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Police drop inquiry into Drousiotis crowdfunding campaign

The Legal Service found no breach of fundraising laws in the appeal that raised more than €50,000 for the journalist’s legal ...

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28/08/2026 | NEWS

China gives €6,000 to Cyprus missing persons committee

The donation will support efforts to identify remains and give families the answers they have waited decades to receive.

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28/08/2026 | NEWS

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Nepal floods kill 469, over 1,300 missing (video)

Video shows bridges being ripped away and a massive boulder tossed around like a toy, as nearly 17,000 Nepalis living in ...

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28/08/2026 | NEWS

King Harald V of Norway dies at 89

The wartime exile, Olympic sailor and king who married his school sweetheart will also be mourned by Norwegians who live ...

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28/08/2026 | NEWS

Saturday is going to be completely ruined by a massive disturbance from the north, so please try to act surprised when it happens. Photo credit: Unsplash

Low-pressure system affects island while Saturday brings a bad storm, several drops of hail, and a bit of a mood

Look, I didn’t invite the low pressure, it just turned up, like a bloke at a party who only wants to talk about modern ...

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28/08/2026 | NEWS

Plan brings together emergency services and private crews to tackle major motorway disruptions. Photo credit: www.gov.cy

NESTOR Plan introduced to speed up motorway accident clearance

Gravel spilled across the carriageway as crews worked to remove the overturned truck and trailer.

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27/08/2026 | NEWS

Court detains pair over alleged brothel offences involving prostitution. Image is AI

Two women arrested after police find cash in apartment used as brothel

Investigation links stolen money to brothel run with sex workers.

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27/08/2026 | NEWS

EMA says solar producers account for just 6.4% of traded electricity. Photo credit: ergoenergy.com.cy

Electricity prices: Are solar producers really buying low and selling high?

Electricity Market Association disputes claims that photovoltaic producers generate power for 7-8 cents per kWh and sell ...

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27/08/2026 | NEWS

Devices can be seized for up to 90 days for three violations as new rules enter public consultation. Photo credit: Unsplash

Cyprus to crack down on illegal scooter use with fines and up to 90-day seizures

Nicosia is also preparing more than 100 parking sites and expanding 30 km/h zones.

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Kalia Antoniou makes it a golden double

Cyprus’ sprint star adds the 50-meter freestyle title to her 100-meter gold at the Mediterranean Games.

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Barcelona FC cancels football camp in occupied Cyprus

The club pulled the event after diplomatic pressure, football protests and anger over its use of the term ''Northern Cyprus'' ...

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27/08/2026 | NEWS

Back to school: Parents cheer, children groan and wallets brace for impact

Prices remain close to last year’s, but one designer school bag can still cost nearly €210.

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27/08/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus unemployment falls to 3.6% as more people find work

The job market is improving, but young workers and temporary contracts remain weak spots.

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Forced to retire, then charged for it? Cyprus workers challenge 12% pension cut

Police, firefighters, soldiers and primary teachers say the penalty is unfair when leaving work is compulsory.

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Cyprus keeps Gaza aid moving with another 900 tons

Medicines, food, hygiene supplies and shelter equipment are being delivered in two shipments.

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Limassol beaches have a pollution problem, but who's responsible?

Ships, marinas, pipelines and problems at the Moni treatment plant are all under investigation

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Firefighters battling Agia Anna blaze stumble across live mortar round

The military shell was destroyed safely after an overnight guard, while a second suspicious object turned out to be scrap ...

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Sixteen prison guards suspended as Cyprus finally turns the spotlight inward

Serious investigations may give Justice Minister Costas Fytiris a chance to prove he means business.

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27/08/2026 | NEWS

Take 1: Cyprus leaders will keep talking - about how to start talks

The meeting between Nikos Christodoulides and Tufan Erhürman was never expected to produce dramatic news.

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27/08/2026 | NEWS

Nobody is safe from this heat, not even the people hiding on top of Troodos. Photo credit: Unsplash

Thursday hits a burning 40°C inland as the Met Office puts out a 3-hour Yellow Alert

A wild Saturday storm system is coming down from the north to smack the island and drop the temps.

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Krah visits the occupied areas at invitation of the Turkish Cypriot ''parliament.'' Photo credit: Cyprus Mirror

Üstel urges German lawmaker on official visit to support end of Turkish Cypriot isolation

German MP Maximilian Krah says Cyprus issue should not be viewed from only one side.

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26/08/2026 | NEWS

Eight trained dogs support operations to locate missing people and survivors. Photos courtesy of @FireServiceCyprus Facebook

The four-legged heroes helping Cyprus firefighters save lives

On World Dog Day, the Fire Service introduces the dogs behind its specialist rescue work.

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26/08/2026 | NEWS

Discussions will focus on convergences, methodology and confidence-building measures. Photo credit: Stavros Ioannides/PIO

Christodoulides and Erhürman agree to step up Cyprus talks

Leaders to meet weekly or more often.

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26/08/2026 | NEWS

Families could receive substantial help with tuition and childcare costs for the 2026-2027 school year. Photo credit: Unsplash

Childcare and tuition support applications expected to open in September

A separate scheme covers eligible tuition fees in full for children aged four and over, subject to monthly limits.

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The deal imposes new limits on use, stronger parental controls and tougher age checks. File photo Unsplash

Meta agrees to pay up to $16.7bn over alleged harm to children on Facebook and Instagram

Meta faces a settlement over claims it deliberately designed its platforms to attract and retain young users.

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26/08/2026 | NEWS

Erhürman: Children should not pay the price for the Cyprus problem

Turkish Cypriot leader challenges efforts to stop Barcelona’s football camp, arguing that participation in the occupied ...

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26/08/2026 | NEWS

Damascus adds European flights as Syria comes off US terror list

Syrian Airlines will fly directly to Vienna and Copenhagen from September, another sign that the country is slowly reopening ...

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26/08/2026 | NEWS

Mortgage relief may have to wait as ECB official calls for higher rates

A senior European Central Bank policymaker says inflation is still too high, raising the prospect of another squeeze on ...

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