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Sun, clouds, and a dash of adventure: Weather’s got your back this week

Sun, clouds, and a dash of adventure: Weather’s got your back this week

A mild low-pressure system has decided to drop by. There might be some thin dust floating around up there, like nature’s version of glitter, but less sparkly....

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Desperate residents in aging Larnaca block: No elevator, no repairs, no way home

Desperate residents in aging Larnaca block: No elevator, no repairs, no way home

The aging structure, meant to house families displaced decades ago, has long been promised repairs and an elevator, yet years of pledges have yielded little more than empty assurances....

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MED9 Summit: President presents six-point proposal for Gaza

MED9 Summit: President presents six-point proposal for Gaza

President Nikos Christodoulides outlined a six-point proposal aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during the MED9 Summit held in Slovenia on Monday...

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Pumpkins, illusions and a twist of fear at Paradox Museum Limassol

Pumpkins, illusions and a twist of fear at Paradox Museum Limassol

The Paradox Museum Limassol is inviting families to celebrate Halloween with a mix of spooky fun, creativity and optical illusions at its annual themed workshops this October....

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Massive cybercrime network exposed after draining hundreds of Greek bank accounts

Massive cybercrime network exposed after draining hundreds of Greek bank accounts

Authorities are unraveling what prosecutors call the nation’s most extensive cyberfraud operation, accused of siphoning funds from hundreds of online bank accounts through a sprawling network of coordinated scams....

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Pollution costs push power prices over €200 million

Pollution costs push power prices over €200 million

The cost of carbon emissions tied to electricity generation has already surpassed €200 million this year, a figure that continues to climb as carbon prices remain higher than in 2024....

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We were there too...somewhere behind Erdogan

We were there too...somewhere behind Erdogan

The participation of the Republic of Cyprus at Sharm El-Sheikh for the signing of the Gaza agreement is noteworthy. ...

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October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 17/10/2025

October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 17/10/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

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Cyprus foundation supports thousands of students facing financial hardship

Cyprus foundation supports thousands of students facing financial hardship

More than 1,000 students in Cyprus received financial support this year from the Independent Social Support Agency (ISSA), a foundation dedicated to ensuring that no young person is forced to abandon higher education due to financial difficulties....

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Customs seize 13,000 cigarettes at Larnaca Airport

Customs seize 13,000 cigarettes at Larnaca Airport

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport intercepted a passenger carrying a large quantity of cigarettes destined for the United Kingdom....

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Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Bratislava!

Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Bratislava!

Wizz Air is delighted to announce the launch of a new route connecting Larnaca and Bratislava, starting January 12, 2026....

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Amazon Web Services outage disrupts major apps and websites

Amazon Web Services outage disrupts major apps and websites

Several widely used online platforms experienced disruptions today after a reported outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon....

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Press Release: “Ride of Love 2025” – The Lexus Cycling Dream Team Rides for the Karaiskakio Foundation

Press Release: “Ride of Love 2025” – The Lexus Cycling Dream Team Rides for the Karaiskakio Foundation

The Lexus Cycling Dream Team, a group of executives from the Cypriot business community who share a common passion for cycling and giving back, returns this year with the charitable “Ride of Love”, supporting the Childhood Cancer Diagnostic and Investigation Centre of the Karaiskakio Foundation....

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Columbia Hospitality welcomes Areti Kontou as Director of HR & Operations

Columbia Hospitality welcomes Areti Kontou as Director of HR & Operations

Columbia Hospitality, the Hospitality Division of Schoeller Holdings Ltd, has announced the appointment of Areti Kontou to its executive team as Director of HR & Operations, ...

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The fight against breast cancer is a responsibility we all share

The fight against breast cancer is a responsibility we all share

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe....

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Priceless Napoleon-era jewels stolen in Louvre heist

Priceless Napoleon-era jewels stolen in Louvre heist

In a daring daylight robbery on Sunday, October 19, 2025, thieves infiltrated Paris's Louvre Museum and seized several priceless pieces from the French crown jewels collection. The heist occurred around 9:30 a.m., just before the museum opened to the public....

