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10 November, 2025
 

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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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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.”...

''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....

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. ...

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....

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....

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....

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....

€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....

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. ...

Cyprus ranks 14th in global passport power index

Cyprus ranks 14th in global passport power index

The Cypriot passport now ranks 14th in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking measures the number of destinations a passport holder can access visa-free or with visa-on-arrival....

Son drove as father was gunned down: Police confirm stolen van used in Limassol murder (photos and videos)

Son drove as father was gunned down: Police confirm stolen van used in Limassol murder (photos and videos)

Police confirmed Friday that a stolen white van was used in the premeditated murder of football executive and businessman Stavros Demosthenous, 49, who was shot multiple times while riding in a car driven by his 18-year-old son near their home in Limassol....

Stuck again? Cyprus’ traffic nightmare is getting worse, especially in Limassol

Stuck again? Cyprus’ traffic nightmare is getting worse, especially in Limassol

If you’ve been stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic lately, you’re not alone, especially if you live in Limassol. What used to be just morning and afternoon rush hours has now become an all-day ordeal, turning daily commutes into a test of patience....

Quick-thinking child uses hand signal to escape abuse in British bases

Quick-thinking child uses hand signal to escape abuse in British bases

Police officers in the British Bases praised the courage and quick thinking of a child whose discreet hand gesture led to the conviction of their abusive father....

Call Centre Cyprus Wins Silver Award at the Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2025 — For the Second Consecutive Year

Call Centre Cyprus Wins Silver Award at the Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2025 — For the Second Consecutive Year

We are proud to announce that our Call Center Cyprus, part of Infocredit Group has been honoured with a Silver Award in the “Best Contact Centre” category at the Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024....

Spanish police probe Mango founder’s death; son now a suspect

Spanish police probe Mango founder’s death; son now a suspect

Spanish authorities are reopening scrutiny of the death of Mango founder Isak Andic, which occurred in December 2024 and was initially attributed to an accident, as suspicions now point toward his son, Jonathan Andic....

Think Nicosia is boring? Meet your new green obsession!

Think Nicosia is boring? Meet your new green obsession!

If you think Nicosia is just traffic, gray rooftops, and overpriced lattes, you clearly haven’t met the “Gardens of the Future.” This Saturday, the city gets a green makeover, and you’re invited to get your hands dirty....

New details emerge in Limassol murder of Stavros Demosthenous

New details emerge in Limassol murder of Stavros Demosthenous

Fresh information in the investigation into the murder of football agent Stavros Demosthenous suggests a chilling level of planning and coordination....

Yet another private clinic to open in Cyprus

Yet another private clinic to open in Cyprus

Cyprus’s private healthcare sector continues to grow, with plans underway for a new clinic in the heart of Strovolos. The Environmental Authority has approved the construction of the Phoenix Medical Center, owned by PSV Phoenix Holdings LTD, signaling continued investor confidence in the sector....

Politics Blog: Same circus, new clown

Politics Blog: Same circus, new clown

When I was a kid, I read Böll’s The Clown’s Opinions. It stuck with me, but not nearly as much as yesterday’s proclamation from our own local clown, Fidias Panayiotou. ...

Limassol murder shakes football and business circles

Limassol murder shakes football and business circles

Police are investigating a brutal murder committed Friday morning shortly before 10 a.m., with the victim identified as 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, a well-known figure in Cyprus football and local business circles....

Tatar proposes massive property exchange across Cyprus

Tatar proposes massive property exchange across Cyprus

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has proposed exchanging Turkish Cypriot-owned properties in the south with Greek Cypriot-owned land in the north, reviving one of Cyprus’s most politically charged issues....

Same contractors, same delays in Cyprus' public works

Same contractors, same delays in Cyprus' public works

The Auditor General’s latest report on public construction projects has confirmed what many in Cyprus already suspected: major public works are often delayed, and a small number of contractors dominate the market....

Karmiotissa FC chairman gunned down in Limassol highway shooting (pics)

Karmiotissa FC chairman gunned down in Limassol highway shooting (pics)

A shocking murder early Friday morning has rattled Limassol after football agent Stavros Demosthenous was shot multiple times while sitting in his car on the Limassol highway....

Businessman shot dead on Limassol highway

Businessman shot dead on Limassol highway

Authorities in Limassol have been mobilized after a fatal shooting on the Limassol highway just a short while ago....

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