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541. 15 thousand UK citizens seek Cyprus residence permit

Approximately 15 thousand UK citizens have applied to get residence permits in Cyprus since the 2016 UK EU membership referendum. Currently a total of 32,281 residence permits for UK citizens are in force...

542. Overnight explosions rock Kyrenia

An entire village east of Kyrenia had to be evacuated following an overnight explosion in the north, with minor injuries reported but no fatalities...

543. Fire destroys candle factory in Nicosia

A fire that broke out Friday morning has completely destroyed a candle-making factory in Alambra, Nicosia district...

544. Groups condemn Academy Park fire

Environmental activists are calling for local authorities to take action following a fire earlier this week that destroyed a part of a playground at a popular Nicosia park...

545. EY: Renewable energy is taking strides towards a subsidy-free era

The renewable energy sector is entering a new phase of subsidy-free growth across the world, according to the 53rd EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI). Mainland China and the US remain at first and second positions respectively on the top 40 ranking, while France moves up two positions to third from fifth, led by a new focus on floating offshore wind capacity and doubling of its annual targets for onshore wind capacity additions...

546. Police arrest wrong-way drunk driver [VIDEO]

A drunk driver was arrested Saturday morning after traffic police spotted him driving the wrong way on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway...

547. Job scammer gets seven years

A Tunisian man who has been sentenced to seven years on fraud-related charges after he was found guilty of conning 267 people by making empty job promises in France...

548. Fishermen catch and release rare turtle

A giant turtle in search of food was caught accidently in fishing nets off Karpas Peninsula, while local authorities in the south went on high alert over a giant swarm of jellyfish...

549. Suspense in search for bodies in Mitseros

A recovery operation is taking place at the red lake at the old abandoned mine in Mitseros, where a confessed serial killer said he dumped three bodies in suitcases...

550. Kasoulides: The public wants a solution to the Cyprus problem

551. Pedieos linear park to 'spill' into north

A bicommunal project for Cyprus’ longest river got media attention in the north this week, following a presentation by the European Commission on multi-million infrastructure projects...

552. Orounta residents block antenna installation

Local residents in Orounta broke through a police line to block the installation of a mobile antenna on Tuesday, with the Green party leader showing support and calling for stricter safety thresholds...

553. Prank calls cause multiple evacuations

Authorities went on high alert Sunday after prank calls caused evacuations in two shopping malls and a casino as well as an airplane that was about to take off in Larnaca...

554. Economic Ideas Forum comes to Nicosia

555. Fire fighters rescue baby goat in Larnaca

A baby goat was pulled to safety on Sunday near Psevdas village, when fire fighters rushed to the rescue after it was lost for days...

556. Sailing boat goes up in flames in Latchi

A sailing boat anchored in Latchi harbour was completely destroyed on Monday, while another vessel was damaged following a fire that broke out rapidly during maintenance work...

557. Fake job recruiter in Cypriot custody

A Tunisian man who has been convicted of fraud in Greece has been extradited to Cyprus, where he is accused of conning nearly 500 people by making empty job promises in France...

558. Gas tanker tilts after explosion off Larnaca

A gas tanker anchored off the coast of Zygi caught fire Saturday morning following an explosion on board, causing it to tilt...

559. Eleftheria square to open today

560. Three killed in car swept away in Kyrenia

Three people were killed in an weather-related accident in Kyrenia as their vehicle was swept by water into a ditch, while the fate of a fourth individual was still unknown...

561. William and Kate land in Cyprus

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Cyprus on Wednesday, at RAF Akrotiri for a meet-and-greet with British troops away from home and families stationed on the island...

562. Exxon Mobil begins drilling

563. Brexit – Deal or No Deal?

It seems that you can’t read the news today without some mention of Brexit. The referendum that took place took place in 2016 it now nearing the deadline and Europe as a whole is at the edge of their seats...

564. Exxon Mobil drillship arrives in Limassol on November 12

565. State launches new call centre

Members of the public who need to call the government regarding their citizen cases can now call the 1434 national number to get more information or submit a support ticket...

566. Cypriot businessman arrested in Sydney

A Greek Cypriot businessman has been arrested in Australia over allegations he was stockpiling illegal steroids worth four hundred grand...

567. 11 meter high waves expected as Xenophon plows towards Greece

568. Cyprus goes all out in the maritime insurance game

Cyprus has been a serious contender in the maritime and shipping industry, but recently it emerged as one of few unbeatable alternatives for big foreign P&I clubs looking to set shop home away from home...

569. First shipping minister sets ambitious targets for Cyprus

The country’s location and tax system have made it a shipping magnet -- drawing maritime companies from Norway, Greece, Dubai and South Korea -- and prompting the creation of a ministry for the industry...

570. Police shooting suspect caught in Limassol

Police shooting suspect Elias Mouzos was arrested Tuesday in a Limassol village, after being on the run since Saturday when he was believed to have fire shots against two police officers...