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Police eye Rolls-Royce dashcam for clues in Stavros Demosthenous murder

Police eye Rolls-Royce dashcam for clues in Stavros Demosthenous murder

Limassol police are working around the clock following the murder of 49-year-old football agent Stavros Demosthenous on Oct. 17, in front of his 18-year-old son....

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Who is Tufan Erhurman, the new ''president'' of occupied Cyprus?

Who is Tufan Erhurman, the new ''president'' of occupied Cyprus?

Tufan Erhürman, a veteran politician from the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), has become the sixth ''president'' of the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus, following the ninth election for the position since 1985....

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Cyprus' underworld no longer plays by the rules

Cyprus' underworld no longer plays by the rules

Organized crime now operates without fear or restraint. The murder of businessman and sports official Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol on the morning of Friday, Oct. 17, makes that painfully clear....

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Three more arrests in murder of Stavros Demosthenous

Three more arrests in murder of Stavros Demosthenous

Police have made three new arrests in connection with the murder of 49-year-old football agent Stavros Demosthenous, who was gunned down in his car on October 17 in Limassol....

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Monday forecast: The weekend has left the chat

Monday forecast: The weekend has left the chat

The skies are mostly clear today, probably trying to look innocent after letting Monday sneak up on us. A weak high-pressure system is hanging around....

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Tufan Erhürman elected new Turkish Cypriot leader, Christodoulides signals readiness for talks

Tufan Erhürman elected new Turkish Cypriot leader, Christodoulides signals readiness for talks

Tufan Erhürman has been elected as the new leader in the Turkish Cypriot-administered areas of occupied Cyprus, securing 62.76% of the vote in Sunday’s first-round “presidential elections.”...

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''Elections'' in the occupied areas: Early indications show Erhürman in the lead

''Elections'' in the occupied areas: Early indications show Erhürman in the lead

The electoral process in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus for the selection of the new Turkish Cypriot leader concluded at 6 p.m. on Sunday....

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Thieves pull off seven-minute ‘priceless’ jewelry heist at the Louvre

Thieves pull off seven-minute ‘priceless’ jewelry heist at the Louvre

In a daring seven-minute raid Sunday morning, thieves stole “priceless” jewelry from the Louvre Museum, French officials said, marking one of the most audacious art crimes in decades. ...

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UNCHARGED: Electric vehicles struggle to gain ground in Cyprus

UNCHARGED: Electric vehicles struggle to gain ground in Cyprus

The share of electric vehicles on Cypriot roads remains low compared with conventional cars, despite government incentives aimed at promoting their use....

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Cultural Heritage Committee completes Davlos Church Restoration, launches project in Gastria

Cultural Heritage Committee completes Davlos Church Restoration, launches project in Gastria

The Cultural Heritage Committee has completed restoration work at Saint Nicholas Church in Davlos and has begun conservation efforts at the Church of Panagia Faneromeni in Gastria....

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Cyprus records over 10,000 returns in 2025, deputy Minister says

Cyprus records over 10,000 returns in 2025, deputy Minister says

Cyprus has already recorded more than 10,000 returns of irregular migrants in 2025, building on 10,092 returns in 2024, Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection Dr. Nicholas A. Ioannides said Thursday....

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Arrest made in the murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenous as Police close in on suspects

Arrest made in the murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenous as Police close in on suspects

Authorities have made the first arrest in the high-profile killing of businessman and Karmiotissa football club president Stavros Demosthenous....

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€50 million could flow to consumers as Cyprus moves to tax renewable energy giants

€50 million could flow to consumers as Cyprus moves to tax renewable energy giants

Cyprus is considering a controversial move to tax unexpected profits from private renewable energy companies, a measure aimed at funneling millions into programs that could ease the burden on consumers....

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Prince Andrew will no longer use royal titles, including Duke of York

Prince Andrew will no longer use royal titles, including Duke of York

Prince Andrew announced Friday that he will no longer use his royal titles, including Duke of York, following discussions with King Charles and his family. ...

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