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Government allocates €60.2m for migration in 2027, while MPs call for faster processing and better integration of migrants. File photo Unsplash

Cyprus records 92% drop in irregular migration since 2022

More than 8,600 third-country nationals have left the country in 2026 as asylum applications and arrivals fall sharply.

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The 43-year-old suspect is remanded for another eight days as prosecutors consider whether to charge him with premeditated murder or manslaughter.

Olga Vasilieva’s handbag found in clothing recycling bin

Police recover personal belongings as investigators pursue 35 outstanding witness statements and examine forensic evidence. ...

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09/11/2026 | NEWS

Home prices rose in Cyprus, but did household incomes keep up?

Eurostat’s latest figures show the gap between home prices and incomes barely changed in 2025, even as apartments became ...

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09/11/2026 | NEWS

Olga Eftychidou, a lawyer at Sioufas and Associates, points out that steps are being taken forward in Greece.

Europe wants to stay competitive, but it needs more workers

At The Economist summit in Nicosia, speakers called for investment in defense and technology and a simpler process for hiring ...

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09/11/2026 | NEWS

Paphos-Limassol tunnel works reroute traffic for two weeks

Drivers in both directions will share one tunnel from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays through Nov. 20.

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President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman after the talks today at the UN offices in Nicosia.

Cyprus leaders agree to open two new crossings

The leaders will meet U.N. chief António Guterres within weeks, with two other crossings and mine clearance still unresolved. ...

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09/11/2026 | NEWS

Two contenders for Lagarde’s job as Europe weighs who will steer interest rates

Spain and the Netherlands have put forward former central bank chiefs. Two other vacancies could shape who gets the top ...

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EU weighs higher taxes on cigarettes and vapes

A Greek study put a pack at €13.82 under one scenario. The plan on the table in Brussels would phase in tax increases, and ...

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Four new crossings on the table as UN pushes for progress in Cyprus talks

Maria Angela Holguin is seeking a deal on Green Line crossings and mine clearance that could help bring the two sides back ...

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Nvidia looks into claims its CEO was targeted by spies

Jensen Huang acknowledged being unfaithful in a memo to staff. The board says he will stay on as it examines the intelligence ...

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Christodoulides wants Cyprus on a new trade route from India to Europe

Opening The Economist’s Cyprus summit in Nicosia, the president made the case for turning the island’s location into an ...

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09/11/2026 | NEWS

A few showers could make an appearance by Wednesday and Thursday, but temperatures are expected to recover gradually. Image is AI

Monday forecast: Sunshine, clouds and a gentle reminder that winter exists

Temperatures dip below 20°C inland, while the mountains get a chilly 10°C. Time to dig out that jumper.

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09/11/2026 | NEWS

How Democrats won ground in rural America and took Congress

Americans who voted in the midterms tell KATHIMERINI how high prices, farm troubles and a desire for change shaped the election. ...

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08/11/2026 | NEWS

The leaders meet the U.N. envoy Monday, while Ankara insists on two states and holds the final say on an international conference.

Three-way talks, yes -- but with a two state solution

Turkey used Fidan’s visit to the occupied north on Friday to set its course on the Cyprus issue.

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08/11/2026 | NEWS

GSI's final cost remains unclear

The EIB will use its financing tools to support Cyprus’ energy transition.

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He also backs Britain's return to the EU, saying all 27 member states would welcome its re-entry. Photo credit: @RoyalAirForceAkrotiri Facebook

Christodoulides calls for end to colonial legacy of British bases

President says the status of Akrotiri and Dhekelia should be reconsidered as relations between Cyprus and the UK have changed ...

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07/11/2026 | NEWS

Student questions adoption by two fathers, while teacher cites psychological research in defence of same-sex parenting. Photo credit: Pixabay

Classroom argument erupts over same-sex adoption in Cyprus

''You are an example of the racism of Cypriot society. You are the reason society in Cyprus is the way it is.''

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Remote consultations and medical certificates are being advertised as special offers, prompting doctors to threaten legal action over what they call a breach of medical ethics. Photo credit: Unsplash

Two for one on medical opinions: Greek doctors say Black Friday has gone too far

Athens' Medical Association demands the removal of online promotions offering discounted diagnoses, medical opinions and ...

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Authority warns of potentially serious health effects, including poisoning and psychotic symptoms, and urges the public to avoid products with unknown ingredients. Photo credit: Unsplash

Dangerous cannabinoids found in e-cigarette liquids

Laboratory tests detected six different cannabinoids in a single e-cigarette liquid seized during a joint inspection by ...

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An international research project is examining how copper smelting shaped ancient communities and the environment in the Troodos foothills. Photo credit: gov.cy

Ancient sanctuary and settlement uncovered in Nicosia district

Archaeological research in the Peristerona River valley points to an Iron Age place of worship, a later settlement and evidence ...

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Joint research identifies 118 possible settlement packages capable of securing majority support in both communities. Photo credit: heracliteanfire.net

Support for federal Cyprus solution reaches record 75.3% among Greek Cypriots

University of Cyprus survey finds support for a bizonal, bicommunal federation has surpassed that for a unitary state for ...

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Seven Limassol communities get access to small business grants of up to €50,000

The scheme can cover half the cost of projects such as day care centers and creative workshops. Applications are open until ...

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06/11/2026 | NEWS

Foreign Ministry condemns Fidan's visit to the occupied north ahead of UN talks

The Turkish foreign minister’s visit comes three days before the two Cypriot leaders meet, with four proposed crossings ...

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06/11/2026 | NEWS

Sky News confirms security threat as Italian newsrooms evacuate

An email sent to broadcasters in Ireland and Bulgaria claimed responsibility for this week’s threats against European flights. ...

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06/11/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus wages are rising, but the EU average is still €12,000 higher

The average full-time salary reached €29,547 in 2025, or about €2,460 a month before deductions.

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Hotel demolition in Lapithos opens new search for Cyprus' missing

A worker reported finding human remains at the site in the late 1980s. Nearly four decades later, archaeologists have a ...

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Cyprus-bound flight among targets as bomb threats continue across Europe

A Prague-to-Rome flight diverted to Venice, while police in several countries carried out fresh security checks.

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Cyprus' public hospital unions call off next week's 2-day strike

Unions suspended the Nov. 10–11 walkout after receiving a written pay proposal. Talks resume Tuesday.

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Elderly man dies in hospital after losing consciousness at Larnaca beach

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