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Cochineal pest endangers Cyprus’ iconic summer fruit and its rural economy. Photo credit: Giorgos Haralambous Facebook via 24news

Tiny insect threatens Cyprus’ iconic prickly pear cacti

Invasive insect spreads rapidly, threatening the fruit, local ecosystems, and rural livelihoods.

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Complaint over 112 response after fire report near Paphos forest (VIDEO)

Caller claims 112 operator dismissed urgent fire warning near Paphos forest.

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18-year-old injured in Famagusta attempted murder; 23-year-old arrested

Victim hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, police say.

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Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities join to repair cemeteries in buffer zone

Restoration work covers 15 cemeteries along the Green Line, with plans for expansion.

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Cyprus posts third-highest rise in EU greenhouse gas emissions, Eurostat says

Bloc emissions up 3.4% in early 2025 as energy supply and households drive increases.

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Restoration seen as symbol of cooperation despite Cyprus’ decades-long division. Photo courtesy of Lordosarchitects.com

EU-funded project restores Kanakaria church in occupied Cyprus

Early Christian monument preserved through joint Greek and Turkish Cypriot effort.

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Cyprus deports Syrians after Limassol street fight

Government says deportations send a clear message, break the law, lose your right to stay.

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Two state websites left wide open to hackers for months

Security expert warns of massive data exposure as government scrambles to fix flaws.

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15/08/2025 | NEWS

U.S. investigators close in on cause of deadly Limassol wildfires

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Greek Cypriots face another week in occupied Nicosia jail as military trial delayed

Five defendants plead not guilty to crossing restricted military zone.

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Industry leaders push for year-round strategy as staff shortages, uneven service, and lack of winter marketing keep the ...

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Nicosia goes quiet as residents flee the August heat

With service centers closed and no municipal events planned, the capital offers just a swimming pool oasis for those sticking ...

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As the heatwave bows out and village feasts fill the air, Cyprus swaps sizzling pavements for summer breezes, and maybe a well-earned afternoon nap. Image is AI generated

Dormition Day delivers cooler skies, strong breezes, and a good excuse for a siesta

With the mercury finally dipping and the breeze picking up, Cyprus marks August 15 with church bells, village feasts, and ...

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15/08/2025 | NEWS

Senegalese diplomat set to lead UN mission in Cyprus

Experienced envoy expected to take charge amid ongoing political developments.

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Cyprus remembers Helios plane crash 20 years later

121 lives lost in 2005 tragedy that shook Cyprus and Greece.

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Prison guards found guilty in inmate’s brutal beating death

Historic verdict highlights systemic failures behind bars.

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Cyprus blackouts leave patients mid-scan, doctors warn of serious risks

Rolling power cuts during a heatwave disrupt medical tests and raise concerns over safety for vulnerable patients.

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Good news for your holiday plans with skies that are looking bright

Hot start today, cooler breezes by Saturday, and plenty of sunshine for your long weekend plans.

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Chios firefighters push beyond their limits

Exhausted crews battle day and night as wildfires turn the island’s green hills into a blackened wasteland.

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Tensions boil over in Volos as cruise ship with Israeli tourists docks

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Cyprus sizzles as Lefkara hits near-record 46°C

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AI surge turns ''dream tech jobs'' into a struggle

Computer science grads face layoffs and a shrinking job market as artificial intelligence reshapes the tech industry overnight. ...

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Devastating wildfires rage across multiple fronts in Greece

Strong winds fuel blaze, forcing mass evacuations and sea rescues

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Cyprus in the dark as power cuts expose decades of delayed planning

Experts blame aging generators, delayed natural gas, and lack of long-term strategy as residents face rolling outages.

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Kalliopi Spyrou, beloved voice of Cypriot music, dies at 93

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Larnakos Avenue closed last night for fatal crash reenactment (video)

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Greek Cypriot crossings to the occupied north drop after arrests

Traffic at checkpoints remains below pre-arrest levels despite partial rebound.

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