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31. Virginia Giuffre, central figure in Prince Andrew and Epstein allegations, dies by suicide at 41

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, has died by suicide at age 41, her family announced Friday....

32. UN warns of resurgence in deadly diseases

Measles, meningitis, and yellow fever, once largely contained through widespread immunization, are resurging globally due to vaccine misinformation, reduced international aid, and health system strain, the United Nations and partner agencies warned Wednesday....

33. April Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 09/04/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

34. Banquet hall in Nicosia built and operating without permits

A building in Nicosia that now operates as a popular banquet and events hall was constructed and opened without the proper permits or approvals, according to a damning report by the Auditor General of the Republic. ...

35. System failure or failure of its operators?

The recent, catastrophic failure of the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Social Welfare Services to provide necessary protection to five children is yet another example of a systemic issue, ...

36. Rents keep climbing, but house prices aren’t going anywhere

If you’re renting in Cyprus, you’re not imagining it; it really is getting more expensive year after year. New figures from Eurostat confirm that rents on the island jumped by 4.6% in 2024 compared to the previous year, continuing a steady upward trend that’s been going on since 2017....

37. Cyprus court clears five Israelis in British woman’s rape case

A Cyprus court has acquitted five Israeli men accused of abducting and raping a British woman in the resort town of Ayia Napa....

38. Millions spent, promises made—but children still suffer in silence

''What’s the goal here? To have food on the table for a day or two, or to ensure there's always food on the table?''...

39. From water woes to bank bets, here are the stories to follow

40. March Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 19/03/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...

41. Students use their creative touch to design Run for Autism Half Marathon medal

The medal for the upcoming ''Run for Autism Half Marathon,'' scheduled for Sunday, April 6, was unveiled at a press conference in Ayia Napa on March 18....

42. Toilet trouble: Two men convicted in £4.75M gold toilet heist at Blenheim Palace

Two men have been convicted for their roles in the audacious theft of a fully functional 18-carat gold toilet, valued at £4.75 million, from Blenheim Palace in September 2019....

43. Grid limitations threaten Cyprus’ green energy boom

Cyprus’ green energy transition, once a major draw for investors, is now facing serious roadblocks as the national electricity grid struggles to handle more renewable energy projects. ...

44. COVID-19 lab leak ''highly likely''

Germany’s intelligence agency estimates there is an 80-90% probability that the coronavirus accidentally leaked from a Chinese laboratory....

45. Deadly airbags, six years of silence, now the EU is investigating Cyprus

The European Commission has launched an inquiry into Cyprus’ handling of the Takata airbag crisis after years of government inaction despite repeated EU safety alerts. ...

46. ECHR ruling exposes Cypriot justice failures in gang rape case

A ruling by the European Court of Human Rights has exposed serious flaws in the Cypriot justice system regarding a British teenager’s gang rape allegation....

47. Cypriot students among EU’s highest in e-cigarette and hookah use

A recent European-wide survey (ESPAD) has revealed that Cypriot students rank among the highest in Europe for e-cigarette and hookah use, with 4.6% reporting daily use—well above the European average of 3.1%....

48. Cyprus ignored 57 EU warnings about deadly Takata airbags—Why?

Since 2019, the EU’s early warning system, Rapex-Safety Gate, has issued 57 alerts about defective Takata airbags, classifying the risk as "injuries" and warning that if deployed, metal fragments could injure or kill vehicle occupants. ...

49. FT: Chinese warships near Sydney spark tension

The Australian navy is closely monitoring a Chinese naval task group sailing 150 nautical miles east of Sydney—the furthest south the Chinese navy has ventured along Australia’s east coast. ...

50. Serious allegations regarding fuel prices and black market of photovoltaic systems

Marios Drousiotis highlighted an official admission from the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry confirming consumers' long-standing complaints about human error affecting fuel price monitoring, resulting in inflated prices....

51. Wizz Air celebrates 9 million passenger milestone in Cyprus

Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline , proudly announces a major milestone in Cyprus, surpassing 9 million passengers transported to and from Larnaca International Airport since launching operations in the country. ...

52. Shortcomings in Cyprus citizenship and immigration processes

A recent audit of the Department of Population and Immigration (DPI) has revealed significant delays in the processing of citizenship applications, particularly those based on marriage to a Cypriot citizen....

53. Freedom Holding Corp. reports 57% surge in Q3 revenue, hits $9 billion market cap milestone

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, has announced two significant milestones: strong third quarter results for fiscal year 2025 and a record market capitalisation of $9 billion....

54. EU's renewable energy progress in transport outpaces Cyprus

According to recent data from Eurostat, the EU saw an increase in the share of renewable energy in transport in 2023 compared to 2022, while Cyprus's share remained largely unchanged....

55. Tala's haven of hope: Friends' Hospice unveils newly renovated palliative care center

A heartwarming story of community spirit and unwavering dedication has culminated in the unveiling of the newly renovated Friends' Hospice in Tala....

56. Tesla recalls cars in Cyprus over faulty Takata airbags

Tesla has issued a recall for 26 vehicles in Cyprus due to faulty Takata airbags, raising concerns for local owners of the electric car brand....

57. Cancer a leading cause of death in Cyprus

Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in Cyprus, with an average of around 4,000 new cases and 1,560 deaths each year over the past five years, according to the latest data shared by the Oncology Nursing Section of the Cyprus Nurses and Midwives Association....

58. NASDAQ-listed Freedom24 is making its mark in Cyprus and beyond

When Timur Turlov, the CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., set his sights on Cyprus, he saw more than just a financial hub—he saw opportunity. In a market where fintech companies are staking their claims, ...

59. Paphos crematorium plans go up in smoke

The construction of Cyprus’ first crematorium, planned for the Paphos region, has been pushed back to 2026....

60. A green planet with India leading the way

Climate Change is a defining challenge of our times but as the world hurtles toward an escalating climate crisis, India is stepping into a global leadership role to tackle climate change. ...