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Undercover sting nabs abbot in Greek antiquities smuggling scandal

An undercover police operation in northern Peloponnese has exposed an antiquities smuggling ring with a plot straight out of a crime thriller, and at the center of it all, the abbot of the famed Mega Spilaio Monastery....

09/09/2025 | NEWS

Building boom in Larnaca as urban planning applications surge 53%

Larnaca is seeing a construction boom. Between January and July 2025, the Larnaca District Government Organization (DGO) recorded a 53% jump in urban planning applications compared with the same period last year, highlighting growing interest in development and investment across the city and district....

09/09/2025 | NEWS

Top Athens heart surgeon arrested over alleged cash demands

Authorities in Athens have arrested the director of cardiac surgery at Hippocrates General Hospital over allegations that he demanded cash from patients....

09/09/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus breakfast club brings UK veterans together

On the first Saturday of every month, veterans gather at The Three Keys in Episkopi, not for drills, but for breakfast, laughs, and a chance to catch up....

09/09/2025 | LIFE

The 6th Cyprus Cocktail Festival Shakes Up Nicosia!

N-ice Pure Ice Cubes proudly presents Cyprus’s premier cocktail event, returning for its sixth consecutive year! The festival takes over the area outside Nicosia’s Municipal Theatre on Thursday, October 9, promising an evening full of flavor, music, and creativity....

09/09/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus workers to strike Thursday as government pushes ATA pay reform

Cyprus’ Labor Minister Yiannis Panayiotou made a last-minute appeal to trade unions Wednesday, urging them to hold off on Thursday’s planned general strike as he unveiled the government’s updated framework for the automatic cost-of-living adjustment, known locally as the ATA....

09/09/2025 | NEWS

Russian cancer vaccine shows promise, but Cyprus patients may face long wait

Russia has announced that it is ready to test a cancer vaccine on humans after reporting strong results in laboratory studies. ...

09/09/2025 | NEWS

''High Court'' in occupied area overturns detention of five Greek Cypriots

The “high court” in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus has annulled a military court’s decision to keep five Greek Cypriots in detention for 13 days, according to reports by Turkish-Cypriot outlet Kıbrıs Postası....

09/09/2025 | NEWS

Weather forecast: Clear skies on loan, afternoon clouds included

A seasonal low-pressure system, teamed up with an unstable air mass, is busy shaping the day’s plot. Translation: sunny start, stormy interludes, and just enough breeze to test your patience....

09/09/2025 | NEWS

Israel-Gaza tensions escalate as Netanyahu urges Gazans to ‘leave now’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged residents of Gaza City to “leave now” on Saturday, hours after Israel announced it would intensify airstrikes on the Palestinian territory, as a deadly shooting in Jerusalem left six people dead....

08/09/2025 | NEWS

‘Blood Moon’ dominates night sky (PHOTOS)

A rare total lunar eclipse drew sky watchers Sunday as the moon turned a deep red while passing through Earth’s shadow. ...

08/09/2025 | NEWS

Man arrested in connection with Platres-Troodos forest fire

Authorities have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a forest fire in the Platres-Troodos area, officials said....

08/09/2025 | NEWS

Fidias says Christodoulides dismissed his calls for education reforms

MEP Fidias Panayiotou says President Nikos Christodoulides brushed aside his proposals to improve schools, leaving him convinced that “once again nothing will change.”...

08/09/2025 | NEWS

Greek taxi driver refuses Paralympic champion and her guide dog (VIDEO)

A taxi driver in Greece refused to take Paralympic swimmer Karolina Pelendritou and her guide dog, prompting sharp criticism after the athlete shared the encounter online....

08/09/2025 | NEWS

Three students arrested after tip leads police to dangerous items in vehicles

Three 18-year-old students were arrested Monday morning after police found weapons and fireworks in their vehicles, authorities said....

08/09/2025 | NEWS

Wellington Fund boosts stake in Bank of Cyprus, becomes third-largest shareholder

The investment fund Wellington has increased its stake in the Bank of Cyprus to 5.87%, up from 3.99%, officially becoming the third-largest shareholder in the country’s largest bank....

08/09/2025 | NEWS

Famagusta man found guilty on multiple child sexual abuse charges

The Permanent Criminal Court of Famagusta on Thursday, September 4, unanimously found a man guilty on 29 counts of child sexual abuse, along with charges of producing and possessing child pornography and causing psychological harm to the victim....

08/09/2025 | NEWS

BidX1 brings bargains to the block in September auction

New BidX1 catalogue launched – 10 houses & apartments in Pegeia among highlights...

08/09/2025 | NEWS

Snag a deal: Cars go under the hammer in Mosfiloti

Looking for a new set of wheels without the showroom sticker shock? The Bank of Cyprus is auctioning off a range of cars on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. at its Auction Yard in Mosfiloti (12 Limassol Avenue, 7647 Mosfiloti, Larnaca)....

08/09/2025 | NEWS

Alphamega Hypermarkets and Bean Bar recertified as a Great Place to Work

C.A. Papaellinas Emporiki Ltd has earned yet another important recognition for, its long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, fair, supportive and rewarding work environment. ...

08/09/2025 | BUSINESS

€15M school overhaul brings modern classrooms and sports facilities to Paralimni

Big changes are coming to education in Paralimni. President Nikos Christodoulides announced the signing of contracts for a brand-new secondary school, complete with a sports facility, during a visit to the existing Paralimni Gymnasium, marking the start of the new school year....

08/09/2025 | NEWS

Saturday night in Nicosia: A tale of two worlds

Saturday night, and Eleftheria Square in Nicosia was bursting with life, migrants from every corner of the globe soaking up the ''freedom'' of the ''modern'' square. ...

08/09/2025 | OPINION

Polis Chrysochous shines with new projects and plans

Polis Chrysochous is set for a major boost, with President Nikos Christodoulides announcing plans for a brand-new modern hospital on the site of the old army camp, a long-awaited project he called both ''necessary infrastructure'' and ''a historical vindication'' for the region....

08/09/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus restaurants feel the pinch as tourists dine in instead of out

Cyprus’ restaurants and entertainment venues are feeling the squeeze this year, as more tourists choose to eat at home, order delivery, or rely on all-inclusive hotel packages instead of dining out....

08/09/2025 | BUSINESS

Cyprus’ brain gain: Hundreds of expats eye a return home

Cyprus’ new push to bring home skilled professionals living abroad is already showing strong results. Within just two weeks of launching, the Minds in Cyprus platform drew more than 300 registrations from Cypriots working in 23 different countries....

08/09/2025 | BUSINESS