlines with hefty fines totaling €179 million for a range of alleged abusive practices, including charging extra fees for hand luggage. ...

Cyprus moves closer to NATO, talks begin on permanent U.S. military presence

Cyprus moves closer to NATO, talks begin on permanent U.S. military presence

According to an article written by Lena Argyris, Cyprus is strategically positioning itself for a potential future membership in NATO,...

Unrelenting winds batter Cyprus, Nicosia hit hardest

Unrelenting winds batter Cyprus, Nicosia hit hardest

Unusually strong winds that swept across Cyprus since Sunday have caused widespread disruption, with Nicosia bearing the brunt of the damage....

Wild winds and stormy seas as Cyprus braces for unusual winter surge

Wild winds and stormy seas as Cyprus braces for unusual winter surge

A peculiar weather system has swept across Cyprus, bringing unusually strong gusts of cold wind to the island. However, conditions are expected to gradually improve starting tomorrow as the cold air mass begins to recede....

Cypriot policeman investigated for allegations of necrophilia at British bases morgue

Cypriot policeman investigated for allegations of necrophilia at British bases morgue

A shocking crime investigation is underway involving a Cypriot policeman working for the British Bases, who has been accused of engaging in necrophilic acts with corpses at the Base morgue...

Cyprus steps up efforts to protect vultures with marked power lines

Cyprus steps up efforts to protect vultures with marked power lines

In a bid to protect Cyprus’ endangered vultures and other large bird species, the Game and Wildlife Service and the Cyprus Electricity Authority (CEA) have teamed up to mark 12.5 kilometers of overhead power lines....

ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy to drill two new wells in Cyprus' offshore gas fields

ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy to drill two new wells in Cyprus' offshore gas fields

ExxonMobil, in partnership with Qatar Energy, is planning to drill two more wells in Cyprus' offshore Blocks 5 and 10 early next year. ...

Cypriot company brings Pizza Hut back to Greece

Cypriot company brings Pizza Hut back to Greece

Pizza Hut is making a comeback in Greece, this time under the management of PHC Franchised Restaurants Ltd, a Nicosia-based company that oversees approximately 120 franchised restaurants and cafes in Greece and Cyprus....

When parking defies logic, in more ways than one

When parking defies logic, in more ways than one

Nicosia General Hospital isn’t just a place for medical emergencies anymore; it’s apparently also the stage for parking theatrics. Social media erupted on Wednesday after photos surfaced of a driver’s truly perplexing parking maneuver. ...

Sip, swirl, and savor the essence of Cyprus' most ancient grape variety

Sip, swirl, and savor the essence of Cyprus' most ancient grape variety

If you love wine or just enjoy a good story, you won’t want to miss the celebration of Cyprus’ prized Maratheftiko grape happening in Paphos on November 28th....

Israeli Embassy slams ICC's arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Israeli Embassy slams ICC's arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

In a strong rebuttal to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Embassy in Cyprus accused the court of undermining its own credibility and legitimacy....

Vafeadis: ''Everyone is responsible for their own car''

Vafeadis: ''Everyone is responsible for their own car''

''Everyone is responsible for their own car,'' said the Minister of Transport, Mr. Vafeadis, regarding the problematic – and deadly – airbags found in tens of thousands of unsuspecting drivers’ cars on Cypriot roads...

Severe weather hits Limassol, floods and landslides reported

Severe weather hits Limassol, floods and landslides reported

Intense weather conditions have hit the Limassol District since last night, causing significant disruptions. Heavy rainfall has led to flooding, particularly in areas like Parekklisia,...

Woman arrested at Paphos Airport for assault and impersonation

Woman arrested at Paphos Airport for assault and impersonation

Police in Paphos have arrested a 37-year-old on multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, causing alarm, and impersonation....

New rules could see AVAX take over Paphos–Polis road project

New rules could see AVAX take over Paphos–Polis road project

The government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the framework for public works contracts following the unfortunate cancellation of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road project....

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale large residential fields across Cyprus that are ideal for investment purposes....

Cyprus' role in the East Med highlighted at Economist conference

Cyprus' role in the East Med highlighted at Economist conference

Cyprus’ growing importance in the Eastern Mediterranean was highlighted by U.S. Ambassador Julie Fisher and the UK’s new High Commissioner Michael Tatham during the 20th Economist magazine conference in Cyprus on Thursday....

Ellen Degeneres joins Americans eyeing life abroad after Trump’s return to power

Ellen Degeneres joins Americans eyeing life abroad after Trump’s return to power

Former talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres is trading sunny California for the picturesque Cotswolds in England, following Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory....

K. Treppides & Co Ltd Director George P. Nicolaou Honored with Young Dragon Awards Nomination

K. Treppides & Co Ltd Director George P. Nicolaou Honored with Young Dragon Awards Nomination

The nomination of George P. Nicolaou, director at K. Treppides & Co Ltd, for the prestigious Young Dragon Awards marks a significant milestone for both him and the company....

Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine

Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. This marks the first reported use of an ICBM in the war, a weapon traditionally designed for long-range nuclear strikes....

EIB President Nadia Calviño to visit Cyprus for talks and office opening

EIB President Nadia Calviño to visit Cyprus for talks and office opening

Nadia Calviño, the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), is set to make her first official visit to Cyprus on Friday, November 22, where she will open the new EIB Group office and hold talks with Cypriot leaders....

Turkey slams EU maritime map, escalating tensions with Greece and Cyprus

Turkey slams EU maritime map, escalating tensions with Greece and Cyprus

Turkey has voiced sharp criticism of a European Commission map delineating potential maximum maritime zones for Greece, calling it an affront to its territorial claims in the Eastern Mediterranean....

$6.2M for a banana taped to a wall.  Have we gone bananas?

$6.2M for a banana taped to a wall. Have we gone bananas?

It’s official—art is bananas. Literally....

UK and US Ambassadors highlight Cyprus’ growing role in regional affairs

UK and US Ambassadors highlight Cyprus’ growing role in regional affairs

The British High Commissioner Designate to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, and US Ambassador Julie Fisher underscored Cyprus’ importance in the region during the Economist’s 20th Annual Cyprus Summit on Thursday....

Russian software company offers job to 7-year-old programming prodigy

Russian software company offers job to 7-year-old programming prodigy

A seven-year-old boy from St. Petersburg has captured the attention of the tech world, earning an offer for a management role at a Russian software company—once he’s old enough to work legally....

FT: ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

FT: ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of crimes against humanity and war crimes related to the war in Gaza....

Student killed in overloaded car, driver six times over legal limit

Student killed in overloaded car, driver six times over legal limit

Authorities in Nicosia are continuing their investigation into a fatal car crash that killed 20-year-old Irini Kontogiorgou, a Greek university student, early Sunday morning....

Acropolis-facing mansion in Athens sparks legal dispute over false sale listing

Acropolis-facing mansion in Athens sparks legal dispute over false sale listing

The family of the late Elias Barbalias, a prominent Greek real estate developer, has denied authorizing the sale of their luxurious mansion overlooking the Acropolis, following a report about its listing earlier this week. ...

Pronomia scheme: Travel benefits for 125 lucky contestants

Pronomia scheme: Travel benefits for 125 lucky contestants

The countdown to Christmas has begun, and Bank of Cyprus is getting its customers in the festive mood, in a special way. The ‘pronomia’ loyalty scheme will give 125 lucky winners the chance to travel and enjoy new, unique experiences....

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